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Springdale Handmade

Each of East Austin’s urban farms has developed its own unique identity. The bountiful acreage and historic farmhouse at Boggy Creek Farm date back to

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Mapping the True Texas Hold’Em

If you want to read a book about Neapolitan pizza, Chinese dumplings or American hamburgers, you have many choices. But where’s the book that maps

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An Heirloom and Heritage Feast

We hear the words “heirloom” and “heritage” in reference to ingredients, but what do they mean? “Heirloom” refers to a variety of edible plants that

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Chiles Secos de México

Botanically speaking, chiles are actually a fruit and belong to the genus Capsicum. Gastronomically, they are utilized as a vegetable and, when dried and ground,

In Line with Marcelino

My family has been in the Texas Hill Country for at least five generations. While my Central Texas roots run deep, it wasn’t until I

The Big Short Order

For the last decade, the names of Austin restaurants and chefs have peppered the awards lists of national food magazines and organizations. From the headlines,

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Heirloom 2016

The Heirloom Issue Our Heirloom issue celebrates tradition and authenticity, family memories and gatherings with friends over food. We can remember and relish these traditions

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Home 2016

The Home Issue In this first of an annual addition to our regular bi-monthly issues, you’ll find beautiful table settings, gardening tips and DIY landscaping

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Cooks 2016

The Cooks Issue In this issue of “Cooks” you’ll find out what former state legislator Wendy Davis cooks at home and what musical legend Ray

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Beans

Often, the simplest foods, such as rice and beans, are the ones that daunt us—many people end up buying them either precooked or canned, respectively.

Infusing with Extracts

My garden is producing the most abundant aromas with basil, oregano and mint taking over whole rows. I live alone and don’t cook as often