I’m late to the announcement of the JBF Awards semi-finalists party, but only because I am on vacation and just found a reliable internet connection. Congrats to our Dallas area winners: Stephan Pyles in the rarefied air of Outstanding Chef, a nat...
This thing will never end. Top Chef Texas got into Part 2 of its 3-part finale and love is all in the air. Finalists Sarah, Paul, and Lindsay are so cozy, they must pinch themselves to remember that this is a competition an...
The James Beard Foundation has announced the semifinalists in its annual awards given to chefs and restaurants across the country, widely regarded as the Oscars of the restaurant and beverage industry. Texans did well on the whole, with 20 nominee...
I have these food memories that I associate with special people in my life. Every time I make a certain dish I remember those specific people and how they made me feel as a child. Is that strange or does everybody have that?Without fail, when I ma...
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the Texas economy continues to expand, although at a slow pace, with employment growing at a 0.1 percent annual rate in September. Texas home sales fell in September, but single-family permits and h...
Availability of premium gianduia spreads in the United States has increased dramatically over the past several years, making it much easier to find products of acceptable quality. Because gianduia spreads are jarred, they have a longer shelf life ...
Dear Mardi Gras, Dallas NeedsLagniappeFor some reason, DFW can support an attendance of 100,000+for its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, but it seems that Dallasites can’twrap their heads around the concept of Mardi Gras. For several years no...
Thanksgiving was behind us. We needed a burger house and decided to try the new place with the spectacular view of downtown, Stackhouse Burger. It’s just up the street from Baylor Hospital. Unfortunately, we were there on a super windy, &...
Vincek's Smokehouse139 S. Dill St. MapEast Bernard, TX 77435979-335-7921Open Tues-Sat 7-6, Sun 8-3www.vincekssmokehouse.comBetween the deer processing, sausage making and meat smoking, Gary Vincek is a busy man. He is also a great host who showed ...
Central Market throws open it’s doors today! The Preston Royal locale (previously housed by Borders) marks the opening of Central Market’s ninth store. IttyBittyFoodies had a media sneak peak yesterday at some of the innovations and of...
Do you enjoy the lights, shows, and casinos of Las Vegas, but don’t have the time to escape from work or the funds for a lavish hotel and airfare? Well, no worries, because LYD has a fun, quick getaway by route of Louisiana! Grab the keys, pack th...
I have wanted to make this very pie for ages. My aunt Betty provided a similar pie recipe for our family cookbook several years ago. It seemed a perfect fit for me and tried it. This was before I had baked many pies and I undercooked it. I was wo...