Paula Forbes
@paulaforbes.bsky.social
Food writer @ Texas Monthly. Cookbook author. Formerly: Eat Me Daily, Eater, Epicurious. Central time zone lifer. pforbes@texasmonthly.com She/her. You know this boogie is for real.
the croquembouches in the current season of bridgerton are gonna push me over the edge
February 10, 2026 at 4:22 AM
the croquembouches in the current season of bridgerton are gonna push me over the edge
i am sorry i just googled "what time is the super bowl" (5:30 ct)
February 8, 2026 at 7:23 PM
i am sorry i just googled "what time is the super bowl" (5:30 ct)
i think the only texas food side effect more prolonged than permanently smelling of post oak smoke is permanently smelling of crab boil
February 4, 2026 at 2:43 AM
i think the only texas food side effect more prolonged than permanently smelling of post oak smoke is permanently smelling of crab boil
i know there are things going on in the world and believe i am angry about them but
new bridgerton. has. frosted croquembouche? is this a pastiche of 2004?
new bridgerton. has. frosted croquembouche? is this a pastiche of 2004?
February 1, 2026 at 3:05 AM
i know there are things going on in the world and believe i am angry about them but
new bridgerton. has. frosted croquembouche? is this a pastiche of 2004?
new bridgerton. has. frosted croquembouche? is this a pastiche of 2004?
minneapolis i love you <3 <3 be safe yell loud. i hope you have hot cocoa waiting for you at home
January 23, 2026 at 9:08 PM
minneapolis i love you <3 <3 be safe yell loud. i hope you have hot cocoa waiting for you at home
Reposted by Paula Forbes
minneapolis is hurting. for restaurants, many of which are owned or staffed by immigrants, this situation is catastrophic. please read www.startribune.com/restaurants-...
Restaurants are reeling; here’s how diners can help right now
Owners across Minnesota describe staffing shortages, closures and fear — and tell us what actually makes a difference.
www.startribune.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:35 AM
minneapolis is hurting. for restaurants, many of which are owned or staffed by immigrants, this situation is catastrophic. please read www.startribune.com/restaurants-...
minneapolis is hurting. for restaurants, many of which are owned or staffed by immigrants, this situation is catastrophic. please read www.startribune.com/restaurants-...
Restaurants are reeling; here’s how diners can help right now
Owners across Minnesota describe staffing shortages, closures and fear — and tell us what actually makes a difference.
www.startribune.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:35 AM
minneapolis is hurting. for restaurants, many of which are owned or staffed by immigrants, this situation is catastrophic. please read www.startribune.com/restaurants-...
is it ever gonna rain again
January 11, 2026 at 6:52 PM
is it ever gonna rain again
i have lived in texas "63° means puffy vest" many years
January 2, 2026 at 1:54 AM
i have lived in texas "63° means puffy vest" many years
just throwing butter into pots with absolute abandon right now
December 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
just throwing butter into pots with absolute abandon right now
my neighbors are playing “throw a football really high up into a tree to knock <object I cannot see> down,” it’s officially Christmas Eve
Maybe Santa can give an assist? 😂
Maybe Santa can give an assist? 😂
December 24, 2025 at 9:49 PM
my neighbors are playing “throw a football really high up into a tree to knock <object I cannot see> down,” it’s officially Christmas Eve
Maybe Santa can give an assist? 😂
Maybe Santa can give an assist? 😂
also this is a good time to remind folks that IF YOU ARE A COOKBOOK AUTHOR IN OR FROM TEXAS, EMAIL ME i am dying to write about your cookbooks
oh no i have plugged 2026 cookbooks into an edelweiss filter, there goes my afternoon
December 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
also this is a good time to remind folks that IF YOU ARE A COOKBOOK AUTHOR IN OR FROM TEXAS, EMAIL ME i am dying to write about your cookbooks
oh no i have plugged 2026 cookbooks into an edelweiss filter, there goes my afternoon
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
oh no i have plugged 2026 cookbooks into an edelweiss filter, there goes my afternoon
don't broiled oysters sound nice this time of year?
You—Yes, You—Can Make Amazing Broiled Gulf Oysters
They’re easier to shuck and prepare than you might think, and they become transcendent with jalapeño, bacon, and cotija.
www.texasmonthly.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
don't broiled oysters sound nice this time of year?
if you are in line to vote for pet mayor of 37th st STAY IN LINE
there is a line to vote for the pet mayor of the 37th street lights
December 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
if you are in line to vote for pet mayor of 37th st STAY IN LINE
there is a line to vote for the pet mayor of the 37th street lights
December 13, 2025 at 12:49 AM
there is a line to vote for the pet mayor of the 37th street lights
I see y’all with the housemade chicken nugs and now I am ready for fancy fish sticks
December 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I see y’all with the housemade chicken nugs and now I am ready for fancy fish sticks
today i will attempt to defeat austin's final boss: getting from lamar and 183 to 10 miles south in Austin by 6:30pm
December 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
today i will attempt to defeat austin's final boss: getting from lamar and 183 to 10 miles south in Austin by 6:30pm
when the auto transcription software thinks chef is putting obstetric caviar on everything
December 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
when the auto transcription software thinks chef is putting obstetric caviar on everything
i have been having a hell of a time finding chives in austin since before thanksgiving, can i blame the chivelord of reddit
December 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
i have been having a hell of a time finding chives in austin since before thanksgiving, can i blame the chivelord of reddit
I love yarn company marketing emails being like “there’s still time to make holiday gifts” have you met me no there is not
December 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I love yarn company marketing emails being like “there’s still time to make holiday gifts” have you met me no there is not
AUSTIN not my usual beat but my mom is coming to town and has requested korean food. she has a seafood allergy. i'd normally do oseyo bc they have a sizable vegan menu but they have an event that night. ideas?
December 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
AUSTIN not my usual beat but my mom is coming to town and has requested korean food. she has a seafood allergy. i'd normally do oseyo bc they have a sizable vegan menu but they have an event that night. ideas?
speaking of cookbooks: TIL the legendary japanese culinary academy textbooks are available in english online for free, you are welcome
日本料理大全/JAPANESE CUISINE | 京都府立大学
京都府立大学の公式ホームページです。学部、大学院等の組織紹介をはじめ、入試情報、イベント情報、お知らせなど、京都府立大学に関する各種情報を掲載しています。
www.kpu.ac.jp
December 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
speaking of cookbooks: TIL the legendary japanese culinary academy textbooks are available in english online for free, you are welcome
yes i am silently judging all of your best cookbook lists, emphasis on silently
December 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
yes i am silently judging all of your best cookbook lists, emphasis on silently
it is raining. a waymo just drove by my house with its windshield wipers on.
why...does a waymo need to use windshield wipers
why...does a waymo need to use windshield wipers
December 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
it is raining. a waymo just drove by my house with its windshield wipers on.
why...does a waymo need to use windshield wipers
why...does a waymo need to use windshield wipers