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Austin Pasta

First harvest of the year: Fresh pasta with olive oil, fresh herbs and veggies

It's mid-May and my garden is starting to produce the fruits of my labor. While the garden is small, it's hard to plan meals around what&...
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Kid and Grown up Mac 'n Cheese

Remember those days back home when you would have mac 'n cheese, and it just made the day better? You were happier, and so full of energy, and...
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Bizzare and TASTY dessert salad

This is a salad that I have grown up with, and there are many many people that shy away from it because of the name. I will not reveal the name,...
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Macaroni and Cheese 101: The cardinal rules of decadent comfort food

Austin definitely has its fair share of really delicious macaroni and cheese (Galaxy Cafe's comes to mind...), but there are few comfort...
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Linguine with clams, Thai style

Linguine with clams, that classic Italian staple, is simple, cheap, and an easy canvas for playing with some Asian fusion flavors.This version uses...
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Candelari's Pizzeria in Houston, Texas

  • Italian Restaraunts
  • May 11, 2012
Candelari's Pizzeria is a different type of pizza place and to dine in, the name of the venue comes from Alberto Candelari, whom was known for...
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Giacomo's to host Carb Fest for runners in Chevron and Aramco Marathon

  • Giacomo's cibo e vino
  • January 11, 2012
Carbohydrates are synonymous in importance to athletes as their tennis shoes. Having this in mind, Lynette Hawkins, owner and executive chef of...
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'A key ingredient...'

Kecapsweet soy sauce.So versitile and yummy.This soy sauce is thick and rich and can be used in so many ways. Here are a few of my favorites:BBQ...
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Achille Express Italian Restaurant in Houston, Texas: A Very Short Review

Achille Express is an Italian restaurant in the West part of town in the Memorial area, and the name comes from owner and chef Achille Epifani,...
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Collina’s Café Italian Restaurant in Houston, Texas: A Very Short Review

Collina’s is a casual dining restaurant and the décor inside is very simple with no frills and it has a homey atmosphere especially since the...
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