CultureMap & KHOU

Veggie delivery service takes off: Local farmers see their goods delivered door to door

By Joel Luks

02.12.13 | 7:32 am

For those who love crisp, fresh fruits and vegetables picked at their peak of flavor but don't live on a farm, there's a Texas-based company that's making it possible to green up withou ...

Twitter fight

Vegetarian jihad takes down Taco Bell's controversial Super Bowl ad: Carrots kick beef's behind

By Joel Luks

01.30.13 | 1:42 pm

It's official: People have too much time on their hands. Taco Bell has surrendered to a vegetarian jihad in response to its latest anti-carrot-and-friends Super Bowl themed commercial. ...

Hometown Glory

New York Times loves Houston's carrot ice cream: New restaurant draws veggie dessert raves

By Sarah Rufca

11.02.12 | 3:08 pm

Veggies have been taking center stage around town, from Roost's famous miso-glazed cauliflower to Jett Hurapan's expert eggplant at Blu. But according to The New York Times, those veget ...

Lecture: "Planting the Fall Veggie Garden" by Dianne Norman

09.16.12

Fall is a great time to plant due to cooler temperatures. Learn how to prepare vegetable garden beds and what to plant, and get tips on what varieties of vegetables grow best in Houston and surroun

Grow your food

Green love from Michelle Obama: First Lady's debut book lauds Houston's garden project

By Joel Luks

06.14.12 | 3:33 pm

Not that Houstonians need approval that we are doing something right from first lady Michelle Obama— we are secure like that — but surely it's nice that a forward-thinking, environm ...

By the Bushel

Getting fresh food delivered to your door: How practical are slow food services like Farmhouse Delivery?

By Whitney Radley

04.24.12 | 11:06 pm

If asked to sum up my dietary preferences, I identify as a pescetarian with an inclination toward local, organic and unprocessed foods (notwithstanding certain guilty indulgences). As such ...

Arguing for Farm to Table

What's in your refrigerator this fall? Let season and geography determine your food choices

By Sarah Beth Seifert

11.06.11 | 5:00 pm

What’s in your refrigerator right now? Maybe yours looks like mine — a couple of drawers of produce along with yogurt, milk, juice, chicken, the leftovers from Saturday night’s di ...

Not missing the meat

A grownup way to get your greens: Vegetable sampler plates catching on in beef-loving Houston

By Ruthie Miller

05.27.11 | 10:26 am

Texas has never been a vegetarian’s paradise. Indeed it’s easy to see why Oprah’s flippant comments about the beef trade landed her squarely atop the state’s Most Hated list ...

Happy Healthy Me

Soup's on! Make a big pot at home — and crackers from scratch

By Marci Gilbert

02.03.11 | 5:50 am

Brrrrr. It's cold outside. But it's Houston. You could be sunbathing by Sunday. Until then, there are healthy ways to stay warm and Campbell's is not the answer. A few weeks ago ...

Michelle Obama would be pleased

Jenni's Noodle House gives kids free vegetables

By Marci Gilbert

01.15.11 | 9:48 am

Moms — Jenni’s Noodle House is on your side. The Houston restaurant wants your kids to eat their veggies too. The owners know the importance of wholesome vegetables over potato ...