Houston: Ten Years and Counting

The Houston Texans are a relatively new team. The franchise dates back to 2002. Previously, Houston was home to the Oilers. At the end of the 1995 season, when Houston turned down the team's request for a new stadium, the Oilers announced plans to move to Tennessee in 1998. The Oilers became the Titans. Yes, the same Titans that da Bears soundly defeated last week.

The Titans retained the stats and records of the Oilers but the team name and colors were retired.

Bob McNair, the Texans' owner, was determined to bring professional football back to Houston and began work immediately. In 2002, the Houston Texans played their first game in their new stadium. Yes, they got a new stadium. Reliant Stadium is also known as the Astrodomain Complex. It is state of the art and hosts sports, entertainment and conventions.

Now, the food. When you think of Texas you might think of Tex-Mex, Mexican or Steaks. However, Houston is on the Texas Gulf Coast so you have to include seafood. Just to confuse matters more, the Houston Texans Tailgater of the Year last year featured Cardiac Potatoes, Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Cream Cheese and Cornish Game Hens. Sounds delicious but .... Huh?

So cooks, the pantry is yours. Please choose wisely.