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Mom’s Peppermint Hot Chocolate with Vanilla Whipped Cream Inspired by Ina Garten, The Barefoot ContessaPrep and Cook time: 20 minutes | Serves 6-8 Ingredients:2 ½ cups whole milk2 cups half-and-half4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped4 oz. semisweet chocolate,...
Event Date: November 18, 2022Location: Hotel ZaZa Museum DistrictEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Barbara Bush Houston Literacy FoundationHosted by: BBHLF's Young Professionals GroupNo. of Attendees: 300Money Raised: $320,000+Chairpersons: Joselyn...
Event Date: November 18, 2022Location: On the field at Minute Maid ParkEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Crime Stoppers of HoustonNo. of Attendees: 500Money Raised: $1,355,000Chairpersons: Sheridan & John Eddie WilliamsHonorees: Jeff Bagwell,...
Event Date: November 19, 2022Location: Royal Sonesta HotelEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Citizens for Animal ProtectionNo. of Attendees: 630Money Raised: $725,000Chairpersons: Anna Kaplan and Mica PiroEvent Coordination: Francisco + Co.Emcee: ...
Hilton Americas Hotel Dazzled as The Social Book’s 2023 Houston Treasures Sparkled at its Annual Wintery Awards Gala For the 19th time, The Social Book honored its annual list of those who have changed our city for the better. Houston Treasures...
Event Date: November 1, 2022Location: Armando'sEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Habitat for HorsesMoney Raised: $50,000Chairpersons: Ginger Barber and Cinda & Armando PalaciosPhotography: Daniel OrtizGuests “Saddled Up” for the 11th Annual...
Event Date: November 21, 2022Location: Lone Star Flight MuseumEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 300Money Raised: $650,000~Chairpersons: Mary & David Novelli and Kim & Brett WilliamsSponsor: James C. & Teresa K. Day FoundationDécor: ...
Tomatoes à la Provençale - A Dish for Any Occasion Inspired by Julia ChildPrep and Cook time: 30-40 minutes | Serves 6-8 Ingredients:3-4 medium-large heirloom tomatoes, cored, sliced in half, seeded and juice removed4-5 cloves garlic2-3 large shallots (should be...
Event Date: November 4, 2022Location: Omni Houston HotelEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 550Money Raised: $550,000Honorary Chair: Debbie FestariChairpersons: Alice Mao Brams and Stacey LindsethEmcee: Dominique SachsePhotography: Quy Tran,...
Event Date: October 21, 2022Location: The Post Oak at UptownEvent: LuncheonNo. of Attendees: 600Money Raised: $575,000Beneficiary: Barbara Bush Houston Literacy FoundationChairpersons: Gina Saour and Carolyn MohsenzadehSponsors: Phillips...
Event Date: October 29, 2022Location: Royal Sonesta HoustonEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 430Money Raised: $625,000Beneficiary: Houston Professional Firefighters Association Charitable FoundationChairpersons: Elizabeth & Alan Stein and...
Scott’s Cheddar Dill Biscuits Inspired by Ina Garten, the “Barefoot Contessa” and my mom!Prep and Cook time: 45-60 minutes | Serves 8 Ingredients:2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed1 tbsp. baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks)...
Event Date: October 24, 2022Location: Hilton Americas-HoustonEvent: LuncheonNo. of Attendees: 600+Money Raised: $165,000Beneficiary: Nancy Owens Breast Cancer FoundationChairman: Terri GuerraHonorees: Renee Davy and Terri GuerraEmcee: ...
Event Date: October 7, 2022Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 320Money Raised: $300,000Beneficiary: Homemade HopeChairpersons: Margot Delaronde Marcell, Heather Mountain and Dr. Monica PatelHonorees: Scarlett and...
Event Date: September 30, 2022Location: House of Blues HoustonEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 260Money Raised: $310,000Beneficiary: Dec My RoomChairperson: Stacey & Al Lindseth and Tori KuykendallEntertainment: Joe NicholsAuctioneer: ...
Event Date: October 14, 2022Location: The Post Oak at UptownEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 700Money Raised: $3,625,000Beneficiary: Houston Children's CharityChairperson: Sheridan WilliamsEvent Décor, Florals, Linens and A/V: The Events...
Event Date: October 13, 2022Location: Tony'sEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 200Money Raised: $500,000~Beneficiary: AVDAChairperson: Paula & Steve Winter and Lisa & Eric ElderHonorees: 228 Texas Lives Lost to Domestic...
A Luxe Woodlands Restaurant and it’s Celebrated Chef were the People’s Choice Award Winners at La Nuit du Caviar For the past seven years, Diane Roederer and her luxury food import company DR Delicacy have hosted one incredible annual bash. The...
Event Date: September 21, 2022Location: Junior League of HoustonEvent: LuncheonNo. of Attendees: 200Beneficiary: Houston Symphony LeagueChairpersons: Tammie Johnson and Heidi RockecharlieKeynote Speaker: The Honorable Joanne King...
A Small-Town Texas Girl Makes it to the Big Time—Tabitha Pagel Garcia Steps into the Role of Partner at Page Parkes Corporation Photos above (L-R): Tabitha Pagel Garcia (Photo courtesy of Tabitha Garcia); Page Parkes (Photo by Evin Thayer Studios) For over four...