Gillie Houston, Tasting Table

Gillie Houston

Tasting Table

Massillon, OH, United States

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  • Cashay

Past articles by Gillie:

Where to Get the Greatest Egg Tarts in Portugal

How the pastel de nata, a humble egg tart, became an icon of Portugal—and where to find the very best in Lisbon. → Read More

What Does a Camel Burger Taste Like?

At beloved foodie destination Café Clock in Morocco, visitors and locals can try an adventurous and distinct protein they've likely never had before: camel. → Read More

This Fermented Costa Rican Moonshine Is Unlike Anything You've Had Before

Coyol wine, a fermented moonshine made from the sap of coyol palms, is beloved by locals of Costa Rica's Guanacaste province for its near-mythical powers. → Read More

How to Avoid Tourist Traps and Eat like a Local in Paris

Skip the overpriced, tourist-ridden bistros and instead follow the locals to these culinary gems hiding in the City of Lights. → Read More

The 6 Best (and Most Instagrammable) Brunch Spots in Paris

A crop of #foodporn-worthy spots slinging cold brew, artisanal yogurt and artfully assembled toasts has emerged in France's capital. → Read More

What It's Like Inside Japan's Delicious Ramen Museum

Just south of Tokyo is the Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum, where visitors can taste countless regional varieties of the country's most beloved culinary tradition. → Read More

The Dark Truth About Instagram's Latest Drink Craze

The Instagram darling of 2017, activated charcoal is a cult ingredient that has culinary trendsetters going dark. → Read More

6 Steps to Being a Master Gluten-Free Baker

If there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about healthy baking, it’s Erin McKenna. The baker behind Erin McKenna’s Bakery (formally Babycakes) has built a loyal fan base across the country since her bakery opened its doors 10 years ago. At her locations in New York City, Los Angeles, and Disney World → Read More

How to Throw a Thanksgiving Feast That Your Dog Will Love

Photo Credit: NBCUniversal/Getty Images Thanksgiving is all about family, and as any dog-owner knows, pups are as much — if not more — a member of the clan as the host of relatives you welcome into your home a couple times a year. And yet, our four-legged friends are so often left out of the holiday dinner equation. While we’re blissfully sipping away on cider and digging into fat slices of… → Read More

Meet the Sisters Putting Authentic Jamaican Food on the Map

Suzanne and Michelle Rousseau travel around Jamaica trying the best of the local cuisine on their series, “Island Potluck.” (Photo courtesy of 2 Sisters and a Meal) Rich red pea soup, salted mackerel cooked down in creamy coconut oil, pillowy golden patty pastries filled with meat and spices: These are → Read More

The Selfie Spoon is Here, and It’s Horrifying

I think not.) In case you’re wondering just what a selfie spoon is, it’s simply a selfie stick with a spoon attached to the end. More: Pizza Hut Mocks Your Selfie Stick in New Commercial Being the serious journalist I am, I undertook the task of attempting to eat a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch while → Read More

Watching People Eat Durian, the World’s Smelliest Fruit, Is Hilarious

The durian is probably the most divisive fruit in existence, a shining example of the love-it-or-hate-it mentality. And watching people smell, and eat it, only reinforces this. → Read More

The Most Mouthwatering Food at Taste Talks' All-Star BBQ

Picture this: The sun is beating down and QuestLove is spinning some funky throwback beats from a DJ stand. All around you, happy food lovers are munching on the best barbecue in town while others mill about snapping selfies with their favorite stars and musicians, from “Star Trek”'s George Takei to “Orange Is the New Black”’s Lea Delaria . Juicy burgers are being passed around, double-scoop… → Read More

Dominique Ansel on the Power of Dessert and Partying With QuestLove

You could say Dominique Ansel, the brain and hands behind the Cronut, knows a thing or two about staying relevant. Over the course of the last couple of years, Ansel has transformed from a relatively unknown, if celebrated, pastry chef at Daniel, Daniel Boulud’s flagship restaurant, to a household name → Read More

This 22-Year-Old Chef Turned His Popular Pop-Ups Into a Culinary Career

All Photos: Theo Friedman via Instagram. (Photographer: Kelvin Ma/Tufts University Photography) When I arrive a few minutes late to the apartment, just steps from Central Park, Beatles harmonies are filling the room and the table is surrounded by an odd mix of people — part businessmen in dress shirts → Read More

Catch Vivian Howard In the New Season of ‘A Chef’s Life’

Catch Vivian Howard In the New Season of ‘A Chef’s Life’ “Squash is very much like a blank canvas. You can cook it to mush, you can keep it firm, you can sweeten it,” Chef Vivian Howard says in the promo for A Chef’s Life season 3, welcoming audiences in with her warm Southern drawl. Her PBS documentary → Read More

Catch Vivian Howard In the New Season of ‘A Chef’s Life’

Catch Vivian Howard In the New Season of ‘A Chef’s Life’ “Squash is very much like a blank canvas. You can cook it to mush, you can keep it firm, you can sweeten it,” Chef Vivian Howard says in the promo for A Chef’s Life season 3, welcoming audiences in with her warm Southern drawl. Her PBS documentary → Read More

World Wide Fries: How People Around the Globe Get Their Fry Fix

When it comes to universally loved foods worldwide, fries are a safe bet. Whether you prefer themhomemade or from a fast-food bag, chances are you can’t eat just one. → Read More

World Wide Fries: How People Around the Globe Get Their Fry Fix

When it comes to universally loved foods worldwide, fries are a safe bet. Whether you prefer themhomemade or from a fast-food bag, chances are you can’t eat just one. → Read More

This 3-Ingredient Gourmet Cat Food Will Make Your Kitty Purr

We here at Yahoo Food believe in pet pampering equality — especially when it comes to treats — so this one goes out to the kitties. This simple three-ingredient recipe for gourmet cat food will please even the most finicky of felines. → Read More