The Leader • Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 • Page 1B
Breakfast foods shaped by early influences By Zarah Parker zarah@theleadernews.com
When the night’s fast is broken in the morning hours, the food that’s commonly thought of as breakfast items - eggs, toast, pancakes and more - are cooked and feasted upon. But why do those food items qualify as breakfast? Why not chicken parmesan, a ham sandwich or chicken tenders? Common Bond Café’s chef Jason Gould said a big part of why we eat what we eat for breakfast is convenience. “We are always in such a rush in the morning to either get the kids to school or get to work that we have to be efficient,” Gould said. “Eggs cook fast, cereal with milk offers variety and toast is more of a grab-and-go.” Gould the prevalence of on-the-go breakfast is why brunch has grown in popularity. “We have the time to sit and enjoy a more composed breakfast meal and not feel rushed,” Gould said. Common Bond has two concepts in the Heights, Common Bond Bistro & Bakery at 449 W. 19th St., and On the Go by Common Bond at 601 Heights Blvd. Another on-the-go concept is set to open in Garden Oaks this year. The restaurant offers breakfast during the week from 7-11 a.m. and brunch on the weekends until 4 p.m. But convenience might be the reason some breakfast items have stayed in our register. Digging a little deeper,
Photo from Facebook Pictured is the Avocado and Bacon Toast from Common Bond Bistro & Bakery, which has two locations in the Heights. The dish includes avocado, applewood smoked bacon, alfalfa sprouts, cherry tomatoes and fried eggs on multigrain toast.
Gould said breakfast foods are determined by heritage as well. “Breakfast foods in America have changed a lot over the last decade or
so,” Gould said. “Breakfast tacos are a lot more accessible, kolache shops are popping up everywhere and Asian breakfast items such as Congee
and Japanese pancakes are being featured on a lot more breakfast menus.” Even Gould, an “Aussie” as he says, has the ideal quick breakfast. He
puts Vegemite, an Australian peanut butter-like spread made with leftover brewers’ yeast extract, on sourdough. And while breakfast food in America has expanded to include new food, even those have a base of the original. According to HowStuffWorks. com, what we eat in the morning can be traced back hundreds of years. Eggs, sausage and a version of what we know as pancakes were typical in ancient Rome. But even then, Romans didn’t often eat early in the morning. In an article on MentalFloss.com, Hannah Keyser writes that before the Industrial Revolution, there was no such thing as “breakfast food.” In the morning, people generally ate what they readily had available before going off to work. When time rolled into the 20th century, efficiency was priority, which meant people didn’t want to spend time cooking, they wanted to spend time earning. The article also mentions whole wheats and cereal becoming popular because of how quick and easy they are to make, plus advertisers pushing that it wasn’t good to start the day off with meat. However, meat-packing companies turned the tune and put out that it was better to start the day with meat, which popularized bacon, according to the article. So it’s thanks to ancient Rome, the Industrial Revolution and messages from companies trying to sell their products that we eat what we eat for breakfast.
Review: Yale Street Grill remains timeless staple By Zarah Parker zarah@theleadernews.com
The Heights is a hot spot for any new or niche restaurant and bar concept, but it wasn’t always so. When I was growing up a neighborhood over in Oak Forest, the Heights was a laidback, come-as-you-are kind of neighborhood. And while that vibe hasn’t disappeared, it’s places like the Yale Street Grill that have helped maintain it. Because if the grill is anything, it’s old-school and casual. Half-eatery, half-shop full of antiques, the space transports patrons into the previous millennium. As I sat with my breakfast partner in a booth, I couldn’t help but remark that the space layout reminded me of an old 1950s diner. Booths are in a row on one wall, tables are in the middle and a long section of bar seating seems more appropriate for sipping a milkshake than an alcoholic beverage. The menu is a long list of omelet options, eggs and protein options, pancake and waffles, and more. There were lunch selections as well, but
at 9 a.m. on a Saturday, all I wanted was some pancakes. The pancake combo comes with two eggs, bacon, ham or sausage, hashbrowns and two pancakes. I got my eggs scrambled and chose sausage. The grill has different pancake flavors available, so I got one regular and one banana nut pancake. While waiting I ordered an orange juice, which came in a chilled glass. This little detail was appreciated because I usually order orange juice with ice, which might be strange to someone who’s never done that, but the juice is always best ice cold. The chilled glass didn’t have the same effect ice does, but it made it colder than orange juice I’ve had at other places. Breakfast was soon at the table and I dug in. The eggs were good, but nothing special. The sausage was round patties that had a nice layer of almost-burned meat on top. The hashbrowns were warm and instead of the top brown pieces being crispy, it was mushy. When it came to the pancakes, I couldn’t tell the two
apart at first. Because the regular pancake rested directly on top of the banana nut one, which didn’t bother me, it was like the banana seeped into the top one. After the second bite, I realized the difference could be found in the density of the pancake. The regular one was fluffy and only trapped a hint of banana into its flavor. The banana nut one was thinner, but like a normal pancake had been squished, so in a way it was denser. I would order the regular pancake again, but maybe try other flavors the grill has, like blueberry. Service was quick and friendly and once I got the bill, all I had to do was walk to the counter and pay. It was a good start to my weekend. Yale Street Grill Address: 2100 Yale St. Hours: 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Pricing: $5.25-$11.95 Kid-friendly: Yes Alcohol: No Healthy options: Yes Star of the show: Regular pancake
Photo by Zarah Parker Pictured are two pancakes with a side of sausage, hash browns and eggs during a recent visit to Yale Street Grill, located at 2100 Yale St. in the Heights.
Start morning with these creative, easy recipes Zarah Parker Managing Editor
Bacon, eggs and toast is a common breakfast plate. But if I ate that every morning, I would tire of it. I’m not a breakfast person. It’s not about the food, but the time of day. Food first thing in the morning just isn’t appetizing. But as I’ve tried to eat breakfast every day because it begins the day energizing and filling the body with nutrients, I’ve found that regular eggs can get old real fast. And I usually don’t have the time in the morning to cook something elaborate. To keep myself motivated to eat breakfast, I started focusing on creative and easy recipes. Anything I can make in advance is the best way to eat breakfast on the go. My favorite go-to recipe is maple cinnamon oatmeal bars. Made in a square pan, I cut it into nine, which gives me breakfast for a week as well as options for a midday snack. The recipe can be found here: https://iowagirleats.com/maple-cinnamon-oatmeal-breakfastbars/. Once I thought it would be a good idea to add blueberries to the bars, and it was. I’ve been thinking of add-
Photo by andianne.com Pictured are multiple variations of overnight oats, which have become a go-to quick breakfast for Zarah Parker.
ing dark chocolate chips the next time I make them. Overnight oats is another easy one for me. There’s options available at the store, but I’ve enjoyed making these: http://andianne. com/6-overnight-oat-recipes-you-should-know-foreasy-breakfasts/. I’ve tried the vanilla, apple cinnamon and banana raspberry overnight oats, with the latter being my favorite. The cups are easy to make and in the morning it’s ready to eat. If you’re new to overnight oats, eating what basically is cold oatmeal might be offputting. You can choose to pop the oats in the microwave to warm them up. For a breakfast that still uses eggs and toast, I’ve started to make egg and avocado sandwiches. Just grab
your favorite bread, toast it, put your eggs (I’ve been using eggs whites) and avocado in between the slices and you’re done. This recipe, https://lilluna.com/hash-brown-eggcups/, uses hash browns in a cupcake pan to make little breakfast cups with eggs and bacon. These are the perfect size for someone who isn’t that hungry in the morning. With seven ingredients, you can make double-baked bacon and egg potatoes. Half of a potato is hollowed out enough for a fried egg and slice of bacon. Chives are sprinkled on top. These kind of all-in-one breakfasts make it easier to eat more than just eggs in the morning. Find the recipe here: h t t p s : / / c l e a n fo o d c r u s h . com/double-baked-baconegg-potatoes/.
Every once in a while, I’m a firm believer that breakfast can be a time to jump into sticky goodness -- specifically, with cinnamon rolls. From the grocery store, my favorite brand is Annie’s. But the rolls are also fun to make at home. A recipe that makes each roll its own dish is here: https://www.thegunnysack. com/bloomin-cinnamonrolls. While I would tire of eating the bacon, eggs and toast combo, I know there are people who happily eat that religiously in the morning, which is just fine. Find what you like in the morning, just remember to break your fast before lunch.
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Don Jose reopens nine days after closing By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com
Bernardo Garcia already had lost his father and his uncle. He wasn’t ready to part ways with the beloved neighborhood restaurant to which they devoted their lives. Garcia said Don Jose Mexican Restaurant, which opened in 1974 and initially closed Dec. 30, reopened Jan. 8 at 5305 Antoine Dr. He said he, his uncle, Fernando Anaya, and his cousin, Jorge Anaya, are the new co-owners of the business, which had been in limbo since the August deaths
of his father, Carlos Garcia, and uncle, Luis Hermosillo, who were longtime co-owners until COVID-19 claimed both of their lives in a span of three days. “They worked all their lives for Don Jose,” Bernardo Garcia said. “It was a lot to lose on the line, and a lot of customers. It was just worth it.” Garcia said he and his new co-owners decided Jan. 3 – four days after the community thought it had said farewell to Don Jose – to keep the venture going. He said that decision was influenced by the outpouring of support for the
restaurant expressed on The Leader’s website and Facebook page in the aftermath of the Dec. 30 closing, and also by his mother, Juana Garcia, who was battling cancer and undergoing chemotherapy treatments when her husband, Carlos, died in August. Seeing loyal customers’ disappointment turn into excitement on Jan. 8, when the restaurant welcomed a wave of patrons without even formally announcing its reopening, validated that decision. “They’re really happy,” Bernardo Garcia said. “If they’re happy, I’m happy.”
Garcia said Don Jose retained eight employees who previously worked for the restaurant, which is keeping the same recipes and the same hours of operation. It is closed Tuesdays and open every other day of the week, operating from 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sundays and from 11 a.m.9:30 p.m. on the other days it is open. “So happy to see Don Jose open again,” Ramona Chestnut wrote in a comment on theleadernews.com. “... We think they have the best Mexican food in Houston. Welcome back. See you soon.”
Photo by Adam Zuvanich Katy Carruth, granddaughter of Don Jose Mexican Restaurant founder EJ Clark, enjoys lunch at the restaurant Dec. 30.
Food briefs: Underbelly bringing new concept to farmers market By Zarah Parker zarah@theleadernews.com
The team at Underbelly Hospitality is working on a concept to bring to the Houston Farmers Market, 2025 Airline Dr. With support from Underbelly’s owner and chef Chris Shepherd and business partner Todd Mason, who owns and is redeveloping the market along with MLB Partners, Nick Fine will head up the upcoming Wild Oats. Fine, a Houston native and Underbelly’s culinary director, has lived and cooked around the world, including Germany, Australia, New York City, Thailand and Aspen. The concept will focus on the history and traditions of Texas cuisine, while Fine also showcases his experiences and cooking techniques learned working under other chefs.
Wild Oats will be a full-service restaurant inside the market and will source its ingredients locally, particularly from those located at the Houston Farmers Market. Come the summer of this year, Wild Oats patrons can expect dishes like shrimp diablo, which is Fine’s take on shrimp and grits using masa as a nod to tamales. Shipley Donuts sold to private equity firm According to multiple news reports, Shipley Donuts has been sold to an Austin-based private equity group named Peak Rock Capital. The Houston-based shop, previously owned by the Shipley family, has hundreds of locations around the country, including a popular store in the heart of the Oak Forest and Garden Oaks area at 3410 Ella Blvd.
Photo by Julie Soefer Nick Fine runs the pass at One Fifth Steak. Fine will head up the Underbelly Hospitality concept at the Houston Farmers Market.
City Orchard’s new cider on shelves City Orchard Cidery, 1201 Oliver St., has cans of a new cider available at local grocery stores.
Now at local H-E-B stores, Kroger, Whole Foods and Spec’s, you can find City Orchard’s North Rose and Lavender Royale ciders.
Velvet Taco opens in Heights Velvet Taco opened its third Houston location at the corner of North Shepherd Drive and West 20th Street in the Heights on Monday. The 3,139 square-foot dining room has room for 80 people, but opened at 50 percent capacity in accordance with state regulations. There are more than 20 kinds of tacos avaialable on the menu, and the Heights location will also have a drive-thru pickup window for orders placed through the app, online and phone orders. Mutiny Wine Room celebrating anniversary Mutiny Wine Room at 1124 Usener St. in the Heights will celebrate its one-year anniversary with free wine flights in its tasting room from 4-10 p.m. Jan. 21.
Reservations are required for the 30-minute tasting experience and can be made over the phone at 832-6181233 or on Resy. King Cakes for sale Two local bakeries are selling Louisiana-style King Cakes leading up to Mardi Gras. Common Bond Bistro & Bakery, 449 W. 19th St., is taking preorders with pickup scheduled for Feb. 13-16. The bakery is offering two filling options, one a traditional cinnamon and the other a raspberry cream cheese. Artisana Bread, 965 Pinemont Dr. #800, is offering King Cakes on Thursdays through Saturdays until Mardi Gras. Call 832-940-2129 between 7:30 a.m.-noon to check availability and make a reservation.
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Family foundation helps LHN’s Carter spark Lady Lions By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
It is often said that no distance is too great when it’s for something or someone you love. The sentiment applies to the supporters of Lutheran High North girls basketball player Dalanna Carter, who said her family has driven several hours at times to watch her play. Carter and her family make daily and weekly hourlong trips from their home in Mont Belvieu to the Lutheran High North campus at 1130 W. 34th St. so she can showcase her skills on the court and in the classroom. Carter, a sophomore point guard for the Lady Lions, said her family’s support has been a strong foundation, one that she tries to repay by lifting up those around her on and off the court. She transferred to Lutheran High North shortly before this season after attending Barbers Hill High School as a freshman. “They will all make that drive,” she said with a laugh. “With them doing that, it makes me really want to do better.” Whether at home or from his perch near the Lady Lions’ sideline – where he stands or sits almost every game – her father Dale also has a frontrow seat to his daughter’s growth. They have spent hours together on the basket-
ball court, but he said he has tried to instill a fire in her that extends even beyond the gym. “Basketball relates to life. I’ve also always tried to teach her to be humble, and remember that she’s not bigger than the game or that she’s ever reached her peak,” he said. “You don’t compete against anyone but yourself to always be better. I teach her that you do that on the court and also in school.” The support has been there from the jump for Carter. From the moment she joined Mont Belvieu’s Little Dribblers league in second grade, Dale has coached her up in both basketball and in life – a bond Dalanna said she appreciates beyond throwing a ball through a hoop. “He wants the best for me and to be successful in life,” she said. “He doesn’t want me to have any regrets.” No bad days Dalanna Carter’s skill on the court cannot be denied. She was named the District 21-5A MVP as a freshman at Barbers Hill last season, garnering an All-Region III selection and leading the Lady Eagles to a 32-5 record. So far this season for the Lady Lions, she is averaging better than 34 points and five rebounds per game along with nearly six steals per game, leading her team to a 11-3 record. She’s one of several in her
Photo by Landan Kuhlmann Lutheran High North sophomore Dalanna Carter prepares to shoot a free throw during a Jan. 9 game against The Village School.
family to play the sport, with an older sister who played high school ball and a younger brother who also plays. But Lutheran High North head coach John Slomcheck said her impact on the school and team goes well beyond the box score or how many 3-pointers she makes on a given night. From telling silly stories before practice to messing with her head coach’s “shoe game,” he said Carter’s enthusiasm and zest for life is infectious. “This is probably the season I’ve enjoyed most in probably five or six years,” Slomcheck said. “It’s been a fun year, even during the pandemic.” He said people play off Carter’s energy, whether it’s her teammates on the court or
classmates during school. “She’s kind of shy, quiet and unassuming when she’s off the court – you wouldn’t necessarily think she’s an athlete when you meet her. But she’s got an amazing, unique sense of humor, and kids just gravitate to her,” Slomcheck said. “She’s so infectious – she leads by example first and always has a positive attitude. So they gravitate to her. To a man, they look up to her.” When an obstacle pops up – from schedule or rule changes due to COVID-19 protocols, off-court struggles and everything in between – Slomcheck said Carter is always one of the first to put a positive spin on the situation or encourage those around her. She consistently leads the team in prayer,
he said, and is never shy about cracking a joke or telling a funny story from the school day to break any tension. “I’ve seen her go from the first day of school – when she was really shy and quiet – to now where she’s really comfortable and doesn’t just talk to basketball people. She interacts in all her classes,” Slomcheck said. “And there’s nothing you can throw at this girl where she can’t turn a negative into a positive. It’s amazing – I don’t know where she gets it from. I have yet to see her have a bad day.” According to Dale Carter, that’s how his daughter lives – it’s not just for show at school or on the court. “She loves friends and getting along with people – her thing is, ‘Can’t we all just get along?’ That’s the way she likes her life to be,” he said. It’s just another lesson instilled in the younger Carter from her father, who she called her driving force on the court. “Yeah, we’ll bump heads on occasion, but that just makes us stronger,” she said. Overcoming obstacles Carter’s transfer from Barbers Hill could have potentially never happened. Dale Carter said his daughter was initially apprehensive about the private school environment due to her dyslexia, not knowing how the more intimate environment would react
or treat her. “(Dyslexia) has been a struggle,” he said. “But I think her playing basketball, she figures out how to overcome obstacles on the court. And now just like basketball, she’s overcoming that.” A big part of that can be attributed, he said, to Lutheran High North, both the basketball and non-sports community. “We stepped out on faith and said, ‘Let’s give it a shot this year.’ The invitation was open to us to come here so we did,” Dale Carter said. “She tells me, ‘I wish we would’ve done it last year.’ It’s been so inviting, and everyone welcomed her with open arms. She’s loved it so much.” It appears to have been reciprocated as Dalanna Carter echoed her father’s sentiment. “This year has just been the best for me, because my teammates are just letting me be myself out on the court and off the court. Nobody’s judging me or anything,” she said. As he sat there Jan. 9 watching his daughter slice her way through yet another defense from the Lady Lions’ sideline, Dale looked to be beaming with pride – all the while still coaching his daughter up when he could after another hour-long drive. They wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s so worth it,” Dale said with a smile.
Lady Panthers move into TAPPS 6A rankings By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
In a week that saw lots of action for the area’s high school basketball teams, many of them emerged victorious. Among the most notable movers last week were the St. Pius X Lady Panthers, who went 2-0 with wins over O’Connell Preparatory and Salt and Light Homeschool. Freshman Zachara Perkins scored 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds against O’Connell Preparatory. Also scoring in double digits for SPX were Breelyn Sanborn (18 points, five rebounds), Farren Donald-Wright (15 points) and Erica D’souoza (12 points).
As a result of their perfect week, the Lady Panthers (8-4) were up to 10th in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches’ most recent TAPPS 6A poll entering play this week. Lutheran High North’s Lady Lions beat Tomball Rosehill Christian on Jan. 5 before falling to to Houston’s The Village School – the top-ranked TAPPS 6A squad – last Saturday by a score of 77-55. Dalanna Carter scored 43 points against Rosehill, while Kinsie Kim added 10 points. Carter also poured in 40 points in last Saturday’s defeat. Despite the loss, LHN (10-3, 2-0 district) maintained its standing as the TABC’s top-ranked TAPPS 3A team entering action this week.
Photo by Landan Kuhlmann Heights running back Patrick McDowell runs the ball during an Oct. 16 game against Fort Bend Travis. McDowell was one of 19 Bulldogs recently selected to the All-District 18-6A team after a season that saw the school win its first district title since 2013.
Bulldogs dominate 18-6A all-district team By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
It was a banner 2020 season for the Heights High School football team, which won its first district title and first playoff game since 2013. As a result, more than a dozen Bulldogs were recognized for their contributions with selections to the All-District 18-6A team. Headlined by quarterback Jalen Morrison, running back Kendric Rhymes and receiver Keyondrick Douglas, the Bulldogs had 12 first-team honorees and 19 total selections. Rhymes (1,048 total yards, 18 TDs) was named the district most valuable player, while Morrison (1,806 total yards, 20 TDs) was named the offensive MVP as the signal caller for an offense that averaged nearly 41 points per game. Douglas (977 all-purpose yards, 6 TDs) was the district’s special teams MVP. Bulldogs head coach Ste-
The Heights Lady Bulldogs won via forfeit against Houston Math, Science and Tech on Jan. 6, then defeated Westbury 76-19 on Jan. 8 with Gracelynn Alvarez scoring 18 points to lead the way. Tierra Simon added 12 points, while Alyssa Rodriguez scored nine points and Trinity Frias chipped in eight points for Heights (13-4, 3-0), which held steady at 16th in this week’s TABC poll for Class 6A. Booker T. Washington’s Lady Eagles took down North Forest and Yates last week to move into second place in District 23-4A. Kemya Reece and and Kamarion Gulley each scored 24 points for the Lady Eagles (6-7, 5-1) against North
Forest, while Kourtni Collier had 13 points and 11 rebounds. Scarborough lost to Wheatley to fall to 0-4. Boys After a win over Chavez to begin the week, Heights beat Lamar in a 71-70 nail-biter on Jan. 8 to win its third straight game. Keyondrick Douglas poured in 29 points to help take down Lamar, while Kolby Williams scored 20 points against Chavez. The Bulldogs were 7-2 overall and 3-0 in District 18-6A ahead of a Wednesday game against Houston Math, Science and Tech. Booker T. Washington had a perfect week as well, with a 77-67 win over Mickey Leland College Preparatory on Jan.
5 and a 87-57 victory against North Forest on Jan. 8. Kenneth Lewis had 28 points and 11 rebounds against Mickey Leland, then 26 points and seven boards against North Forest. The Eagles (8-8, 5-2) were scheduled to play Wheatley on Wednesday. St. Pius X fell to top-ranked Houston Christian on Jan. 5, but bounced back with a 41-36 win over O’Connell Preparatory to move to 8-6 on the season. Jackson Fazande recorded 18 points and 12 rebounds in the win, while Nathan Alvarez poured in 16 points of his own. Lutheran High North lost to Homeschool Christian Youth Association on Jan. 9, then
beat The Village School 55-48 later in the day. Marvin Robinson scored 47 points in the loss to HYCA. The Lions were 4-4 overall and 1-0 in TAPPS district play headed into a scheduled district matchup on Tuesday against Conroe Covenant Christian. St. Thomas fell to topranked Houston Christian on Jan. 8 and also to Westbury on Jan. 9, dropping to 1-5 on the season. The Eagles were scheduled to begin TAPPS district play with a road game against The Village School this Friday. Scarborough lost 84-28 to Kashmere, falling to 0-9 on the season.
THE LEADER. OF DEAL THE WEEK
phen Dixon was named the 18-6A coach of the year after guiding Heights to an unblemished record in district play. The complete list of Heights’ all-district selections is below: FIRST TEAM Keyondrick Douglas (WR) Jonovan Foreman (LB) Brian Mayes (DB) Patrick McDowell (RB) Jalen Morrison (QB) Frank Moss Jr. (OL) David Nico (LB) Matthew Olugboji (OL) Kendric Rhymes (RB) Chris Smith (DB) Billy Thursland (OL) Karl Williams (LB) SECOND TEAM Darius Cleveland (DL) Orlando Gonzalez (P) Dylan Harris (LB) Tadderick Mathis (OL) Hugo Palacios (OL) Zyan Primes (WR) Jaden Wilson (DB)
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