It's shaping up to be a beautiful weather weekend here on Memorial Day weekend with plenty to enjoy outdoors like barbecues, parks, family gatherings, going to the beach, and so on, but being safe and responsible is just as important as having a good time.

There are some beaches tha

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To peer into the eyes of a monkfish is to come face-to-face with death. The massive fish grow to between three and five feet in size, but their heft is far from their creepiest quality. Much worse is the fish’s ugly mug: beady eyes, a wide, gaping mouth, and stalactite rows of jagged teeth.

If Mom is a foodie, send her the perfect mail-order gifts for a gorgeous and delectable Mother’s Day meal she can enjoy right at home.

Acme Smoked Fish Breakfast in Bed Collection

There’s nothing like a classic brunch in bed, and it’s hard to beat a quality bagel and lox. Th

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Salmon cooks in no time.

Salmon saves dinner. Seriously. This delicious fish cooks in no time and always feels like a treat. Salmon welcomes a world of flavors, such as soy and lemongrass, tomato basil sauce and

Wild salmon season is officially here! That means the seafood counter at your local grocery store will be flooded with various types of the pinky-orange fish. It also means confusion: Which salmon is healthiest? How should I store it? Should the flesh be firm or flaky, aromatic or odorless? Pe

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Pearland is home to exceptional seafood restaurants, such as the popular outpost Lotus Seafood. Courtesy photo.

Close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico means Pearland chefs have easy access to exceptional seafood, including locally caught goods and globally sourced specialties. Choose fr

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Turn squid or calamari into delicate crunchy bites of goodness.

When cooked properly, fried calamari is the perfect appetizer: crisp and tender, perfect for popping into your mouth all on its own, with a spritz o