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Once in a blue moon, a seemingly unremarkable incident can lead to a completely new path in life. For Cynthia Bloom, owner of Cynthia Bloom Collectible Jewelry, that moment came nine years ago when she was invited by a friend to place a few items in an upcoming antique sale.

The Valero Texas Open has an 88-year legacy that’s helped forge the careers of many of the game’s greatest players, from Ben Hogan to San Snead. But the third-oldest PGA Tour tournament, which also includes one of golf’s most coveted achievements in its storied history, will soon begin a new chapter.

At one time, the term “liquid gold” in Texas meant something black that gurgled and spewed up from the earth. But today, it can also refer to a green liquid that flows smoothly instead of spewing, and rises up from the soil of the Lone Star State. What is it? Olive oil.

Serves 6 People

30 each    Texas Shrimp, Wild Caught
As Needed    Kosher Salt
As Needed    Shrimp Seasoning (See Recipe Below)
6 each        Texas Corn Bread – “tamale” (See Recipe Below)
24oz        Seafood-Chipotle Salsa Roja (See Recipe Below)
6oz        Crema Fresca
3-wt oz        Texas Micro Cilantro
2-wt oz        Texas 10-15 Onion Thinly Sliced
2oz        Olive Oil
½ each        Lime Juice, Freshly Squeezed