Shake it up, baby! Buttermilk Baby’s “American Dream” milkshake showdown 🎉🍦
Read full article: Shake it up, baby! Buttermilk Baby’s “American Dream” milkshake showdown 🎉🍦Is it even summer in Houston if you’re not cooling down with something sweet? We found the ultimate indulgence - and a little friendly competition - at Buttermilk Baby, where milkshakes are blended with a side of flair (and maybe a dash of rivalry 😎🍦).
Dinner made easy: Parchment paper fish packets with Marcia Smart
Read full article: Dinner made easy: Parchment paper fish packets with Marcia SmartTake the guesswork out of meal planning with this simple recipe from Marcia Smart. The culinary instructor and cookbook author recently stopped by Houston Life to show us how to make parchment paper fish packets or fish “en papillote” - as the French call it.
Have a picky eater? Here’s how to get children exposed to new foods
Read full article: Have a picky eater? Here’s how to get children exposed to new foodsThe good news is, that the NIH hasn’t found evidence that it significantly impacts children’s growth. Of course, that doesn’t make it any less stressful when trying to change the behavior.
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H-E-B recalls Red Lentil Dal Soup after milk allergen found in mislabeled containers
Read full article: H-E-B recalls Red Lentil Dal Soup after milk allergen found in mislabeled containersH-E-B recalls Meal Simple Red Lentil Dal Soup in Texas after some packages were found to contain turkey and wild rice soup with undeclared milk.
Classic dishes are taken to new levels at these Houston restaurants | What to order at State of Grace & Credence
Read full article: Classic dishes are taken to new levels at these Houston restaurants | What to order at State of Grace & CredenceHouston’s restaurant world never stops moving — and that’s exactly why we love exploring it each week on ”Eat Like a Local” with Chris Shepherd. In this episode, two spots putting their own stamp on familiar flavors while honoring the traditions that shaped them.
Turkey Carving 101 with award-winning chef Chris Shepherd
Read full article: Turkey Carving 101 with award-winning chef Chris ShepherdIf carving your Thanksgiving turkey feels a bit intimidating, you’re not alone. Award-winning chef and host of “Eat Like a Local” Chris Shepherd is here to help. Here are his tips for how to carve your turkey like a pro.
Thanksgiving cooking safety: HFD urges vigilance to prevent holiday kitchen fires
Read full article: Thanksgiving cooking safety: HFD urges vigilance to prevent holiday kitchen firesThanksgiving leads the nation in home cooking fires, and Houston sees the same trend. Fire officials are urging families to take simple precautions before preparing holiday meals.
Rockets, 50 Cent’s G-Unity Foundation, and Kroger to distribute turkeys in Houston
Read full article: Rockets, 50 Cent’s G-Unity Foundation, and Kroger to distribute turkeys in HoustonThe Houston Rockets, 50 Cent's G-Unity Foundation, and Kroger are collaborating to provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need in Houston.
These Greek family restaurants became Houston icons | Hear the stories behind Christie’s and Cleburne Cafeteria
Read full article: These Greek family restaurants became Houston icons | Hear the stories behind Christie’s and Cleburne CafeteriaIn this episode of “Eat Like a Local”, host Chris Shepherd learns the history behind two long standing Houston restaurants that offer a delicious reminder of the Greek immigrant influence on Houston’s culinary roots.
Taco Bell’s Live Más Café brings new drinks to the Houston area
Read full article: Taco Bell’s Live Más Café brings new drinks to the Houston areaLive Más Café comes to the Houston area with Mexican mocha iced coffees, Strawberry Limonada Refreshers, Churro Chillers, free merch, and fun at the grand opening in Spring.
Turkey giveaways 2025: Here’s where to find free Thanksgiving meals in the Houston area
Read full article: Turkey giveaways 2025: Here’s where to find free Thanksgiving meals in the Houston areaSeveral organizations in Houston are hosting turkey giveaways and community events to support families during Thanksgiving 2025.
The Salvation Army will provide more than 21,000 free holiday meals to Houston families
Read full article: The Salvation Army will provide more than 21,000 free holiday meals to Houston familiesThe Salvation Army of Greater Houston and the CMA CGM Foundation are giving out 21,600 meals to families in need Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 5–7 p.m. at the Aldine Westfield Corps. Food is available first-come, first-served, and the event is open to the community.
Houston eateries transform healthy dining with vibrant flavors and customizable meals everyone will love
Read full article: Houston eateries transform healthy dining with vibrant flavors and customizable meals everyone will loveExplore how these Houston restaurants are offering diners a fresh take on healthy cuisine with customizable options and bold, exciting flavors.
Volunteer, donate, or find support in Houston this Thanksgiving
Read full article: Volunteer, donate, or find support in Houston this ThanksgivingFind out where to donate or receive food this Thanksgiving in Houston. Explore local food drives, meal distribution events, and volunteer opportunities to help families in need or access free holiday meals and essential resources.
Longhorn football fans can grab free cheeseburgers at Hat Creek this Saturday
Read full article: Longhorn football fans can grab free cheeseburgers at Hat Creek this SaturdayTexas fans can score a free Little Hat Cheeseburger at Hat Creek Burger Company this Saturday, Nov. 15, from 3 p.m. to close by wearing Texas gear or showing a Texas One membership.
‘Together we can make a big impact’: AI Montessori Academy in Cypress hosts Thanksgiving food drive & Toys for Tots
Read full article: ‘Together we can make a big impact’: AI Montessori Academy in Cypress hosts Thanksgiving food drive & Toys for TotsAI Montessori Academy in Cypress is spreading holiday cheer by collecting Thanksgiving food and Toys for Tots donations for local families in need.
‘Fine casual’ dining with killer cocktails | Go inside Brennan’s renovated courtyard bar in Houston
Read full article: ‘Fine casual’ dining with killer cocktails | Go inside Brennan’s renovated courtyard bar in HoustonThe team at Brennan’s recently did a little remodeling, and y’all… the new Courtyard Bar is absolutely stunning. It’s got energy, it’s got life, and it’s got some seriously good drinks. We’re talking killer cocktails, a sharp wine list, and a bar menu that’s next level.
Northwest Harris County beignet shop feeds families amid SNAP benefit delays
Read full article: Northwest Harris County beignet shop feeds families amid SNAP benefit delaysNhan Ngo, owner of Petit Beignets and Tapioca in northwest Harris County, is supporting his community amid SNAP benefit delays by distributing free meals.
Where to celebrate National Sandwich Day in Houston
Read full article: Where to celebrate National Sandwich Day in HoustonCelebrate National Sandwich Day in Houston! Find the best deals and free sandwiches at Jimmy John’s, Panera, Pizza Hut, Cheba Hut, Arby’s, Firehouse Subs, McAlister’s, Potbelly, and Schlotzsky’s.
Houston’s pizza scene is rising: Chris Shepherd explores top spots for every style
Read full article: Houston’s pizza scene is rising: Chris Shepherd explores top spots for every styleFrom woodfired Napoletana pies that cook in 90 seconds to thick Detroit-style and cracker-thin tavern pizzas, in this episode of “Eat Like a Local” host Chris Shepherd dishes on some of the best versions of all types of pizza in Houston.
Shop, sip, and stroll: Houston Nutcracker Market kicks off at the NRG Center
Read full article: Shop, sip, and stroll: Houston Nutcracker Market kicks off at the NRG CenterThe Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, held at the NRG Center starting November 13, offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treats.
Houston-area restaurants helping families during SNAP delays and federal worker furloughs
Read full article: Houston-area restaurants helping families during SNAP delays and federal worker furloughsWith SNAP benefits delayed and government workers going without pay, some Houston-area restaurants are offering a safety net. Local businesses are handing out free kids’ meals and relief deals for furloughed federal workers until financial support returns.
Fresh produce, free guidance: new grocery aims to nourish Kashmere Gardens
Read full article: Fresh produce, free guidance: new grocery aims to nourish Kashmere GardensChicago native Cecile Wright opens Neal & Nettie’s Grocery in Kashmere Gardens, bringing fresh produce, a mobile food truck, and free nutrition education to serve the local community.
LIST: Help for Houston-area families at risk of losing SNAP benefits amid government shutdown
Read full article: LIST: Help for Houston-area families at risk of losing SNAP benefits amid government shutdownWith the 2025 federal government shutdown now entering its fourth week, many Houstonians who depend on nutrition assistance programs, such as SNAP benefits, are concerned that their resources could be delayed.
H-E-B donates $6 million to help feed Texans as threat of SNAP benefit cuts continues
Read full article: H-E-B donates $6 million to help feed Texans as threat of SNAP benefit cuts continuesH-E-B announced a $6 million donation to help feed Texans. The company is giving $5 million to food banks across the state and another $1 million to Meals on Wheels programs that serve homebound seniors.
Farmed Fresh: Gulf Coast oysters make waves in Houston restaurants
Read full article: Farmed Fresh: Gulf Coast oysters make waves in Houston restaurantsIn this episode of “Eat Like a Local”, Lone Star Oyster Company owners Blake and Stephanie Branson take host Chris Shepherd and chef Lucas McKinney of Josephine’s Gulf Coast Tradition out to their floating oyster farm in West Bay. Just the sixth such farm in Texas, the Bransons are part of a new crop of oyster farms committed to raising sustainable oyster crops that not only produce superior oysters but also improve the water where they're raised.
SNAP Program Threatened: 900,000 Houston-Area Lives Impacted
Read full article: SNAP Program Threatened: 900,000 Houston-Area Lives ImpactedSNAP benefits are at risk for hundreds of thousands in the Houston area as the government shutdown continues, leaving many families uncertain about how they’ll put food on the table.