Doing 80 down Texas Highway 19, heading north out of Huntsville, the words "Pie Shack" made me slam on the brakes faster than galloping bronco coming upon a nest of sidewinders.

The Pie Shack is really just a cafe dining room added on to the side of a house. Can't ask for cooking any more home cooking than that. Started with a complimentary bowl of bean soup, plenty of ham in a rich broth. Then the chopped barbecue sandwich, piled high on a toasted bun and topped with pickle and onion.

Only one choice for pie - coconut custard. Great flaky crust, rich custard and plenty of coconut.

The check came to $6 or so, including a can of coke.