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Make Your (H)oliday (E)ven (Brighter) with Five Edible Holiday Gift Ideas | H-E-B Partnership
Although 2020 has been quite an interesting year, I am so happy and grateful for the opportunities that I have been presented with. Most recently I had the opportunity to partner with H-E-B. The main goal of this partnership was to help everyone (H)oliday (E)ven...
Dunking Cabbage Soup
In today's current state, it's essential that I use my platform to support brands that are actively supporting my community. Now that we are all working to stand in solidarity and unite as a country, I expect nothing less than that from larger brands like Aldi, H-E-B,...
Spicy Mango Fried Rice
What's your favorite thing about Sunday? For me, it's meal prepping for the work-week. Although most of us are working from home, it's still nice to not have to cook each night. I find that large pasta dishes and rice dishes come in handy on those lazy weekday nights....
Red Beans RoadShow | Houston
The Red Beans Roadshow is a pop-up restaurant series that takes a New Orleans' trademark Monday-night tradition on the road. The roadshow pairs writer/photographer/ne'er do well Pableaux Johnson with a local host chef for a night of good, simple food, camaraderie, and...
Lost & Found Eatery and Bar | Houston
I was so happy to be walking up to a place in Midtown that I could truly call my own. Houston's newest build-out was not only dope, but delicious! Lost & Found is the perfect place to take your next Instagram photo. Its dark purple accents and pops of color are...
Bloody Mary fest 2019
So let me start this post with full transparency Yumcrumbs, I've never been a fan of Bloody Mary's. That whole tomato and vodka thing never really made sense, nor has it ever been appealing to me. I'm more of a brown liquor or mimosa chick, but I digress. I recently...
“Life is short; Eat well.” | Brennan’s of Houston
Brennan’s of Houston has always been so special to me. Long before I was a blogger I was a cute overactive little girl, and for my 5th birthday birthday my grandfather hosted my fifth birthday party at Brennan’s of Houston. Back in the day my grandfather was hired by...
Dallas Eats Guide | Chewing & Reviewing my way through Dallas
Throughout this journey called life, I've realized how important it is to set goals. This is the first year I genuinely placed energy into setting personal goals and making them a reality. One of my main goals was to become a paid food stylist. Full transparency, I...
I’m Black and I’m Proud | NOSH | Houston Black Restaurant Week
“Say it loud, I’m black and I’m proud” - James Brown The 4th Annual culinary expo for Houston Black Restaurant Week took place recently. Over 30+ premiere Black chefs, caterers and bartenders showed up and showed out! If you missed this spectacular, all black...
1751 Sea and Bar | Houston’s Newest Premier Gin Bar | Houston Heights
A new premier Gin bar has opened in the heights and it is a real treat! 1751 Sea and Bar Restaurant offers diners seasonally inspired gulf coast seafood, rare delicacies and over 100 different types of gin!
Taste Bar + Kitchen | Houston’s Newest Black Owned Brunch Spot
Taste Bar + Kitchen, located in Midtown at 3015 Bagby, offers globally inspired comfort foods & craft cocktails in an energetic, casual dining environment. Guests to Taste Bar + Kitchen can expect comfort foods featuring an extensive chicken & waffles menu. Savory & innovative waffle highlights include Cajun Chicken & Waffles, Chicken Fried Lobster & Waffles and General Tso’s Chicken & Waffles.
Supporting Black Business in Houston During Black History Month | #BlackBingo
Happy Black History Month the Black Blogger Clique has created a fun and interactive black bingo card for Instagram. The bingo card highlights a variety of black-owned restaurants and dishes at these restaurants. For those of you who wish to play along, we will also...
Unwine at Tillery Kitchen and Bar | First Stop in 2019 | Austin, Texas | Travel
Tillery Kitchen and Bar is Located just below the Longhorn Dam, where the Colorado River begins its 292 river mile run to the Gulf of Mexico. Tillery rests here, at the top of an embankment overlooking the river. Tillery Kitchen and Bar provides a comfortable outdoor...
Living my Best Life | Omni Houston Hotel
#yumbcrumbs 2019 is here!! Striving to be more intentional with my future is key this year. That being said, I have set a few goals for myself. My main focus in 2019 is to turn my love of food and travel into a lucrative operation! Honestly, this has been a goal of...
“SHE READY!” | Tha Yum Debut | Insecure Season 3 returns to HBO | August 12
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and no I’m not talking about Christmas! Season 3 of the HBO hit series "Insecure" is here bitchhhhhh!! Insecure is hands down my favorite show on HBO! I have been impatiently waiting for 10 whole months, so you best believe...
Chef Vicky V of Tha Fat Girl Food Chronicles Presents “Brunch on The Block” | Sunday, June 17th
Hey Young crumbs!! I am super excited to announce my first ever pop-up brunch series "Brunch on the Block." Celebrate Father's Day in the Tre Sunday, June 17th at The Compound Houston (2305 Wheeler Ave.) Enjoy a chef curated brunch, a bike and bite tour powered by...
Blue Nile | Authentic Ethiopian Food Eaten without Spoons | Houston
As Black History Month has now come and gone, I find myself longing for the celebration of all things black! Clearly I can, do and will celebrate the beauty in my blackness every day. But must admit that there’s something about watching HBO’s Insecure while savoring...
3-N-Ate: Salute to Spring with my Top 3 Spring Roll Recipes
Happy first day of Spring my YumCrumbs. This 3-n-ate recipe was created to pay homage to the season and the Spring Roll. Spring Rolls are definitely one of my favorite things to make and enjoy, and what perfect time to share my 3 recipes than Spring time. My spring...