Monthly Archives: November 2010

Almost Famous

Posted on November 30, 2010 by J.C. Reid

There’s been a lot of hand-wringing lately about the lack of national recognition for Houston’s thriving food scene. Pupuseria Emanuel But God forbid, the day comes when selling yourself is as important as the music you make.   – Russell Hammond … Continue reading →

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The Return of Chicken-Fried Steak

Posted on November 23, 2010 by J.C. Reid

A funny thing happens when you Google “sysco chicken-fried steak.” You’re directed to a page on the website of Sysco Corporation, the foodservice giant. It is a catalog entry for the “Country Fried Steaks” that Sysco sells to restaurants. Chicken … Continue reading →

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Dude, where’s my chi? Hot pot for mind and body

Posted on November 9, 2010 by J.C. Reid

Traditional Chinese medicine is a mind-numbingly complex, and yet artfully simple, way of a looking at the physical and spiritual health of a human being. Very generally, it is based on the philosophical belief that the universe is saturated with … Continue reading →

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