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One Woman’s Quest for a Better Burger!

Janette Nowak is aiming for the stars! A resident of Spring, Texas, Janette’s husband David reached out to Goodtaste to spread the good word about his wife’s incredible burger-making abilities. That’s no boast — Janette has earned it. For the second year in a row, her burger recipe was selected as one of five finalists in a contest that sees up to 6,000 entries!

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Let Her Eat Cake!

Do away with any inhibitions, forget about a diet and just indulge already! Nothing says ‘I love you, Mom’ more than a well-deserved piece (or two) of her favorite cake on Mother’s Day. Mom will absolutely adore these recipes!

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Epicure’s Deli is Dynamite!

Gourmet is the name of the game at this burgeoning Boerne marketplace. Step foot inside Epicure and prepare to be blown away! Chef Allen Rudolph shares some of his latest creations with the Greek gyro meat: a sandwich and salad dressed to the nines!

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Chef Curtis Stone’s Brunch Meals for Mom!

Hop aboard this train to good taste! The latest issue of The Saturday Evening Post features Celebrity Chef Curtis Stone and his tips for the Ultimate Brunch…as well as a few recipes to try! Feast your eyes on Curtis’ Bagel, Egg, and Mushroom Brunch…

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Cinco de Mayo Cocktails Oh My!

Make today a celebratory occasion! Enjoy this beautiful weather and soak in Cinco de Mayo with cocktails you can’t go wrong with. Two margaritas, a Mexican Bloody Mary and a slick Michelada to choose from!

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Uchi Houston Shares Tastes at Woodlands Wine and Food Week

It’s not often you see a Zagat review of 29 for ‘Food’ on a listed restaurant’s rating. But, that’s what you’ll see when you look-up Uchi Houston’s review. And that’s not all. A quick Google of ‘Uchi’ and you’ll find nothing short of 4.5 stars from numerous food critics, catapulting it to the forefront of our nation’s culinary map. Is it really that good? Yes, it’s that good!

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May Wines in Full Bloom!

Light-bodied selections will serve you well this month! As the weather heats up, go for one of these vintages available at your neighborhood H-E-B.

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Founders Brewing Co.

After a slew of well balanced but ‘unremarkable beers,’ Founders founders, Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers, along with the tight-knit crew at this grassroots, Grand Rapids brewery, decided it was time to shake up the formula — and there was no turning back! Today, the brewery that strives for complex, in-your-face ales, with huge aromatics, bigger body, and tons of flavor is one of the highest rated craft setups in the country!

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The Tex Mex That Makes Houston!

The best Mexican food this side of the border is in Texas! Perhaps I’m a bit biased since it’s my home state, but reality is, folks from all over the world come here to experience the exciting flavors of Mexican food…albeit for the most part Tex-Mex.

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Surf & Turf and Sunshine at The Creek

It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy the beautiful setting at The Creek Restaurant in Boerne. If you’re familiar with the recent construction of the Hill Country Mile, you’ll find The Creek dead center! Enchanting natural surroundings and fabulous food make this Victorian hideaway overlooking Cibolo Creek quite the dining destination.