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Garden Kitchen: Raw Food Is Just What the Doctor Ordered

January 20, 2015 by

As a cardiologist, Dr. Baxter Montgomery had an excellent grasp on the way the human body worked. Yet at age 38, his own wasn't functioning very well. His cholesterol was far outside a healthy range, and with a family history of diabetes and heart disease looming, he knew he had to launch a preemptive strike against future health complications. His first step in doing so was cleaning up his diet. Dr. Montgomery began eating more raw, plant-based foods, and prescribing the same diet to his patients. Eventually his recommendations evolved into an eatery in Houston where his patients could find such food: Garden Kitchen.

Of course, today Garden Kitchen's reach has expanded beyond the scope of Dr. Montgomery's patient base. Anyone with a predilection for raw, healthy food will find it at Garden Kitchen. Try the popular corn chips, crafted with organic corn, sea salt, and a special house blend of spices. For the main course, dig into a salad, raw veggie burger, wrap, or pizza. Garden Kitchen even offers healthy desserts like sorbet and key lime pie.

Garden Kitchen
10480 Main Street
Houston, TX 77025
(832) 350-7534
www.gardenkitchenfoods.com
www.yelp.com/biz/garden-kitchen-houston

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Luna Pizzeria: Artisan Pizzas in a Casual Setting

January 13, 2015 by

The word "casual" shows up time and time again in Yelp reviews of Luna Pizzeria. It's meant as a compliment in this context. The pizzeria's unique ceiling shows off a fun geometric patchwork of multi-colored triangles, offset by black tables and bright red stools. So the environment still hints at careful design, despite the casual vibe that permeates it.

The real appeal of Luna Pizzeria, however, is of course its Italian fare. Many Yelp reviewers commend its spicy andouille pizza. The pie sports andouille sausage, red onion and red pepper, fresh jalapenos, and green onions. The prosciutto pizza is another popular option, but this one comes topped with its namesake Italian meat, arugula, tomato, provolone, mozzarella, and a lemon vinaigrette. You can also build your own pizza from Luna's gourmet ingredients or opt for a salad or sandwich instead. Save some room for gelato, tiramisu, or Italian cream cake.

Luna Pizzeria
3435 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77098
(832) 767-6338
lunapizzeria.com
www.yelp.com/biz/luna-pizzeria-houston

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January 7, 2015 by

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Sweater 911! How to Mend a Hole in That Favorite Sweater

January 6, 2015 by

Now that the weather is getting chilly, warm, cozy sweaters are an essential wardrobe staple. Unfortunately, months in storage or an accidental snag can inflict some major damage on the delicate weave of your favorite pullover. Instead of tossing it into the donation pile, mend that hole in your sweater with one of these simple tutorials.

Martha Stewart’s Easy Ways to Fix a Sweater
It’s safe to assume that Martha knows how to fix just about anything, and her sweater-mending tips are second to none. She’ll show you how to stock a knitwear first-aid kit and then use it to fix just about any type of sweater damage.

Darning or Felting a Hole in A Sweater
Whether you prefer stitching with a classic needle and thread or using wool roving and the more complex felting process, both of these options will make your sweater look good as new.

Fix a Hole in a Sweater With Thread
This tutorial from Black Spruce Hound will teach even those with little to no sewing skills how to mend a sweater using a needle and thread. With a few genius twists and turns of the needle, you can even avoid leaving behind those annoying bumps and bulges.

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House of Coffee Beans: Customize Your Morning Brew

December 23, 2014 by

Coffee aficionados know that different beans and roasting styles create distinctly different tastes, and that's where House of Coffee Beans steps in. Since 1973, House of Coffee Beans has been roasting all its own beans, in small, hand-tended batches, using a vintage German roaster.

This Houston shop offers dozens of different bean varieties, all of which are available to grind and brew at home. Pick up a pound of classic French roast, or treat yourself to one of the shop's custom flavored coffees, like creme brulee, vanilla nut cream, or hazelnut. During the holiday season you can even get unique holiday blends that evoke the flavors of egg nog, gingerbread, or pumpkin pie. If you consider yourself to be a more educated coffee drinker, you'll appreciate the non-flavored, shade-grown, single estate beans in varieties like Ethiopia Sidamo, Sumatra Mandheling, and Celebes Toraja.

House of Coffee Beans
2348 Bissonnet Street
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 524-0057
www.houseofcoffeebeans.com
www.yelp.com/biz/house-of-coffee-beans-houston

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Café Rabelais: Dine at an Authentic French Brasserie

December 16, 2014 by

Café Rabelais evokes the charming ambiance of a classic French cafe, and when you sit down at this popular Houston eatery, you just might fancy yourself at a Parisian brasserie. The tables are small and packed close together around the L-shaped bar, and the menu lists classic French dishes.

Try starting your meal with the iconic escargots appetizer, rich with garlic butter. Pate and seared foie gras also provide an authentic start to your meal. The steak frites is a hearty and satisfying choice, and regulars say the tender duck confit pairs excellently with the chef's strawberry balsamic reduction. End your meal in true French style by ordering a cheese plate after your entrée, since your palate will be primed to compare a wedge of buttery brie, pungent gorgonzola, and tangy fresh chevre. Whatever you order, you can be sure that you'll get friendly service, no matter how traditionally French your tastes.

Café Rabelais
2442 Times Boulevard
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 520-8841
www.caferabelais.com/indexOUT.html
www.yelp.com/biz/caf%C3%A9-rabelais-houston-2

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Happy Holidays!

December 15, 2014 by

We wish you and your loved ones all a very happy and safe holiday season.

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Grab Groceries or Dinner at Central Market

December 9, 2014 by

Foodies and gourmands will be in all their glory at Central Market in Houston. The market carries an impressive number of imported and domestic groceries, including olive oils, meats, cheeses, and produce. In addition, the store offers weekly specials, prepared dinners for two, overstuffed sandwiches and catering.

If you like to cook, Central Market's hands-on cooking school holds classes on everything from the basics to more advanced techniques with themes such as A French Feast, Indulgent Dinners, Seasonal Suppers, and the Basics of Butchering. Private classes can also be booked for a personal, more intimate event. Check out the cooking school schedule at Central Market's website for the monthly line-up. Finally, don't skip out on the flower department overflowing with beautiful blooms and unique complementary greens. The market is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

Central Market
3815 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 386-1700
www.centralmarket.com/Home
www.yelp.com/biz/central-market-houston-houston

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SPIN CLASS!!! 12pm-1pm

December 6, 2014 by

Don't forget about our spin class tomorrow! Steve will be instructing yet another amazing work out at 12pm sharp, so you'll still have plenty of time to sleep in beforehand!

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Check Out These Interesting Facts About Chocolate

December 2, 2014 by

You know that you love the way that chocolate tastes, but aside from that there’s probably not much else that you know about this sweet treat. Here are two interesting chocolate facts that every chocolate lover should know.

  1. Dark chocolate and milk chocolate differ because of their amount of cacoa, or the beans that chocolate is made from. Dark chocolate also doesn’t have as much milk or sugar, which makes it much healthier but also gives its signature bitter bite.
  2. Some chocolate is actually good for you. Very dark chocolates contain a large number of antioxidants that reduce blood pressure and improve your entire cardiovascular system. They also widen your arteries, promote healthy blood flow, and prevent the buildup of plaque that can block the arteries.

11 Facts about Chocolate [Do Something]
10 Interesting Chocolate Facts You May Not Know [Lindt]
10 Fascinating Facts About the World of Chocolate [Listverse]

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