Just south of the
Though there are many tall tales about just how this tiny town got its “new” name of Bug Tussle, the most popular of the legends has two old-timers arguing about a new name. As the discussion ensued, they were distracted by two busy tumblebugs fighting in the corner. "Look at those bugs tussle," one reportedly remarked, thereby ending the debate with a newly agreed-upon name. Other stories also include tussling bugs, and any way you tell it, it’s Bug Tussle,
Other fame claims, aside from popular tall tales? Sure! Here you go:
- More than seventy Bug Tussle highway signs have been stolen over the years;
- For several years, it was fashionable for young couples to come there to get married, just to say they had been wed in Bug Tussle;
- Bug Tussle reported only six residents by 1962, but experienced a brief re-birth when the David Graham Hall foundation took a fifteen-year lease on the downtown area to restore it. The renovated town had a whopping population of thirty from 1966 through the 1980s;
- During this growth period, the little town made market focus of its unusual name by producing a number of souvenir items under the "Made in Bug Tussle,
- For 42 years now, an annual "parade" of vintage vehicles stops at the old country store site, moving on to nearby Honey Grove for lunch, where the public gets a. chance to see the amazing vehicles in “The Bug Tussle Trek”.
The name has continued to draw people in, with its oft-photographed country store, and now, a brand new business is born! Bugtussle Burn Texas Salsa is here!
Jan Allen, creator of Bugtussle Burn Texas Salsa would love to say she’s a great chef, cooking for family and friends over the years; but the truth is, says Jan, “I can bake a little. The only thing I make that everyone seems to really love is my Texas Salsa!”
And that’s no tall tale! Just ask anyone who’s tried a batch. After working on her Salsa for 30 some odd years, Jan decided it was finally ready to offer to the public for their enjoyment. First shipments are out and on area shelves and it’s a hit! A little sweet and a little spicy, Bugtussle Burn's secret to success may be that subtle, rich sweetness followed quickly by just the right amount of burn!
Jan had always dreamed of living in the country, so a few years ago when her “deep East”
Bugtussle Burn is out and about constantly, promoting the product, hosting awesome tastings, and more. Keep up with them on Facebook and the website!
This Sassy Texas Salsa is for sale at the following locations, with many more soon to come:
· Coyote Cowboy,
· Loco Cowpoke,
lococowpoke@yahoo.com, or www.lococowpoke.com)
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· Silver Star Mercantile Co,
And…Bugtussle Burn will be having a tasting at the upcoming Bug Tussle Trek on Saturday, August 28, so please come and try it out! The 42nd Annual Bug Tussle Trek is coming through Honey Grove again and the public will welcome them for lunch at the
In these times, it is so uplifting to hear a story about a new business in our area, and Jan Allen hopes to have a chance to meet as many of Bugtussle Burn's fans as she can. She encourages messages, suggestions, and even your recipes using her Texas Salsa. Most of all, she, like all our local business owners, appreciates your support.
“I value all input and have plans to continue to create the tastiest lil’ line of goodies this side of the
Bugtussle Burn will be busy traveling around, making friends and hosting tastings, so stop by to see them and join in all the fun at the following booked events:
BEACH BLANKET BINGO, Historic Downtown Carrollton, Tx...Friday, July 30 (5-9pm)
It's an old fashioned beach party with entertainment, shopping, food and Bingo! Bugtussle Burn will be on Main Street with a tasting table for you, right in front of their friends at Vintage Martini (1106 W. Main www.vintagemartini.com) This is just down from SILVER STAR MERCANTILE (1102 W. Main www.silverstarmercantile.com), where you can now buy Bugtussle Burn! So come join in the fun, taste their artisan salsa and shop away! (A special THANK YOU to Vintage Martini for providing Bugtussle Burn with the space for the day's tasting!) (www.olddowntowncarrollton.com)
BUGTUSSLE TREK, Honey Grove, Tx...Saturday, August28th...(Noon)
This parade of antique cars celebrates their 42nd Annual Bugtussle Trek! They stop at the old Bugtussle Country Store and then in Honey Grove for lunch at the Civic Center (on the square in downtown Honey Grove) around Noon. Come see all the awesome cars, visit with their owners, and taste Bugtussle Burn! They'll be set up inside the Civic Center for the tasting, but they'll also have some special friends outside visiting as well. (Honey Grove Chamber: 903-378-7211; fanningraphics@sbcglobal.net)
STATE FAIR of TEXAS, Dallas, Tx...Friday, September 24 through Sunday, October 17
Bugtussle Burn will be at the State Fair of Texas this year, in the Food & Fiber Pavilion, so grab some Bugtussle Burn artisan salsa while you're at the Fair! They will also be holding a tasting in the pavilion, so watch for upcoming news for dates and times to taste and say hello. (http://www.bigtex.com)