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Desserts

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2010

    "Healthy" v. "Unhealthy" Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Yes, they look exactly the same. But that's the healthy one on the left, there. ​I had a small get-together for the last Texans game and assigned my friend Heather the dessert duties. She is known for her sweet-treat talents, so I expected that whatever she came up with would be magic. What I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2010

    Top 5 Most Nightmarish Combined Foods

    Because you've smoked an unbelievable amount of pot?​Yesterday, Jason Kerr delivered a heartfelt sonnet to a jar of baconnaise, a combination bacon-and-mayonnaise condiment that he seemed to enjoy but which would almost certainly give me nightmares. Sure, I'll have bacon and mayonnaise together on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2010

    Nigella Lawson's Pain-Au-Chocolat Pudding, Pt. 1

    ​I have to begin this recipe by telling you that the cookbook from which it came, Nigella Lawson's How to be a Domestic Goddess, is one of the coolest, most sensual, life-altering cookbooks I have ever encountered. Even the look of the book itself is sexy and different. The cover art is unassu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2010

    Sweet Summer Soirée

    ​If it were a recipe, it would read like this: One giant heaping of dog rescue efforts 40 hungry people Lots of desserts made by Pastry Chef Rebecca Masson A little bit of cheese Maybe a salad Some champagne A couple cocktails Combine all thoroughly on Sunday, June 6, at Ralph Smith ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2010

    Lemongrass-Infused Vietnamese Ice Cream

    ​Can hay-like stalks of grass make for a good ice cream flavor? Only if you follow the directions detailed below. The recipes for Vietnamese ice cream, or kem (pronounced like "cam" in "camera"), vary widely. In this recipe, instead of eggs and cream, we'll use cornstarch. The result will b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2010

    Robb Walsh's 100 Favorite Houston Dishes: #69 Dulce de Leche Ice Cream Bar at La Paletera

    ​Over the course of the next few months, I'm counting down 100 of my favorite Houston dishes. I chose some because they are such quintessential Houston creations, others for their cultural or historical significance, and others because they are just so damn tasty. Share your own nominations in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2009

    Nutella® vs. Gianduia vs. Kroger Hazelnut Spread

    Photo by J.C. Reid​Nutella, for those who've never tasted it, is the "original creamy, chocolaty hazelnut spread." Popular in Europe (it's made in Italy), Nutella is mainly eaten at breakfast or for dessert by smearing it on bread or a croissant, or folding into a crepe. "Nutella" is a brand n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2009

    Treat Mom Right on Mother's Day

    Mother's Day is quickly approaching, and if you've already made plans to take your dear, sainted mother out to a lovely meal on Sunday...wonderful! You're ahead of about 90 percent of us. Make us all look bad, why don't you? If you're like the rest of us, you're probably still trying to deci ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2009

    Oversized French Ice Cream Cone

    photo by Robb Walsh La Brocante on Kirkwood is the subject of this week's Cafe review. I was particularly taken with their old-fashioned ice cream desserts. I am sure there is a French name for the sweet pastry crust the ice cream sundaes are served in. They look like taco shells, but taste like c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2009

    Graeter's Makes a Sweet Texas Debut

    Graeter's ice cream -- the only delicious food to come out of Cincinnati (we're looking at you and your abominable bastardization of a perfectly good dish, Cincinnati "chili") -- has been a favorite among dessert fans since its creation in the 1920s. Spanning four generations, the ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 12, 2009

    The Tastes of Textile

    When it's on, there's no place in town like Scott Tycer's new restaurant.

  • Dining

    February 19, 2009

    Flavors Foster Landry's

    When it's on, there's no place in town like Scott Tycer's new restaurant.

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2009

    Houston's Own Artisanal Gelato

    Marcelo Kreindel, owner of Trentino Gelato The dulce de leche gelato was masterful: velvety smooth with that familiar thick sweetness, but not overwhelmingly so.  Some dulce de leche treats take on an overpowering, sickly sweet caramel flavor, but not this gelato.  Th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2009

    National Pie Day: Do Your Part and Have a Slice

    You may not know it, but today is National Pie Day (at least according to the folks at the American Pie Council, which, by the way...sweet gig!).  It's the 23rd anniversary of the venerated holiday, which was created -- appropriately, if rather disgustingly, enough -- to commem ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2009

    It Says It's Custard, And It's Not Pudding You On

    Sorry, couldn't resist. The CreamWorx that just opened at 8817 Texas 6 in Missouri City might want to change its sign just a little to let people - not as acquainted with frozen custard - know that what it's selling is closer to ice cream than Jello pudding. I drove by it several times, despite m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 2, 2009

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Redux

    Few American culinary inventions have been experimented on, analyzed, tested, and dissected more than the humble chocolate chip cookie. Myriad variations in recipe, presentation and technique have been exhaustively documented. As a home cook I tend to be a traditionalist. So I call for a return ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2008

    Last Minute Thanksgiving Shopping

    Photos by Robb Walsh Forgot the whipped cream for the pumpkin pie? You might take the opportunity to check out the latest in grocery stores -- the new mega-HEB at Bunker Hill and I-10. It's only 130,000 square feet -- the humongo-HEB in Pearland is slightly bigger -- but it's still the biggest groc ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 6, 2008

    Mesmerizing Mocha at Ibiza Food and Wine Bar

    Photos by Robb Walsh Forgot the whipped cream for the pumpkin pie? You might take the opportunity to check out the latest in grocery stores -- the new mega-HEB at Bunker Hill and I-10. It's only 130,000 square feet -- the humongo-HEB in Pearland is slightly bigger -- but it's still the biggest groc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2008

    Ice Cream Fads: Greek Gods Chocolate Fig

    Photos by Robb Walsh Forgot the whipped cream for the pumpkin pie? You might take the opportunity to check out the latest in grocery stores -- the new mega-HEB at Bunker Hill and I-10. It's only 130,000 square feet -- the humongo-HEB in Pearland is slightly bigger -- but it's still the biggest groc ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 26, 2008

    Being a Kid at Crave Cupcakes

    Photos by Robb Walsh Forgot the whipped cream for the pumpkin pie? You might take the opportunity to check out the latest in grocery stores -- the new mega-HEB at Bunker Hill and I-10. It's only 130,000 square feet -- the humongo-HEB in Pearland is slightly bigger -- but it's still the biggest groc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2008

    Gelato Man Don Burke Does It Right

    Photos by Robb Walsh Forgot the whipped cream for the pumpkin pie? You might take the opportunity to check out the latest in grocery stores -- the new mega-HEB at Bunker Hill and I-10. It's only 130,000 square feet -- the humongo-HEB in Pearland is slightly bigger -- but it's still the biggest groc ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 14, 2008

    Little Cakes

    Local pastry chef shows how simple it is to start from scratch

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2008

    Cupcake Contest: Sugarbaby’s vs. the Cookie Jar

    Local pastry chef shows how simple it is to start from scratch

  • Dining

    May 31, 2007

    Grand Luxe

    Giant Kiss

  • Dining

    December 14, 2006

    NUTS FOR NUTELLA

    Coco's Crepes & Coffee

  • Dining

    June 22, 2006

    Goo Goo for You

    House of Pies

  • Dining

    June 8, 2006

    Double-Decker

    Lagniappe Grill

  • Dining

    February 2, 2006

    Sweet Tart

    Lemon Tree Restaurant

  • Dining

    August 25, 2005

    How Sweet It Is

    Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

  • Dining

    December 30, 2004

    Le Grand Cheesecake

    The Vegas version of Venice, or Vienna, or someplace

  • Best of Houston

    September 23, 2004

    Best Ice Cream

    The Vegas version of Venice, or Vienna, or someplace

  • News

    August 12, 2004

    Moovin' On Up

    Does DQ's new drink ring some racist bells?

  • Dining

    May 6, 2004

    Shrimp N' Ice Cream

    What to order at the Indian seafood restaurant Fish N' More

  • Best of Houston

    September 25, 2003

    Best Place to Skip Dinner and Go Straight to Dessert

    Dessert Gallery Bakery & Café

  • Best of Houston

    September 25, 2003

    Best Ice Cream Flavor

    The Chocolate Bar's Creamy Dreamy Truffle

  • Dining

    January 23, 2003

    UFO Sighting

    Flying Saucer Pie Company

  • Best of Houston

    September 20, 2001

    Best Place to Skip Dinner and Get to Dessert

    Epicure Café

  • Best of Houston

    September 20, 2001

    Best Custard

    Kohr Brothers, Marq*E Entertainment Center

  • Dining

    June 15, 2000

    Hot Plate

    Europa Cafe

  • Dining

    March 16, 2000

    Drowning in Marinara

    The last thing downtown needs is another mediocre Italian eatery like Brothers Petronella

  • Dining

    December 30, 1999

    Hot Plate

    Dreyer's new "Dreamery" lineup

  • Dining

    November 11, 1999

    Hot Plate

    Dreyer's new "Dreamery" lineup

  • Dining

    August 5, 1999

    The Meat of the Matter

    Why do people go to steak houses? Steak & Chophouse on the Boulevard doesn't know.

  • Dining

    February 19, 1998

    Jah's Will Be Done

    At Jamaica-Me-Crazy, whatever dessert will be, will be

  • Dining

    November 6, 1997

    Dish

    At Jamaica-Me-Crazy, whatever dessert will be, will be

  • Dining

    May 8, 1997

    Rich Stuff

    Regine's may not be light on the pocketbook, but it's lovely on the tongue

  • Dining

    March 20, 1997

    A Tale of Two Houses

    A lease is lost, and a pair of lunch spots are found

  • Dining

    February 20, 1997

    Let's Do Diner

    Authenticity is fine. But at Simpson's, the good food is even finer.

  • Dining

    March 28, 1996

    Liberty, Fraternity, Gastronomy

    At the Avenue Grill, all things are created equal, and tasty

  • Dining

    February 22, 1996

    Factory Approved

    Yes, the mentality's assembly line, but the Cheesecake Factory still churns out a good product

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