Doryan Rice, staff chef

I grew up not knowing why people used paprika. I’d occasionally pull out the large, yellow TexJoy container with the mysterious red powder inside. Mysterious because when I tried to smell it, there was no real aroma that I could discern.… Read the rest

Doryan Rice, Staff Chef

The Gulf Coast is a remarkable place. Not only are we derived from so many former rulers that Texas has 6 flags, but we’ve become the home to numerous cultures that find our heat, humidity, and proximity to water irresistible.… Read the rest

Staff Chef, Doryan Rice

Summer time is here! Ah, summer. With its sweltering heat, its bikini-clad sunbathers, and the knowledge that your New Year’s Resolution to lose 20 pounds didn’t quite go so well. What to do? I say ignore the food truck with the duck fat fries and truffle aioli that hangs around your favorite swimming hole, taunting your love for all things fried and emulsified.… Read the rest

Doryan Rice, Staff Chef

It’s been 13 years since I’ve been out of the country, and my family has now decided to re-institute the “family trip.” Heck, if that means a free trip to France, I’m happy to spend it with my family, no matter how Grizwoldian it may potentially be.… Read the rest