In no time at all, find out how to make a beautiful assortment of éclairs — or pick some up! — baked fresh from the fabulous pastry kitchen at the Houstonian. It’s one of the biggest pastry kitchens in all of Houston!
If you want to stay ahead of the popular trends when it comes to party treats like cupcakes and macaroons, take a peak inside the pastry kitchens at The Houstonian. Pastry Chef Catherine Rodriguez is quite the master. And, look no further for the perfect Mother’s Day treat.
Breathtakingly beautiful…tranquil…just a few of the words used to describe the Houstonian’s 18-acre property in Uptown. It’s home to an award-winning spa, fitness club and unforgettable fine dining at Olivette! Recently I recently linked with Executive Chef Neal Cox for the scoop on some brand new menu items centered around quality beef from Augustus Ranch in Yoakum, Texas.
More awesome advice from expert dietitian, Erika Kaufman, of the Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. Being healthy means eating healthy this New Year. We talked about some easy ways to cut calories in our last segment, and now onto snacking!
Happy New Year Everyone! I must say, I join the craze each and every year and plan to diet come January. It’s one thing to think you know what to do – it’s another to hear it from a professional! That’s exactly what I did when I caught up with lead dietitian, Erika Kaufman, at the world renown Fitness Club and Spa inside the Houstonian.
Talk about a cake that’s perfect for the holiday season! Pastry Chef Catherine Rodriguez of Olivette at the Houstonian Hotel, Club, and Spa demonstrates how to best temper chocolate when making this fabulous Orange Cointreau Cake…
With the holidays right around the corner, The Houstonian is always a go-to spot for celebrations, so I sat down recently with Lisa Hopkins, their Director of Catering, to talk about holiday party trends for this year and ways you can save money on your party.
One way to make your social event really pop is with an incredible ice sculpture by Ice Designs! If you’ve ever been to a wedding ceremony at the Houstonian, chances are you’ve seen the brilliant designs from the Henley brothers.
Susie Edwards is a stickler for detail…and as well she should be! It’s been thirty two years and counting that she has been designing and providing extravagant wedding cakes to happy couples tying the knot in the Houston area.
It was at one of the most highly acclaimed spas in the country that I discovered these incredible little shortbread cookies. Buttery, crunchy with a slight sweetness, they’re just one of the many treats you’ll find when you experience Trellis the Spa at the Houstonian firsthand…it’s terrific!