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Nuts and Edible Seeds

  • Blogs

    December 26, 2011

    Holiday Classics: The Chocolate Truffle

    Photo by Rev StanWant. Need. Must. Have.​Each week this month, we've featured some holiday cookie classics on Eating Our Words in honor of the season. With Santa and Hanukkah Harry fully bribed by our delicious treats, it's time we whip out the big guns: New Year's Eve's Chocolate Truffles. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    How To: Make an Antipasto Plate

    Photo by Bruce TurnerMamma mia!​It's not a holiday in my family without a big platter of antipasti. Every holiday, my aunt Estelle brings all the goodies from an amazing deli in Brooklyn. She leaves the presentation of the plate up to my friend Marisa and me, and then, without fail, proceeds t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2011

    First Look at Local Foods

    Photos by Katharine ShilcuttStep up and order at Local Foods.​Let's get one thing out of the way first: Stop blaming benjy's for Antone's demise. I'm the first to say that I miss the old Antone's in Rice Village like I miss Elvis. So come on now: We can all agree that Antone's closed before it ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2011

    Chef Chat, Part 3: Sophie Elhage of Skewers Mediterranean Café & Grill

    Fresh from chef chat parts one and two with Sophie Elhage of Skewers, welcome back to the best part of chef chat: part three, the food. We begin our culinary journey through Sophie Elhage's Lebanon with a spin-off of a dish she created in college: lamb meatball pasta. The new menu item is already a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2011

    10 Pumpkin Dishes to Try in Houston: #8 Pumpkin Seed Crusted Salmon at TQLA

    Photo by Joanna O'LearySalmon skin speckled with squash seeds.​In 2010, I had a grand ol' time scouring Houston for outstanding pumpkin dishes. One year later I'm older, definitely not wiser, and still in love with orange squash. So from now until Thanksgiving I'll be counting down (again) 1 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2011

    Chef Chat, Part 2: Hicham Nafaa of Majorca Bistro & Tapas

    Photo by Mandy OaklanderMajorca Bistro & Tapas​Today, we continue our conversation with owner and executive chef Hicham Nafaa of Majorca Bistro & Tapas (see part one here). The beautiful tapas joint just opened last week. Majorca stays open late -- on the weekends, it'll be serving until 4 a.m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2011

    A Page Outta: Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Leftovers Edition

    Ahh, leftovers​Cooking breeds leftovers. Sometimes, depending on what you're cooking, those leftovers don't constitute a full meal in and of themselves, but rather only a component of a dish. I ran into this when cooking from Alinea for Shiftwork Bites, and re-purposed the leftover components ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2011

    Portion Control: Easy Visual Tricks

    Flickr user: tuchodi​The unfortunate truth is that you can spend hours on the treadmill and still not lose a pound if you do not carefully watch your calorie intake. There are a ton of gadgets on the market to help make portion control easier, from simple measuring cups and spoons to high-tech ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2011

    Wine of the Week: Glögg

    saketvora​I've been dealing with a cold all week and thus a lack of taste and smell, so there's no wine tasting for today's Wine of the Week. Last week, I ended up with an abundance of Seven, which I plan to turn into Glögg - Scandinavian mulled wine - as soon as we get another chilly week w ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 30, 2010

    Cheesefake

    Faux Cheesecake at Snap Kitchen

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2010

    Food Fight: Battle Veggie Burger

    Beaver's.​Competition is steep in the world of veggie burgers. I decided to call my long-time vegetarian friend and get her suggestion on the best one in town. She suggested Houston's. An Eating Our Words reader, specifically "cbear," picked the competition: Beaver's. Let's see how Battle Vegg ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    Food Fight: Battle Bagel

    ​Battle Bagel pits an established Houston food landmark in New York Bagel Shop & Deli against behemoth chain Einstein Bros. To keep it a fair fight, all bagels were fresh and eaten with cream cheese. Only samples of poppy and sesame seed bagels were reviewed. New York Bagel Shop & Deli (9724 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    Vintage Cocktails: DIY Orgeat

    Photo by ElenadanBlanched, slivered almonds​A few years ago, I was living in another part of the world without ready access to certain creature comforts, like good rum, limes and liqueurs. This called for a degree of ingenuity and experimentation. So when I came across a recipe for homemade or ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2010

    Cheat Sheet: Basic Box Cakes Jazzed Up 4 Ways

    ​For some reason, many of the people I hold near and dear are all born within a two-week window of October. Unfortunately, it's usually the same two-week period as midterms and a host of other pressing responsibilities. Since I have always had that 1950s housewife mentality of needing to bake ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 9, 2010

    Bohemeo's Baja Vibe

    Fish and shrimp tacos rock.

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2010

    Vietnamese Pork Skewers

    Tam Vo​Last week I shared a simple recipe for naked fried chicken. Today I'll share a deceptively simple Vietnamese recipe courtesy of my aunt and uncle from Austin. What makes it deceptively simple is the marinade. A casual eater would have no idea of the amount of time that goes into the ing ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2010

    The Shameless Chef: Cookies In a Skillet

    Can you tell I had my camera on the wrong setting? Hahahahahaha, professionalism.​While hunting through some old family recipes looking for inspiration, I came across a yellowed, stained note card with the recipe for something called "Baptist Cookies," and I was intrigued. Obvious jokes aside ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 8, 2010

    Korma Sutra

    Can you tell I had my camera on the wrong setting? Hahahahahaha, professionalism.​While hunting through some old family recipes looking for inspiration, I came across a yellowed, stained note card with the recipe for something called "Baptist Cookies," and I was intrigued. Obvious jokes aside ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2010

    Top 5 Roughage Foods

    justmakeit​After a weekend of meat and carb, that immovable-brick-in-the-stomach feeling is inevitable. If you need a little kick-start to get things, um...moving, eat a lot of this stuff and get your body back on track. Just keep your social calendar free as you wait for the magic of Mother N ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2010

    Mother's Day Pancakes: Four Ways

    ​Mother's Day is this Sunday, and if you're like us, you're still trying to decide exactly how to honor the woman who was brave enough to deal with you during your formative years. You could always take her to brunch, but that trick is becoming a bit played out. Huge crowds, huge prices, and g ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 22, 2010

    Heavenly Hummus

    The hummus at Mashawi Lounge

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2010

    Mochi Waffles with Lemon- and Ginger-Scented Maple Glazed Walnuts

    ​Mochi (pronounced mo-chee) is a traditional Japanese food made from a special short-grain sweet brown rice. The rice is steamed and pounded into a nutty, chewy dense square that can then be baked or pan-fried. After being inspired by Alicia Silverstone's Vegan Bible: The Kind Diet, I decided ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2009

    Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

    ​For our annual Houston Press Holiday potluck lunch, I decided to invent a new dish called "Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes." I baked the sweet potatoes, and scooped them out of the skins just like you do when you're making twice baked potatoes. But instead of sour cream and all that, I cooked chop ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2009

    Recipe: Noodle Kugel

    Photo by Shelly S​Noodle kugel is part sweet noodle pudding dessert, part side dish. This is not fried, but it's still a staple (you'll see it at pretty much any potluck you will ever go to at a synagogue), and something we still make nearly every Hanukkah. This version is significantly les ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2009

    Want Your Nuts Cracked?

    ​In junior high school gym class, the eighth grade bullies asked that innocent question just before they kneed the seventh graders in the groin. I still cringe when I hear the phrase. But at Canino's produce market on Airline, it's a pretty attractive offer. ​I've been out gathering a fe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2009

    Christmas at Central Market

    ​We had the pleasure of sampling the holiday goods on offer at Central Market this week, both those scattered in festive packaging throughout the store and those behind counters. General Manager Phil Myers seemed most proud of the wares he ordered for the store during a culinary excursion to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2009

    Pecan Pie in a Jar

    ​Let's start by saying that Pecan Pie in a Jar is not meant to be eaten directly from the jar. One spoonful and I was sure this taste test was over before it began, but upon further review of the fine print, it turned out you actually need eggs to make it remotely edible. Was it better than m ... 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 >>

  • Dining

    August 13, 2009

    The Scoop

    We all scream for Houston's best ice cream

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2009

    Benjy's Chocolate Cake Recipe

    Photo by richhumofairThe huge, fudgy, pecan-studded glory that is Benjy's chocolate cake is a Houston tradition. And Benjy Levit, whose second restaurant opened this year on Washington Avenue, can actually say that his cake is "just like Mom's," because, well, it is his mom's. She actually does bake ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 21, 2009

    Hot Mess

    Savory phyllo dough pies at Super Pita

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2009

    The Houston Food Bank's Peanut-Butter Problem

    Photo courtesy Houston Food BankIf you think tossing out all the potentially tainted peanut products in your pantry sucks, imagine having to pitch two tons of the stuff.That's what the Houston Food Bank has been up to for the past month. Thanks to the salmonella scare, the organization has been forc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2009

    Fadi's Brick Oven Flatbread

    When you walk in the front door of the new Fadi's Mediterranean restaurant in West Houston, you are looking into the business end of a gorgeous Renato pizza oven. And Fadi's doesn't even make pizza. The new state-of-the-art Fadi's, which is located in the Shadowbriar Shopping Center on Westheimer ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 18, 2008

    Falafel Frenzy

    When you walk in the front door of the new Fadi's Mediterranean restaurant in West Houston, you are looking into the business end of a gorgeous Renato pizza oven. And Fadi's doesn't even make pizza. The new state-of-the-art Fadi's, which is located in the Shadowbriar Shopping Center on Westheimer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 4, 2008

    Okra Time with Texas Caruru

    When you walk in the front door of the new Fadi's Mediterranean restaurant in West Houston, you are looking into the business end of a gorgeous Renato pizza oven. And Fadi's doesn't even make pizza. The new state-of-the-art Fadi's, which is located in the Shadowbriar Shopping Center on Westheimer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2008

    $13 at Sabor! on Bellaire

    When you walk in the front door of the new Fadi's Mediterranean restaurant in West Houston, you are looking into the business end of a gorgeous Renato pizza oven. And Fadi's doesn't even make pizza. The new state-of-the-art Fadi's, which is located in the Shadowbriar Shopping Center on Westheimer ... More >>

  • Music

    August 9, 2007

    Suspicious Minds

    commercial tie-ins

  • Dining

    May 10, 2007

    Kasra Persian Grill

    This elegant ethnic restaurant is hard to find, and not to be missed

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2006

    Bust a 'nut

    This elegant ethnic restaurant is hard to find, and not to be missed

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2006

    Bust a 'nut

    This elegant ethnic restaurant is hard to find, and not to be missed

  • Dining

    June 22, 2006

    Goo Goo for You

    House of Pies

  • Dining

    June 30, 2005

    Scrumptious Salad

    District 7 Grill

  • Dining

    December 18, 2003

    Ancient Eggplant

    Ephesus Grill may be a new restaurant, but its cuisine is from way back in the day

  • Dining

    February 13, 2003

    Teachings of the Pope

    Learning to love Boulevard Bistrot

  • Dining

    July 27, 2000

    Pralines and Pushcarts

    A six-part history of Tex-Mex

  • Dining

    September 4, 1997

    Sold American

    With his eponymous new cafe, Mark Cox sheds his Tony's past

  • Dining

    July 17, 1997

    Persian Paradise

    With his eponymous new cafe, Mark Cox sheds his Tony's past

  • Dining

    June 6, 1996

    Marrakech Success

    In the Montrose, a taste of Morocco nestles amidst the trees

  • Dining

    April 21, 1994

    1,001 Arabian Dishes

    Dimassi's Middle Eastern cafeteria offers a plenitude of fresh, lively and healthy fare

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