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Food
Artists turn trailer into mobile garden
HOUSTON — A team of visual artists transformed a FEMA trailer into a sustainable agriculture vehicle, which will be rolling into Houston on Thursday.
July 01, 2009
Tri-tip cuts of beef gaining in popularity
Tri-tip roasts and steaks, commonly served in California, are finally beginning to show up in grocery stores throughout Texas.
June 24, 2009
Cactus adds Southwestern flavor to cuisine
Not many gardeners plant cactus in their vegetable gardens, but cactuses are key ingredients in a wide variety of recipes.
June 17, 2009
Gospel brunch pairs soulful music, soul food
GALVESTON — Gospel singers are accompanied by fried chicken, cheese grits and bread pudding at Sunday's Gospel Brunch at Moody Gardens.
June 10, 2009
Blackberries turning up in variety of dishes
Fresh-picked or from the grocery store, blackberries find their way into a variety of desserts, salads and main dishes.
June 03, 2009
Mangos, papayas star in a variety of dishes
Once considered rare treats, mangos and papayas are turning up in everything from marinades to muffins.
May 27, 2009
Soup’s on at Jesse Tree’s Empty Bowls fundraiser
GALVESTON — The Jesse Tree will be serving up a variety of soups in colorful ceramic bowls that diners can take home afterward.
May 20, 2009
Baking up bagels at home
You don't have to be a top-notch baker to enjoy homemade bagels.
May 13, 2009
Stock your herb gardens at island plant sale
GALVESTON — Local cooks can stock up on their favorite herbs at the Sunshine Center's annual plant sale.
May 06, 2009
Island eateries expanding services
Caterers on the island are opening a sit-down restaurant, while a popular seafood restaurant is adding catering services.
April 29, 2009
Hawaiian cuisine takes center stage at luau
GALVESTON — Libbie’s Place will host its annual fundraiser dinner May 1, featuring a Hawaiian-style luau.
April 22, 2009
Cake balls turning up at parties, on area menus
Cake balls are the latest trend in desserts. They're turning up at bakeries, and their simplicity makes them popular among home bakers, too.
April 15, 2009
Culinary students test their grilling skills
GALVESTON — The Coastal Living Idea House offers the perfect setting for culinary students to test their grilling skills.
April 08, 2009
Tomatillos pack punch of flavor
Tomatillos are one of those stealth ingredients that rarely get credit for the flavor they bring to many dishes, like salsas, stews and salads.
April 01, 2009
Island restaurants bounce back from Ike
GALVESTON — Island restaurants make a few of their own changes on top of the ones provided by Hurricane Ike.
March 25, 2009
Eating locally is always in season
“Eating locally” has become a popular concept, and there are a few options for home cooks in the area looking for farm fresh produce.
March 18, 2009
Island fundraiser features African cuisine
GALVESTON — HYBASIA, a nonprofit organization, will host its first fundriaiser Friday featuring authentic African cuisine.
March 11, 2009
Innovations in corn chip cuisine
Fritos aren’t just for making chili pie. Cooks with serious snack fetishes are serving up corn chips in main dishes and, yes, sweets.
March 04, 2009
Cookbook captures contemporary spirit of cooking
“Peace Meals,” the fourth cookbook from the Junior League of Houston, is full of recipes aimed at bringing family and friends together.
February 25, 2009
Mardi Gras ball showcases African dishes
GALVESTON — The Temont House Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday will feature an African theme with a wide variety of cuisines.
February 18, 2009
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