Weekly Favorites 09/02/18 to 09/08/18

Time for another batch of Weekly Favorites! This week, there was no theme to follow, just whatever I found that was interesting. That's how I cook sometimes. Just go to the market without a plan and piece together a menu based off of what they have available!

Pommes Anna: French Melted Potatoes - via Sweet Paul

I've long a been a fan of Sweet Paul. He comes up with some pretty cool stuff! A classic potatoes au gratin has always a favorite comfort food dish of mine. Pommes Anna takes it to a whole new level!
 

Peaches and Cream Hand Pies - via Garden & Gun

I've discussed my love pastries and other baked goods in the past. These are portable, which of course, doubles their appeal! If you haven't checked out Garden & Gun before, they are such a great resource for southern comfort!



Herb Butter Salmon and Asparagus Foil Packs - Creme de la Crumb

I've eaten a few really good fish dishes lately, mostly in sandwich form. A few weeks ago in Seattle, I ate a really good Salmon Sandwich. Since then, I've had salmon on the brain! This easy salmon dish could really satisfy a craving!

How to Grow an Indoor Herb Garden - via Gardening Channel

For about a year now, I've had a spot set aside for a vegetable garden in the backyard. The spot is boxed in, ready for a raised garden to go in, but the grass is about two feet tall now. I still have plans to make a garden, someday. So, maybe an indoor herb garden is more my speed at this point.

Weekly Favorites 06/10/2018 to 06/16/2018

Time for another batch of favorite food and restaurant articles. This weeks batch explores a cooking staple, the perfect breakfast sandwich, a chocolate hazelnut dessert, and a DIY french fry seasoning!


The Perfect Breakfast Sandwich - via Outside Magazine

The Perfect Breakfast Sandwich
Photo Credit Outside Magazine

Sometimes it can be difficult to find a breakfast that's portable that isn't a breakfast bar, which are often times packed with more sugar than anyone actually needs. This sandwich has the protein and nutrients that everyone needs to start off the day!



Our Favorite Bacon Recipes - via Garden & Gun

Applewood Bacon-Wrapped Venison Loin
Photo Credit Garden & Gun

I'm going to follow my mini rant about sugary breakfast bars, with a post about bacon. But, who doesn't love bacon? You know, bacon, that miracle ingredient that goes in almost everything! My favorite from this list is the Applewood Bacon-Wrapped Venison Loin!















Following last week's trend, the next two articles came from a Twitter search!


Chocolate Hazelnut Affagato - via Compelled to Cook

I love desserts like this. I get my coffee fix and sweet tooth taken care of in one dish! The hazelnut and chocolate flavors, blend perfectly with the espresso poured over it!

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— Compelled To Cook (@compelledtocook) March 11, 2018

DIY French Fry Seasoning - via Simply Tasheena

French fries are a great go to appetizer or side, especially if you can get creative with toppings and seasonings. Something a little bolder than salt and pepper can take French fries to a whole new level! This French fry seasoning takes it up a notch with paprika and cumin!

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— Tasheena (@SimplyTasheena) September 28, 2017

Weekly Favorites 05/13/18 through 05/19/18

Time for another weekly batch of favorite food and restaurant articles. This week, I'm mixing it up with some of my fellow bloggers, as well as some larger publications!


Grilled Chili Honey Lime Chicken and Sweet Potatoes with Avocado Salsa - via Half Baked Harvest

Grilled Chili Honey Lime Chicken and Sweet
Potatoes with Avocado Salsa
Photo Credit Half Baked Harvest

Right off the bat, this recipe struck me as something that would be perfect to make as spring continues to give way to summer. These flavors are perfect when you're trying to cool off on a hot summer evening.

Spring Cheese Board
Photo Credit Damn Delicious

Spring Cheese Board - via Damn Delicious

Damn Delicious is rapidly becoming one of my favorite blogs. I've never seen anything over there that didn't grab my attention. Here, she covers pairing fruits and veggies and crackers to make the perfect cheese board!


10 Best New Backpacking Meals - Via Outside Magazine

10 Best Backpacking Meals
Photo Credit Outside Magazine

I used to do my fair share of backpacking and hiking. Getting a good meal out on the trail can get a little squirrelly. I wish this list had been around back then. Maybe this is the motivation I need to get back out on the trail!


5 Southern Cooking Myths Debunked - via Garden & Gun 

Five Southern Cooking Myths Debunked
Photo Credit Garden & Gun

There are lots of cooking myths out there, some even less true than others. Here five of the more common
Southern cooking myths are debunked.

Weekly Favorites 04/22/18 to 04/28/18

Halfway through the week, but better late than never! This week, I went back to an old standby, Garden & Gun, as well as a few of my fellow bloggers!

Beignets at Cafe Du Monde
Photo Credit Garden & Gun

The Crescent City's Classic Eats - via Garden & Gun

I've always loved New Orleans, especially the food! This city has so much to offer from Po-Boys to gumbo to beignets! Take a tour of some of New Orleans' classic, must visit restaurants!


Chilaquiles with Marinated Skirt Steak - via A Spicy Perspective

Chilaquiles
Photo Credit A Spicy Perspective

What's not to like about chilaquiles? I used to love to go to a taco place around the corner from my office. Before it was turned in to a parking lot, they had the best chilaquiles! This recipe is going to be a must try for me!

Blueberry Croissant Puffs
Photo Credit The Girl Who Ate Everything

Blueberry Croissant Puffs - via The Girl Who Ate Everything

I'm not sure what's not to love here. This sounds like the perfect Sunday morning breakfast! Nothing goes better on a Sunday morning than fresh baked pastries and nice cup of coffee

Weekly Favorites 4/1/2018 through 4/7/2018

Well the week's almost over, and there's only one, but here is my favorite food and restaurant article for the week! Better late than never I suppose!






Navigating the New Orleans Po'Boy - via Garden & Gun

Fried Oyster Po'Boy
Photo Credit Garden & Gun

One of my favorite things, is a classic Po'Boy! Whether it's some fried oysters, stewed meat, or an Italian variation with some meatballs, you can't beat a good Po'Boy! And don't forget the Zapp's!

Weekly Favorites 03/25/18 through 03/31/18

This week's batch of favorite food and restaurant articles is a journey from Harlem to Nashville to Puerto Rico!

Bebop Chicken Chili
Photo Credit Garden & Gun/Beatriz Da Costa

Bebop Chicken Chili - via Garden & Gun

I'm not sure exactly what drew me to this article at first, but then I saw it was inspired by none other than Charlie Parker! Looking over the ingredients list, this chili is sure to pack a flavor punch! I'm going to have to try this one out!



What's New in Nashville - via Garden & Gun

Burrata with winter squash and grilled sourdough at Geist
Photo Credit Garden & Gun/Geist

I've always wanted to go to Nashville! The Ryman Auditorium, the music, and now these seven new places to check out for food, Nashville is definitely a place I need to check out!



The Ultimate Puerto Rican Food Guide - via Explore Parts Unknown

Lechon served with plantain tamal, rice, pork sausage,
and blood sausage.
Photo Credit sfchef via flickr.com

If you've been following along for long, you've maybe noticed that I'm a bit of an Anthony Bourdain fan! And as it turns out, he makes a great travel guide. So for your next trip through Puerto Rico, which understandably may not be soon, consider this Puerto Rican food guide to help plan your trip.

Weekly Favorites 03/18/2018 to 03/24/2018

Every week, I see all kinds of food and restaurant related articles. These are my favorites that made the cut!

Some King of he Hill to
help illustrate!

Well-done Meat May be Bad for Your Blood Pressure - via upi.com

I've never liked well done meat, for any reason. I've always thought anything over medium is over done. For me, the meat gets dried out and all of the flavor cooks out after that. Now there it looks like there is some science to back that up!



Alton Brown's Atlanta - via Garden & Gun

I've been to Atlanta once. Just passing through for work, I liked what I saw. Unfortunately back then, I didn't have much time to stop and explore. Now if I ever get a chance to go back, I can use Alton Brown as my guide! I'm not sure that I would follow his exact schedule, but everything from the apple fritter, to the burger, to the

L’Entrecote at Marcel, Served with Sauce Verte and Frites.
Photo Credit Garden & Gun/Andrew Thomas Lee

coffee shop sound like they're just what I would need to go see! And that steak at Marcel's, makes me want to pack up and head over right now!



How to Make Perfectly Fried Catfish - via Garden & Gun

Perfect Catfish
Photo Credit Garden & Gun/Johnny Autry

There may not be anything better than a fish fry on a Saturday afternoon. Friends hanging around the backyard with a cooler of drinks, waiting on that delicious fish to come out of the oil! Here, Kim Severon gives us a perfect twist on a classic!

Weekly Favorites 03/11/18 to 03/17/18

Another week gone by, and another list of my favorite food and restaurant articles!

Performance Plate - via Outside Magazine

Energy Bars - Photo Credit Six Studio Stocksy

I don't get out as much as I used to, but I still consider myself a pretty active, outdoorsy guy. If you're like me, a good snack bar or granola bar goes a long way when hunger strikes. Here, Outside Magazine's editors bring you the top list of snack bars! 

Shrimp and Carolina Gold Rice "Grits" - via Garden & Gun

Shrimp and Carolina Gold Grits
Photo Credit Johnny Autry/Garden & Gun

We don't make shrimp and grits often, but when we do, watch out, there's a shrimp or grit that stands a chance! So when I saw this Chinese influence shrimp and rice dish, I had to click on it! And you better believe I'll be making this sometime soon!

Southern Soul's Brunswick Stew Recipe - via Garden & Gun

Southern Soul's Brunswick Stew Recipe
Photo Credit Garden & Gun

I don't know exactly what it was that drew me in to this recipe, maybe it was the smoked meat, or the spice, or the  fact that serves 15 to 18 people, but I do know, that I am going to have to try it! 

11 Truly Old-School Red Sauce Italian Joints in NYC - via Eater.com

Baked Ravioli at Frost
Photo Credit Robert Sietsema/Eater.com

When I think of New York City, I always think of classic Italian restaurants either in Little Italy or The Bronx or Brooklyn. Here, eater.com lays out 11 of the best old-school Italian joints to check out next time you find yourself there!

Weekly Favorites 03/04/2018 to 03/10/2018

This week's batch of my favorite food and restaurant articles from around the web!

5 Keys to Homemade Pizza
Photo Credit Outside Magazine

5 keys to Homemade Pizza - via Outside Magazine

We make our fair share of pizza around here and I have to say these are our some very good tips to making better pizza at home. I especially agree with using the ingredients sparingly. One of our favorites to make lately doesn't use cheese, but has spinach pesto and roasted chicken instead!



The Myth of Authenticity is Killing Tex Mex - via eater.com

I think when most people think about Texas cuisine, the first thing that comes to mind is Texas barbecue. While that is an important part of Texas food culture, an often overlooked cuisine is Tex Mex. I've found that a lot outsiders maybe don't get it at first. "Why would I want to eat something smothered in melted cheese?" Well, first of all,

The Myth of Authenticity is Killing Tex Mex
Photo Credit eater.com

that melted cheese is called queso and it is awesome! Once you get passed the basics of the queso and the chips and salsa, there are many diverse flavors that are directly influenced by our neighbors to the south!



The Rules of Cornbread - via Garden & Gun

The Cornbread Debate
Photo Credit Garden & Gun

Nothing says Southern, quite like cornbread. I've found that cornbread is also one of the most hotly debated food items out there. The thing they argue the most about is the addition of sugar. My Grandma Dorothy put it in her homemade cornbread. While I don't necessarily think it belongs, when I follow here recipe I tend to put it in there. Here, Garden & Gun takes up the debate and tries to answer a few questions
surrounding this delicious concoction.

Weekly Favorites 02/25 to 03/03

It's been another exciting week for finding food and restaurant articles! Don't worry though, I've got a few new posts in the works too!




The Best Queso in Houston - via Houston Press

The Best Queso in Houston
Photo Credit Erika Kwee/Houston Press

I honestly believe that best way to measure to caliber of a Mexican restaurant is by the quality of their queso! Luckily I live in Houston, where we have no shortage of  good Mexican restaurants to choose from! The Houston Press did the hard work for us here and diligently sampled 20 of the great city's quesos to bring us this Top 20 List. Spoiler, Torchy's Tacos came in at number one.


Shrimp on the Rocks - via Garden & Gun

Shrimp on the Rocks
Photo Credit Johnny Autry/Garden & Gun

One of my favorite fish preparations is a whole redfish with the scales removed, crusted in Kosher salt, with some olive oil and fresh lemon. The fish comes out of the oven and just falls apart! When i came across this Shrimp on the Rocks recipe, it struck me as similar to the fish recipe. This will be a must try for me!


Magnolia Table Opens in Waco - via KHOU.com

Magnolia Table Opens in Waco
Photo Credit khou.com

Not long ago, Waco was just another small Texas town. Baylor University helped put it on the map, but it wasn't a destination. But then a few years back, Chip and Joanna Gaines helped put Waco on the map with everyone's favorite show. Then they made Waco a destination when they opened up shop at Magnolia Market. Now, it looks they may have done it again with the opening of Magnolia Table.


Bacon Popcorn Drizzled with Creole-Spiced Butter - via Garden & Gun

Bacon Popcorn Drizzled with Creole-Spiced Butter
Photo Credit Eugenia Uhl/Garden & Garden

This has so many things going for it! The flavor pop of the creole-spice butter, the bacon. For those out there who maybe haven't noticed yet, Garden & Gun is quickly becoming one of my favorite stops for culinary inspiration. This popcorn is definitely getting filed away for our next movie night at home!

Weekly Favorites 02/18 to 02/24

It's been a slow week around here in regards to food discoveries. That's what
happens with a 9 to 5 though! I still found some time to bring you my favorite food and restaurant articles!


Two Austin Restaurants Land on Texas Monthly's Best New List of 2018 - via eater.com 

Two Austin Restaurants Land on Texas Monthly's Best New List of 2018

Photo Credit eater.com

I've always loved Austin, especially back when it was just a college town without the crowds. So I was excited to see these two new restaurants land on Texas Monthly's Best New List of 2018!



27 Bacon Recipes That Prove It's the Best Food on Earth - via Brit + Co

Bacon Guacamole Grilled Cheese
Photo Credit Brit + Co

It's a little known fact that I used to be a vegetarian. It was a phase and I've happily moved past it. I mean, how could I go on living without bacon?



What's So Great About Topo Chico? - via Garden & Gun

Well I have to admit, I am one of the masses that loves Topo Chico. Remember that I love Austin, TX.  There's just something about the flavor that stands out over every big box store name brand.

Topo Chico
Photo Credit Garden & Gun

Texas Heat: A Hot Sauce Tour – Garden & Gun

All things hot sauce from one of my favorite food/lifestyle magazines, Garden & Gun!



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