Why Eat Local

Heaven from the vine – my first summer tomato

5 Comments 14 April 2012

  I’ve been missing in action for the last month as I’ve traveled extensively for conferences (why does everyone plan everything in March?!?) and a few stories I’ve been writing.  I’ve also been participating in a Cook ‘n Scribble food writing course, led by journalist and cookbook author Molly O’Neill, which has been much more challenging  and rewarding [...]

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Dessert, Recipes

Grapefruit and mint sorbet

1 Comment 15 March 2012

  I love grapefruit and was so excited when Texas Sweet sent me a half dozen Texas Rio Star grapefruits to cook with.  The challenge was not eating them all plain, peeling them like oranges and devouring the big, tart slices. And, I adore grapefruit juice.  A big glass of fresh squeezed grapefruit juice is [...]

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Austin, Restaurants

Dining Out Sustainably: 2012 Austin Restaurant Round-up

11 Comments 28 February 2012

  My, how this list has grown.  In the four years since I started this blog, the number of restaurants working with local farms, ranches and food artisans has exploded. You can find farm fresh eggs, just picked greens and humanely raised meats on menus that range from diner fare to fine dining. A number [...]

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Uncategorized

New Feature: Event Calendar

1 Comment 15 February 2012

  After two months of trying to keep up with all of the events hitting my e-mail inbox, I decided it was time to take the plunge and add a calendar to the site.  Events are organized by area and you can narrow the events for your location by clicking on the Categories button and [...]

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Farmers markets are thriving in San Antonio

Markets, San Antonio

Farmers markets are thriving in San Antonio

1 Comment 14 February 2012

  A few weekends ago I visited San Antonio and had a chance to stop by both the Pearl and Quarry Farmers Markets.  Once again, I was delighted to see how quickly the markets in San Antonio are growing and how much they have to offer. Saturday morning there was quite a crowd at the Pearl Farmers [...]

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