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Brooke Viggiano

  • Dining

    April 18, 2013

    Here, Eat This

    A beginner's guide to Argentine cuisine.

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2013

    Easter Potluck Recipe: Greek Spinach & Cheese Pies

    This weekend, I'll be attending the 3rd Annual Friendster. While it may sound like the name of a defunct social network, it's actually an Easter potluck with my degenerate group of friends. Last year's bounty was quite interesting -- from my homemade spinach bread and raspberry French macarons to a ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 14, 2013

    Crazy for Crawfish

    Houston's 10 best mudbug joints.

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2013

    The Best "Hidden" Fast Food Items You're Not Ordering According to Reddit

    Secret items or off-menu dishes at restaurants are nothing new. In many cases, they're arguably more famous than the regular food, such as the "Animal Style" fries at In-N-Out Burger (a chain which has more "secret" menu items than regular ones). Our own Brooke Viggiano has been compiling lists of " ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2013

    Game-Day Snacks: Buffalo Chicken Nachos

    Note: This is a re-run of a post from earlier this year, in which Eating...Our Words blogger Brooke Viggiano shares a favorite tailgating recipe in honor of game day. When it comes to game-time snacks, there's really nothing better than hot wings and nachos. ...or is there? What's the only way t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2013

    Game Day Snacks: Homemade Corn Dogs

    Note: This is a re-run of a post from earlier this year, in which Eating...Our Words blogger Brooke Viggiano shares a favorite tailgating recipe in honor of game day. A classic hot dog is good and all. But you know what's better? A Corn dog, corn dog, corn dog, corn dog, corn dog, corn dog... Luc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2012

    A Christmas Tradition: Mom's Best Fudge

    As our own Brooke Viggiano pointed out last Friday, often the best Christmas present you can give is something you made yourself. This is especially true with friends or family members who "have it all." My mother is known for many things, but chief among them are her Christmas baked goods, includi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2012

    The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 10 French Fries

    Guys. Hey, listen. We need to talk. It's about the annual Best of Houston® issue. I think you know what you did. But the problem, you see, is that you keep doing the same thing almost every single year. Something has to change. Y'all keep voting for McDonald's as "Best French Fries." Every. Sing ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2012

    10 Oyster Dishes To Try in Houston: No. 7, Fried Oysters & Deviled Eggs at BRC Gastropub

    You know what I love about SeptembeR, OctobeR, NovembeR and DecembeR? It's oyster season! During these months, oysters are at their peak. For the next few weeks, I'll be sampling the most memorable and tasty oyster dishes in Houston. No. 8, Fried Oysters & Deviled Eggs at BRC Gastropub BRC calls ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2012

    The $20 Trader Joe's Challenge

    Editor's note: We asked five Eating Our Words bloggers to head to Trader Joe's with $20 and write about what they were able to get. We've gathered their stories together here. Katharine Shilcutt: Objective: Two meals for two for $20 My boyfriend and I hit Trader Joe's a little before 5 p.m. on a ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 4, 2012

    100 Favorite Dishes 2012

    No. 1, Korean Braised Goat and Dumplings at Underbelly.

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2012

    Houston's Top 10 French Fries for National French Fry Day

    I think I'm firmly on record as thinking that most National ______ Days are dumb. But there are a few I'm happy to celebrate, like National Tequila Day (coming up on July 23) or the recently passed National Fried Chicken Day. That short list also includes National French Fry Day, because I will neve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2012

    How To: Simple, Versatile Focaccia Bread

    Bread is definitely my favorite thing to make. I love everything about it, from proofing the yeast, to kneading the dough into submission, to the smell of baking bread wafting through the house. And, of course, I love to eat bread. I come from a long line of "dunkers" -- soup, sauce, even salad dres ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2012

    Occam's Razor: A Drinking Game

    Spare me your opinion on the accuracy of the attribution, or the exact translation of "entities must not be multiplied beyond necessity," and indulge me in my slightly unwarranted perversion of the spirit of the statement, but, when you get right down to it, Occam's Razor is essentially the Reinheit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2012

    This Week in Deliciousness

    Welcome back to the weekly roundup here at Eating... Our Words, where we're currently writing page 355 of a lengthy treatise on the many misapplications of the word "zesty" throughout history. We started the week off right with a look at dining outside the loop, and we'd say not to let one isolated ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2012

    Top 5 British Food Traditions To Embrace Now

    As mentioned in an earlier post, I recently returned from London, where I was celebrating the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens and stuffing my gob with vittles. Houston stole my heart with its diverse food scene, but London, despite being bloody expensive, still has a certain something, or, rather ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2012

    Patio Dining: Date Night at Grappino di Nino

    I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I like my Friday nights to come with two things; a bit of romance and a whole lotta cocktail. With an open-air patio and fully stocked bar, Grappino di' Nino's makes a very suitable date night spot. Tack on live music (Tues-Sat), a menu of small plates for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2012

    Friday Night Downtown at Azuma Sushi & Robata Bar

    I'm all for a sushi and sake night, so when a few of my friends invited my man and I out to Azuma's downtown location last Friday, we didn't even blink an eye before jumping in a cab and heading to meet them. It was a gorgeous night and our friends were already sitting at a large table outside on th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2012

    What's Cooking This Week?

    Photo by Brooke Viggiano​Great news! The Eat This, Not That! guys over at Men's Health have made my dreams come true by confirming that pizza made right is a well-balanced, healthy meal. Good thing, because last week, I made delicious whole-wheat pita pizzas topped with veggies and some Medite ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2012

    Riverwalk Eats: A Day in Downtown San Antonio

    My fiance Dave and I took our first trip to San Antonio over the weekend to celebrate our birthdays (we're a day and a year apart -- luckily, I can take solace in the fact that the old man will always be one year older than me). We left Houston on a rainy Saturday morning for some clear skies in San ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    What's Cooking This Week?

    Photo by Brooke ViggianoTry not to eat the whole plate - I dare you.​Happy Hanukkah (tomorrow)! This week, I'm going to impress my Jewish fiancé with a week-long (don't judge me for not going the full eight days) Hanukkah feast like he's never had before. Since he's been in grad school living ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2011

    Top 5 Champagnes Under $60 for the Holidays

    Photos by Jeremy Parzen.Remember: Champagne doesn't have to be white. Rosé Champagne is often considered the more "muscular" expression of the appellation. Look for Bollinger Rosé, Ruinart Rosé, and our favorite, Billecart Salmon Rosé.​Okay, folks. There's good news and there's bad news. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2011

    5 Gifts for the Coffee Snob

    Chuck Cook Photography​As a coffee snob myself, I am here to advocate for my people. Please, don't break our hearts. You know how much we love coffee, but since you're not a coffee snob yourself, you might think we'd appreciate one of those machines that make coffee by squirting hot water into ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2011

    6 Great Gifts For An Iron Chef Wannabe

    As seen in ScienceSlashFoodThe wonders of sous vide cooking​Are you the next Iron Chef? Are you bedding a Master Chef wannabe? Do you or someone you know take cooking very seriously? Here are a few must-haves sure to tickle the fancy of the Iron Chef in, or near, you. 6. Sous vide circulators ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2011

    Keeping It Kosher: Top 5 Hanukkah Gifts

    ​I am not Jewish, but I sure like the food. (Kasha varnishkas haunts my comfort food dreams alongside macaroni and cheese.) And even though I probably won't be giving or receiving any Hanukkah gifts myself this year, I couldn't resist putting a gift guide together based on the pretty cool stuf ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2011

    Comment of the Day: Give Us the Izzy

    ​Here on Eating Our Words, the commenters absolutely make the blog, and our Comment of the Day honors the best of the bunch. Every day, we read you guys and pick the commenter, or commenters, who made us laugh, cry, salivate over something delicious, or think about things in a new way. In re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2011

    Top 5 Restaurant Freebies

    Photo by Brooke ViggianoCheesy shortbready cracker things, come to mama!​Sometimes, I find myself drawn to a restaurant not for what's on the menu, but for what is placed on the table in front of me before I even open the menu. You know what I'm talking about. It's sometimes even the best part ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2011

    What's Cooking This Week?

    Photo by Brooke ViggianoNext time I'm making a bread bowl.​Another week, another menu. Last week, I enjoyed a delicious cream of tomato soup and an equally awesome fried egg BLT. I enjoyed them so much, actually, that I'm putting another soup and grilled sandwich in the plans for this week. If ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2011

    What's Cooking This Week?

    Photo by Brooke ViggianoA Peter Brady classic.​Am I crazy or is it actually starting to feel like fall? Like, not for pretend this time? It makes me very, very excited, so my menu this week will definitely showcase that fall flavor. But incase you missed it, check out last week's menu plan wit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2011

    Top 5 Twists on Tailgate Classics

    Photo by Brooke ViggianoWINGING!!!​Rutgers homecoming was last weekend. A lot has changed in the 5 years (gasp) since I've been at my alma mater's campus, mainly a lot more neon and house music. One thing though, has stayed the same: The Almighty Tailgate. It's not a secret that Rutgers stud ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2011

    Comment of the Day: Tailgating 101

    ​Here on Eating Our Words, the commenters absolutely make the blog, and our Comment of the Day honors the best of the bunch. Every day, we read you guys and pick the commenter, or commenters, who made us laugh, cry, salivate over something delicious, or think about things in a new way. In re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2011

    What's Cooking This Week?

    Photo by Brooke ViggianoMe me me so excited...to eat this. ​Mmm that moussaka was delish - reminded me of the Greek Easters I would spend with the Greek part of my fam growing up. With some more of my favorite holidays coming up, I'm getting a bit homesick. And since I'm food-obsessed, this we ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2011

    How To: Cut a Whole Chicken into Pieces

    Photo by Brooke ViggianoIt' as easy as 1,2...5.​Sometimes you feel like breasts, sometimes thighs, sometimes just the tip...the wing tip! Get your minds out of the gutter, people - I'm talking about chicken here. When I'm grocery shopping, I'm always on the hunt for the best quality food wit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2011

    Best Thing I Ever Ate: Sandwiches

    Photo by Brooke ViggianoKenny & Ziggy's One In A Minyon - come to mama!​I've been looking into the best things I ever ate around town, kicking the list off lightly with Houston's best vegetables before diving head first into a vat full of grease with the best fried bites. Now I'll move on to a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2011

    Top 5 Food Inspired Moments in Television

    Food and television. My two favorite things in life. I mean, besides family and friends, of course. Anyway, some of the greatest scenes in television are based around food, as evidenced by this season's rum-ham filled It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia episode. Feeling inspired myself, I made a list ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2011

    What's Cooking This Week?

    Brooke ViggianoAu jus for two​Despite the beautiful weather, last week I made a dinner menu gearing me up for fall (not my fault - I'm from Jersey and I miss my pumpkin spice lattes). I'll keep the autumn feeling going with a couple of next week's meals. Here's the plan. On the menu: Spinach ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2011

    Comment of the Day: The Loooong Ride Home

    ​Here on Eating Our Words, the commenters absolutely make the blog, and our Comment of the Day honors the best of the bunch. Every day, we read you guys and pick the commenter, or commenters, who made us laugh, cry, salivate over something delicious, or think about things in a new way. In re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    What's Cooking Next Week?

    Brooke ViggianoMake a date-night steak​The short work week was wonderful, as were the meals. Next week's menu plan brings me a romantic date night, breakfast for dinner, and my all-time favorite vinaigrette. On the menu: Crispy Chicken Salad w/ Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Zucchini & Squash ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2011

    What's Cooking Next Week?

    Brooke ViggianoOn the menu for this week: Homemade turkey meatballs and tomato sauce​I don't know about you, but when I get home from work, the last thing I want to do is brainstorm a meal for the night. And unfortunately, I'm just not one of those people that will be happy with a lean pocket ... More >>

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