Category Archives: “Buy Local” Spotlights
Galveston Day Trip: Seafood, Pie, Historic Mansions & a Wedding Teaser
The Complete Package and I spent a day in Galveston, although it was not entirely the day we’d planned. Our intent was to check out the second annual Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival, but we never got that far. Tragic, right? … Continue reading
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Buy Local Spotlight: Eating out at Stomp’s Burger Joint in Bacliff, Texas
In an effort to promote local products and places, The Complete Package and I ventured out last Sunday in search of the perfect hamburger. There’s an urban myth in the Houston area that Stomp’s Burger Joint in Bacliff, Texas has … Continue reading
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Buy Local Spotlight: The Flower Markets on Fannin in Houston, Texas
Do you live in Houston, Texas? Do you love fresh-cut flowers? If you love them like I do, you need to visit the flower markets on Fannin. My personal favorite is Rosewood Flowers at 4821 Fannin, just south of 59 … Continue reading
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Things I Love, Volume 7: Anthon Berg Fruit & Marzipan Dark Chocolates
It’s no secret that I love dark chocolate. Anyone who knows me or reads my blog regularly knows that there’s almost nothing I won’t do for a good dark chocolate. They also know that I love to travel. Fortunately, the … Continue reading
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“Buy Local” Spotlight – Texmati Rice from RiceSelect out of Alvin, Texas
RiceSelect is one of my favorite food companies in the Houston area. Located in Alvin, Texas, they produce a full line of rice products which are, in my humble opinion, the best rice products on the market. Our personal favorite … Continue reading
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FoodPress Feature – How cool is that?
I got an e-mail today from FoodPress.com stating they had selected my post on the Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood, Texas as a featured article on the FoodPress homepage. My first thought was “holy cow!” My second thought was “how … Continue reading
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Coffee Giveaway Winner Selected!
The Complete Package has randomly selected one name from a bowl, and the winner is comment #3: Cyndi – “I LOVE coffee!!!! and your blog :)” Congratulations, Cyndi. Please check your e-mail for further instructions on claiming your Lola Savannah … Continue reading
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“Buy Local” Spotlight: Lola Savannah Coffee Company of Houston, TX
As I’ve said before, buying products grown or produced in my own community is a new passion of mine. I find myself looking for local products more and more often when I shop. I like the idea of buying stuff … Continue reading
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“Buy Local” Spotlight: Arriba Salsa
Lately, I’ve found myself gravitating towards local products at the grocery store. I like the idea of buying stuff made or grown close to home. It makes me feel like I’m helping make Houston a better, more self-sufficient place. For … Continue reading
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