Spring and Summer are busy show seasons for the food service industry. SCAA, Coffee Fest (all 3 shows), the NRA show, NAFEM (every other year), and of course broadline distributor shows such as FSA and Nicholas & Company. Each show provides the opportunity to discover new and exciting products and flavors. The 2016 show season…
The Kentucky Derby is renowned as “the most exciting two minutes in sport,” but it is also known for southern traditions of food, drinks, and the southern belle style. As the mint julep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby we invite you to celebrate, both the sweet victory of a great drink and…
Cinco de Mayo is classically a day full of margaritas. Restaurants serve them blended, on the rocks or even with a Mexican beer sticking out the top. Houston’s has plenty of margarita mixers from Jose Cuervo®, Margaretville®, Master of Mixes® and so much more. But have you ever thought about serving something else? Here are…
We can smell the coffee now in anticipation of attending SCAA in Atlanta this week. We are going to see what’s hot this year and we encourage you to as well. Here is a list of some the vendors that will be there so you can see what’s new for yourself. Hope to see you…
Earth Day is fast approaching and kids are talking in school about planting trees, moving more of their garbage to recycling, and how to use less water. It makes us think about how Houston’s can help the world reduce, reuse, and recycle. Here are a few tips for both distributors and restaurant operators to make…
Recently I was watching Rene Russo in The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) with her co-workers scoffing at the green drink she would religiously drink every morning, while those co-workers went back to their coffee. Now I imagine those co-workers are the people in line for the newest green drinks like Matcha. Since 2013 Google searches…
Spring is a time for new beginnings, which also means trying new flavors. We get used to our favorite drinks at the coffee bars to the point that the barista may be able to start making it when we walk in the door. If you feel like you are stuck in a flavor rut, try…
Cinco de Mayo began as an unlikely victory over Napoleon III but it has changed into a time to celebrate Mexican culture, music, and cuisine. It has been celebrated in the United States since the 1860’s. but didn’t become a national holiday until 2005. It is treated as a time to educate, celebrate, and enjoy our favorite…
Spring has sprung and with all the light coming into your kitchen/bar after Daylight Savings Time you see what winter has done to your floors, walls and seating. It may be time to do some spring cleaning to clean out the dark days of winter and welcome in the warmer days and floral smells. Dining…
Spring is a great time of year for friends and family to come together for brunch; an opportunity to impress with a menu that is fresh and tableware that delights. However, there may be more to planning a brunch than expected. Here are a few tips that can apply to any gathering centered around food. Present…