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Countdown to fun at Pleasure Pier begins

GALVESTON — Landry’s employees and their families put Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier workers to the test Sunday as they prepare for the official opening.

Food

Chef says 3 indulgences are good for body
GALVESTON — Tanji Patton will talk about the health benefits of red wine, red meat and chocolate Thursday during the women's convention in Galveston.
May 16, 2012

Students to showcase their growing skills
GALVESTON — A farmers market Friday at Morgan Elementary will feature spring crops students have tended throughout the school year.
May 09, 2012

Annual festival honors city’s strawberry heritage
DICKINSON — Holy Trinity Episcopal Church celebrates the area’s heritage at its annual Strawberry Festival, scheduled this year for Saturday.
May 02, 2012

Dog show to have pet-inspired treats
GALVESTON — If dogs kept their own social calendars, Saturday would be marked with a big red pawprint for the second annual isle dog show.
April 25, 2012

Students prepare to wow at culinary extravaganza
LEAGUE CITY — The community will get a chance to taste Clear Springs students’ creations Friday at the fifth annual Culinary Arts Extravaganza.
April 18, 2012

Author remembers friend through cooking
Ellen Sweets, who will appear in Galveston for a book-signing, compiled dozens of recipes for “Stirring It Up with Molly Ivins: A Memoir with Recipes.”
April 11, 2012

Wine and Dine to benefit Meals on Wheels
GALVESTON — The island Meals on Wheel’s fundraising Wine and Dine dinner turns the tables.
April 04, 2012

Annual Wild About Wine fundraiser set for April 28
GALVESTON — The seventh annual Wild About Wine Fundraiser will be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. April 28 at the Moody Gardens Aquarium.
March 28, 2012

Ben and Jerry's to offer ice cream for a good cause
GALVESTON — Ben and Jerry's in Galveston is joining a worldwide Free Cone Day next Tuesday, which invites donations to the Ronald McDonald House.
March 28, 2012

Book features recipes inspired by 60s-era show
The attention to detail in the show "Mad Men" extends to the food the characters eat — at home and glamorous restaurants.
March 21, 2012

Island Rotary to hold crawfish boil fundraiser
The Rotary Club is expecting plenty of crawfish lovers to return to Moody Gardens on March 25 for its second annual fundraising crawfish boil.
March 14, 2012

Bread pudding versatile in restaurants, at home
The qualities that make bread pudding the go-to dessert for many restaurants also appeal to cooks at home.
March 07, 2012

Don't let your food go to waste
The book "American Wasteland," by Jonathan Bloom, focuses on how to save food before it ends up in the trash can.
February 29, 2012

Hidden qualities of kale add taste, nutrition
Being pretty, versatile and low-maintenance hasn’t been enough to launch kale out of the bottom of the vegetable bin.
February 22, 2012

Pancakes star in Lenten events and breakfast
Pancake suppers are scheduled at more than half a dozen of the county’s churches, marking the beginning of Lent.
February 15, 2012

New menu items created for Mardi Gras celebration
GALVESTON — The Tremont House is managing to balance its festive approach with a more restrained menu for the Mardi Gras Ball and Viewing Party.
February 08, 2012

Enjoy a Valentine's Day meal for two
Enjoy a Valentine's Day meal for two out or at home.
February 01, 2012

Just what is a king cake?
King cakes continue to proliferate in the area, showing up in bakeries, grocery stores and even ice cream freezers both on and off the island.
January 25, 2012

Mouths water at chance of Morton’s Steakhouse
GALVESTON — News that the Landry’s restaurant empire was acquiring Morton’s Steakhouse set many local mouths watering.
January 18, 2012

Group promotes pies as official MLK Day food
Luanne Stovall founded an organization, Peace Through Pie, to give the January holiday a signature food to forge common ground for celebrations across the country.
January 11, 2012

 
 

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