Smoke in the Barbecue Desert
We’ve all heard the term “food desert,” referring to an urban area devoid of grocery stores, farmers’ markets, or reasonably priced restaurants that offer...
Pho Consolation
Just as an analogy, say your beloved accidentally shattered your killer-cool vintage-retro atomic-starburst hors d'oeuvres platter, which you now realize is your absolute favorite...
Stop Ruining Your Eggs
Is there any food more gloriously delicious, versatile, and comforting than the egg? The answer is a resounding, firm-bordering-on-angry no. There’s no preparation, circumstance,...
Sixty6 and Twos.
Even before I became a parent, I was aware of the terrible twos. It always made me think of those trashy bumper stickers of...
It Was a Very Good Year
It's amazing, and rather sweet, how many readers have recently expressed concern for Chow, Baby's budget. They have a point. Since Chow, Baby's last...
South-By-Not-Much
The Fort Worth foodie-verse turns into a frightening, dystopian hellscape south of I-20. There are exceptions (mostly near Hulen Mall and Bryant Irvin), but...
Food and Beer Pairing 101
The craft beer craze has eluded me for years, and I’m not sure why. I’m usually first in line for any reason to behave...
Skipping Nonna’s: Insanity
Chow, Baby only lasted two days on the P90X workout program. I’m insane enough without feeling that particular burn. I’ve Tae Bo’d, boot-camped, Pilateed,...
Second-Chance Stocking
‘Tis the season of giving, right? That’s why Chow, Baby gave a second shot to a couple of the restaurants I panned over the...
Ben’s Triple B, Just the Facts
Ben’s Triple B (3020 E Rosedale St, 682-385-9262) is very good. How’s that for a dazzling lede? Oh, were you expecting me to wax...












