When you think about healthy eating, what do you think about exactly? Low calorie? Vegetarian? Diet? Organic? All-Natural? Fresh? Fat-free, sugar-free, gluten-free? There is no doubt that each of these can have an effect on your health, and with just a quick internet search you can find the reasons that each style of eating is…
If you thought cooking over a gas stove or an electric stove were your only options, think again. And welcome to the world of induction cooking. The concept itself isn’t new, but cooking on induction stovetops hasn’t quite caught on in the United States as it has in other countries. There is much speculation over…
At Houston’s, we strive to provide our patrons with excellent customer service, and our employees are always at the ready to help your business succeed. But did you know that our website is also hard-at-work to support you? And we have many automated processes to streamline your experience, making Houston’s not only a convenient choice,…
Often toxic or poisonous items have a bitter taste, and evolution has taught us to spit out the flavor as a defense mechanism against illness or possibly even death. Babies, especially, have this natural tendency, and it is thought that this is because only a small amount of toxins can be harmful to them. But…
Nothing screams “delicious” like a beautifully decorated baked treat. In fact, there have been times when treats look too pretty to eat! But what a sight to behold, when you walk in to a bakery or sweet shop and see perfectly iced cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and more. Decorating cakes and baked goods can seem like…
Asian food is not new to the United States, and in fact can trace its American roots back to 19th century San Francisco, when Chinese immigrants came in hopes of striking it rich during the gold rush. Chinese restaurants were first patronized only by the Chinese but some operations modified their foods, hoping to cater…
Coffee drinkers rejoice! Houston’s is proud to announce the arrival of Frizz Coffee to our product line-up! Produced in southern Italy, Frizz Coffee is the original sweet & bubbly espresso soda with pure cane sugar and a single shot of espresso rounding-out it’s very simple ingredient list. Frizz Coffee’s rich flavor tastes best when served…
My Favorite: Turkey Soup Turkey carcass Leftover turkey Leftover vegetables (green beans, Brussel sprouts, yams or sweet potatoes—if they weren’t whipped) Leftover gravy 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 carrots, chopped Leftover mashed potatoes Leftover stuffing Boil the turkey carcass until the bones fall apart. At least 3-4 hours, but overnight is best. Strain. Add leftover…
Have you noticed lately, that any time you walk in to a coffee shop or restaurant, it seems that there are a new plethora of drinks to try, drinks you’ve never heard of, drinks with almond milk, pumpkin spice, chai tea, warm and spicy flavors for the fall, tropical sweet for the summer, savory twists…
In many households, the Thanksgiving meal is centered around the glorious turkey. Basted and roasted to a deep golden brown, moist and flavorful, and really, just delicious. Nothing beats this traditional favorite. Here are some helpful hints on how to carve your bird for the best presentation and the best flavor, allowing it to be…