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Absinthe-Sour

Absinthe Minded

By David AlanPhotography by Jenna Noel There is no spirit veiled in more mystery and misinformation than absinthe. Known as the “green fairy,” this potable

Pizza-stones

Sunday Pizza Supper

By Paula AngersteinPhotography by Andy Sams Growing up in Central Texas, my family, like many others, had the tradition of a hearty midday Sunday dinner

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Spring Fling

By Terry Thompson-AndersonIllustration by Bambi Edlund At long last, spring has arrived. There’s a special shade of green that Mother Nature reserves for use only

Sorrel--by-CA-Sayle

Vegetable Literacy-Sorrel and Rhubarb

By Deborah Madison from her forthcoming book, Vegetable LiteracyPhotography (above) by Carole Topalian and (below) by Carole Ann Sayle Sorrel and rhubarb are among the

Japan’s Gift

By MM PackBlue Noodles, Japanese woodblock print, by Kylie Budge Seasonal. Local. Healthful. Sustainable. Mindful. We’ve learned to embrace these concepts when sourcing, cooking, eating

Diversity in the Marketplace

By Kristi Willis Eureka! You’ve unearthed something at the farm stand that you haven’t seen before—maybe it’s sweet potato greens, kohlrabi, opo squash or an

TBS-goods

Bountiful Sprout

By Jeremy Walther Many of us in the Central Texas community seek out and utilize local food outlets because we value the work of organic

Handiwork: Homemade Crackers

Story and Photography By Jim Long I began making my own crackers years ago as an alternative to the high-fat, high-calorie, chemical-laden packaged snack crackers

Seasonal-Plate

Foreign & Domestic

Photography by Jody Horton Chef Ned Elliott presents Foreign & Domestic Food & Drink’s Daube of Richardson Farms Short Ribs and Cheeks with Potato Puree—potatoes from

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High On Pie

By Mary BrycePhotography by Mary Bryce There is nothing better than a just-out-of-the-refrigerator cold wedge of pie.  Nothing. I know from experience; I’ve had a

Holiday Punch

Story and Photography By Lucinda Hutson ’Tis the season to be jolly and time for a cup of good cheer. How about some festive holiday

Mr.-Natural-signage

Mr. Natural

By Soll SussmanPhotography by Andy Sams The winding cafeteria line at Mr. Natural—the beloved longtime vegetarian and health-conscious restaurant and bakery on Cesar Chavez in