“Second Helpings” offers tasty, bite-sized restaurant listings compiled from new and previous reviews, guides, and poll results. This week’s entries were updated by Erin Mosow. For quick, reliable information about Austin eateries, check here.
Hairston Creek Farm
Gary and Sara Rowland
4300 County Rd. 335
Burnet, TX 78611
512/756-8380
Burnet County farmers Gary and Sara Rowland often participate in local farmers’ markets where their certified organic produce and Sara’s homemade jams, jellies, and pestos are always in demand. They also offer subscription shares for a season that runs from April through November for $25 per share.
Milberg Farm
Tim Miller
737 Opal Ln.
Kyle, TX 78640
512/268-1433
Tim Miller operates a certified organic dryland farm near Kyle where he’s won regional awards for his water-conservation techniques. Miller offers subscription shares for seasonally available produce, preferably to families, which he will deliver in the Kyle area. When crop abundance permits, he also sells at the Westlake Farmers’ Market.
Oasis Gardens Community Farm
7651 Delwau Ln.
Austin, TX 78725
386-7636
www.greenbuilder.com/oasisgardenscsa
This certified organic-farm cooperative on Austin’s far Eastside offers monthly subscription shares for $50. Shareholders commit to five hours of farm work and receive good exercise and radiantly healthy produce in the bargain. The workday is Sunday from 1-4pm. In November, Oasis Gardens plans to build an herb spiral.
Tecolote Farm
David Pitre
16301 Decker Lake Rd.
Manor, TX 78653
512/276-7008
Dave Pitre’s organic produce is so popular there’s a waiting list to purchase subscriptions to his Manor-area farm. Shares cost $25 per week for a season that runs May through August and “Best of Austin”-award-winning home delivery is available. The farmers request that you use e-mail to put your name on their waiting list. During the season, Tecolote Farm runs a Sunday stand for the public.
Tierra Antigua Farm
Carlos and Suzanne Santos
605 Opal Ln.
Kyle, TX 78640
512/268-1406
Both the Tierra Antigua farm stand and subscription share operation opened in October of last year. The cost is $20 per share, and it’s possible to sign up on a weekly basis or for the whole season. Tierra Antigua is organic in practice, and their season lasts from April to October. They produce vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, and eggs.
This article appears in November 1 • 2002.