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August 22, 2009

Saving Our Soil

By Jeremy WaltherPhotography by Jenna Noel Our poor dirt. In just a few hundred years, the once-fertile crust of Central Texas has been eroded, depleted,

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The French Connection

By Jardine LibairePhotography by Andy Sams Some say that Austin’s smoky blue sunlight, red rocks and wild rosemary make it a dead ringer for the

Grown with Pride

By Helen CordesPhotography by Jenna Noel Fans of the fungi know the moment that promises prime palate pleasure—when smooth slices of mushroom surrender to the

A Cultured Pearl

By MM PackPhotography by Jody Horton (left) and Sandy Powers (right)  Something exciting is going on in San Antonio. The landmark Pearl Brewery is being

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Game On

By Robin Chotzinoff Photography by Jody Horton In 1983, when Mike Hughes went into the wild-game meat business, there was no such thing. Americans ate

Going Mobile

By David Ansel Illustration by Matt Lynaugh The summer sun had not yet shone its first rays into the third-story windows along Congress Avenue, but

Publisher’s Note

Feast of Memories, this summer’s community potluck inspired by Austin Museum of Art’s conceptual exhibition The Art of Memory, was both a heartwarming coming together

Bread for the Journey

Photography by Jenna Noel Whole Foods Market’s Jenny Brown loves her job. As program administrator for their Local Producer Loan (LPL) program, she plays a

Break It Down

While working at a local yoga studio, Melanie MacFarlane began to notice just how many cups were being thrown away following post-class tea—over 20,000 cups

When You Wish Upon a Farm

Photography by Skip Connett Green Gate Farms owner Erin Flynn has the sort of grace, elegance and beauty that isn’t immediately associated with backbreaking fieldwork

Up on the Rooftop

Austin designers of all disciplines often get opportunities to color outside the lines for clients. Rarer, though, is the chance to disregard the lines altogether—to

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On the Market

By Soll SussmanPhotography by Jenna Noel I first met Mexican cuisine expert and cookbook author, Diana Kennedy, more than 25 years ago while interviewing her