Independence Day (2021) celebration at Walters Tree Farm, Nacogdoches County, Texas
July 4th 2021 Independence day is a good time for us locals to enjoy ourselves. That means firing up the Smoky Smoker (a commercial grade wood smoker cooker). Since I will not be driving, I would have a few jiggers of rum. With my few friends it was time to eat a selection of smoked meats and taters; with a heavy dose of Texas BS. We cooked extra food to go in quart bags and to be frozen for later months.
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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more 
