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Saltgrass Steak House Serves Big, Authentic Texas Flavor

It’s been said that everything is bigger in Texas. Truth be told, most things in Texas are the same size as anywhere else. You see, it’s not size that makes Texas different — it’s just that Texas is more, well, Texan. And if you need an example of that, just walk into any of the nearly 60 Saltgrass Steakhouse locations across Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, Nevada, Missouri, Oklahoma and Florida. Continue Reading

Add Herbs for Fresh Flavor

Fresh herbs and steak go together like ... salt and pepper? Left and right? Eggs and bacon? You don't need to create expansive plots or even be much of a green thumb to succeed, though. Potted herbs can often be found at your local grocer or home and garden center. A few plants on a sunny windowsill and you're set for flavorful, aromatic bliss. Continue Reading

Umami … the ultimate flavor crave

Sweet. Sour. Bitter. Salty. Those are the categories we assign to the foods we eat. Some prefer one over the other. Some require layers of all of those flavors. But there's another category, referred to as the fifth flavor, and it's much more unique and elusive: umami. Continue Reading

The Smoking Gun

The smoke gun is designed especially for cold smoking: that is, the method of applying smoke to items that either do or do not need cooked. Continue Reading

Sharing Connections for the Sake of Great Food

Let's connect, foodie friends! Let's engage in our own communities and inspire others to explore. It's a very flavorful adventure and we want you as a traveling companion! Continue Reading

Singing A Song for Flavor

I can't explain why or how this song came to mind when I was gathering information for this post, but it did. And 'bad country songs' joking aside, this one fits. Continue Reading

Beef 101: Don’t lose your marbles {or marbling}

I’m a visual learner. Sure, I read directions and follow instructions when I must, but to really, really understand and perfect a process I have to see it to believe it. That’s probably why a jar of marbles has me thinking of tasty steak. It’s a perfect visual analogy of marbling in premium beef. Let me explain … Continue Reading

Fresh herbs every cook should have on hand

Over the years I've learned cooking with fresh herbs couldn’t be easier! And although I've been exploring the world of herbs in my garden the past few years, I decided to ask Chef Michael what's growing in his herb garden. Continue Reading