Houston in Bloom

The Ultimate Houston Planting Guide

Local experts share reliable plants, planting seasons, and garden strategies that work in Houston’s heat, humidity, and diverse soils.

03/23/2026 By Molly Glentzer

Get Creative

Some Recipes For Those Leftover Foods in Your Kitchen

We asked chef Pat Greer to share with us ideas that make your ingredients go further.

03/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Know Your Farmer

First Bite: Herb & Beet

It's cool to be caught red-handed at this Woodlands fast-casual resto.

08/24/2018 By Mai Pham

9 Salads to Help You Survive a Sweltering Houston Summer

Because other foods are too hot to even think about eating right now.

05/29/2018 By Brooke Viggiano

Farm Fresh

The Definitive Guide to Houston's Farmers Markets

Where to find the freshest food in the Bayou City.

01/30/2018 By Alice Levitt, Abby Ledoux, Catherine Matusow, and Katharine Shilcutt

Veggie Power

Brothers Produce Is Keeping Restaurants and Shelters Stocked

One of Houston's largest food distributors is "running at 110 percent" to feed everyone who needs it.

09/01/2017 By Alice Levitt

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Radishes

How to eat (and cook) the most colorful brassica.

05/26/2017 By Victoria Haneveer

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: New Potatoes

How to eat (and cook) our favorite underdeveloped tuber.

05/12/2017 By Victoria Haneveer

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Fava Beans

How to eat (and cook) this neolithic legume.

04/26/2017 By Victoria Haneveer

Salad Days

Urban Eats’ (Appropriately) Urbane Botanical Offerings

The Asian chopped salad is enough to make your forget the 3 Pig Truffled Mac 'n' Cheese.

04/19/2017 By Joanna O'Leary

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Dandelions

How to eat (and cook) our favorite weed.

03/23/2017 By Victoria Haneveer

Green is Good

11 Green Cocktails to Sip Right Now in Houston

From matcha to basil, these fresh sips stand out equally for their color and flavor.

03/21/2017 By Jakeisha Wilmore

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Asparagus

How to eat (and cook) our favorite edible lily.

03/14/2017 By Victoria Haneveer

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Onions

How to eat (and cook) this allium without shedding a tear.

03/02/2017 By Victoria Haneveer

Round & Round

Why We Love Spiralized Vegetables

Is your spiralizer gathering dust? These recipes will bring it back to vibrant life.

02/22/2017 By Victoria Haneveer

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Broccoli

How to eat (and cook) George H.W. Bush's sworn enemy.

02/17/2017 By Victoria Haneveer

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Mustard Greens

How to eat (and cook) the most assertive member of the cabbage family.

01/27/2017 By Victoria Haneveer

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Carrots

How to eat (and cook) our favorite source of beta-carotene.

01/20/2017 By Victoria Haneveer

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Celery

How to eat (and cook) the surprisingly versatile veggie.

01/12/2017 By Victoria Haneveer

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Bok Choy

How to eat (and buy) the Asian cousin to the cabbage.

01/06/2017 By Victoria Haneveer