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Are You Gonna Eat That?May 2013
My food curiosity was formed early, sitting in a weedy backyard with my Uncle Charlie and his one sickly orange tree, which produced a crop of pathetically pygmy-sized oranges all summer. Whenever we sat outside at his rickety wooden table he would order me to pick him an orange. Then Uncle Charlie would quarter the orange, smear Dijon mustard on … A Healthy StartJanuary 2013
January 1. The ultimate new start. Fresh motivation to set goals, try new things, be better versions of ourselves. And, of course, get healthy. Coming off the debauchery that started months ago with Halloween candy and continued through cocktail parties, cookie exchanges and New Year’s Day tamales, a detox is usually a pretty welcome idea. So where to start? Read … Christmas CheerDecember 2012
Nothing says “cheer” better than a holiday cocktail. And in the South, no cocktail says “holiday” better than milk punch. Rooted in Colonial times, milk punch is a storied classic, especially at Christmastime. It was originally concocted for medicinal purposes, possibly the impetus for its reputation in New Orleans as a day-after elixir, like a holiday Bloody Mary. Ben Franklin … Turkey DisastersNovember 2012
In the mid ‘80s, when John Duncan was in seventh grade, he had no business driving. But the day before Thanksgiving, he took his family’s truck for a ride in the woods behind his East Texas house. “He immediately got it stuck,” says his mom Mary Duncan. “So he ran home and got all the boys [his three older brothers] … Taking over ThanksgivingNovember 2012
Times and technology change, but Thanksgiving brings out the old school in even the most modern of us. For young couples in particular, hosting a first Thanksgiving — carrying on family traditions — can feel like an important responsibility. The challenge, apart from learning to use the oven (for some), is choosing customs to borrow and to leave behind – … Back Porch – Turkey TalkNovember 2012
Growing up, Thanksgiving was magic. The fall air, the full house, the smell. We would wake up to that delicious once-a-year smell, my mom, like a Thanksgiving fairy, having risen hours before the rest of us to start the turkey. Her turkey always looked Norman Rockwell-esque – big, brown and perfect. (See a revision of her recipe in this month’s … What’s for Dinner?September 2012
The concept’s not new. We all know that gathering for dinner on a regular basis is one of the best things we can do for our families, our children and ourselves. Making time for family dinner is making time to decompress, reconnect and share values – and eat something a little healthier than typical drive-through fare. Now that summer’s behind … Ethnic-Grocery AdventuresJune 2012
Shopping for groceries doesn’t have to be a bore, especially in Houston, home to countless markets tempting lively palettes and catering to most every ethnicity. Rhonda Glick has turned grocery shopping and eating into an adventure for her and her family. She moved to Houston seven years ago when her husband Bill became dean of the Jesse H. Jones Graduate … Vegging Out in TexasJanuary 2012
In the land of barbecue, chili, Tex-Mex and chicken-fried everything, being a vegetarian is not always easy. Add the enticing aroma of a southern deep-frying favorite like Thanksgiving turkey, and it might seem near impossible. Wellesley College freshman and St. John’s School graduate Hannah Degner has faced challenges as a vegetarian in the Lone Star State. “At my house, and … Holiday SweetsDecember 2011
What would the holidays be without sugary sweets and treats to pad our waistlines and keep us warm through the oh-so-frigid Houston winter? Last year’s December issue included a story about holiday recipes that was so well-loved we decided to bring back the theme this year. Perhaps this is the start of our own holiday tradition here at The Buzz… Family’s Favorite Thanksgiving RecipesNovember 2011
There are a few things that make every family’s Thanksgiving their own. The people around the table. Small traditions like using the children’s turkey-shaped place cards every year, or sharing what each person is most thankful for. Invariably, every family has a special recipe – or two or three – that says Thanksgiving. Something that, no matter where they spend … Edible LandscapesSeptember 2011
Melissa Grobmyer is not the type to pull out a pellet gun at first provocation. The art consultant and founder of MKG Art Management is much too sophisticated for that. But after spending an afternoon witnessing a squirrel ravage the unripe, first-ever crop of persimmons on her backyard tree, she got the gun. Lucky for the squirrel, her husband, Al, … Buzz Eatz – Filet Mignon 101August 2011
Who doesn’t like a special night out at their favorite steakhouse for a succulent filet mignon? But did you know you can cook a steak at home and have it taste just as good for a fraction of the price? It’s all in knowing how. In honor of National Filet Mignon Day, Aug. 13, we’re going to explain how you … Buzz Eatz – Salad DaysJuly 2011
It’s July. In Houston. It’s hot, and the last thing you want to do at the end of day is stand over a hot stove and fix a family meal. Sure, you could pile the kids into the car and head out into the heat and spend money at a fast-food place, or … you could open the fridge and … Back Porch – Summer DrinksJuly 2011
It’s hot. I know I don’t have to say that to anyone living through July in Houston, but it’s just so all-encompassing and inescapable. So as I sit here dunking my feet once more in the pool (which itself has now become too hot), I’m wondering what better back-porch conversation to have than to ask people what they drink to … |
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