now in season

Edible Austin

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Merrideth Jiles

Merrideth Jiles never intended to have a career working with plants. The Atlanta native graduated from Georgia State University in 1992 with a degree in

Plant on a Hot Tin Roof

Gardening in Austin is a perpetual and mysterious experiment. Our confusing climate, varied and inhospitable soils, and brutal terrain force gardeners to come up with

Setting the Season

winter Valet Tray with Gold by Keith Kreeger Guten Co Banded Nesting Bowls from Kettle & Brine Small Gramercy Bottle in Matte White with Gold

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Counter Intelligence

The choice of countertops for your kitchen is anything but a surface-level decision. It can establish the mood of the room, set the stage of

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Agua Dulce Farm

In 2011, Jack Waite realized his dream of producing and sharing high-quality food when he founded Agua Dulce Farm—a different breed of farm in southeast

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GMOs: A Question of Food Democracy

It’s nearly impossible to escape the ongoing genetically modified organism (GMO) debate. While many hold the strong opinion that genetically engineered (GE) foods are unsafe,

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Ben Calais

Ben Calais of Calais Winery doesn’t particularly care what you think, as long as you think it while drinking his cabernet/merlot/malbec/cabernet franc blend, the 2013

Hops & Grain

The process of brewing beer begins early at Hops & Grain craft brewery. Even before the sun rises, brewer Danny Clay has already measured out

Gazpacho Borracho

Hooray! It’s the season for eating outdoors—starlit suppers, Sunday brunches and fiestas al fresco. On weekends, many Tex-Mex families celebrate tardeadas—leisurely, afternoon backyard gatherings. Revelers

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Facing Facts

For a healthy and youthful appearance, there is no substitute for beautiful skin. A flawless complexion, all by itself, can make you look many years

Destination Wedding

SPONSORED Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm   An architectural masterpiece located on an organic farm, Los Poblanos is undeniably one of the most

Tricks of the Trade

A Q&A with Juliana Ross, Director of Events, The Allan House + Brodie Homestead   What’s worth the money? Because everyone has a limited budget