Cyclospora, the parasite that has sickened thousands this summer in the U.S., requires time in the human digestive tract to ...

If you suspect you’ve been in an area with bed bugs, take your clothes, shoes, and similar items that can be exposed to high heat, and put them in the dryer for a full cycle, per Gordon. “Temperatures ...

It’s no secret that locals love to prepare and eat crawfish in Houston. Whether it’s a backyard crawfish boil or dining out at one of the city’s many Pappadeaux locations, there are soul food and ...

Learn how to boil Louisiana cajun crawfish with this step-by-step guide. 1. Purge crawfish in running water for 20-30 minutes. 2. In a pot, add 2.25 lbs of Swamp Fire seasoning and 2.25 lbs of ...

The zoo’s annual after-hours food fest, Feast with the Beasts, brings together dozens of Houston restaurants, plus cocktails, beer and live entertainment throughout the grounds. A highlight is the ...

In late 2024, chef Jeremy Wolgamott stepped away from his role as executive chef at Bistro Vendôme to pursue his dream of opening his own spot that focused on Southern cuisine. A year and a half later ...

With all the hype today about crawfish, it might be hard to believe that it was once considered a poor man’s food. And lobster was classified the same until the late 19th century. Over time, the ...

The skimmer boat lumbers through the shallow, muddy pond as Cody and Samantha Carroll pull crawfish traps, moving from one red-capped mesh cage to another through marshy rows of sweet sorghum. They ...

As tired light filtered through the fog on a recent Monday morning, Daniel Valenzuela sloshed shin-deep into a flooded rice paddy in Southeast Texas. He shoved a scoop-shaped sled along the ground in ...

It’s that time of the year again when people go crazy for some Cajun mudbugs. Depending on the weather, crawfish season can be plentiful or scanty. “We need a lot of rain down in Louisiana, and we ...

This week marks the beginning of Lent, which for many, means a time of fasting and reflection that begins with Ash Wednesday. It also means we get one last feast, and this year’s Mardi Gras, or Fat ...