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Top 5 Obscure Eating Utensils
July 26, 2012 in Eating Our Words
The Keema Frankie at Pondicheri
July 25, 2012 in Eating Our Words
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What's Better Than a Royale with Cheese? Royal Treatment
July 24, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photo by Joanna O'LearyThe Royale With Cheese, Egg, Onion Rings and a Cherry (tomato) on top. Word to the wise: It never hurts to call ahead if you're planning a...
Tomorrow Is National Junk Food Day (Yes, There Is Just One)
July 20, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Top Five Cold Desserts in Houston
July 19, 2012 in Eating Our Words
I Was Happy for a Few Hours at Saint Genevieve
July 16, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Shrimp Puffy Tacos at El Real Tex-Mex Cafe
July 12, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Top 5 Strange Ice Cream Flavors
July 11, 2012 in Eating Our Words
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Top 5 Houston Brunch Dishes That Could Double As Dessert
July 10, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photo courtesy of BRC Gastropub.Candy bar? Pancakes? Why not?It has long been a personal dream of mine that certain restaurants would offer their weekend brunch menu at night as well....
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New Tortas at Ninfa's Hardly Torturous
July 09, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photo courtesy of Geralyn Graham.Puerca Burger = Perfection...except, I guess, if you ate all three at once. Then, you might be hurting. First, let's get something straight. I don't, or didn't,...
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Top 5 Frozen Alcoholic Drinks in Houston
July 05, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photo courtesy of Christine Burgos.Have your limerita and eat the cup too. Although recent rainshowers have given us a respite from the heat, I'm sure another week of triple-digit temperatures...
Sundae Sundays: 59 Diner
July 04, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Red, White, and Blue Fudge: A Cautionary Tale
July 03, 2012 in Eating Our Words
The Global Burger: Syria
June 29, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Top 5 Diet Malt Beverages
June 27, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Slow Dough Bakery's Pretzel Roll (at Local Foods)
June 27, 2012 in Eating Our Words
My Five Favorite Works of Art Featuring Food
June 20, 2012 in Eating Our Words
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Discovery: Weight Watchers Wine
June 18, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photo by Joanna O'LearyDon't sacrifice drunkenness for thinness.When I wrote about five British foods and drink traditions I'd like to see more of in America, I did not include Weight...
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An Enthusiastic Chef and an Enterprising Menu at Mezzanotte
June 14, 2012 in Eating Our Words
The strozzapreti emiliana, shoelace-style pasta laced with peppers, spinach and pork.When I was invited to attend a press dinner featuring new dishes developed by Alberto Baffoni, Mezzanotte's new chef, I...
Fresh-Squeezed Juices at H-E-B
June 13, 2012 in Eating Our Words
"The Popeye" with Hot Dog at Jus' Mac
June 12, 2012 in Eating Our Words
To Make Your Eyes Really Bigger Than Your Stomach
June 11, 2012 in Eating Our Words
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Top 5 Awkwardly Named Grocery Store Products
June 07, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photo by Joanna O'Leary.Why am I slapping the woman who gave birth to me again?Bizarrely named foreign foods (e.g., Spotted Dick) are always good for a laugh, but what about...
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A Roman Repast at Giacomo's Cibo e Vino
May 30, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photo by Joanna O'Leary.A rosy baked tomato, stuffed with risotto and wearing a jaunty cap. When I told my husband I wanted to go to the May Roman Feast at...
Hunting Down Heinz Varieties at H-E-B
May 28, 2012 in Eating Our Words
