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Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar: Caribbean Flair in The Woodlands

January 29, 2015 by

Whether you're looking for restaurant to host a group dinner for a special occasion, or you simply want to relax and enjoy a good meal on a Friday night, Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar is a solid choice. This place is often packed, and yet customers still routinely give it high marks for both hospitality and food.

Yelp reviewers rave over the coconut crusted crab cakes with Thai chili sauce, so if you like seafood, this is a good appetizer to begin your meal. As far as entrees go, the blackened fish taco with tomato relish and chipotle aioli is another customer favorite, while the kona coffee crusted ribeye steak served with herbed marrow butter and warm potato salad is one of the kitchen's specialties. Be careful, however: the menu is so varied and appealing that it can be easy to fill up without leaving room for dessert. Regulars will tell you this is a big mistake, because dessert at Tommy Bahama is simply delicious. Finish your meal with a slice of triple layer chocolate cake, and you'll likely leave with a smile.

Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar
9595 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 292-8669
www.tommybahama.com/TBG/Stores_Restaurants/Woodlands.jsp
www.yelp.com/biz/tommy-bahama-restaurant-and-bar-the-woodlands-the-woodlands

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Just Add Candlelight: Romantic Valentine’s Dinner Ideas for Two

January 22, 2015 by

Whether you’re on a budget or you simply want to plan a more personalized Valentine’s Day date than dinner at a crowded restaurant, making a home-cooked meal for that special someone is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday. Here are three romantic dinner ideas that are made for two—just be sure not to forget the candlelight!

Surf-and-Turf for Two [coastalliving.com]
This is normally one of the priciest dishes on the menu at an upscale restaurant, so preparing it at home is a more affordable way to enjoy an indulgent Valentine’s Day meal. With tender, juicy steak and plump scallops cooked in a champagne-butter sauce, this meal will surely elicit a thank-you kiss.

Creamy Tomato Soup [myrecipes.com]
Valentine’s Day falls at the tail end of the winter in most parts of the country, so snuggle up with your better half over a bowl of steaming hot tomato soup. Gain a few extra romance points by pairing it with grilled cheese sandwiches cut into festive heart shapes.

Mini Heart Pizzas [thenerdswife.com]
Pizza is the fastest route to just about anyone’s heart, as you’ll quickly learn when you present your special someone with these adorable (and delicious) mini pizzas. They’re baked in the shape of hearts for a more festive flair, and they’re so easy to make that even the most novice home chef can prepare them with ease.

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Pundt Park: Outdoor Fun and Activities for the Whole Family

January 15, 2015 by

Located off of Spring Creek Drive and part of the Spring Creek Greenway, the sprawling 380-acre spread of Pundt Park is the perfect venue for your outdoor activities of choice. Saddle up to traverse the park's many equestrian trails, or lace up your hiking boots and hit the 10-mile trail linking Pundt Park to the Stahl Preserve and the Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Centre. If you prefer to kick back on a lazy summer day, pack up a basket and post up along the picnic loop with 10 tables, two covered pavilions, and convenient restrooms nearby.

Pundt Park’s two lakes are ideal for fishing with white bass and crappie ready for catching in winter and year round catfish, but guests should keep in mind that swimming, boating, canoeing, and kayaking are prohibited.

Pundt Park is open 8 a.m. to dusk to year-round.

Pundt Park
4129 Spring Creek Drive
Spring, Texas 77373
(281) 353-4196
www.hcp4.net/parks/pundt/index.htm
www.yelp.com/biz/pundt-park-spring

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Are You on the Right Career Path? Take These Fun Quizzes to Find Out!

January 8, 2015 by

Do you ever feel like you’re unsure if your chosen career path is the right one for you? Just about all people worry about their job choices from time to time, but it can be difficult to take the plunge into actually switching career paths. Here are three helpful online quizzes that will give you some insight into if you are truly happy in your chosen career—or if you should leave it behind and try something new.

What Career Should You Actually Have?
This quiz from popular pop culture website Buzzfeed promises to show you the career path that is best suited to your unique personality so that you can compare it to the one that you’re actually on. Use the clean, attractive layout to answer gut reaction questions and find insight into your hidden talents.

Career Bridge
If you’re looking for a more professional resource to help you decide on a perfect job, the Career Bridge quiz aims to target things that you actually think rather than things that you believe other people want you to think. By answering questions about your interests, you’ll find out what line of work you’re best suited for.

Career Test
Whether you’re already in a chosen field or you’re still in college, this simple quiz is targeted to adults of all ages. It asks very specific, job-driven questions that pertain directly to different career fields.

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Salata: Salads and Wraps in The Woodlands

December 22, 2014 by

Salata is a restaurant where you can build yourself a wrap or salad from a flavorful array of super-fresh ingredients. The salad option features several lettuce choices, plus fresh veggies, fruits, nuts and cheeses. Add on one of their signature dressings and some bread, and you’ve got yourself a healthy meal. Chicken or seafood can also be added in flavors like Spicy Chipotle, Herb Marinated, or Pesto.

Wraps have the same ingredient options and come with chips. Yummy soups include Broccoli, Tomato Basil and Tortilla. Got gluten allergies? No problem, they can create a tasty sans-gluten meal. You can also take home a bottle of their salad dressings that include Fresh Herb Vinaigrette, Buttermilk Ranch, Ginger Lime, and Chipotle Ranch.

Salata is open every day in The Woodlands.

Salata
9595 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 465-0775
http://www.salata.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/salata-the-woodlands-2

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What You Don’t Know About Plastic

December 18, 2014 by

Plastic is an important part of your life whether you realize it or not. The world today consumes 600 billion pounds of plastic per year, and this number is anticipated to grow. Since we use plastic so much, we should at least know a little bit more about it! Here are some must-read facts about plastic.

1) The most common form of plastic is polyethylene. This plastic is typically found in grocery bags and water bottles. In fact, it's estimated that more than 100 billion plastic grocery bags are used annually. The average person uses 290 bags per year, and these plastic bags are typically put into use for only 15 minutes.

2) Plastic is forever. Plastic does not decompose naturally, which is why recycling plastic is so important. Recycled plastics are given new life as bottles, fleece jackets, and fiber fillings, among other uses.

3) Plastics represent 13 percent of total solid waste. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that in 2012, the U.S. produced 32 million tons of plastic waste. Of that 32 million tons, only nine percent was sent to be recycled.

20 Things You Didn't Know About… Plastic [Discover]
Plastics [EPA]
Plastic Facts [Kids Go Green]

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Railroad Depot: A Train Haven in the Heart of Tomball

December 11, 2014 by

Tomball’s historic Railroad Depot sits where the main road crosses the train tracks in the city’s downtown area. It’s a small, yellow building that proudly displays the Tomball name on the side, commemorating the city’s important railroad background. Today, the railroad depot is a great place to take the kids for an educational weekend activity, and it even makes for an interesting afternoon for adults, too.

The depot is home to a variety of pieces of train memorabilia, antiques and a great model railroad. There’s also train-themed original artwork displayed on the walls, making this tiny museum into a sort of mini art gallery. In 2009, the city added the Railroad Depot Gazebo, a traditional white gazebo that’s ideal for a picnic lunch or even a small event.

There are a few annual events hosted at the Railroad Depot, including a 5K run, a Honky Tonk Festival, and more. For more information, visit the city’s website.

Railroad Depot
201 S. Elm Street
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 351-5484
www.ci.tomball.tx.us/index.aspx?NID=343

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Planning a Wedding? Check Out These Apps for Apple Devices!

December 4, 2014 by

Planning a wedding is very stressful for most soon-to-be brides and grooms, but it doesn’t have to be. With a lot of organization, some great time management skills, and help from these impressive digital magazine apps, you can plan your wedding right from the convenience of your iPhone or iPad.

BRIDES Magazine
Conde Nast’s premier bridal magazine goes digital in this all-inclusive wedding planning app. By paying a small subscription fee you’ll have access to the digital versions of every issue of BRIDES magazine, or you can purchase a one-month subscription for a low rate. Swipe across your phone or tablet’s screen to browse the magazine’s wedding dress ideas, celebrity wedding coverage, planning tips, and much more. The magazine is ideal for the modern bride with an affinity for all things chic and glamorous.

Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine
If your dream wedding is more rustic than couture, you’ll love the content in Martha Stewart Weddings. The app version of the popular magazine includes all of the best features from each issue, from creative ideas for the wedding cake to the best ways to incorporate vintage elements into a modern ceremony. Martha Stewart Weddings even offers great ideas for a honeymoon on a budget.

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Try Hubbell & Hudson Kitchen for Modern Comfort Food

November 24, 2014 by

Once you bite into your meal at Hubbell & Hudson Kitchen, you'll likely understand what all the buzz is about. Food critics have said that Chef Austin Simmons is in the "upper echelon" of Texas chefs, and customers say that a meal here is simultaneously elegant and relaxed.

The kitchen specializes in dishes that combine unique, modern preparations with familiar flavors and foods reminiscent of the meals that Mom and Grandma used to make. Try, for example, the apricot-glazed turkey meatloaf, served with caramelized onions, spinach, and button mushrooms, and add a side of parmesan and white cheddar mac and cheese topped with a dash of Tabasco. There's also a fun build-your-own menu option where you choose your base meat, add a spice rub, a dipping sauce, and a side dish. Flatbread pizzas, burgers, and a soup and salad bar round out the offerings at this popular eatery.

Hubbell & Hudson Kitchen
4526 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 203-5650
www.facebook.com/hubbellhudsonkitchen
www.yelp.com/biz/hubbell-and-hudson-kitchen-the-woodlands

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Nutrition Tips for Vegetarians

November 20, 2014 by

Whether you want to show support for animals or simply choose to avoid meat products, becoming a vegetarian can be a very healthy lifestyle choice. Though it decreases your risk for many long-term diseases, a vegetarian diet can make it difficult to get the protein and other nutrients a person needs to stay healthy and energized.

These vegetarian eating tips can help you create a balanced, meat-free diet:

  • Make sure that you get enough protein by incorporating nuts, beans, peas and soy products into meals and snacks.
  • Keep up with your necessary iron intake to create healthy oxygen absorption in the blood by eating a lot of spinach, kidney beans, lentils, black-eyed peas and iron-fortified cereals.
  • Choose calcium-fortified soy milk to replace the calcium normally found in regular cow’s milk.
  • Consider vegetarian alternatives to traditionally meat-based foods to keep your diet exciting (for example, bean burritos, veggie lo mein, or vegetarian lasagna).

Tips for Vegetarians [USDA]

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