Election Day Cocktails!

As the votes are being tallied this election day, mix up a fun libation or two to celebrate the momentous occasion.  No matter the outcome, these cocktails are sure to be winners for all parties. Cosmopolitician You can’t have elections without politicians, and politicians are just better with a Cosmopolitician in hand! 1 ½ oz.…

Cider Trends

The cider craze has been booming over the past few years, with more and more establishments starting to carry hard cider. There are now four common choices for ordering a beverage at your local bar: beer, wine, liquor, or cider. Hard cider is an alcoholic beverage that is naturally gluten free made from the fermented…

Glutenfreeda Oatmeal

In celebration of National Oatmeal Day we would like to announce our newest line of oatmeal Houston’s is currently stocking, Glutenfreeda. Glutenfreeda is a wheat and gluten free manufacturer of oatmeal and frozen food products. At Glutenfreeda they believe that use of quality, “real” ingredients is the key to a great tasting food. All of…

Party Planning Pointers

The holidays are a time to celebrate and enjoy festivities with family and friends.  It’s also a time for giving and what better way to give than to put on a fun festive event that everyone can enjoy.  It can be difficult to stand out to customers amongst the hustle and bustle of the holiday…

Food Waste Reduction

Throwing out the scraps from prepping a meal or ditching the last few bites on the plate that someone couldn’t finish may not seem like a big deal as a single isolated incident.  But when we look at food waste on a global scale, it becomes a much larger issue.  Too much food is destined…

Whiskey Elements by Time & Oak

Introducing Whiskey Elements by Time & Oak, the oak stave that is the answer to all of life’s biggest questions.  Well, maybe that is an overstatement, but to downplay the Whiskey Element in the least would be to deprive yourself of great barrel-aged product without waiting years to enjoy it. Simply drop an Element into…

Got Hiccups? Try Peppermint!

Did you know?  Ancient Greeks believed that mint could cure the hiccups!  Whether you have the hiccups or are just craving a delicious, minty, frothy beverage, try out this delicious peppermint milkshake recipe from Monin®:  simply combine 2 ounces Monin® Peppermint Syrup with 5 ounces of vanilla ice cream and 2 cups of ice in…

Going Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Likely, you have seen the color pink popping up all over as people everywhere are showing their support in the fight to spread awareness and end the disease that affects roughly 1 in 8 women in the US.  Whether you are contributing to others’ initiatives or creating your own,…

Pack a Punch this Holiday Season

With the holidays fast approaching, don’t get stuck without beverages for your guests.  This Holiday Pomegranate Punch from Torani® is easy, delicious, and makes enough to feed your crowd.  And in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, this punch is a gorgeous pink color!  Win-win-win-win!   Ingredients 1 ½ cups Torani® Pomegranate Syrup ¾ cup…

Monin Meal: Fall Flavors from the Monin Kitchen

Crisp leaves, cool air, and the taste and aroma of comfort in the kitchen.  Along with the fall season comes a new palate of flavors to enjoy and there’s nothing like putting together a festive meal to celebrate the season.  Luckily, Monin has come up with a few appetizing recipes which incorporate some of their…