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Edible Austin

Return of the Natives

By Beth GoulartPhotography by Doug Gaidry III Franklin Houser wasn’t much of a wine drinker during his four decades as a trial attorney in San

Secrets of Salt

By Amy ReynoldsPhotography by Jody Horton Salt is the most universal condiment found on the planet. And not just the iodine-laden, burned-at-1,000-degrees-Fahrenheit shaker salt we

The Business of All

By Susan Shields Photography by Jenna Noel At a time when reducing waste is on everyone’s mind, there may be no greater example of the

Lover of Cheese

By Marilyn McCray Photography by Bill Albrecht Cathy Strange considers food to be one of the few universal languages, much like music. And if food

Joys of Pickling

By C. Jeanette TysonIllustrations by Matt Lynaugh Aunt Frances said to pull one from the bottom, so I did—dove through the murky syrup, hooked one

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Random Acts

By Bill Albrecht Ingredients:1 large beautiful Texas Hill Country backdrop11 foodies excited about spending the day with other foodies from across the country for a culinary

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A Parting Conversation

By Heidi Yorkshire Photography by Christine Alicino July 3, 2008, marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of writer M.F.K. Fisher, whose vivid, impeccably detailed

Bag the Bags, Wack the Waste

By Helen Cordes    The case for eating locally grown foods requires no further evidence than the taste test: What mouth wouldn’t melt when presented

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The Future of Food

By Kelsey Maki   Photography by Jenna Noel Eleven-year-old Sarah Schmidt opens one eye and stares at the ceiling. She can hear her sister Caitlin

Just Shoot Me

By MM Pack    Edible bamboo? You mean those bite-sized, colorless rectangles that come in cans? Well…yes and no. David Cater, of Utility Research Garden,

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Winter 2008

Locally, we are happy to announce the recent creation of the Sustainable Food Policy Board. This board will serve as an advisory body to the

Herbal Vinegar Techniques

(Adapted from The Herb Garden Cookbook, University of Texas Press) For best flavor, pick herbs in early morning before the heat has wilted them.  Gently