Escali: Measuring What’s Next

Value. User-friendly designs. Precision accuracy. That’s what you’ll find in Escali scales. Escali offers a wide range of professional and consumer digital scales that are shaping the future of scales in the food service industry and beyond. With its commitment to excellence and value, it’s no wonder why Escali’s products are globally recognized. The scales…

Angel Cervantes

We are Houston’s: Angel Cervantes

Angel Cervantes starting working for Houston’s nearly fifteen years ago in the Returns Department where he continues to thrive today. Angel enjoys the variety of responsibilities he has within the Returns Department; from receiving product and restocking product in the warehouse, to performing cycle counts and occasionally even delivering product to local customers. When asked…

In Memory of John Houston

“Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth…”  It is with great sadness that we announce that John Houston passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015.  Words cannot describe how much he meant to Houston’s, Inc. John’s honorable career as an Air Force pilot carried over to his work in the foodservice industry.  He…

It’s Time for Barbecue! Roasted Veggies

Need a side dish for your barbecued meats?  These roasted vegetables are a perfect choice, or they make a delicious meal on their own.  You can use the vegetables listed below, or choose your own favorites.  Cauliflower roasts well, and so does asparagus.  Live on the edge, try new things.  The marinade will keep you coming…

Two Leaves and a Bud: Go There!

When you drink tea from Two Leaves and a Bud you don’t just sip, you experience.  That is because, in the words of the company’s founder Richard Rosenfeld, “we go there.”  From the valleys of Assam to the higher elevations of Darjeeling, they go to the gardens where their tea is harvested, and to the…

It’s Time for Barbecue! Chicken Kabobs

Move over boring chicken kabobs, Coco Lopez® found a way to jazz up simple skewers of chicken with their signature Coco Lopez® Cream of Coconut and pineapple.  Pina Colada chicken, anyone?  Yes please! Grilled Chicken Kabobs Ingredients ½ cup Coco Lopez® Cream of Coconut ½ cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon 1 teaspoon marjoram…

It’s Time for Barbecue! Jasmine Spiced Filet Mignon

If you read last week’s blog, you are all hyped up for barbecue and have a great pork tenderloin recipe to get the season started.  This week, something different to toss on the grill:  a juicy filet mignon rubbed with jasmine tea leaves and other spices.  I highly recommend you try Two Leaves and a…

David Rio: Eastern Tradition, Western Style

What do you get when you cross phenomenal tea products and a fierce concern for the treatment of tigers and elephants in the wild?  You get award-winning, premium chai and tea company David Rio, of course!  Based in San Francisco, David Rio has a solid mission:  “to be the global premium chai and tea brand…

Refresh with Island Rose Gourmet Tea

  Island Rose Gourmet Tea was founded in the 1990s in Nassau, Bahamas.  Although they began by selling tea bags to resorts their business quickly evolved to include the tea and lemonade concentrates that have become the mainstay of their company. After just one taste of their delicious lemonade it was easy to understand the…

It’s Time for Barbecue! Carolann’s Pork Tenderloin

Nothing screams “SUMMER!” like breaking out the grill for some good down-home barbecue.  And there is no better way to spend your Memorial Day weekend than gathered around the patio, surrounded by friends and family, eating some delicious food!  To really get your taste buds churning, here is a spicy recipe I found on Demitri’s…