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Cheese

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2012

    Easter Potluck: Homemade Spinach Bread

    This year, I'm attending my second annual Friendster. While it sounds like it is named after a defunct social network, it's actually an Easter potluck with my degenerate group of friends. This year, I'll be making one of my family's favorite holiday treats: Homemade Spinach Bread. The hot and crisp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2012

    Farm-to-Table: Sometimes You Don't Want It On Your Table!

    Farm-to-table is all the rage these days. All the big-name chefs are touting their farm-to-table menus - Chris Shepherd, Randy Rucker, Ryan Hildebrand, Randy Evans, and many others. And let me tell you, they are some of the best meals you will ever have. But there is another side to farm-to-table -- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2012

    Craaaack! Goes the Cheese at Whole Foods Market (with Video)

    This past weekend, more than 300 Whole Foods Market stores across the country cracked open wheels of Parmesan cheese. Called the "Crack Heard Round the World," the event was a nationwide attempt to maintain the store chain's Guinness World Record for Most Parmigiano Wheels Cracked Simultaneously, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2012

    Super Bowl Snack for a Crowd: Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip

    Super Bowl Sunday is here. I don't know about you guys, but I can't wait to watch the G-men beat the living $@*! out of the Patriots (God, I hate Tom Brady). But before we watch the big game, I'll need to prepare for the second most exciting act of the day: the food. Of course, when I think footbal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2012

    Bartender Chat: Mimi of Shepherd Park Draught House

    This week we hopped on over to Garden Oaks to check out Shepherd Park Draught House. We had heard good things so we went in with high expectations and weren't let down. It's a pretty cool little spot with a rock & roll vibe, one long wall lined with red leather booths and retro chandeliers hanging f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2011

    Fast Times Snack Attack: Starbucks Cheese & Fruit Bistro Box

    Photo by Christina Uticone​Bad planning and Houston traffic led to my latest Fast Times adventure. I had a full day of meetings and errands planned out, and I knew I would be gone for hours. I have been on quite the health kick lately, so I even brown-bagged some healthy snacks: fruits, veggie ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2011

    Comment of the Day: Down with Luby's Mac & Cheese

    ​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

    May 9, 2011

    5 Best Beach Picnic Foods

    JustPencilOnPaper Blog​One of my favorite things about living in Houston is proximity to the beach. There is nothing better than relaxing in the sun, digging your toes into warm sand, and spending the day with friends. I've got some friends coming in from Minnesota this weekend, and they are i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2011

    A Savory Crepe from Melange Creperie

    ​The other day, after dropping my daughter off at school and with hunger setting in, I decided to swing by the corner of Westheimer and Taft and see what Buffalo Sean was whipping up at Melange Creperie. I don't find my way over there often but am always glad of the decision. Not only are Sean ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2011

    "The Wedge" at Beaver's

    ​"Who comes here and orders a salad?" my friend once commented as she was deciding between the burger and the chickwich at Beaver's. I did. I don't usually go to Beaver's with greens in mind, often ordering the po-boy and "wet" mac & cheese. Last weekend, however, I realized that I've tried ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2010

    The First-Ever Holiday Gift Shopping Night at Central Market

    johnkellychocolates.foodoro.com John Kelly Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt Truffle Fudge. "Chocolate and salt form a heavenly union in these handmade fudge bites." - Martha Stewart Living ​If you're struggling to shop for friends, family, or colleagues here's a tip: everyone loves food. On Wednesd ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2010

    Fanciful Feasting at Cha Champagne Bar

    Cheese plate at Cha Champagne Bar​Cha (810 Waugh - yes, it rhymes) is the kind of wine bar that makes even people who don't particularly enjoy wine like wine bars because it does a great job of being both fancy and laid back. It can be economical or extravagant. They have excellent food and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2010

    Feta Fries at Harry's

    ​Of the many things on the menu at the Greek-South American diner hybrid that is Harry's (see this week's review: "Midtown Moussaka"), the feta fries are one of my favorites.

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2010

    Chef Chat, Part 1: Giancarlo Ferrara of Arcodoro

    ​We recently caught up with Chef Giancarlo Ferrara of Arcodoro. We visited with this native of Salerno, Italy to discuss his origins and theories for success as a chef and how he ended up in Houston. Eating Our Words: How did you get into cooking? Ferrara: Growing up, everybody in my family ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2010

    How to Picnic Without Poisoning Anyone

    ​There's a very brief window of time here in Houston during which we can enjoy dining al fresco, and that window will very soon be closing. But even more than mosquitoes and humidity, nothing ruins a good picnic like food poisoning.

  • Dining

    May 6, 2010

    Fill 'er Up

    Chiles rellenos at the Cadillac Bar

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2010

    Cheese Contaminated With Staph Hits Houston Shelves

    Actual cheese not pictured. In fact, that gorgonzola looks pretty tasty.​There might be a reason Nicaragua and Honduras aren't known for their fine cheeses. And no one seems more determined to make sure the Central American nations continue to hold the dubious title of "Countries I Probably Wo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2010

    Cheese Contaminated With Staph Hits Houston Shelves

    Actual cheese not pictured. In fact, that gorgonzola looks pretty tasty.​There might be a reason Nicaragua and Honduras aren't known for their fine cheeses. And no one seems more determined to make sure the Central American nations continue to hold the dubious title of "Countries I Probably Wo ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 8, 2010

    Block Party

    Block 7 Wine Company serves simple food with fresh, local ingredients.

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2010

    Celestial Sandwiches - Day Three

    Breakfast sandwich from La Guadalupana. ​This week we're offering up 25 of our favorite sandwiches. Below is today's list. And if you haven't seen them yet, here's Monday's and Tuesday's. Breakfast sandwich at La Guadalupana - The breakfast sandwich, in general, is much less popular than the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2010

    The Big 3: Shitake Mushrooms, Sriracha Hot Sauce and Monterey Jack Cheese

    ​Sriracha is having its food moment. It's everywhere, from Bon Appetit magazine to numerous chef's tables to Asian dives. And why not? It has a great flavor and allows you to really kick up the heat factor in a dish. Lately, we've been enjoying it with shitake mushrooms and Monterey Jack chees ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 5, 2009

    Country Cooking

    Pappardelle campagnolo at Carrabba's

  • Dining

    October 22, 2009

    Torta Caprino e Cipolle

    It's worth finding at Giacomo's Cibo e Vino

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2009

    Late Night Scene: Coffee Groundz

    ​For such a small space, the Coffee Groundz has a United Nations-like ability to bring together a crowd of people who normally operate in different layers of the social stratosphere. The front of the bar is sparsely populated by midnight, with a few solo guys working on the laptops and a gay c ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 28, 2008

    Go to Town at Terlingua Texas Border Cafe

    ​For such a small space, the Coffee Groundz has a United Nations-like ability to bring together a crowd of people who normally operate in different layers of the social stratosphere. The front of the bar is sparsely populated by midnight, with a few solo guys working on the laptops and a gay c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 14, 2008

    Cheeburger Cheeburger Comes to Texas

    ​For such a small space, the Coffee Groundz has a United Nations-like ability to bring together a crowd of people who normally operate in different layers of the social stratosphere. The front of the bar is sparsely populated by midnight, with a few solo guys working on the laptops and a gay c ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 24, 2008

    Flames of Desire at Firehouse Subs

    ​For such a small space, the Coffee Groundz has a United Nations-like ability to bring together a crowd of people who normally operate in different layers of the social stratosphere. The front of the bar is sparsely populated by midnight, with a few solo guys working on the laptops and a gay c ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 27, 2008

    Stuffed Dates at Be-Wiched

    ​For such a small space, the Coffee Groundz has a United Nations-like ability to bring together a crowd of people who normally operate in different layers of the social stratosphere. The front of the bar is sparsely populated by midnight, with a few solo guys working on the laptops and a gay c ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 11, 2007
  • Dining

    May 17, 2007

    Amici

    Mystery Food

  • Dining

    April 26, 2007

    Salento

    Say Cheese

  • Dining

    August 18, 2005
  • Dining

    November 13, 2003

    Simple Salad

    Farrago World Cuisine

  • Dining

    March 6, 2003

    The Power of Three

    The River Cafe

  • Dining

    March 6, 2003
  • Dining

    November 21, 2002

    Pasta Perfect

    Barnaby's Cafe

  • Dining

    May 23, 2002

    There's Something About Larry's

    What makes the enchiladas so great in Texas's Twin Cities?

  • Dining

    April 11, 2002

    Keep On Shuckin'

    Live dangerously with the Double Dumbass Combo at Gilhooley's Raw Bar

  • Best of Houston

    September 20, 2001

    Best Empanadas

    Café Red Onion

  • Dining

    March 29, 2001
  • Dining

    October 12, 2000

    Hot Plate

    Mighty Aphrodite

  • Best of Houston

    September 21, 2000

    Best Appetizer

    Nachos cubanos, El Meson Restaurant

  • Dining

    May 4, 2000

    Get In Line

    Bruce Molzan's Ruggles Cafe Bakery makes meals worth standing around for

  • Dining

    December 16, 1999

    True Grits

    Local Restaurant News

  • Dining

    May 20, 1999

    Hot Plate

    Local Restaurant News

  • Dining

    May 6, 1999

    Hot Plate

    Local Restaurant News

  • Dining

    November 26, 1998

    Hot Plate

    Local Restaurant News

  • Dining

    November 14, 1996

    Pedigree Counts

    Arcodoro has some growing up to do, but Dacapo's already does its parents proud

  • Dining

    November 3, 1994

    The Fruit of Il Dio di Vin'

    Good pasta, iffy fish and much garlic make for a mixed menu

  • Dining

    October 27, 1994

    A Fork in La Strada

    Good pasta, iffy fish and much garlic make for a mixed menu

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