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March Against Monsanto

Saturday morning local activists and community members will protest GMO giant Monsanto. As part of an international campaign, March Against Monsanto will host over 400 events in 45 countries all set to take place on May 25. Read More | Comment »

8:00PM Fri. May. 24, Anna Toon

The Future of Urban Agriculture

The Urban Farms Process and Code Coordination Working Group of the Austin/Travis County Sustainable Food Policy Board held its last of three working group sessions Wednesday night. Read More | Comment »

10:30AM Fri. May. 17, Anna Toon

Taste Test

Consumers can now use all their senses when making purchases at local farmers markets. House Bill 1382 by Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, part of a series of bills by members of the Texas House Farm-to-Table Caucus, has passed the Texas House. Read More | Comment »

9:30AM Mon. May. 13, Anna Toon

Longhorn Food Trailer Court Closes May 13

Members of the local vegan and vegetarian communities (as well as one of the contributors to the Austin Chronicle food section) are dismayed at the news that this convenient vegetarian mecca is closing up shop. Where are they going to find the healthy wraps, stellar falafels, or addictive vegan baked goods they've come to love? Read More | Comment »

4:45PM Fri. May. 10, Virginia B. Wood

Legislative Update

Local foodies rejoice! The Texas House of Representatives has voted to pass House Bill 970. Widely known as the cottage foods bill and sponsored by Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, the bill expands on last session's cottage foods law, Senate Bill 81. Read More | Comment »

3:00PM Wed. May. 8, Anna Toon

El Chile Slated to Leave Manor Road

Restaurateur Carlos Rivero, owner of El Chile Cafe & Cantina, El Chilito, El Alma, and the Flat Top Burger Shop, announced he's moving his flagship restaurant from Manor Road's busy Restaurant Row to a stretch of South First Street once immortalized in song as the Tex-Mex Mile. Read More | Comment »

1:30PM Wed. May. 8, Virginia B. Wood

Urban Farm Update

From raising rabbits to aquaculture, there are plenty of hot button issues when it comes to addressing pending updates to the urban farm ordinance. Read More | Comment »

9:30AM Fri. Apr. 19, Anna Toon

Dirk Miller Memorial Service Set

A celebration of Dirk Miller's life will be held in his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana this Saturday, according to his family. Read More | Comment »

4:20PM Thu. Apr. 11, Virginia B. Wood

Straight From the Source

Raw milk enthusiasts certainly aren’t shy when it comes to expounding the benefits of farm-fresh milk. From providing protection against asthma and allergies to espousing a higher density of vitamins A, B, C, and D, raw milk supporters are serious about their favorite beverage. Read More | Comment »

9:00AM Wed. Apr. 10, Anna Toon

Sommelier and Supper Club Entrepreneur Dirk Miller Passes Away

Former Wink co-workers Dirk Miller and Matt Taylor created the glass2plate supper club in 2012 with Taylor as chef and Miller as sommelier. Their original events have been delighting guests around town for months. When Miller didn't show up for a series of appointments last Friday, his partner and friends began to worry. Read More | Comment »

4:09PM Mon. Apr. 8, Virginia B. Wood

No Boys Allowed

Restaurant magazine sparked controversy this week when it named Nadia Santini as Veuve Clicquot World’s Best Female Chef. It wasn’t that the award was undeserved (quite the opposite); but the female qualification has people (read: men) debating the necessity of gender-based awards. Why only women? Read More | Comment »

10:00AM Sun. Apr. 7, Anna Toon

Eat, Drink, Woman

An event entitled Eat, Drink, Woman immediately has my full attention. Read More | Comment »

10:00AM Sat. Mar. 30, Anna Toon

Toni Tipton-Martin Attends Let's Move Anniversary Celebration

Despite a March blizzard that made travel challenging, Austin food and nutrition journalist Toni Tipton-Martin attended a celebration earlier this month for the third anniversary of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Faith and Communities initiative to eliminate childhood obesity in America. Read More | Comment »

11:15AM Fri. Mar. 29, Virginia B. Wood

Cottage Foods Law Update

Bakers, artisans, farmers, and the markets are anxiously awaiting the outcome of tomorrow’s hearing on House Bill 970. Filed by Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, and frequently referred to as the Cottage Foods Law, activists are hoping for increased access to locally produced foods. Read More | Comment »

4:40PM Tue. Mar. 26, Anna Toon

Did Congress Pass Monsanto Protection Act?

Last week, with a vote of 318 to 109, the House accepted the Senate’s amendments to HR 933. The Senate’s continuing resolution bill, formally known as the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013, provides short-term funding to the federal government to the end of the fiscal year. Read More | Comment »

9:00AM Tue. Mar. 26, Anna Toon

Epoch Benefit Rummage Sale

When I opened my mailbox earlier this week, I was surprised to find a two page, handwritten invitation to a rummage sale. It was carefully folded and tied with twine, a small white flower tucked between the pages. Read More | Comment »

2:32PM Fri. Mar. 22, Anna Toon

Texans Unite to Support Local Food Bills

Wastewater fees, property taxes, and regulation at farmers' markets are just a few of the issues to be addressed this Tuesday, March 19, at the Capitol. Read More | Comment »

9:00AM Mon. Mar. 18, Anna Toon

Peach Forecast

With warm weather approaching it is difficult to avoid daydreaming about the long days ahead: backyard bbqs, good friends, seasonal brews, and of course, peach cobbler. While severe drought conditions persist throughout Central Texas with the rest of the state experiencing similar effects, as far as peaches are concerned, it’s all good news for now. Read More | Comment »

5:20PM Thu. Mar. 7, Anna Toon

Farm Camp Preview

Spring break can be a parent’s logistical nightmare. The difficulties of coordinating childcare along with busy work schedules can prove challenging for even the most seasoned. Fortunately, two local farms have come to the rescue offering opportunities for an interactive farm camp experience. Read More | Comment »

10:15AM Wed. Mar. 6, Anna Toon

Nuevo Leon Ends 31-year Run

After 31 years in business in the East Austin neighborhood not far from where she grew up, restaurateur Rachel Davila has sold her property and is closing Nuevo Leon at the end of business Saturday, March 2. Read More | Comment »

1:30PM Sat. Mar. 2, Virginia B. Wood

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