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Austin fruit

The abundance of strawberries

This year Texas has an abundance of beautiful, fresh strawberries, which means the cost is much lower than usual. Did you know there are more than...
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Blueberry-peach crisp

Fruits don't need to be fresh to be enjoyed. Frozen fruits can be just as good and usually cheaper than the ones in the produce department....
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Ripe as Summer Fruit Tart

Spring has taken the last of my strawberries and now I’m eagerly awaiting the first of the blackberries to ripen on the vine I bought from...
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The Breakfast Bar of Champions

  • Shoney's Restaurant
  • December 27, 2011
One of the most legendary breakfast buffets, Shoney's Breakfast and Fruit Bar has been in circulation since the onset of the Shoney's...
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South Texans cautioned on Top 12 pesticide loaded fruits and vegetables

South Texans should be aware of the “Dirty Dozen” fruits and vegetables making the worst offenders of pesticide loads list by the...
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New scientific research goes beyond calorie counting for weight loss success

The latest scientific research gives people an edge for weight loss than goes far beyond traditional calorie counting.Consumers are focusing more...
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Losing weight by playing tennis

If you find that you are having a hard time losing those extra 10 pounds before Christmas, follow this tip: 1. Play tennis once a week with anyone....
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Robins and waxwings are gorging on local berries

  • Wintering Birds Eating Berries
  • January 28, 2012
Winter berries such as yaupon are ripe this time of year. American robins and cedar waxwings know. They can be seen and heard in the hundreds...
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Apple enchiladas recipe: An apple a day series

While the Sweetango apples reviewed in the last Houston Cooking Examiner article are ideal for out-of-hand eating, they can also be used for...
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New apple varieties now available in Houston.

Though the calendar says it's October, the weather in Houston this week has only briefly been seasonal. This weekend promises to be humid and...
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