Food Fanatics – It’s Fiesta!
Fiesta is the ultimate time of year to be a foodie! Lucky you if you’re in the Alamo City. I’m thrilled to bring you my current favs for recipes that’ll feed the fam and kick-start any celebration…
Food Fanatics – It’s Fiesta!
Houston’s First Southern Living Showcase Home
We all know Houstonians are the friendliest folks on the planet, but even more Southern hospitality is heading to H-town! Our first Southern Living Showcase Home debuts in May, and the proceeds benefit local literacy programs.
Marvelous Marmalade Benefits a Great Cause
On a recent TV segment on KPRC with anchor Courtney Zavala, I featured some of Houston’s best brunch bets. I say some … there are plenty of awesome choices. One of my favorite brunch spots is Backstreet Café and their Braised Short Rib with Butternut Squash Hash is one of the dishes I took on the show.
Cocktail Crazy This Spring!
Fabulous options for sipping this Fiesta season! Multiple picks for margaritas, sangria, beer as well as a few other specialty cocktails to keep you honest are as follows:
Alaskan Brewing Beer Dinner
Two things I love…the great state of Alaska and the delicious beer that’s found there. The good folks behind Alaskan Brewing have teamed up with Chef Justin Yoakum at Sharky’s American Grill in Houston to create a one-of-a-kind menu pairing Alaskan’s award-winning brews with the flavors and ingredients of the Last Frontier!
Direct from Juneau, Alaskan [...]
Perry’s Famous Pork Chop Friday Lunch For Just 79 cents!!!
This could be one of THE deals of the year! In appreciation for the loyal following of its $11.95 Pork Chop Friday lunch, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille has a special offering for its many fans. Perry’s will select a random Friday to offer a 79-cent Pork Chop Friday lunch to the first 100 people at [...]
Easter Ham is Your Holiday Centerpiece
It’s a meat that’s made for this meal. The brisk, Sunny Easter season and one spectacularly-glazed ham is exactly what I’m in the mood for around this time. I encourage you to try one of these recipes on your special day…dress it up or down and appeal to almost everyone’s taste!
The Rock Stars of Brooklyn Brewery
Talk about true champions for a cause. Ever since its founding in 1988 on Brewer’s Row (in the infamous borough of the same name), Brooklyn Brewery has produced flavorful beers that enrich the communities it serves. Across the board, expect to find an award-winning roster of year-round, seasonal and specialty beers have gained the Brewery [...]
Slow Food Will Catch on Fast
The first ever South Texas Slow Food Dinner is on the fast track to being one of the hottest dinner tickets in town. Under a big blue Texas sky at South Texas Heritage Pork farm near Floresville, the setting Sunday evening couldn’t have been more beautiful.
Chef Steven McHugh and his talented team from Luke restaurant [...]
Easy Way to Cook with Wine
There’s something ceremonial about cooking on the weekends. Having the glorious luxury of time to relax and really enjoy the whole process of putting a meal together… glass of wine in-hand of course! Sometimes that luxury of time just doesn’t exist, so I found a quick answer when you need a wonderful meal in [...]