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    December 28, 2012

    Ring in the New Year: Where to Eat on New Year's Eve and Day 2012

    It's time to start making plans for New Year's Eve and Day, if you haven't already. Houston restaurants are opening their doors for you and your friends and family to celebrate the end of 2012 and beginning of 2013 with a delicious meal and champagne toasts at the strike of midnight. Many locations ... More >>

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    December 21, 2012

    Ring in the New Year: Where to Eat on New Year's Eve and Day 2012

    Yes, Christmas isn't here yet, but it's time to start making plans for New Year's Eve and Day. Houston restaurants are opening their doors for you and your friends and family to celebrate the end of 2012 and beginning of 2013 with a delicious meal and champagne toasts at the strike of midnight. Man ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2012

    5 Stocking Stuffers for the Foodies in Your Family

    I don't know about you, but stocking stuffers are always last-minute gifts. It seems like we all forget about those little things until a few days before Christmas. But, if you've got a few foodies in your family, here are the perfect stocking stuffers to satisfy their love for cooking, wine or foo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2012

    Chef Chat, Part 3: Sylvia Casares of Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen and the Reason People Call Her Houston's Enchilada Queen

    Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen 6401 Woodway Drive Tel: 713-334-7295 www.sylviasenchiladakitchen.com This is Part 3 of a three part Chef Chat series. You can read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. This week, we became acquainted with a woman who plunked down all her life savings into a restaurant at the ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 20, 2012

    Where to Eat on Christmas Day

    Your stress-free dining guide to the holidays.

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2012

    Sweet and Easy Christmas Cookies: Chocolate-Chip Coconut Macaroons

    Every Christmas I always look for new cookie recipes or sweet treats to bake. A few years ago I came across a Martha Stewart recipe for coconut macaroons dipped in chocolate. I decided to scatter miniature chocolate chips throughout each little cookie instead of dipping them because I wanted to add ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 13, 2012

    Let's Get Greasy

    The 10 best fried chicken joints in Houston.

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2012

    Top 10 Restaurants in The Woodlands

    After living in The Woodlands since I was seven years old, I have eaten at many restaurants, seen many open and quickly close. Over the last ten years, The Woodlands has grown exponentially, adding new shopping centers, a renovated concert pavilion and more community areas. With all of this expans ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2012

    'Tis the Season for Spirits and Cheese: Cherry Vodka Edition

    This holiday season, turn the tables on the traditional "wine and cheese" combo by pairing cheeses with your favorite hard alcohol. In this special series, I'll be investigating which fromages go best with distilled spirits as well as offering tips on how to construct a tasting without breaking the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2012

    What's Cooking This Week? Eggplant Gratin & More

    I love cooking for my fiancé and me, but most of the time, cooking for two proves to be difficult. If I don't make a plan, I end up running around in circles at the grocery store and wasting half the ingredient's I've bought (and I hate wasting food). Enter What's Cooking This Week - my weekly meal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2012

    What's Cooking on Pinterest? Nutella-Stuffed Brown Butter & Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Christmas season is finally officially here. That means baking cookies just because you feel like it is completely appropriate. The food & beverage section of Pinterest offers an overwhelming amount of sweets and treats for this holiday season. Out of all the delicious and mouthwatering desserts I ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 15, 2012

    Philly Poutine

    A first look at the new Pappa Geno's in Bellaire.

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2012

    Dining Out on Turkey Day: Where to Eat This Thanksgiving

    Let's face it, sometimes a "home-cooked" meal in a restaurant is better than anything we can whip up at home. Thanksgiving dinner is one of the most difficult, time-consuming and stressful meals to make if you don't normally cook meals at home. But, there's one thing to be thankful for this year, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2012

    Go to Hell, Milk Duds: The 5 Foods Most Likely to Mess Up Your Mouth

    On Halloween night, I sat at home having wine with two of my best friends. No trick-or-treaters ever come through our neighborhood, thanks to its close proximity to the county jail, so we were set for a quiet evening of drinking and cheese-bingeing. Until one friend pulled out the Halloween candy. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2012

    The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 10 Steakhouses

    With this week's news that meat magnates Ronnie Killen of Killen's Steakhouse and Ricky Craig of Hubcap Grill are teaming up to create a mega-steakhouse, Wonder Twins-style, it seems as good a time as any to examine the steakhouse scene here in Houston. (It should also serve as succor for those carn ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2012

    Top 10 Restaurants in the Galleria

    Long the bastion of boring chain restaurants and overly expensive hotspots, the Galleria has seen a resurgence in the past few years when it comes to food. Chef-owned-and-driven restaurants are upping the ante along Post Oak Boulevard while places like E-Tao and White Oak Kitchen Drinks are showin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2012

    Upcoming Events: 'Tis the Truffle Season

    White truffle season has finally arrived after a delay in the harvest thanks to weather issues in Italy. And as a result of that weather delay, the white truffle supply is somewhat limited this year -- so the truffles that are already Italy's most expensive (costing upwards of $350 an ounce) are mor ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 1, 2012

    Join the Club

    Top 10 restaurants on Washington Avenue

  • Dining

    October 25, 2012

    The Humble Deli Sandwich

    Houston's top 10 versions.

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2012

    60-Second Brownies...In a Mug

    Oh my gosh, you guys -- I just discovered the best thing ever. I really don't know how I've gone this long without it. It's fast, it's easy, it's delicious... It's microwaved mug brownies. Yes, I made brownies...in a mug...in the microwave. See also: What's Cooking on Pinterest? Nutella Mug Cake ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2012

    What's Cooking This Week? Weeknight Chili & More

    I love cooking for my fiancé and me, but most of the time, cooking for two proves to be difficult. If I don't make a plan, I end up running around in circles at the grocery store and wasting half the ingredients I've bought (and I hate wasting food). Enter What's Cooking This Week - my weekly meal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2012

    The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 10 Sandwiches

    For the next 20 weeks, we'll be rounding up the runners-up to our 2012 Best of Houston® winners. In many categories, picking each year's winner is no easy task. We'll be spotlighting 20 of those categories, in which the winner had hefty competition from other Houston bars and restaurants. For this ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2012

    Three Reasons to Visit the Recently Renovated Morton's the Steakhouse

    On a recent visit to the downtown location of Morton's The Steakhouse for a media event, I found three great reasons -- all in food form -- to suggest that you pay the restaurant a little visit. I'll make this short so as to assure that, should you so desire, you'll be able to make it out there in t ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 11, 2012

    The Rest of the Best

    Houston's top 10 pizzas.

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2012

    Top 5 Ways to Use Halloween Candy

    Let's face it, eating Halloween candy plain can get old really fast. Sure, we all love the variety in miniature chocolate bars, the fun size packs of M&Ms and Skittles or the endless amounts of candy corn, but sometimes we need to spice things up a bit. Here's my top five list of ways to use your H ... 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 >>

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2012

    The New Fall Menu at Max's Wine Dive

    If you've been to Max's Wine Dive, you probably know about their egg sandwich, their famous fried chicken, their ultra gourmet burger and their Max 'n Cheese. What you may not realize is that half of the Max's menu changes each quarter, with fun and exciting menu items that are always a treat to try ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2012

    The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 10 Pizza

    For the next 20 weeks, we'll be rounding up the runners-up to our 2012 Best of Houston® winners. In many categories, picking each year's winner is no easy task. We'll be spotlighting 20 of those categories, in which the winner had hefty competition from other Houston bars and restaurants. Earlier ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 25, 2012

    100 Favorite Dishes 2012: No. 3, Roast Summer Squash at Oxheart

    This year leading up to our annual Best of Houston® issue, we're counting down our 100 favorite dishes in Houston. This list comprises our favorite dishes from the last year, dishes that are essential to Houston's cultural landscape and/or dishes that any visitor (or resident) should try at least o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2012

    Haters, Halitosis, and Haute Cuisine: Truffles vs. Truffle Oil

    I don't like truffle oil, but I don't really care what it's made of. Don't get me wrong, I think it's vaguely misleading to pitch a $15 bottle of chemicals manufactured 100 yards off the Jersey Turnpike as a stand-in for a $6,000/pound European fungus, but I also think a reasonable amount of persona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2012

    The Golden Noodle: A Mac N' Cheese Smackdown

    I should have worn my stretchy pants. I should have known better. Yet, there I found myself, trying macaroni and cheese after macaroni and cheese with no end in sight, trying harder and harder after every bite to keep a poised, lady-like posture while simultaneously using every inkling of strength t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 19, 2012

    100 Favorite Dishes 2012: No. 7, Ceviche at La Fisheria

    This year leading up to our annual Best of Houston® issue, we're counting down our 100 favorite dishes in Houston. This list comprises our favorite dishes from the last year, dishes that are essential to Houston's cultural landscape and/or dishes that any visitor (or resident) should try at least o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 17, 2012

    What's Cooking This Week? Seared Skirt Steak, Sweet Potato Skins & More

    I love cooking for my fiancé and me, but most of the time, cooking for two proves to be difficult. If I don't make a plan, I end up running around in circles at the grocery store and wasting half the ingredients I've bought (and I hate wasting food). Enter What's Cooking This Week - my weekly meal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2012

    100 Favorite Dishes 2012: No. 12, Venison Carpaccio at Thanh Phuong

    This year leading up to our annual Best of Houston® issue, we're counting down our 100 favorite dishes in Houston. This list comprises our favorite dishes from the last year, dishes that are essential to Houston's cultural landscape and/or dishes that any visitor (or resident) should try at least o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 11, 2012

    What's Cooking on Pinterest? Pumpkin Granola Bars

    Because we can now purchase Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbucks, it is now fall. Yes, I let Starbucks determine what season it is. No judging. In honor of the start of fall, this week, I looked for a pumpkin recipe on Pinterest. With options ranging from pumpkin fudge to pumpkin pie French Toast, I d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 11, 2012

    100 Favorite Dishes 2012: No. 13, Ribs at Gatlin's

    This year leading up to our annual Best of Houston® issue, we're counting down our 100 favorite dishes in Houston. This list comprises our favorite dishes from the last year, dishes that are essential to Houston's cultural landscape and/or dishes that any visitor (or resident) should try at least o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2012

    Nutritional Value of Organic Food Challenged by Stanford University Study

    A recently released Stanford University study, which reviewed and analyzed more than 200 previously conducted studies comparing the health effects of organic and conventional foods, suggests that organic food may not be a shining star in the department of nutritional value. The study's findings, in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2012

    Happy National Trail Mix Day: The Ultimate Guide to Build the Perfect Trail Mix

    The beauty of trail mix is that you can put all sorts of ingredients together to make an ultimate and flavorful snack. The trick is putting together a cohesive mix. So, in celebration of National Trail Mix Day, I have put together a guide to building the perfect trail mix, ensuring that you will m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2012

    100 Favorite Dishes 2012: No. 21, Chicken-Fried Water Buffalo at The Hay Merchant

    This year leading up to our annual Best of Houston® issue, we're counting down our 100 favorite dishes in Houston. This list comprises our favorite dishes from the last year, dishes that are essential to Houston's cultural landscape and/or dishes that any visitor (or resident) should try at least o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 28, 2012

    100 Favorite Dishes 2012: No. 23, Lamb at El Hidalguense

    This year leading up to our annual Best of Houston® issue, we're counting down our 100 favorite dishes in Houston. This list comprises our favorite dishes from the last year, dishes that are essential to Houston's cultural landscape and/or dishes that any visitor (or resident) should try at least o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2012

    How To: Ice Cream Cupcakes

    With the summer heat at its peak, we are all trying to find ways to keep cool. Ice cream is my go-to treat to fight the heat. While making a whole ice cream cake can be a tedious and, many times, unsuccessful task, decorating cupcakes with ice cream is so much easier. Here is a simple guide to asse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2012

    100 Favorite Dishes 2012: No. 24, Kinilaw at Reef

    This year leading up to our annual Best of Houston® issue, we're counting down our 100 favorite dishes in Houston. This list comprises our favorite dishes from the last year, dishes that are essential to Houston's cultural landscape and/or dishes that any visitor (or resident) should try at least o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2012

    Nothing Bundt Cakes Opens in The Woodlands

    It's a bakery dedicated to one type of cake: the classic bundt. This week, Houston welcomes the newest location of Nothing Bundt Cakes to The Woodlands Crossing Shopping Center right next door to the new Trader Joe's. While this location of Nothing Bundt Cakes has already opened up shop, the grand o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2012

    What's Cooking on Pinterest? Roasted Chickpeas

    I usually stick to eating plain chickpeas, or Garbanzo beans, and don't do much with them once I take them out of the can. But Pinterest has opened my eyes to a brand-new way of enjoying chickpeas: roasting them until they are crispy. It's great for snacking on, serving as an appetizer or as a topp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2012

    What's Cooking This Week? Caprese Baguettes, Grilled Shrimp & More

    I love cooking for my fiancé and me, but most of the time, cooking for two proves to be difficult. If I don't make a plan, I end up running around in circles at the grocery store and wasting half the ingredients I've bought (and I hate wasting food). Enter What's Cooking This Week -- my weekly meal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2012

    Top 5 Cheeses on Pizza

    As a child, I always ordered my pizza with just cheese, nothing else. I love the stringy, melted stuff on every single slice; sometimes I would order my pizza with more cheese and less sauce. What can I say? I love it. Unfortunately, it took me until my twenties to realize that pizza can be made of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2012

    100 Favorite Dishes 2012: No. 30, Fried Chicken at Barbecue Inn

    This year leading up to our annual Best of Houston® issue, we're counting down our 100 favorite dishes in Houston. This list comprises our favorite dishes from the last year, dishes that are essential to Houston's cultural landscape and/or dishes that any visitor (or resident) should try at least o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2012

    How To: Eggs Benedict & What I Wish I Had Known

    Making the perfect Eggs Benedict is pretty difficult, I'm not going to lie. Not only do you need to poach two eggs, but you must create a Hollandaise Sauce, toast an English muffin (unless you're making your own) and griddle two slices of Canadian bacon. I've seen Food Network stars make Eggs Bened ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2012

    A Chocolate and Almond Cake for Julia Child

    As Katharine Shilcutt noted this morning, today is Julia Child's 100th birthday, and in honor of this special day, I have made one of her best cakes, Reine De Saba, as seen in Julie & Julia. It's a semi-sweet chocolate cake with pulverized almonds and rum. I love everything about French food: the w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2012

    How To: Grind Your Own Meat

    If you have a Kitchen Aid stand mixer, you can bypass the mystery behind what is in your ground meat and use the meat grinder attachment to make beef or chicken burger patties, and ground beef for pasta sauce, lasagna or taco night. This wonderful attachment allows you to use your favorite cut of me ... More >>

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