Vegemite vs. Marmite &#...

[Authors note: OK, I know by now I spread it on too thick.  Kraft or Marmite should put instructions on something like powerful.] What is vegemite? What does vegemite taste like? In America, we all grew up wondering what the hell does this mean: “He just smiled and gave me a...

So You Think You’...

Dude.  Sriracha is so 3  years ago.  But that doesn’t mean it is out and we are all moving on to the next trendy sauce that’s soon to fill our Facebook and Instagram feeds.  No, Sriracha got married.  Who’s the lucky bride?  Hoisin.  These two go together better than...

Tacos, Breakfast Pie, P...

Hi y’all – Ok regarding last week’s post on my ‘mostly’ raw new year’s resolution…the first week was easier than the 2nd. But I guess that’s what usually happens with resolutions, they fade quick. I have no intent on quitting, though,...

Good Green Grocer : HEB

HEB has been my favorite local grocery store for many years (and as a food blogger, how can you not love Central Market).  The quality in their produce and meats far surpass the other large chains.  And I particularly appreciate the value and excellence of their generic products....

Frozen Fish Stick Fish ...

I was fast forwarding through a DVR’d show tonight, and I quickly did a 1 – 2 and had to rewind. “Did I really just see a commercial for frozen fish stick fish tacos??” So I press rewind and take a closer look. This cheesy Gorton’s “Mariachi”...

Franklin BBQ, a meat ni...

We’re from Texas, we like BBQ and we know good BBQ when we taste it. There are many “just ok” places in Houston, and honestly, I don’t have a favorite within the city limits. In my opinion, the best place closest to home is Junior’s Smokehouse in Hempstead,...

wasabi & soy sauce...

Whoa! I’ve had many o things flavored wasabi…peas, chips, peanuts…but I am here to tell you that Blue Diamond Wasabi & Soy Sauce Almonds trumps all that I have ever tasted. Ok, let me admit, I am a wasabi junkie. I know that this is completely faux pas in Japanese...

brain juice, not just f...

i dont drink a whole lot of juice, but this juice might just change my outlook on beverages. adam picked up some minute maid pomegranate blueberry juice on a slow sunday morning when we were cooking a late breakfast. i poured a quick glass and took a big gulp…WOW! it has the best...

zOMG! Mama Zuma’s Reven...

I don’t eat potato chips that often.  I have just never been a fan of potatoes.  This perhaps could also be compared to my dislike for crock pots.  Its possible I never had anything from a crock pot, or potato chip, that has been fixed to my liking.  Well, as far as potato chips...

Fine Dining on the Lake...

On Tuesday night we had the rare opportunity to meet and dine with Master Chef Albert Roux, one of Europe’s most known and influential chefs.  Chef Roux visits his namesake restaurant, Chez Roux, about 3 times a year, and we were lucky enough to be invited during one of his visits....

cheerios – does it get ...

i know this isnt exactly “homemade” but gosh, cheerios are just about one of my favorite foods. i don’t mean honey nut or frosted, i like plain jane cheerios. SO much that i got 2 boxes for christmas. yes, i know these are marketed to toddlers (the coupons on the box...