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Buzz Eatz – A Christmas Feast of CulturesDecember 2009
In my house, you could smell Christmas coming out of the kitchen. A rich, golden scent would drift from my mother’s kitchen, stirring her five children awake. We would rub the sleep from our eyes, feeling giddy from the yeasty smell of puff pastry. It signalled the start of things to come that day – ham and eggrolls, among them … Buzz Eatz – Let’s Talk TurkeyNovember 2009
Thanksgiving is always a crapshoot. From the moment the turkey goes into the oven, my family keeps its fingers crossed. My brothers and sisters have explored and experimented with dozens of ways to cook turkey. After more than 40 birds, testing temperatures and times, turning, basting, smoking and deep-frying, we all agree our favorite is brining and old-fashioned oven roasting.… Buzz Eatz – Grocery WarsOctober 2009
Buffalo Speedway was my shortcut to Rice Village. But eyeing the line of cars recently, I knew my days of dashing through the block were over. Glossy luxury rides were rolling into the new HEB Buffalo Market’s parking lot, as well as the lot of the longtime-fave and remodelled Kroger Signature store across the street. Since when did grocery stores … Buzz Eatz – Bring Your Own BottleSeptember 2009
I realized my mistake when my friend placed her order at Villagio’s Italian Grill. “I’ll have the Greek salad and, for my entrée, the pistachio-crusted grilled trout,” she said. Because Villagio’s is an Italian grill, normally red wine would be ideal, right? But I forgot that my friend prefers seafood. I had brought along a Villa Antinori Toscana ’06, which … Buzz Eatz – Take-five Dinner SolutionsAugust 2009
Between work and carting the kids around, no wonder many parents succumb to the temptation of takeout food. I know I have, many times. But then I started doing the math. The next time, I took five, as in five ingredients to make a one-dish meal. When you count the minutes, you’ll realize that it takes just as much time … Buzz Eatz – Simple pleasures: Paris in a basketJuly 2009
Shaded by sun-dappled trees, the women in the painting enjoy a picnic flanked by elegant suitors. Like swans, their white gowns form a circle of ruffled lace on the ground. Nearby are mounds of fresh fruits, baguettes, thick wedges of salt-cured ham, a chocolate cake and bottles of red wine. “The Picnic Lunch” memorializes Claude Monet’s sentimental, idyllic view of … |
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