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Ulta: Restock Your Makeup Kit Like the Pros

June 11, 2015 by

Whether you look for the best deals on bargain makeup or you love to splurge on designer products, Ulta has a large inventory of makeup at all ends of the price spectrum. This national chain stocks brands ranging from CoverGirl to Dior, as well as a variety of high quality brands in between. The store is organized by brand and by type of product, so it’s easy to find exactly the right lipstick, hairspray, or body cream for your unique needs and budget.

In addition to makeup, Ulta sells haircare products from top brands, styling tools, and even brushes and hair dryers at all price points. The Pasadena location also offers facials, waxing services, and makeup applications administered by skilled aestheticians, which makes it convenient to get your eyebrows touched up while stocking up on your favorite products.

With knowledgeable employees who are always willing to offer advice, Ulta is a reliable option for beauty products and services near La Porte.

Ulta
5696 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77505
(281) 991-1890
www.ulta.com
www.yelp.com/biz/ulta-pasadena-2

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Shipley Do-Nuts: Make Your Morning Sweeter

June 4, 2015 by

Shipley Do-Nuts is a small chain of doughnut shops that has served its own unique blend of doughnuts and kolaches for more than 78 years. The La Porte location is an area favorite for breakfast or a sweet treat anytime throughout the day because of its convenient drive-through and its delicious selection of baked goods.

Traditional glazed doughnuts are some of the shop’s most popular items, but it also serves yeast, filled, and cake doughnuts in a variety of flavors to offer customers even more options. For those with more savory tastes, Shipley Do-Nuts serves warm kolaches filled with sausage and cheese or ham and cheese that make a hearty breakfast. Hot coffee also pairs perfectly with any of the shop’s items.

Whether you come to work on the free Wi-Fi or to take a dozen to go, locals say Shipley Do-Nuts is a tasty and convenient choice.

Shipley Do-Nuts
120 North Highway 146
La Porte TX, 77571
(281) 842-9522
www.shipleydonuts.com

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Casa Anita’s Restaurant: Making Happy Hour Even Happier in La Porte

May 28, 2015 by

Casa Anita’s Restaurant is the type of Mexican fare eatery that makes each dish based on generations of traditional preparation, and you might just taste the authenticity with every bite! Sauce-covered enchiladas, charbroiled carne asada, and crispy tacos are just a few of the hearty options at the casual restaurant, while large portions of nachos smothered in meats and cheeses are made to share amongst the table. Casa Anita’s also offers strong margaritas, wine by the glass, and Mexican beers for of-age guests to enjoy with dinner.

Inside, the restaurant is decorated with festive flags and banners in Mexico’s signature colors of red, green and white, while four-person tables with matching red leather chairs and wooden accent walls create separate dining areas throughout the space. Enjoy the affordably priced lunch specials on your break at work, or stop by for a lively happy hour at Casa Anita’s.

Casa Anita’s Restaurant
1309 W. Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 842-9704
www.casaanitas.net/laporte
www.yelp.com/biz/casa-anitas-restaurant-la-porte

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Happy Memorial Day!

May 25, 2015 by

Wishing everyone a happy Memorial Day as we remember the many heroes who have served our country.

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Love to Cook? Master These Must-Know Knife Techniques

May 21, 2015 by

If you love to cook, you know how important it is to use the proper cutting techniques in every recipe. Many people don't know the proper names of these techniques, however, which often leads to using the wrong one. Here are three important types of cutting that are essential for everything from entrees to desserts.

  1. Julienne. To julienne, you want to cut vegetables or other food items into stick-shaped pieces that are long and thin. Start by cutting the item into a square, then slice it into rectangular-shaped pieces lengthwise. Repeat the same step on each of the rectangles until you're left with pieces that resemble matchsticks.
  2. Chiffonade. This type of cut sounds fancy, but it actually just refers to cutting herbs or thin leaf vegetables. Roll the herbs up into a tight tube, then roughly chop across with a sharp knife. It doesn't matter how the cuts look, just that the pieces are small enough to sprinkle throughout a dish.
  3. Dice. Dicing is similar to chopping, but it creates entirely uniform pieces for dishes like stews or fruit salads. Begin with a rectangular shape and continue to cut it both directions until you're left with uniform pieces in the size that you desire.

Knife Skills: Different Types of Cuts [The Culinary Cook]
Top 10 Knife Skills [How Stuff Works]
Perfect Your Knife Skills With This Chef's Guide to Knives [Lifehacker]

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DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse: A Shoe Lover’s Delight in Webster

May 14, 2015 by

Webster is only a stone's throw away from Houston, less than an hour's drive. Houston offers many sources of entertainment to visitors, including shopping. However, you don't have to travel even 30 or 40 minutes to go on a shopping trip. There's a DSW on West Bay Area Boulevard right here in Webster.

Part of a chain that now spans the country, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse lives up to the promise implicit in its name. It stocks designer shoes at slashed prices. Although the inventory varies based on season and trending items, you might stumble upon a pair of leather riding boots by Steve Madden, a strappy set of heels from BCBG Paris, or a pair of stylish boat shoes from Sperry. DSW even has athletic shoes, so you can buy a new pair of running kicks or workout sneakers here. Keep an eye out for sales and items on clearance.

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
1211 West Bay Area Boulevard
Webster, TX 77598
(713) 893-0818
www.dsw.com/locations/US/postalCodes/77598/stores/nearest/3
www.yelp.com/biz/dsw-designer-shoe-warehouse-webster

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Happy Mother’s Day!

May 10, 2015 by

Happy Mother's Day! How are you planning to celebrate mom today?

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Deliciously Simple Ice Cream Cake Recipes

May 7, 2015 by

Those with a sweet spot for cake know that there's only one possible way to make the dessert even better: Combine it with ice cream! You might think ice cream cake is difficult to make at home, but these three tried-and-true recipes prove otherwise.

Frozen Chocolate Cookie Cake [Food Network]
Taste buds of all ages with do back flips for this recipe from Food Network star Sandra Lee. Requiring only 20 minutes of prep time, the recipe entails baking two chocolate layer cakes, then sandwiching the cakes around a molded slab of ice cream. To make the whole thing even more decadent, a rich chocolate ganache is poured over top. The best part of this recipe is its versatility; you can use whatever ice cream and cake flavors you desire!

Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake [Martha Stewart]
You'd expect a recipe from Martha Stewart to be time consuming and complicated, but this ice cream cake recipe is, well, a piece of cake! To create this neapolitan-style dessert, three different flavors of ice cream are layered within a loaf pan. For that signature cookie crunch that everyone loves and expects from an ice cream cake, chocolate cookie crumbs separate each ice cream layer. The most difficult part of Martha's recipe is just waiting for the cake to set up in the freezer.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake [AllRecipes]
To make this cake truly decadent, its crust is crafted from crushed chocolate chip cookies. Then, a layer of hot fudge is poured over top of the crust. After the fudge crust cools, the recipe entails spreading a layer of softened ice cream over the crust, then freezing overnight. A healthy dose of whipped cream on top takes the cake to a whole 'nother level!

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Broadway Café: Upscale Food Offerings With an Off-Broadway Ambiance

April 23, 2015 by

When you move to a new area, finding a reliable café for casual weekend breakfasts or grab-and-go coffee breaks is almost a necessity. In La Porte, some might say that go-to restaurant is Broadway Café. This quaint and cozy eatery may be located in a strip mall, but its interior bursts with personality. A number of two-person tables with mixed and matched chairs fill the dining area, and the open, loft-style ceiling and eclectic decorations on the walls create a fun and inspiring environment.

Hearty sandwiches and homemade soups make up much of Broadway Café’s menu, while more filling pasta dishes and daily specials like seafood paella will leave you feeling full at dinnertime. There are also elaborate, decorative breakfast dishes like crème brulee French toast that will brighten up your weekend morning. With a casual, diner-style feel during the day and dishes worthy of a four-star restaurant in the evening, Broadway Café offers something special for any meal of the day.

Broadway Café
1023 S Broadway Street
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 470-0126
www.facebook.com/broadwaycafetexas/timeline
www.yelp.com/biz/broadway-cafe-la-porte

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Calling All Bibliophiles: These Pinterest Boards Are for You!

April 16, 2015 by

Pinterest is a great way to organize your favorite recipes or browse for home decor ideas, so why not use it to pay homage to your favorite books as well? If you’re an avid bibliophile who hates wandering aimlessly around the bookstore feeling overwhelmed by the endless selection of books, these boards will help you to bookmark ideas for new reading material and connect with other readers.

Book Lovers
Whether you’re looking for the best new releases or you simply want to share your love of reading with other pinners, this board is packed full of literary quotes, book recommendations, and peeks inside of some of the most impressive books stores in the world.

Reading Quotes
If all you’re searching for is a bit of inspiration on a tough day, this board pulls quotes directly from your favorite books to offer some words of wisdom straight from the authors’ mouths. From Annie Dillard and Theodore Roosevelt to C.S. Lewis, the Reading Quotes board has quotes for everyone.

Libraries
There are few places more relaxing for an avid reader than a beautiful library, and this board offers a virtual tour of some of the most impressive libraries in the world.

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