Find Fresh Fruit and Veggies at These Houston Farmers’ Markets

Farmers' markets provide a great place to stock up on the week’s produce, spend the afternoon outdoors, and support the local farming community while you do it. In Houston, you’ll find a number of bountiful farmers' markets offering much more than the usual fruits and vegetables. Check out one of these great options this week.

Houston Farmers' Market
The Houston Farmers' Market is the city’s main farmers' market, which becomes apparent when you see how many quality vendors there are on its grounds. The market is held every Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot behind Rice Stadium and offers a very large space for browsing. While you'll encounter local farmers selling fresh, organic produce, there are also many places to buy prepared foods that are supplied by local eateries. From homemade samosas to goat cheese made with local milk, you’ll find a wide assortment of foods at this impressive market.
Rice University Campus West Stadium Lot, 5600 Greenbriar Drive, Houston, TX 77005

Canino Produce
If you’re only looking for fresh produce, Canino Produce is a wonderful alternative to the traditional grocery store. This outdoor market is housed in an airy, barn-like building filled with bountiful stalls overflowing with fresh strawberries, local squash, ripe tomatoes, and many other seasonal fruits and veggies. Best of all, the prices are so low that you can shop local and organic without spending a fortune.
2520 Airline Drive, Houston, TX 77009; (713) 862-4027

Barbecue Is Done Right at Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Que

Buy groceries, fill up the car with gas, and eat some 'cue all in one place: Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Que in Katy. Since 1989, Rudolph (Rudy) Aue has been bringing fresh and flavorful barbecue to Texas.

Expect moist and juicy meat like brisket, ribs, pork loin, chopped beef, and sausage. Two sauces are offered to drench on your meat: Rudy’s Bar-B-Que Sause and Sissy Sause. Classic sides include creamed corn, coleslaw, potato salad, and corn on the cob. Be sure to save room for dessert, as they have a variety of sweet treats, like banana pudding, pecan pie, and peach cobbler.

There’s always a long line, but it moves fast. Check the website for more news, online ordering, and more information. Take-out, catering, and group meals are available. Free Wi-Fi is offered.

Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Que
21799 Katy Freeway
Katy, TX 77450
(832) 772-7242
www.rudysbbq.com/page/home
www.yelp.com/biz/rudys-country-store-and-bar-b-q-katy

China Cottage: Your New Favorite Take-Out Spot in Katy

Since opening in 2007, China Cottage has been serving a blend of Chinese regional cuisines to happy Katy customers. The restaurant does a brisk lunch business, and its lunch specials are a very good deal, combining an entree dish with rice, crab rangoon, and your choice of soup. Dinner at China Cottage is a more relaxed affair, but not because there are fewer customers; diners just have more time to linger over their meals after the workday is finished. Large portions and reasonable prices mean that it can be easy to over-order and end up with lots of leftovers, but that's not a problem when the food is this good.

The dining room is bright and open, while the service is fast, friendly, and attentive, so dining in is always a pleasure. But sometimes you just need to eat your Chinese food while sitting on your own couch watching a movie. If it's one of those days, China Cottage's take-out service is the answer.

China Cottage
637 South Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 492-7832
www.china-cottage.com
www.yelp.com/biz/china-cottage-katy

LoCal’s Healthy Joint: Healthful Fare in Katy, Texas

Live the Food, Eat the Lifestyle is the credo at LoCal’s Healthy Joint. The menu features flavorful, wholesome food that’s low in calories and fat, made with fresh ingredients. Stop by to fuel up for breakfast on an Egg White Omelet with your choice of veggies, turkey bacon or sausage, or some Whole Wheat Pancakes with fresh fruit. Lunchtime is the right time for a big, juicy Buffalo Burger, Tuna Burger or Turkey Burger, served on a multi-grain bun, whole wheat tortilla or wrapped in lettuce. An even healthier choice would be the Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad with fresh field greens, seared tuna, green beans, potato wedges and homemade citrus vinaigrette. Full entrees include Buffalo Shortribs, Seared Tuna and Pan Seared Chicken Breast with your choice of two sides. LoCal's Healthy Joint is open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

LoCal's Healthy Joint
1590 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 395-3663
www.localshealthyjoint.com
www.yelp.com/biz/locals-healthy-joint-katy

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Clutter Cramping Your Style? Here’s How to Get It Under Control!

So you might not be the neatest person in the world, but that doesn’t mean that you have to deal with clutter cramping the style in your apartment. There are a number of smart, simple ways to de-clutter your space without spending hours cleaning every day. Here are just a few tips for managing the mess.

  • Think function, not fashion. Sure, that matching furniture set might look great, but that doesn’t mean that it actually works in the room. Having too large furniture (or even too much furniture) is a surefire way to make a room look cluttered. Downsize to maximize your space.
  • Create a place for everything. Go through your home and make a note of everything that doesn’t have its own designated space, from the stack of mail to your everyday beauty products. Invest in small bins or drawer organizers where you can toss things to keep them out of sight.
  • Add shelving. Keep things off of the floor by adding shelving anywhere that clutter frequently accumulates. Add attractive bins or boxes that you can put things in.
  • Spend a few minutes. Take a few minutes before bed each night to make one final sweep of your home, putting things away and getting organized. Waking up to a tidy house will make you want to get in the habit of de-cluttering.

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Happy Independence Day!

We hope everyone enjoys a fun and relaxing time with family and friends as we celebrate America's freedom.

Texas Roadhouse: Katy Steaks

Roadhouse-style cooking is a Texas trademark, and if you haven’t experienced it you’re really missing out. Roadhouses are open restaurants with big tables, wood floors and delicious steak, barbecue, and other favorites. Walk in the door and you’ll be greeted by a complimentary bowl of peanuts to shell while you’re waiting for your order to come out of the kitchen.

The menu offers standards and everything on it is executed well. Start off with the delicious fried pickles, which win raves from regulars. For entrees, you can’t go wrong with their hand-cut steaks, especially the well-marbled Fort Worth ribeye. Their tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs also win raves, as do the sirloin tips in mushroom gravy. They also have a VIP club that you can sign up for to get a free appetizer.

Texas Roadhouse
20840 Katy Freeway
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 829-2400
www.texasroadhouse.com
www.yelp.com/biz/texas-roadhouse-katy

Happy Father’s Day!

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Midway Barbeque: One of Katy’s Top Spots for BBQ

Texas and barbeque go together like hens and roosters – you just can’t have one without the other. When you’re in the mood for some succulent smoked meat, Midway Barbeque is the place to go in Katy. Sandwich offerings feature taste pleasers like Sliced Beef, Sausage, Chopped Beef, Turkey, Pork and Barbeque Chicken. Team yours up with a tasty side like Coleslaw, BBQ Beans, Green Beans, Mac & Cheese, Pinto Beans, Potato Salad, Mashed Potatoes or French Fries. BBQ Plates include Pork, Turkey, Ribs, Chopped Beef, Chicken or Brisket, served with bread, sauce, pickles, onions and your choice of two sides. Take home one of their Meal Deals that serves up to ten people with a mixture of meat and sides and have a party!

Midway Barbeque
6025 Highway Boulevard
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 391-2830

www.katybbq.com
www.yelp.com/biz/midway-bar-b-que-katy

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