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by Monika Bartyzel, Posted Apr 30th 2009 @ 12:00PM

Purple produce: It's not only pretty, it's a colorful marker of extra nutritional power.
Know why May-August is wonderful? 'Cuz it's California avocado season!
A glowing review for "Real Cajun: Rustic Home Cooking from Donald Link's Louisiana," plus some recipes to appease those Cajun-loving tastebuds.
A look into the what Mike Martini's wine is like since it was bought by Gallo. Verdict: worthy enough to ignore the sale.
A comprehensive list of Houston's farmers' markets.
How sweet it is in Mexico: a look into the attitudes of South of the Border desserts and recipes to boot.
As wallets run dry, what foods are reveling in growth? Bread, frozen foods, spreads and coffee.
Nutritional Fear Factor: How to break out of food ruts by tapping the wonders of plantains, broccoli rabe, dried figs and carambola.
How to split those tasty biscuits, plus how to slice off the tough bottom crust (straight from Cook's Illustrated).
Tequila is booming everywhere! A look at the beloved beverage and tempting recipes.
A Five Guys Burgers and Fries has opened in Houston.
A recipe for Double Chocolate Pudding.
Check out the long list of winning wines from -- believe it or not -- the 2009 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Product Spotlight: Little Lender's, Popchips, new Mrs. Dash blends, Planters Big Nut Bar, Sofia Sparkling Blanc de Blancs, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Cooking and Baking Sticks and CocaModa