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Pecans for Every Palate! My aunt and uncle Betty & Joe Burton owned a large pecan orchard on their land in Wichita Falls for many years, which provided the state with some of the finest pecans around. My mom would travel there many times during the year and help...
Mama's “Ten Gold Medal” Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup Butter-flavored Crisco or butter1¼ cup light brown sugar½ cup granulated sugar2 eggs¼ cup water1 tsp. vanilla extract1-2/3 cup flour1 tsp. Kosher salt1 tsp. baking soda3½ cups old-fashioned oatmeal1 cup...
Our city's amazing retail establishments have been suffering, along with our community's restaurants, event vendors and many other business types. As I was perusing websites online recently, I noticed that Oprah had continued her annual "Oprah's Favorite Things!" I...
Houston’s Favorite Holiday Stroll Returns—Taking Time to Enjoy Houston Zoo’s Annual “Zoo Lights” Even during a pandemic, Houstonians’ excitement abounds for “Zoo Lights,” presented by TXU Energy. Eight years ago, Lonnie Hanzon and his Lakewood,...
Our dear friend, Fran Fauntleroy has been a part of The Social Book since 1997 and we have been proud to have her with us. For many years, during the Christmas holidays, Fran would come by our house and drop off the most delicious soup for us to enjoy for several...
JEFF’S SWEET POTATO PECAN PIE WITH BOURBON WHIPPED CREAM SAUCE courtesy of Pappadeaux's Ingredients: 1 (9-10" size) unbaked pie pastry for a single crust Sweet Potato Layer: 1 ¼ cup cooked, mashed sweet potatoes ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 egg, lightly...
Looking Back at the Extraordinary Life of Houston Chronicle Columnist Maxine Mesinger
Event Date: November 4, 2020 Location: Neiman Marcus Event: Champagne Reception No. of Attendees: 40Monies Raised: $9,000+ Beneficiary: Houston Symphony LeagueChairperson: Cheryl ByingtonCuisine: Mariposa at Neiman MarcusPhotography: ...
Event Date: November 14, 2020 Location: Royal Sonesta Hotel Event: GalaNo. of Attendees: 210 Money Raised: $410,000+ Beneficiary: Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association (HPFFA) Honorary Chairs: Kelley and Stephen...
Scott and Jeff's Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. allspice 1 tsp. espresso powder or instant coffee 2 cups granulated sugar ½ tsp. salt 1½ sticks...
As it appears, the pandemic is going to be with us for a lot longer than we had imagined. It also seems to be the upcoming norm that we continue wearing masks and social distancing with our family and friends. Many of us will not be spending time with loved ones...
Event Date: November 10, 2020 Location: Various homes Event: Virtual Gala Money Raised: $865,000 Beneficiary: To Educate All Children (TEACH) Chairpersons: Scott & Soraya McClelland and Carol & Mike Linn Honorees: Honorable Joanne...
Event Date: November 6, 2020 Location: Various homes Event: Virtual LuncheonMoney Raised: $400,000 Beneficiary: The Mission of YahwehHonorary Chairs: Regina Rogers, Sybil Roos and Rose CullenChairperson: Kristina SomervilleHonorees: Lilly...
Mama's "Grand Prize" Hummingbird Cake with Scott's Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients: 3—9” floured and greased cake pans, bottom lined with parchment paper 1½ cup cooking oil 3 large or extra-large eggs 3 cups flour 2 cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda (heaping...
Page Parkes—“A Lifetime of Changing Lives” Over our lifetime, many of us were taught the Golden Rule, but for Page Parkes, owner of Page Parkes Corporation, it is her mantra. She teaches her team and her modeling and acting talent to live by the...
Photography: Courtesy of The Women's Fund Event: Virtual Luncheon Event Date: Sunday, November 1, 2020 Location: Various homesVirtual attendance: 250+ Money Raised: $180,000 Beneficiary: The Women's Fund for Health, Education &...
Mama's "Blue Ribbon" Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup Butter-flavored Crisco or 2 sticks unsalted butter ¾ cup light brown sugar ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. salt (optional) 2½ cup flour (for extra large eggs, use 2-1/3 cup...
Event: Live Virtual Gala Event Date: Friday, October 23, 2020 Location: Virtual presentation Money Raised: $360,000+ Number of Virtual Attendees: 750+ Beneficiary: Citizens for Animal Protection Photography: Daniel Ortiz Honoree(s): Brook...
"The Forgotten Few" in the Events Industry For many months now, the pandemic has been part of our everyday existence. It has affected almost every industry and especially wreaked havoc on industries that in some way serve the public. Two industries that have had no...
Local 341 President Patrick "Marty" Lancton with Chairpersons Elizabeth and Alan Stein(Both photos courtesy of Elizabeth Stein)HPFFA’s “Red Hot Gala” is a GO! Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association Charitable Foundation’s “Red Hot Gala” is happening LIVE on...
