If you know anything about Houston, you know that the days of summer can be quite brutal here. Even late spring days have been known to reach, and occasionally surpass, the 90 degree mark. This spring is no exception. With temperatures hovering around the low to mid 90s (and it’s only May! God help us this summer), I’ve been [...]

Introducing the latest member of my culinary gadgets family … my first French press. A new discovery of sorts (yeah, I know I’m late), I first saw this marvelous little coffee maker while watching an episode of Chef! (one of my favourite Britcoms) a few weeks ago. It was so cute, I just had to have one. So, I researched several models and decided on the Bodum Chambord. I’m not a regular coffee drinker, but when I’m in the mood to indulge, I want it to be good. [...]

I am a huge tea lover. One of my favourites, Masala Chai, is not on the menu these days because of the detox plan, but that hasn’t stopped me from indulging in a variety of other concoctions. For years I’ve been hearing about all of the wonderful health benefits of tea, particularly green tea, but there is now a relatively new “big gun” in the tea arena — white tea. I’ve only recently discovered this new wonder beverage, so my experience with it is minimal — for now. Actually, I’ve only had it in combination with green tea, [...]

I think yogurt (and to some degree, strawberries) might be one of those foods one either loves or hates. As it happens, I am a lover of both. And since I thoroughly enjoy most things smoothie, I welcomed this new variation with open arms. What better way to get a couple of servings of fruit and a good dose of acidophilus all at once. While many people in America are well familiar with smoothies, I’ve not met many who have heard of this little known delight. Lassi is a traditional South Asian [...]