I received an email from my friend Jenn with the wonderful coleslaw recipe that we had tasted in Houston during our visit a couple weeks ago. I was thrilled to receive the recipe, but started to read the ingredient which included 3/4 cup of oil and gobs of sugar.

I seldom alter a recipe the first time I try it, but since I had experience with altering a similar dressing recipe for my mom’s 3 Bean Salad, I made a few healthful changes that, as far as I could remember, didn’t seem to affect the taste.

You have to know our friend Brian, aka "Goody." Goody doesn't do anything small, including his cooking. It is so apropos that he lives in Texas...

When Goody cooks, he goes all out and you know you are in for a treat. On our first full day in Houston, he invited some family and friends over to share with us a Crawfish Boil. He then asked SPH and I if we want to go to the Hispanic Grocery Store with him to pick up the Crawfish.

So SPH, G and I join Goody on a quick trip to: