I’m Passionate About This Panna Cotta!
Feel the passion this Valentine’s Day at Olivette at The Houstonian with their Passion Fruit Panna Cotta. I don’t often eat dessert unless it’s chocolate, but I have to say this one gives chocolate a run for its money! The zesty, exotic flavor blew me away. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to prepare….
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Beer for Lovers!
Often called a Youngberry Chocolate, or simply Chocolate Raspberry Ale, this delicious duo of brews comes together in lightening fashion and is superb with desserts…probably because it tastes like one itself! There’s the rockin’, aromatic nature of Lindeman’s raspberry lambic that clashes in beautiful harmony with Young’s pension for chocolate. Either of these beers is delicious all by itself, but …
Champagne for the love of February
Much obliged to Masraff’s: They’re popping the cork for you this Valentine’s Day with some fabulous recommendations on bubbly, but more importantly, some little known secrets about champagne that make a whole lot of difference! According to house sommelier Ben Roberts, all wine tasters look for a sense of the “place” that a particular wine is from.
Pre-Game with Goodies On Super Bowl Sunday!
Even though our beloved Cowboys or Texans didn’t make it to the Super Bowl, chances are we’ll all take in some of Sunday’s game…even if it’s just to see Madonna’s half-time performance. If you’re tired of hot wings, queso and the usual Super Bowl snacks, I’ve got some delicious alternatives like a warm brie with a caramel agave topping for starters.
Rodeo wine winners
It’s time to boot, scoot and boogie on over to your local H-E-B retailer. The rodeo is in H-town and so are its award-winning vinos! Meet the Grand Champion: The 2007 Guado Al Tasso, a Bordeaux blend out of Tuscany that’s primarily Cab-based, but with a splendid Merlot to back it.
A good ol’e fashioned roundup at the Wine Garden
Meet at the Wine Garden! That’s the place to try some award winning wines before or after a rodeo performance. You’ll find it right near the Coliseum entrance. Not only can you taste wines for free, but you can buy a bottle of what you like.
It’s the second year in a row for the Wine Garden, an annual 7000 square foot ‘nook,’ to spring up at this cowboy conference and greet patrons with a selection of over 50 award-winning wines including …
A red wine love affair
Plan something special for romance month with these sexy selections from H-E-B. Two lush, big reds and a sweet bubbly found the keys to my heart! First, this Chelsea Goldschmidt merlot from Alexander Valley…flavors of blackberry and black cherry intimately intertwine and for a fantastic value at under $17!
Masraff’s halibut is seafood supreme
How about this halibut! Chef Dominic of the esteemed Masraff’s on the Boulevard is a culinary artist and shows you how to do the same from the comfort of home.
The downtime you deserve at The Westin
When your weekend starts off with chocolate covered strawberries waiting for you the moment you arrive, plan on the pampering to only continue! This could be the perfect Valentine’s gift for that special someone…and it could be yours for free!