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Extraordinary Dessert Recipes Using Fall’s Favorite Crop, Apples!
November 3, 2015 by
You love apples, but you’re getting a bit tired of making the same apple pie year after year. Luckily, fall’s favorite fruit is incredibly versatile, making it easy to create all kinds of different desserts with apples. Here are three great options perfect for your next dinner party or even just a cozy Sunday afternoon.
Spicy Apple Cake [allrecipes.com]
If you’re looking for a recipe that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee, this one is a great option. This moist cake is packed with two cups of Gala apples,plus cinnamon and nutmeg, giving it a flavor that’s undeniably autumnal. Add a creamy cinnamon frosting on top and this will quickly become one of your go-to dessert recipes.
Souffled Apple Pancake [foodandwine.com]
For something a bit more elegant and unique, this souffled pancake will impress even the most cultured dinner guests. It’s inspired by similar old-fashioned German recipes, and it makes just as great a breakfast as it does a dessert. Simply top with your favorite maple syrup and enjoy!
Spiked Apple Crisp Shooters [bettycrocker.com]
When you need a dessert recipe that’s good for a large group of adults, single-serving dessert shooters are always a good idea. Tart apples give them a great fall flavor, while butterscotch schnapps, whipped cream, and a caramel drizzle make them taste truly decadent, despite their small size.
The Early Bird Gets the Breakfast Burrito at Titas Taco House
October 27, 2015 by
When cravings for Mexican cuisine hit early in the morning, Houston area early birds flock to Titas Taco House, arguably the most beloved Mexican fare eatery in Humble.
It’s hard to miss the bright blue exterior of Titas Taco House, which features a small porch for al fresco dining and a bright red sign welcoming guests in with a “Bienvenidos.” Another sign you're in the right spot? The line of hungry early risers, all of whom arrive at Titas for delicious breakfast tacos stuffed with chorizo, potatoes, peppers, eggs, or bacon. Along with breakfast foods, the tortillas can also come stuffed with such foods as pork, steak, or chicken mole with yellow rice. The corn and flour tortillas are freshly made daily, hand rolled in the restaurant.
Titias Taco House is open 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays and 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
Titas Taco House
320 Wilson Road
Humble, TX 7738
(281) 446-4175
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Happy Hour Deals Meet Delicious Seafood at Reef in Houston
October 20, 2015 by
There’s a reason why Houston’s Reef is consistently voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country: with its James Beard award-nominated chef, its inventive menu of creative seafood dishes, and its fresh, high quality list of ingredients, the utmost attention is paid to every detail at this popular eatery.
Reef’s menu includes a fish selection that changes daily to include only the freshest options on the market, but you’ll always find staple menu items like the jumbo crab cakes, 3RD Bar Plateau raw plate and red fish on the half-shell. Crunchy calamari and seafood gumbo make delicious appetizers, while fresh fish platters served with seasonal vegetables and homemade sauces are perfect for lunch or dinner. There is an extensive dessert menu and a large wine list to go along with any meal, as well as a happy hour menu that offers big savings on cocktails and small plates from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every weekday.
Reef
2600 Travis at McGowen
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 526-8282
www.reefhouston.com
Happy Fall!
October 15, 2015 by
With Autumn just arriving, we hope everyone enjoys all of the fun this season has to offer! Happy Fall!
iT’Z Houston: Playtime For People of All Ages
October 14, 2015 by
If you’re struggling to find fun, creative ideas for a child’s upcoming birthday party or other special occasion, iT’Z Houston might just be the answer! This fun-filled play place is a combination arcade, upscale bowling alley, pizza buffet, and much more, which makes it a great time for visitors of all ages.
The colorful restaurant features a full-service bar for of-age guests to enjoy a beer or a cocktail while watching the big game, while the all-you-can-eat pizza buffet provides an affordable lunch for the whole family. There are an impressive number of seating options throughout the wacky, brightly lit dining area, and the restaurant opens up into the futuristic bowling alley, complete with leather sofas and glowing neon lights.
The arcade is a wonderland for kids of all ages, while the private party room, bumper cars, and amusement park rides are just the icing on the cake at this Houston facility.
iT’Z Houston
18355 Tomball Parkway
Houston, TX 77070
(832) 678-2151
www.itzusa.com/itz-houston-home
Try These Rustic Apple Tart Recipes This Weekend
October 6, 2015 by
Instead of making your tried-and-true apple pie recipe for your next fall gathering, you may want to get a bit creative and experiment with an elegant apple tart instead. Although this dessert looks fancy, there are a number of different ways to cater it to all different levels of baking expertise. Here are three tasty tarts to try this weekend.
French Apple Tart [foodnetwork.com]
Nothing compares to the art of French baking, and this gorgeous apple tart is proof of just that. Ina Garten tops her usual light, fluffy pastry crust with a layer of Granny Smith apples and bakes it to perfection to create a simple tart with a truly unique flavor.
Rustic Apple Tart [foodandwine.com]
If you want to create a tasty tart but don’t have much patience when it comes to baking, this is the tart for you. The crust is perfectly flaky and doesn’t require hours of chilling like many pie crusts do, and the layer of apricot preserves creates an unexpected flavor to complement the apples.
Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce [epicurious.com]
Although many tarts are light and simple, this recipe uses warm caramel and a sturdy pie crust to create a more dense, filling dessert. Browning the apples in the oven also gives it a caramelized flavor that is ideal for fall.
The Houston Zoo: Take a Tour of the Animal Kingdom
September 29, 2015 by
If you’re looking for a fun, year-round activity that the whole family will enjoy, a visit to the Houston Zoo is a dependable choice. This spacious zoo is well laid out to create an enjoyable walking route through all of the various animals’ areas, and it offers a close-up look at everything from the creepy, crawly reptiles to the large elephants and giraffes. The paved paths are lined with shady trees and greenery to make a hot Texas afternoon a bit more bearable (no pun intended), and there are a number of indoor animal houses that enable you to tour the zoo even during bad weather.
If you have small children, the Houston Zoo also features a Kids’ Zoo that includes a petting zoo, animal-themed play areas, and playful sea otters that always seem to put on a show of their own.
The Houston Zoo is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Free parking is available on Hermann Park Drive, but note that these free lots fill up quickly!
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 533-6500
www.houstonzoo.org
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Olde Towne Kolaches & Bakery: From Classic Czech to Tex-Czech Kolaches
September 23, 2015 by
Classic Czech kolaches start with the basics at Olde Towne Kolaches & Bakery: eggs, butter, and no preservatives. Bakers shape the handcrafted dough into pillowy pastries and fill them with a healthy dollop of fruit filling. Apple, peach, cherry apricot, and poppy seed are all available.
Bakers don't stop at traditional kolaches, though. They also craft a new type of baked good: the Tex-Czech kolache. Unlike the sweet Czech pastries, Tex-Czech kolaches come filled with ingredients like bacon, ham, sausage, beef chicken, eggs, and even jalapenos. Customers are welcome to grab just a few of the small kolaches, but they can also stock up with a couple dozen and take them home for a party or gathering.
If you aren't up for a kolache of any sort, try one of Olde Towne Kolaches & Bakery's other decadent treats. From gooey cinnamon rolls and fruit strudels to pecan sticky buns and scones, Olde Towne Kolaches & Bakery has its customers covered.
Olde Towne Kolaches & Bakery
8821 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77063-3625
(713) 781-7155
www.otkbakery.com
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