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Quick Cooking Tips for 2017

As we welcome in 2017, I’ve taken time to reflect on some of the changes in my life in 2016 that drastically altered my relationship

What We’re Drinking with Fresh

Winter offers our tables an abundance of opulent flavors ranging from an array of rich root vegetables to vibrant and tasty winter greens. Recipes found

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The Art of Washoku

Did you know that the bento boxes served at sushi restaurants are just one of many types of bento traditionally offered in Japan? Their common

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School Food Gets Real

If the thought of school cafeteria food conjures memories of cooked-’til-they’re-slimy green beans, grease-soaked pizza and gravy-covered mystery meat, here’s some news to savor. Kids

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Seven Things to Watch

The public’s palate is a fickle force, and food trends can fluctuate with the seasons. What makes one stick? These days, the focus seems to

Produce on Wheels

Food trucks aren’t just for foodies and late-night munchers anymore. In September, Farmshare Austin started rolling out mobile farm stands to reach the parts of

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Pickled Green Tomatoes

Anyone who reads this column regularly already knows that I am a pickle person. I make pickle-themed kitchen gear for fellow pickle lovers and regularly

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Mimi’s Kitchen

Texas has a special ability to create identity and character for those who call it home, and perhaps nothing is more central to a Texan’s

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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