Whether you dip it into a steaming cup of tea or serve it as a treat for dessert, rich, buttery shortcake is a classic cookie that just about everyone enjoys. There are a wide variety of ways to make shortbread, and there are even more delicious toppings to bring out that creamy flavor. Here are […]
From tiny towns to sprawling metros, entrepreneurs from 74 cities across the Lone Star State entered this year's H-E-B Quest for Texas Best contest with the hopes of winning cash prizes and a coveted space on the grocer's shelves. The second annual competition began with 400 items in the running, ranging from sauces and salsas […]
Of all the animated art forms, stop motion animation is by far the most labor intensive, so much so that it’s a wonder that anybody even attempts it in this day and age. And yet the team at U.K.’s Aardman Animations not only uses it as their primary method of filmmaking, but does it to […]
Plans for Houston's biggest fashion event of the year are taking shape. The inaugural Heart of Fashion, set for November 18-20, aims to combine international style with Texas hospitality, according to founder Vivian Wise. The private jet aviation company Million Air has signed on as a five-year sponsor for the event, which will be held […]
August has become an important time on Houston's culinary calendar as over 200 restaurants raise money for the Houston Food Bank during Houston Restaurant Weeks. While that event's popularity remains undiminished — it raised over $1.6 million last year — the structure doesn't work for every establishment. This year, three Houston restaurants, Mark's American Cuisine, […]
The University of Texas at Austin consistently ranks among the top colleges in the world, but a new report shows another Lone Star institution edging out UT. Forbes' new list of America's Top Colleges ranks Rice University No. 1 in Texas and No. 32 in the U.S. UT Austin takes the No. 2 spot in […]
For a man who's been living larger than life for nearly two decades, billionaire Tilman Fertitta has at last brought to Galveston the kind of luxury that he and other high rollers demand in their travel experiences. With the opening in late July of the posh Villas at theSan Luis Resort, Fertitta has seriously upped […]
Petal Power Houston doesn’t have the easiest streets to cycle on. Navigating the city’s cavernous potholes and never-ending construction is hard on both bikers and bikes. But if you’re handy with a wrench, everything’s a lot easier, which is why cyclist-mechanic Tara Escudero is hosting a women-only workshop Sunday, August 9, at Urban Bicycle Gallery. […]
Looking at a map, you might have noticed the island nation off the very tip of India with the funny name. After decades of civil war, Sri Lanka is emerging as a world-class tourist destination, and for good reason: this small country packs a lot into one island, including beautiful beaches, Buddhist temples and ruins, […]
When it comes time to register for gifts for your wedding, it can be difficult to choose the right places to meet your style and your needs. It’s best to keep in mind that you want high quality items that will last a good while, but at prices that your guests can afford. Here are […]