Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce

 "The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen."  Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Jessica Brach, Events Coordinator for Uchi Restaurant, is a native Houstonian born into the restaurant industry. Her father owned a French restaurant in Humble called Chez Nous which she began working at, at the age of 5, and has now spent 31 years in the industry . Jessica says "The biggest obstacle I’ve had to overcome in my life was the ever-lingering question, ‘What will I do with my life?’ Eventually I had to stop worrying about what I was going to do with the rest of my life and just focus on the fact that I am absolutely in love with Uchi and at home here.

Fall Into Autumn’s Harvest of Potential for Growth by Darra McMullen, GHWCC Writer/Researcher and Women’s Health Network Member Fall’s bounty, in every sense of the word, brings with it numerous opportunities to improve our physical, mental, and spiritual health.  Let’s now take a look at a few of these options for moving in a positive direction. Number One:   Take advantage of autumn’s plethora of different types of squash and potatoes to whip up healthy and satisfying soups and stews.  Squash and potatoes can serve as a wonderful “base” for many recipes.  Dishes can vary depending on the type of squash or potato used and the add-ins included in the dish.  Consider adding one or more of the following:  onions, carrots, celery, peppers, lean meats, tomatoes, and beans or peas.             Carefully think about whether you want the preparation to run on the sweet, savory, or salty side...

BELLA COMPAGNIA Upscale Catering and Personal Chef Service, LLC ABOUT Beatrice Keller is an internationally trained Chef from Switzerland and the owner of Bella Compagnia, an upscale catering  & personal chef service company specializing in intimate fine dining. She has been preparing gourmet cuisine for over 30 years. IN A NUTSHELL Bella Compagnia is an upscale Catering and Personal Chef Service.  We bring the luxury and service of a fine dining restaurant to the privacy and comfort of your home. We deliver you the ultimate personalized experience.     MENU JUST FOR YOU We design a menu just for your special event from 2 - 200 guests WE DO MORE THAN JUST FILL YOUR PLATE -  WE FILL YOUR  SENSES. It’s a unique way to put on a truly personal private dinner with your loved ones and friends on your terms with little effort.Let the chef do the shopping,preparing, cooking, se...

By Darra McMullen, Women’s Health Network Writer/Researcher With summer upon us, we begin to take a more relaxed, carefree attitude toward life, and we begin thinking thoughts of various outdoor activities to pursue.  Relaxation, vacations, and family fun are very important aspects of life, but let’s not forget to protect our skin while we kick back and play. Tip #1:   Be sure to drink plenty of plain water.  Our skins look best and are at their healthiest when well hydrated.  Always offset the consumption of skin drying substances, such as caffeine, certain prescription drugs, or excess sodium or sugar with some extra water.  Your skin (and body in general) will thank you. Tip #2:   Wear sunscreen to prevent the possibility of sunburn (in susceptible people) and to prevent sun damage to the skin (in anyone).   The more regularly you use sunscreens, the lower your risk of skin cancers as well. Tip #3:   Use moisturizers ...

Smith & Wollensky About Smith & Wollensky Situated in Houston’s affluent Highland Village, our traditional green-and-white steakhouse is more than a neighborhood icon, but one of the most desirable destinations in the Houston social scene. Seating up to 350 guests, indoors or on our outdoor patio is a perfect complement to the upscale shopping retail district, it’s the ultimate atmosphere for luxury dining and drinking. Visit  www.smithandwollensky.com for more information. Dine with Smith & Wollensky ·    4007 Westheimer       Highland Village     Houston, TX 77027 ·   713.621.7555 ·   Mon-Wed: 11:30 AM – 11 PM Thur-Sat:   11:30 AM – 1 AM Sun: 11:30 AM – 10 PM ·   Complimentary valet parking

By Darra McMullen, Women’s Health Network Writer/Researcher Because the month of May features the Women’s Health Week national observance, this month would seem to be the perfect opportunity to contemplate women’s health issues that we should be cognizant of all year. To begin, let’s think for a moment about the frequently heard admonishment of “Know your numbers.”  The idea behind the statement is a sound one, but what exactly does it mean? Generally, the cautionary quip refers to being aware of your readings for blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and blood sugar, and additionally, the statement encourages us to go have those items measured at a doctor’s office if we have not done so recently.Certainly, evaluating these critical aspects of health is very important to do and taking any needed corrective action for health improvement on these measures is advisable, but our need to “know our numbers” doesn’t end there.  A variety of other crucial health issues can’t be...