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February 2011

Broz-feeding

Debra Broz

    Debra Broz, Feeding; found ceramic objects, epoxy compounds, paint and sealer on painted wooden stand, 2010; 7 x 6 x 6 inches; courtesy

Jams and Jellies

By Amy CrowellPhotography Courtesy of Stephanie McClenny When I first began searching for ways to preserve my wild harvests, I found a lot of jelly

Of Tomatoes and Time

By Carol Ann Sayle It’s spring—our 21st as vegetable farmers. A lot of seasons have passed, and many tons of vegetables have come off of

Guilty Pleasure

By Katie Fullerton I used to eat sugar snap peas by the pound, and truckloads of celery—stalk after stalk after stalk—any time of the year.

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Perissos

p>By Terry Thompson-AndersonPhotography Courtesy of Perissos Vineyard and Winery The general consensus among fans of Texas wines is that the quality has increased dramatically in

Danish smørrebrød

By Lucinda HutsonPhotography by John Pozdro I think I gained 15 pounds the summer I lived in the lovely seaside town of Hornbæk, about 30

Absinthe-Sour

Absinthe Minded

By David AlanPhotography by Jenna Noel There is no spirit veiled in more mystery and misinformation than absinthe. Known as the “green fairy,” this potable

Susan Jamie

By Jardine Libaire Photos by Tracey Maurer The coffee industry is sprawling and international—coffee being a top-ranking commodity worldwide—and it provides a livelihood for millions

Pizza-stones

Sunday Pizza Supper

By Paula AngersteinPhotography by Andy Sams Growing up in Central Texas, my family, like many others, had the tradition of a hearty midday Sunday dinner

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Lone Star Foodservice

By Elizabeth WinslowPhotography by Dustin Meyer Umami, the enigmatic fifth flavor, is often described as savory, meaty, rounded or rich. It’s an elusive flavor—hard to