Sometimes the best gift is an unexpected brunch, a table set with delicious bites, and a morning where the only agenda is relaxing with good food and even better company. On October 3, I planned an elegant brunch for my…
When visiting Texas, diving into the local food scene is essential, and Central Texas BBQ is a great place to start. For Korean visitors, there are plenty of similarities to familiar Korean BBQ, but with a unique Texas twist that…
In my effort to cut down on added sugar in my kids’ diet, I was stunned to discover how much sugar is packed into children’s vitamins. Some of the top brands I used to buy for my family have 3-5…
Since about 2012, my wife and I have been noticing a strong fragrance from certain foods purchased in the supermarket. The scent is a bit floral, a bit like dryer sheets, and a bit like soap. It doesn’t seem natural…
With all of the recent listeria scares, I’ve been looking for ways to clean produce better. Cleaning with alcohol can potentially reduce the transmission of pathogens from the exterior to the interior of the produce. I’d personally prefer not to…
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the 2009 Tour de Vin. The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas did a fantastic job with a world tour of the finest domestic and international wine and cuisine to be found…
The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas and the Washington Wine Commission invite you to the 2nd annual Taste Washington, Austin! Hosted by the Hilton Downtown and featuring over 50 Washington vintners and superb cuisine, this is a once-a-year, can’t-miss…
This past weekend, some good friends got married at a wonderful ceremony in Palo Alto followed by a fun reception at the Fairmont, San Jose. Since my fiancée was in the wedding party, she had to start the day much…
On Saturday Jenn planned a wonderful belated birthday celebration for me. She had to wait a couple months for the event but she knew this was the perfect gift. After an hour drive from San Jose, we arrived at Live…