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The Kroger Company

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2012

    Friday Night: Mt. Eden At Rich's

    Mt. Eden Rich's April 20, 2012 Friday, Mt. Eden, a music duo from New Zealand that is not Flight of the Concords, played a show at Rich's. And they were very good. At least, I suspect that they were, and that's the probably closest anyone can get to conclusively arguing an opinion one way or the ot ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2012

    Simple Sides: Delicious Herbed Quinoa

    Up until about a month ago, I had never tried quinoa. I was like, "What the hell is it? How do you pronounce it? Is it a grain? Is it...like...pasta? What do you put on it? Why is there so much in my brother's pantry?" So many questions. The bro had recently come back from a little stint in Peru ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2012

    Ingredient of the Week: Korean Barbecue Marinades

    When you want Korean barbecue, and you want it fast, prepared meat marinades are the way to go. Now you can have a weekday dinner that's both quick and tasty. What is it? Bulgogi, which translates to "fire meat" in Korean, involves cooking marinated beef, pork, or chicken over a hot grill. In mo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2012

    Super Market Sushi: Kroger vs. H-E-B

    When I think about sushi, I think about my time in the Far East, and I think about something that looks like this: Supermarkets have been trying to capitalize of late upon the massive popularity of sushi. You can't go into a grocery store anymore without seeing a sushi-dedicated kiosk or deli count ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2011

    Save Yourself: The 10 Worst Online Retailers

    Ads like this are the only reason to visit AmericanApparel.com...if you like that sort of thing​It's frustrating enough to shop for friends and family members during the holidays. Do I get my 80-year-old aunt a gift card to Kroger or H-E-B? Decisions, decisions. Unfortunately, some online mer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2011

    Comment of the Day: Not So Enamored with H-E-B

    ​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 28, 2011

    FBI Releases Photo of Bank Robbers Leaving Kroger

    It takes a lot of chutzpah to rob a bank. Doing it in the middle of Thursday afternoon near a well-to-do neighborhood is even more bold. But choosing a bank that is inside a Kroger is damn brazen. Of course, the disadvantage of such a move is that you are likely to have your picture taken by a secu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2011

    Ode To Recalled Turkey: Top 7 Songs About Puking

    jizzrelics.blogspot.com​This will come as a surprise to absolutely no one, but Rocks Off enjoys an adult beverage now and then. Sometimes we even enjoy more than one. And every once in a while we just might happen to, say, spend an entire Sunday drinking champagne on a patio and wake up the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2011

    Fast Times: Sushi Counter at Disco Kroger

    ​Sure, drive-thru windows are fast, but the fastest fast food in town is pre-made anything from the grocery store. Enter: the sushi counter at the new and improved Disco Kroger on Montrose. I haven't had time to explore the store beyond the produce section (so much better!), cheese shop, and s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2011

    Wine of the Week: A Bordeaux White

    ​Winemaker Hervé Dubourdieu is widely recognized as one of the great producers of Sauternes, the "noble rot" dried-grape wine of Bordeaux, where grape growers let the fungus botrytis grow on their late-harvest fruit, thus desiccating the berries and concentrating their sugar and flavors. Bu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2011

    Ribs on the Propane Grill: Please Don't Call Them Barbecue

    ​True barbecue requires smoke, and I'm not buying a smoker. Great ribs need time, and low heat. So to make succulent ribs on a propane grill, I had to make a few cheats, but in this case, cheaters do win. The first thing I did was apply a rub. There's any number of barbecue spice rubs on t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2011

    Whole Foods Joins the Party in Montrose, Brings Booze

    The 32 foot beer cooler at the new Whole Foods Market in Montrose​I live in Montrose, and I am a big fan of Disco Kroger. The infatuation began almost four years ago, on the very first night I moved into the area. It was after 1 a.m. on a Saturday and I had an apartment full of boxes and only ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2011

    Upcoming Events

    VIP tickets will be on sale this Monday.​Bought your tickets yet for the upcoming Haute Wheels food truck festival? No? Good. Because you'll have an opportunity to purchase heavily discounted VIP tickets for the event, which takes place on May 14 and 15 at the campus of HCC Southwest. The Hous ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2011

    Ingredient of the Week: Ground Flaxseed Meal

    ​What is it? First, let's start with flaxseeds. They're tiny little seeds that are just the slightest bit larger than sesame seeds. They come in a range of colors - from light to dark-brown - depending on the variety. These seeds can be used for crunch in things like cereal, breads and grano ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2011

    Off the Wall: Fit for a King?

    ​Joanna O'Leary's recent post about frosted cookies created quite a stir amongst readers. But one comment stood out, and to no surprise, it was from one of my favorite responders--trisch. I don't know trisch, but can tell she's a "glass half full" kind of gal. She writes: "Yesterday I was d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2011

    What a Crock: Chicken and Dumplings

    ​Chicken and dumplings is always popular. Before temps start to rise, I wanted to work my own crock pot version of this American classic into the mix. It's one I've adapted quite a bit over the years. The rundown Take three frozen chicken filets (from a bag like they carry at Kroger's). ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2011

    Odd Pair: Heart-Shaped Cheese Pizza & Argiolas Costamolino

    ​While it is a fact that shaping the pizza like a heart will not alter its taste one bit, it certainly does make it cheesier. Puns aside, I have a dreadfully wonderful tradition of ordering cheap, heart-shaped pizza on Valentine's Day. This year, I wanted to find a wine that would really p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2011

    Stocking Up for the Snowpocalypse

    Long lines at Whole Foods on Kirby this afternoon.​"People are panic buying!" read a half-joking email from a friend of mine at Whole Foods this afternoon. "The lines were long earlier," it continued. "It comes in waves." With the threat of a snow day tomorrow that's already cancelled classes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2010

    Nicknaming the Inner Loop Kroger Stores

    Matthew RutledgePosh Kroger is richer than you are.​Kroger grocery stores have a long and storied history in the city of Houston. I worked at one myself when I was in high school. Over the years, they have grown and changed and these changes have led people to give them nicknames. After a fru ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2010

    Comment of the Day: Rat Kroger Edition

    ​Turns out, you guys feel passionately about your Inner Loop Krogers. We can debate various monikers all day long -- Posh versus MILF Kroger, etc. But HOPEFULLY only one of you has the nickname for the Kroger on W. Gray that commenter Knittingreader does: We live in between Disco and W.Gray K ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2010

    Ingredient of the Week: Quinoa

    net_efekt ​What is it? Quinoa is often used in place of a grain, but it is actually a seed. The plant it comes from is called a goosefoot, and it is more closely related to beets and leafy greens than grains like wheat or barley. Quinoa is also unique in the fact that it contains more protei ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2010

    Baja Bob's Sugar-Free Margarita Mix

    ​Ever since Bethenny Frankel on the Real Housewives of New York City started peddling the Skinnygirl margarita, I have been curious about low-calorie cocktail. I love me a good mixed drink, but as I generally dislike overly saccharine beverages, I find the average margarita rather cloying. A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2010

    Grocery Snob: 5 Foods That Must Not Be Generic

    Photo by voteprimeThe only wiener we want between our buns is Hebrew National...ahem.​Kroger brand granola bars and canned chick peas? They are in the cart. Walgreens brand Ritz, er... snack crackers? Sure. I am a huge proponent of generic selections at the grocery store. For the most part, i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2010

    Would Walmart Bring Low Grocery Prices to the Heights? Not Really

    This could be your grandfather.​To say that people aren't thrilled with a Walmart moving into the Heights is an understatement. Last week's town hall meeting did little to resolve feelings on either side of the issue, with River Oaks resident Michael Ainbinder -- the developer behind the plan ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2010

    What Kind Of Music Stresses You Out The Most?

    ​Recently, Forbes magazine released a list of America's most stressful, and stressed-out, cities. Houston came in third, behind Las Vegas and Los Angeles. We know, we thought it would be higher, too. Forbes based its calculations on six factors that are either causes or effects of stress, and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2010

    5 Power Breakfasts to Get You Through Your Day

    ​Mama always told us to start our day off right with a healthy, satisfying breakfast. To make it until lunch, and hopefully avoid that dreadful ten a.m. slump, you need to eat a meal that includes a good mix of protein, carbohydrates and fiber. We all know this, but we often tend to make bad b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2010

    The Shameless Chef: Lemons, Lemons Everywhere

    You'll want to jam this out as you cook. It'll make everything taste better. I had a bit of a quandary this week. I was considering two dishes for the column, but both were too simple. Yes, there is a such a thing as "too simple," even for me, so don't be a smartass. Luckily, I realized the two di ... More >>

  • News

    March 25, 2010

    Wishes for Wilshire Village

    Plus: Reviewing the reviewers on Yelp

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2009

    Yuca Frita con Mojo

    ​This Christmas we decided to combine the best parts of traditional Cuban and American cuisine for our big dinner. While the flavors ended up working perfectly with one another, one dish was such an unexpected hit with everyone that we've decided to make it again for our New Year's Eve Party. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2009

    Health Department Roundup: No Joy in Turkeyville Edition

    ​While everyone's still making grocery lists and arguing over casserole, the Health Department has been making its rounds early in preparation for Thanksgiving, hitting up grocery stores and bakeries across the city. Kroger at 10306 Post Oak had violations in almost every department - meat, p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2009

    The Couple That Robs Banks Together Stays Together

    Photo courtesy FBI​ Fun with Dick & Jane was pretty much a bomb for Jim Carrey, but it looks like one couple really liked it.They walked into a Wirt Road Krogers this afternoon and robbed it.As the FBI puts it: At approximately 12:55p.m., the couple entered the Kroger and proceeded to the bank ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2009

    Sampler Plate: This Week In Food Blogs

    Each week, we put together a sampler plate of the most interesting links from both local and national food blogs. Know a blog we should be paying particular attention to? Leave the address in the comments section below. H-Town Chow Down: Albert runs not only one of our favorite local food blogs, b ... More >>

  • News

    September 24, 2009

    Food Fight and Common Decency

    Highlights from the Blog at HOUSTONPRESS.COM

  • 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

    July 22, 2009

    Kroger Fired Him, But They Kept Using Him In Ads Because He's Black, Man's Lawsuit Claims

    Kroger will do anything to lure African-Americans inside their stores. At least according to one former African-American employee who is accusing the grocery store chain of repeatedly airing a TV commercial that he starred in -- aimed at buttering up a black audience -- well after the company had fi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2009

    I Am Loving Me Some Cake Boss

    Photo courtesy TLCFor a TLC show, you could do a lot worse than Cake Boss, which follows around a chubby Italian guy named Buddy Valastro who earns a living making fancy cakes in his family's Hoboken bakery.I'm talking super fancy cakes. Cakes shaped like fire trucks that light up. Cakes that have l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2009

    Look Out, (Really Minor) Lawbreakers: There's A Warrant Sweep Today

    If you've been ignoring all those pesky notices about paying that traffic fine or dealing with that $10 hot check to Kroger's, better lay low today.HPD is having another of its occasional warrant round-ups, where they knock on doors or storm into cubicle farms to arrest hapless citizens who are ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2009

    The Heights Is Getting A Supersized Supermarket

    Logo courtesy KrogerSwamplot has a collection of photos of the vast destruction being wreaked upon the strip mall at 11th Street and Shepherd that includes a Kroger.What's going on? A huge new Kroger store -- the largest in the city -- is being put there, a spokesman tells Hair Balls.The current sto ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2009

    New H-E-B Store Says Go Fish

    The scene at the grand opening of the new H-E-B (8900 Highway 6 in Sienna Plantation in Missouri City) last night was more low key than the opening of the nearby Kroger this past weekend. There were a few red balloons tied to the wrists of kids, but no bands or football players signing autographs. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2009

    Recession, What Recession? Kroger Opens a Huge Store in Missouri City

    OK, there was a line for the football player signing autographs. The crowds intermingled with a walking crayon and some other cartoon character. Free samples of cheese and meat were everywhere and wait, there were even free samples of wine and beer being handed out. The contents of the rows of food ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2008

    Battle station: Kroger’s

    OK, there was a line for the football player signing autographs. The crowds intermingled with a walking crayon and some other cartoon character. Free samples of cheese and meat were everywhere and wait, there were even free samples of wine and beer being handed out. The contents of the rows of food ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2008

    Disco Kroger Gets SexyAttacked

    OK, there was a line for the football player signing autographs. The crowds intermingled with a walking crayon and some other cartoon character. Free samples of cheese and meat were everywhere and wait, there were even free samples of wine and beer being handed out. The contents of the rows of food ... More >>

  • News

    November 15, 2007

    Feature Photo

    OK, there was a line for the football player signing autographs. The crowds intermingled with a walking crayon and some other cartoon character. Free samples of cheese and meat were everywhere and wait, there were even free samples of wine and beer being handed out. The contents of the rows of food ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2007

    Miss Pop Rocks: I Think Babies Need to Grow a Pair

    OK, there was a line for the football player signing autographs. The crowds intermingled with a walking crayon and some other cartoon character. Free samples of cheese and meat were everywhere and wait, there were even free samples of wine and beer being handed out. The contents of the rows of food ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2007

    She Really Should Try a Subtler Shade of Red

    OK, there was a line for the football player signing autographs. The crowds intermingled with a walking crayon and some other cartoon character. Free samples of cheese and meat were everywhere and wait, there were even free samples of wine and beer being handed out. The contents of the rows of food ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2006

    Butterball Run

    OK, there was a line for the football player signing autographs. The crowds intermingled with a walking crayon and some other cartoon character. Free samples of cheese and meat were everywhere and wait, there were even free samples of wine and beer being handed out. The contents of the rows of food ... More >>

  • Music

    September 16, 2004

    Mystery Bopping

    Racket searches for the hoppingest grocery store in town

  • News

    January 4, 2001

    RV Xmas

    In which our intrepid reporter goes searching for the heart of America on a trailer pad. And finds disappointment, isolation, kindness and a great way to cook himself a turkey.

  • Dining

    September 5, 1996

    Cafe? On Aisle One.

    At some supermarkets the question is, why wait to get home before you eat?

  • News

    November 17, 1994

    Letters

    At some supermarkets the question is, why wait to get home before you eat?

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