Paula Forbes
@paulaforbes.bsky.social
Food writer @ Texas Monthly. Cookbook author. Formerly: Eat Me Daily, Eater, Epicurious. Central time zone lifer. [email protected] She/her. You know this boogie is for real.
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
look i am not saying every austin stereotype is true
but sometimes SOMETIMES
when a cashier asks you how you're doing and you respond "i'm fine, how are you?"
the answer is an unironic "alright, alright, alright"
but sometimes SOMETIMES
when a cashier asks you how you're doing and you respond "i'm fine, how are you?"
the answer is an unironic "alright, alright, alright"
November 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
look i am not saying every austin stereotype is true
but sometimes SOMETIMES
when a cashier asks you how you're doing and you respond "i'm fine, how are you?"
the answer is an unironic "alright, alright, alright"
but sometimes SOMETIMES
when a cashier asks you how you're doing and you respond "i'm fine, how are you?"
the answer is an unironic "alright, alright, alright"
i am just a girl sitting at a sushi counter by herself the day after thanksgiving tapping on mmlafleur ads on my phone like, oh those are kind of my colors
November 28, 2025 at 9:47 PM
i am just a girl sitting at a sushi counter by herself the day after thanksgiving tapping on mmlafleur ads on my phone like, oh those are kind of my colors
Houston Chronicle recipe by me from a few years ago! Still hits 🥰
November 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Houston Chronicle recipe by me from a few years ago! Still hits 🥰
this and darlene love made my entire day. thankful for busta and the turtle boys
It's Thanksgiving and I'm feeling generous so here's Busta Rhymes and the TMNT
November 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
this and darlene love made my entire day. thankful for busta and the turtle boys
it is frankly rude they scheduled the packers game against the dog show 😤
November 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
it is frankly rude they scheduled the packers game against the dog show 😤
I love when Austin cosplays cold 🥰 (not ironically)
November 27, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I love when Austin cosplays cold 🥰 (not ironically)
this thanksgiving...maybe some texas wine? if you can find some?
Texas Wine Is Better Than Ever. Why Is It So Hard to Find?
For some of the most exciting bottles in the state, you have to go directly to the source.
www.texasmonthly.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
this thanksgiving...maybe some texas wine? if you can find some?
yum
During her first year dining across the state for the magazine, @paulaforbes.bsky.social was particularly wowed by dishes from chefs who had something to say.
What each bite had in common? Boldness. https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/best-texas-food-2025/
What each bite had in common? Boldness. https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/best-texas-food-2025/
The Best Things Our Restaurant Critic Ate in 2025
During her first year dining across the state for the magazine, Paula Forbes was particularly wowed by dishes from chefs who had something to say.
www.texasmonthly.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
yum
can we bring back blogging i am serious
November 18, 2025 at 3:04 AM
can we bring back blogging i am serious
ai transcription is great, yeah i've for sure been talking to psalms about texas wine
November 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
ai transcription is great, yeah i've for sure been talking to psalms about texas wine
it's an emancipation of mimi kind of sunday
November 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
it's an emancipation of mimi kind of sunday
it is really helpful that the city of austin's street work notice postcards say "TWO WEEKS FROM RECEIVING THIS NOTICE" your street will be worked on....when the notice arrived when you were out of town. 🙃
November 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
it is really helpful that the city of austin's street work notice postcards say "TWO WEEKS FROM RECEIVING THIS NOTICE" your street will be worked on....when the notice arrived when you were out of town. 🙃
well I drove down the drag at 9:15 and that is on me
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 AM
well I drove down the drag at 9:15 and that is on me
who needs a weighted vest when you walk from the parking garage to the office with a backpack full of cookbooks every day
November 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
who needs a weighted vest when you walk from the parking garage to the office with a backpack full of cookbooks every day
it is really funny to me that when i’m in minnesota i’m like, 30s? okay! i’ll run outside quick in a t-shirt. and in austin i’m like…hmm 71 out might need a jacket
November 14, 2025 at 2:59 AM
it is really funny to me that when i’m in minnesota i’m like, 30s? okay! i’ll run outside quick in a t-shirt. and in austin i’m like…hmm 71 out might need a jacket
bought some mermaids' tears oysters from galveston for some recipe testing today. absolutely fantastic, meaty, rich, deep cups like west coast oysters
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
bought some mermaids' tears oysters from galveston for some recipe testing today. absolutely fantastic, meaty, rich, deep cups like west coast oysters
i like how terms of endearment from servers change by city. at the minneapolis airport you're hon. in san antonio you're mama. in new orleans you're baby. <3 <3 <3
November 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
i like how terms of endearment from servers change by city. at the minneapolis airport you're hon. in san antonio you're mama. in new orleans you're baby. <3 <3 <3
i've seen the northern lights twice in my life
first time was the night before my 21st birthday, in grinnell iowa
second time was tonight, the night before my 42nd birthday, in minneapolis
first time was the night before my 21st birthday, in grinnell iowa
second time was tonight, the night before my 42nd birthday, in minneapolis
November 12, 2025 at 3:56 AM
i've seen the northern lights twice in my life
first time was the night before my 21st birthday, in grinnell iowa
second time was tonight, the night before my 42nd birthday, in minneapolis
first time was the night before my 21st birthday, in grinnell iowa
second time was tonight, the night before my 42nd birthday, in minneapolis
I COBBLED TOGETHER SOME COBBLER FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING
There’s a Secret to This Autumnal Apple-Pecan Cobbler
It’s all about when you add the fruit.
www.texasmonthly.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I COBBLED TOGETHER SOME COBBLER FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING
Reposted by Paula Forbes
I think you might be able to cure cancer??? lmk
November 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I think you might be able to cure cancer??? lmk
Reposted by Paula Forbes
I think if you drink it you’ll be able to see through time
November 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I think if you drink it you’ll be able to see through time
i am testing a recipe that involves dr pepper so i am going to buy like...4 3-liters of dr pepper to boil them down to see what happens, if you're curious what i'm up to later this week
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
i am testing a recipe that involves dr pepper so i am going to buy like...4 3-liters of dr pepper to boil them down to see what happens, if you're curious what i'm up to later this week
hellooooooo cookbooks folks! what do we like for not (necesssarily) health-focused meal prepped cookboos these days?
November 7, 2025 at 3:18 AM
hellooooooo cookbooks folks! what do we like for not (necesssarily) health-focused meal prepped cookboos these days?
nuri in dallas is a new orleans x korean x texas steak house with a $20 million build out by renowned hospitality designers avroko. it's a little...over the top. it also serves some spectacular ribeye
What a $20 Million Steak Tastes Like
Ignore the otherworldly chandeliers and hand-painted wallpaper at Nuri, in Dallas, and focus on one of the best ribeyes in Texas.
www.texasmonthly.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
nuri in dallas is a new orleans x korean x texas steak house with a $20 million build out by renowned hospitality designers avroko. it's a little...over the top. it also serves some spectacular ribeye