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King Chocolate

By Anne IshamPhotography by Marc Brown Chocolate is a wondrous, many-faceted food. On a basic level, it’s purported to make us younger, smarter, happier and

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School Lunch-Beyond the Budget

By Elizabeth WinslowPhotography by Andy Sams Created in 1946, the National School Lunch Act was conceived as an ingenious way to make use of agricultural

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Redbud Cafe

By Helen CordesPhotography by Bill Albrecht Meander out some afternoon to Blanco, a sweet little burg located down a scenic stretch of highway just southwest

Lamba Royal Indian Food

Bite into just about any dish from Lamba’s Royal Indian Food and prepare yourself—this exquisite Indian cuisine will bite right back. Think of it more

Cooking Up English

On a Monday afternoon, five students from Mexico, Chile and South Korea gather at the University United Methodist Church (UUMC) on the UT campus, eager

Farmers’ Favorite Recipes

A good way to learn how to cook with the seasons is to ask your favorite market vendor for suggestions for how to cook their

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Smart Food

By Kristi Willis Looking for a farmers market? Need a recipe for kohlrabi? Wondering what produce is in season this week? There’s an app for

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Pie for Breakfast Party

By Carol DawsonPhotography by Andy Sams Pies for the Pie-for-Breakfast prepared with Austin singer-songwriter Tricia Mitchell, in her kitchen Some years ago, my then-new boyfriend

How to Make Stock

By Jesse GriffithsPhotography by Carole Topalian Of all the fundamental kitchen staples, stock remains one of the most mysterious and myth-shrouded. But the fact that

How to Make Coffee

By David Alan If, according to singer Paul Simon, there are 50 ways to leave your lover, then perhaps there are just as many ways

How to Cook Fish

By Alain BrauxPhotography by Carole Topalian Does cooking fish intimidate you? It used to intimidate me too. But ever since I learned how it’s done

Cheese Balls

By Lucinda HutsonPhotography by John Pozdro This ain’t your mama’s cheese ball! Instead, sharp cheddar mingles with crushed cayenne, heady spices and freshly minced autumn