Fatima Farha

For Aoi Tsuchida, wagashi brings a wave of nostalgia. She grew up eating different kinds of wagashi made by her grandmother every year as offerings to ancestors during the spring and fall in Kyoto, Japan, where she was born and raised. CITY OF FOOD: Exploring Houston through the belly of the Bayou City Wagashi refers to traditional Japanese sweets made with rice powder, red bean paste and seasonal fruits. They are oil and milk-free, so can also be vegan-friendly. You might be familiar wish moc…

Driven by love for his wife and passion for baking, Sam Yang taught himself how to make perfect croissants and opened the Y&H Buttery Bakery in the process.

This University of Houston-Downtown center teaches students the importance of growing food sustainably, sharing with community

Ramadan is a time of community, charity, reflection and prayer. It is a time when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, refraining from food and drink, to establish self-discipline and a sense of compassion and appreciation for all the blessings God has given them. RAMADAN IN HOUSTON: Halal restaurants adjust hours, plan events for month of fasting While not eating or drinking during the day is a huge aspect of Ramadan, breaking the fast as a community is also significant, and eating with those…