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May 26, 2011

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Thai Fresh

By Jody Horton Chef Jam Sanitchat presents Thai Fresh’s Pad Ka Prow Nuer (Spicy Basil Beef): Marinated shoulder roast from Bastrop Cattle Company (Bastrop); peppers

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Leslie Horne

By Terry Thompson-AndersonPhotography by Marc Brown The remembered taste of a much-enjoyed flavor is a magical sensory experience. It’s sort of like the mind’s tongue,

Turkish Summer

By Elif SelviliPhotography by Knoxy The phrases “Chinese food” and “Italian food” are likely to evoke instant palate recognition, complete with smells and tastes. However,

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Rohan Meadery

By TAndrea BearcePhotography by Andy Sams It was the first fermented beverage known to man—dating back to preagricultural civilization when barley and grapes were yet

Q&A with Laura Weaver

Central Texas is lucky to be home to one of the only chemical-free commercial apiaries in the country. BeeWeaver Apiaries, managed by Danny Weaver, represents

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Let It Bee

By Jeremy WaltherPhotography by Jody Horton For those of you with an already-full plate and a love for new projects, a warning: do not talk

Eco Business

By Soll SussmanPhotography by Matthew Lynaugh At the University of Texas Division of Housing and Food Service, where Executive Chef Robert Mayberry estimates that 25,000

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A+S

By Terrence HenryPhotography by Jody Horton The adventures of A+S Farm began on a drizzly morning in the spring of 2008 with “The Great Chick

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Larry McGuire

By David AnselPhotography by Marc Brown When conjuring a mental image of a chef’s home kitchen, one might envision small pots of fresh herbs sunbathing

Mastering the Market

By Kristi Willis Farmers markets, with their stalls packed with fresh produce, meats, cheeses and artisanal goods, can feel a little overwhelming to the first-time

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El Sueño

By MM Pack Big dreams turn into vibrant realities at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in San Antonio. This third campus of the prestigious

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Barrie Cullinan

By Layne Victoria Lynch Photography by Jody Horton The life of a bread maker is not for the faint of heart—waking up before the sun,