A Taste of Tradition

‘Tis the season to gather with family and friends around a picturesque table for a fabulous feast while giving thanks and celebrating tradition. For many, a Thanksgiving meal is incomplete without one essential ingredient: pumpkin. Chef Nicholas Maresh, owner of The Old Main Street Bakery in Rosenberg,...

Brandani’s Restaurant & Wine Bar

THE ARTIST’S PALATE | By Alisa Murray – Well folks, I am a southern gal from North Carolina, and one thing I know is my fried chicken. Brandani’s not only has the best in Texas, but in North Carolina as well. There’s a special sauce that owner and Executive Chef Ron Brandani makes called...

Tailgate in Style

absolutely! DELICIOUS  |  By Jennifer Elliot – Tailgating used to mean grabbing a light beer out of an old Igloo cooler, eating a somewhat bland burger with chips, sitting in a woven strap lawn chair and listening to other games on the radio. Well luckily for us, tailgating has come a long way, so...

How to Host a Mad Scientist Halloween Party

absolutely! DELICIOUS – T ransform your house into Frankenstein’s lab with a few party tricks and Halloween treats. Set the scene with a mad scientist-themed sweets table, and carry it home with a crazy good menu featuring frightfully yummy appetizers, mocktails and of course, treats. For more...

How to Build a Buffet

absolutely! DELICIOUS | By Shane Bruns – There are many opportunities in the coming months to put together a home buffet for Easter, Mother’s Day or for graduating seniors. If you are ambitious enough to try one at home, here are some tips on building a buffet to remember. Season The seasonality of...

Impress Spring Party Guests with Surprise Sweets

absolutely! DELICIOUS Transform an ordinary cupcake into something extraordinary with a peek-a-boo filling. These simple cupcakes are an easy addition to any spring celebration. You’ll want to serve every variety of these turned up treats for Easter and beyond. The best part about this party trick? It’s...

Bargain White Wines Under $10

By Amy Gross – Although our neighbors to the north may have moved on to red wines and cooler temperatures, here in Fort Bend we can still enjoy refreshing white wines in November. And, refreshing white wines don’t have to be expensive. Here are some of my favorite bargain white wines. All of these...

What Wines Should You Use For Cooking?

A reader recently asked about cooking with wine: Hi, I’ve been cooking for years but have never really cooked with wine. I would like to buy good, less expensive (hopefully less than $10) white and red wines that I can keep on hand to cook with. I have a limited knowledge of wines and get overwhelmed when...

Brew Up a Frightfully Fun Halloween Party For Ghoulish Guest of All Ages

Spread popcorn and peanuts on parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. In disposable decorating bag, melt candy in microwave at 50 percent power for 1 minute; remove bag and knead. Continue melting candy for 30-second intervals at 50 percent power until completely melted. Snip off end of bag and drizzle melted...

A Smoothie a Day

By Stephenie Cox – I am a big fan of smoothies for breakfast and snacks. I have even gone as far as to do a smoothie cleanse, mostly because I still can’t commit to juicing and felt I needed a reset. It is the best way to get the most nutrition in one glass. Smoothies can be the best energy lift and...