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The Museum of Printing History: A Monument to the Page in Houston

December 12, 2013 by

The Museum of Printing History lets you explore the history, science, and art of printing from the earliest days of the form until the present. A tour of the museum lets you see a page of the Gutenberg Bible pulled just as it was in 1455 and watch the Declaration of Independence printed on a 19th-century iron hand press. Artifacts exhibited include Mesopotamian cylinder seals, ancient papyrus fragments, Asian movable type, illuminated manuscripts, a 1450 Gutenberg press replica, old master etchings and engravings, and Ben Franklin’s “Pennsylvania Gazette”. The Museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is free for self-guided tours.

The Museum of Printing History
1324 West Clay Street
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 522-4652
http://www.yelp.com/biz/museum-of-printing-history-houston

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Find Recipes Online with These Websites

December 6, 2013 by

These days, finding and sharing recipes has become an online activity, with dozens of websites full of user submitted meals for lunch, dinner and even dessert. These helpful websites will help you with your own family’s meal planning, as well as connect you to other home chefs to trade tips and tricks.

All Recipes
All Recipes is one of the most popular online cooking resources, with an expansive recipe database for just about any meal or occasion. Search the archives by ingredient, watch video tutorials, view sample menus for the entire week, or even plan your holiday spread all on this simple, friendly website.

Epicurious
The ideal site for the passionate food lover, Epicurious is jam packed with creative, inspiring recipes in the form of traditional text, videos, and slideshows of mouth-watering photos. Epicurious also features a great online community where visitors can follow other members, post their favorite recipes, and discuss topics such as family meal solutions and home brewing techniques. 

FoodNetwork.com
The beloved television cooking channel has a corresponding website, and fans of shows like The Barefoot Contessa are sure to love it. FoodNetwork.com features cooking tips from top chefs and hosts, 30-minute meal recipes, a quick recipe finder with filters for ingredients and prep time, and even a blog full of articles that foodies will find fascinating.

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Season’s Greetings!

December 6, 2013 by

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season with all the warmth and splendor this time of year has to offer. Happy Holidays!

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Wabash Antiques and Feed Store: Your Friendly Neighborhood Farm Supply

December 4, 2013 by

You don’t have to leave the city to take care of all your urban farming needs – Wabash Antiques and Feed Store is a multipurpose shop that sells plants, pet foods, and even some small livestock as well as antiques and knickknacks. The garden center carries a wide variety of plants of the edible and decorative varieties. For the urban homesteader or those with a fondness for unusual pets, Wabash also sells several kinds of chickens as well as ducks, rabbits, pigeons, and doves. The feed selection ranges from top of the line cat and dog foods to bird seed and chicken scratch! And finally, Wabash offers a wide range of rustic and country style antiques, yard art, decorations, and gifts. It's an interesting place to browse and experience the rustic charms of country life.

Wabash Antiques and Feed Store
5701 Washington Avenue
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 863-8322

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Listen to Podcasts on Your Mobile Device with These Apps

November 29, 2013 by

Podcasts are an interesting, informative way to pass the time while driving or commuting to work, and they’ve also become extremely portable because of the large number of ways to listen to them. These three apps will make finding your favorite podcasts even easier than ever before.

Stitcher
Stitcher is an app that contains over 20,000 radio shows and podcasts. By downloading this app on your iPhone, Android, or iPad, you’ll have full access to the latest episodes of all of the most popular podcasts without even downloading or syncing with your computer.

PRX Public Radio Player
The Public Radio Player app is one of the simplest ways of streaming shows and podcasts from public radio stations like NPR, PRX, PRI, and APM.  The app is available completely free of charge, and it even allows you to listen offline when you’re not in an area with Internet service.

Swell
Swell is an innovative streaming app that learns which subjects you’re interested in, and provides content based on those preferences. With the goal of providing only content that you want to listen to, Swell delivers podcasts and news radio shows that you might enjoy from sources like NPR, PRI, This American Life, and Comedy Bang Bang.

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Underbelly: Fine Dining in Houston

November 27, 2013 by

With soaring ceilings, handcrafted walnut tables and an open kitchen that lets you watch the chefs work their magic, Underbelly might just be the perfect spot for a unique dining experience. The frequently changing menu takes advantage of what’s seasonal and fresh from local purveyors. Stop by for lunch to feast on Grilled Shrimp Salad with buttermilk dressing, Butter Biscuits & Chicken Gravy, or a Roast Beef Sandwich with Korean red chile mayo. The dinner menu features a tasty array of entrees like Seared Snapper with tomato confit, Korean Braised Goat with dumplings, Wagyu Satay with cold soba salad and Crispy Local Vegetables with caramelized fish sauce. Save room for dessert, as diners praise the Fried Strawberry Pie with toasted rice ice cream. Underbelly is open Mondays through Saturdays.

Underbelly
1100 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 528-9800
http://www.yelp.com/biz/underbelly-houston

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Learn Something New with These Three Eclectic Magazines

November 22, 2013 by

Think print's dead? Quite a few thoughtful print magazines still publish high quality stories, presented beautifully… on paper! If you're looking for something engaging to read, these print magazines offer thought-provoking essays and much more to enjoy:

Gastronomica
Foodies and sociology buffs alike will love this wonderful food and culture journal. With articles covering topics like literature, history, and the cultural representation of food, Gastronomica will enlighten readers about the way cooking and eating shapes cultures around the world and throughout time.

Monocle
Monocle is a sleek, stylish print magazine headquartered in London that discusses international affairs, business, culture, and design. Online, the magazine also features incredible documentary-style films on a wide range of subjects, from prodigy musicians to air travel in Somalia.

The Economist
The online home of this popular business magazine features all of the same global economy and stock market news, but with the addition of high-quality photos, videos and blogs for even further exploration. At The Economist's website, you can learn about journalism in China, high-speed railways and foreign money in a city’s property market all in one convenient place.

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Oxheart: A Houston Dining Experience

November 20, 2013 by

If you're lucky enough to secure a reservation at Oxheart you will not be disappointed. The small dining room only has 30 seats. This Houston restaurant is so popular that reservations are taken weeks in advance. Oxheart is not quite a vegetarian restaurant, as there are a few meat and seafood options, but the menu comprises primarily delicious vegetable dishes like warm Sunflower Seed Soup and Heirloom Carrots cooked with exotic spices, coconut, avocado, and corianders. The menu changes frequently but is always full of flavorful options. Order the chef's tasting menu for a taste of everything. You will not be disappointed with seven courses of careful created dishes. Everything is made with care to create a delicate mix of flavors. You can even see the chefs cooking in the open kitchen that is the center of the restaurant. The service is wonderful, taking the time to explain each dish that is brought out to you. Make sure you sample the desserts created by the talented pastry chef. 

Oxheart
1302 Nance Street
Houston, TX 77002
(832) 830-8592
http://www.yelp.com/biz/oxheart-houston

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Gain Insight into Our Changing Job Market with This Informative Handbook

November 15, 2013 by

Are you worried about the stability of your profession in the current workforce? Want to change jobs, but nervous about the transition? If you want to learn more about the present and future job market, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook is an invaluable tool.

This fascinating handbook provides complete profiles for hundreds of jobs in the US today, providing insight into many careers that you may not have even heard of. Career profiles are categorized by occupation groups, from Arts and Design to Legal to Protective Services. These informative profiles describe what each job does, the work environment, the pay rate, and even provides advice about how to get it!

Along with its career profiles, the Occupational Outlook Handbook also includes Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections for the 2010 – 2020 decade. Using this information, its easy-to-use website then allows visitors to search for occupations by education level, number of new jobs, projected growth rate, type of training, and median pay.

Whether you want to get into a new career or you’re simply interested in the way our country’s workforce is changing, the Occupational Outlook Handbook is an incredibly interesting read.

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Cockrell Butterfly Center: A Butterfly Habitat in Houston

November 13, 2013 by

Butterflies are beautiful, but also perform a vital function in nature. And you can learn all about them at Houston's Cockrell Butterfly Center. As part of the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Cockrell Butterfly Center is a great experience for the whole family. First, you will get to walk right in the Rain Forests Conservancy, a large butterfly habitat surrounded by winged creatures that might just land on you! In the Brown Hall of Entomology, you’ll learn about insects by checking out lots of specimens and models. You’ll even get a close look at Houston’s largest cockroaches! On the lower level, you’ll get to see what an entomologist’s lab looks like. The Cockrell Butterfly Center is an affordable tour, and groups are also welcome.

Cockrell Butterfly Center
5555 Herman Park Drive
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 639-4629
http://www.hmns.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=8
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