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Embracing Local

Community Gardens

by Kristi WillisPhotography by Whitney Arostegui Nothing quite compares to the taste of a juicy summer tomato plucked from the garden or a fresh, crisp

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Supper Clubs

By Kristi WillisPhotography by Shannon Kintner and Jenna Noel The fellowship that’s forged while sharing a meal is one of the most beloved perks of

Table of Plenty

By Amy Crowell Mid-1800s Texas is one of the last places you’d expect to experience what the French refer to as a table recherché, a

Olive Oil Re-Examined

Imported olive oils are often subsidized and sometimes adulterated and mislabeled as “extra-virgin” because of a lack of standards enforcement. High-quality domestically produced olive oils

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Wheatsville Food Co-op

General Manager Dan Gillotte (center) with today’s Wheatsville Food Co-op crew. By Elizabeth WinslowPhotography by Dustin Meyer In the 1960s and ’70s, the environmental movement

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Philly Seafood

By Terry Thompson-AndersonPhotography by Sandy Wilson Founded in 1909, Palacios is a sleepy little fishing village on the Texas Gulf Coast, southwest of Houston. The

The Family Dinner

By Kristi Willis Photography by Andy Sams Sitting down for a family dinner is about more than food; it’s a precious ritual—a time to touch

On the Road

By Kristi Willis Illustration by Hillary Weber-Gale One of the joys of traveling is discovering the tastes that are unique to a specific place. Whether

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The State of Texas Milk

Story and Photography By Kelly Yandell  There is a certain pastoral simplicity conjured up by the idea of drinking a frosty glass of milk; perhaps

Hillside Farmacy

Typically, a restaurateur starts with a menu concept and builds the space and decor around it. The creative minds behind Hillside Farmacy, however, did things

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It’s All In The Words

By Kjeld Petersen Much of our conversation about local food is laden with jargon—sometimes confusing as we look to find a common language to describe it.

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CSAs and Deliveries

By Kristi WillisIllustrations by Jenna Noel Farmers markets are a delightful way to shop, but some people find it difficult to fit visiting the market