Houston-area businesses win big at H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best

HOUSTON – From their families to yours!

Houston Life chats with two of the local couples who won top prizes at H-E-B’s Quest For Texas Best, the popular competition that scores the Lone Star state for the finest local products to line store shelves for all Texans to enjoy.

Discover their innovative products and the inspiring way they build their businesses from the ground up!

The Grand Prize Winners ($25,000 + one year of free groceries) were Anh and Joseph Trousdale from PhoLicious an authentic Vietnamese rice noodle soup.

And the Second Place Winners were ($15,000): Tameia Frank-Jones and Byron Jones from Sweets With L&L, a gourmet cotton candy.

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Quest for Texas Best, all ten finalists were each surprised with an additional $10,000 check.

Besides the monetary prize, these local winners have achieved a Texas-sized dream come true – shelf placement at H-E-B.

See why these food innovators stood out of more than 600 entries in the competition and how they found inspiration in their own families to launch these great products!

For more information about PhoLicious, click here.

For more information about Sweets With L&L, click here.


About the Authors

Beatriz is a producer for Houston life. She’s a dog mom who enjoys traveling and eating her way through new cities and cultures.

Petite powerhouse with a love for TV, especially sci-fi and drama. Proud aunt to two nieces and one nephew. Favorite quote: “Not all those who wander are lost.” Embracing life’s adventures, one episode at a time.

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