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Get Some International Flavor for National Grilling Month

By Mai Pham on Jun. 27, 2018

Summer is here, and with it comes the chance to indulge in one of America’s favorite culinary pastimes: grilling. And while you can definitely indulge in traditional American steaks or burgers in Houston, the city’s wonderful diversity means that there are also a plethora of international dining options. For National Grilling Month this July, here are seven spots to sample delicious grilling from around the world. The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation Cuisine : Tex-Mex Legend has it that Mama Ninfa…

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Homemade Tortilla & Salsa Recipe for Cinco De Mayo

By Andrea Slaydon on May 04, 2018

Cinco De Mayo is here, and what better way to celebrate than to try your hand at some Latin flavor? You don’t have to go too far to enjoy a little Tex-Mex flavor in your own home… thanks to a few fantastic recipes to get you started. Try making homemade tortillas and salsa for a compliment to any Mexican dish! Handmade Corn Tortillas Sylvia Casares from Syliva’s Enchiladas Kitchen Restaurants is known as the Enchilada Queen. She offers cooking classes and has a cookbook full of everything from…

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Celebrate National Beer Day with the Houston Brew Pass

Apr. 05, 2018

April 7 th is the holiday we’ve all been waiting for – National Beer Day! It’s a day you’re encouraged, and maybe even expected, to cut loose and embrace day drinking. After all, how many times do you get to celebrate the fact that Houston’s brew scene is more happening than ever before? Prefer drinking to reading? Here are links to our 1-day, 3-day and 90-day Houston Brew Passes – quick and easy. City Acre Brewing Situated on an acre of land, City Acre Brewing is famous for its hops, but it’s…

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Cuccidati Cookies Recipe Courtesy of Paul Petronella

Mar. 28, 2018

The Catholic Italians reading may recognize this recipe as St. Joseph's altar cookies, or Sicilian fig cookies. They are also a tradition in Paul Petronella's family. We love Paul for his authentic Italian flavor at his restaurant, Paulie's, so we asked him to share a dessert recipe as an Easter treat. Touted in his cookbook, Paulie's , as a great starter recipe for kids learning basic baking skills, these cookies may be simple to make, but delicious to eat. This recipe will make about 2 dozen…

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Celebrate National Pi Day With Our Pie Picks

By Andrea Slaydon on Mar. 14, 2018

Pi? Pie? Why not both? You may have heard, March 14th is a day to celebrate the mathematical constant, pi, or 3.14. Thankfully for us, someone made it fun by including a celebration with actual pies. From traditional apple and cinnamon to Oreo and peanut butter - there is a pie for just about any craving you are having. We tracked down some of Houston's tasty selections at various bakeries and restaurants around town. Pie Options at Bakeries Flying Saucer Pie Company The Flying Saucer Pie…

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Celebrate National Noodle Month in Houston

By Andrea Slaydon on Mar. 05, 2018

From short and twisted to long and narrow - noodles come in all different shapes and sizes. March is National Noodle Month and there are plenty of options in the Houston area of places to go an enjoy noodles of all shapes and sizes. From River Oaks to the Heights and over on the East Side - we tracked down some tasty and unique noodles dishes you’ve got to try! Grotto Downtown Have you ever tried Trofie noodles? The noodles are short, thin and twisted and from Liguria in Northern Italy. At…

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Eat Italian Food Day!

By Andrea Slaydon on Feb. 13, 2018

Surprise your sweetie one day early on February 13th for National Eat Italian Food Day! It’s a day set aside to celebrate the Italian culture in our area, namely the uniquely inspired food. While you may think Houston is best known for its Mexican cuisine there are plenty of amazing options when it comes to enjoying fare the other side of the pond - Italy. Grotto Downtown Start your afternoon exploring Discovery Green park and walk over to Grotto Downtown. The warehouse style interior has…

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Celebrate National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day at These 7 Places

By Andrea Slaydon on Jan. 15, 2018

Just in time to help out with your New Year’s Resolutions, January 15th is National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day. Fresh Juices are a great way to get vitamins and nutrients into your diet without much effort. There are many places around Houston where you can grab fresh squeezed juices in various flavors. The good news is you don’t have to worry about cutting up and juicing fruits and veggies at home. (Trust us, it’s a big mess and the machine is not easy to clean.) From the Heights to Downtown…

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Try a Cooking Class for National Baking Month

By Andrea Slaydon on Jan. 12, 2018

Cookies, muffins and cakes…oh, my! Does your New Year’s Resolution involve spending more time in the kitchen? January is National Baking Month - why not check out a local baking class? There are many places in the Houston area that offer classes for both kids and adults to learn the best baking methods. Move over Martha Stewart! In Houston…. we love to bake! Classes for Kids Central Market Tucked away on the second floor above the coffee bar and eating area at Central Market is a shop and…

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Six Ways to Enjoy National Bacon Day in Houston

By Andrea Slaydon on Dec. 30, 2017

It doesn’t matter if it’s wrapped around a piece of meat or mixed with creamy chocolate, bacon is good just about any way you eat it. There are no shortage of bacon options to check out around the Houston area. National Bacon Day gives you a reason to try out all things bacon in Houston. We narrowed it down to six places where you can get your fix fast. Killen’s STQ For a bacon dessert stop by Killen’s STQ on South Voss Rd. Would you believe they’ve added bacon to the dessert menu? Bacon Tres…

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