April 14-17th , 2011 Galveston Island, Texas Mike Dean, President of Yaga’s Entertainment, Inc. announced today that the second annual Galveston Island Food & Wine Festival, 2011: Wines From Around The World will return to Galveston Island in April. Though the festival will officially kick off April 14th, a preliminary tasting of this years’ wines,
Uncle Joe’s BBQ Sauce In-A-Bag Review
As a competition BBQ pitmaster and caterer who also develops and markets BBQ rubs and sauces, I was intrigued to say the least when I received Uncle Joe's "sauce in a bag" to review. The directions are clear and straightforward and take about 30 seconds to understand and execute. I mixed the dry ingredients with
Fire and Ice: Hill Country Salsa Review
Fire and Ice: Hill Country Salsa is described as a true TEXAS salsa, full of flavor and sure to be a favorite. On both counts, I was very pleased to find that it doesn't disappoint. As an added bonus, at only $3.25 for a 16oz jar it's priced right to be an everyday salsa. Hill Country
2011 Fiery Food Challenge Award Winners
Best in Show Zane and Zacks World Famous Honey Company Best New Product Consumer Ready Food 1st - Conscious Choice Foods - Harold’s Spicy 2X Habanero Dill Pickles 2nd - Garden Fresh Salsa - Gourmet: Mango Habanero with Ginger & Honey 3rd - Mary of Puddin’ Hill - Cinnamon Pecan Crunch Best New Product Cook-Off
New Product First Glance : Harold’s Spicy Habanero Dill Pickles
You've seen spicy pickles before, but never anything like this. What we have here is Harold's Spicy Habanero Dill Pickles from Conscious Choice Foods in Dallas, TX. I was sent a sample of three different heat levels, mild, 2X and 4X. This won't be a full on review but rather a sneak peek, and my
Creating a Community Around Texas Food
There is no denying that Texans are passionate about food. In fact we might be a little too passionate. That's right, Texas cities hold 5 out of the top 10 spots for fattest cities in America. Let's admit it, we like food a little TOO much. But who better to talk about it! When I
Texans Flock for Chili & Beer
Galveston Island hosted the 2nd Annual Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest on January 15, 2011 in the historic downtown Strand district. The festival which featured a 5k run/walk, exotic and regular chili cook off, jalapeno eating contest, margarita making contest, merchant walk about and the newest addition Craft Beer Tasting drew an estimated 7,000
ZestFest 2011 Expected to be Bigger Than Ever
After an absence in 2010, ZestFest is back and should be bigger than ever. There are a few things working in favor of the show this year that will most likely make it the largest ever. The show is being held in the brand new Irving Convention Center. If you have been to the previous
