Macro Education

There's more to macrobiotic cooking than brown rice and tofu. Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts founders Fran Moody and Dawn Black are showing Austinites why, Cuisines editor Virgina B. Wood writes.

"...would be working at her side. Ortiz-Foster founded the Natural Epicurean cooking school in her home in the early..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Culinary Studies

Cooking Schools in Austin

"...different high schools, ACC's culinary arts program, the Culinary Academy of Austin, the Texas Culinary Academy, and the Natural..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Food Feature by MM Pack

Food-o-File

Two culinary programs change, Wheatsville wins, M Two debuts, and more

"...Austin's five professional culinary programs this month. The Culinary Academy of Austin (6020-B Dillard, 451-5743, www.culinaryacademyofaustin.com) has been purchased..."

June 25, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

May 1-8

"...› Open House at Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts Learn about the plant-based..."

May 2, 2014 Food Column

Food Events

Aug. 10-15

"...• Open House The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts hosts an open house..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Food Column

Food-o-File

Peace Through Pie – and beer

"...The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culin­ary Arts (1700 S. Lamar) will..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Mayor's Fitness Council Challenges Austin Restaurants To Develop Healthy Entrées

Is fast food possible without the fat? Can you dine out on a diet? Find out.

"...co-sponsored by Austin Fit Magazine, Whole Foods, and the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts, began in November, and..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

There's only one way to celebrate Bastille Day: beaucoup pastries

"...• The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts (1700 S. Lamar) offers..."

July 15, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Fun with foodies for June 16-23

"...• The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts (1700 S. Lamar) hosts..."

June 17, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Raise a glass to Ma, or drink bourbon and watch the ponies

"...• The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts (1700 S. Lamar) hosts..."

May 6, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Foodie events for April 8-13

"...• The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts (1700 S. Lamar, 476-2276)..."

April 8, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Get your South by Southwest started the right way – with pork!

"...• The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts (1700 S. Lamar, 476-2276)..."

March 11, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

East Austin barbecue, Austinites receive culinary awards, new Downtown food businesses, and more to sink your teeth into

"...session of the professional chef training program at the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts (1700 S. Lamar, 476-2276)...."

July 9, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

A Comparison of Professional Culinary Programs in Austin

"...Texas Culinary Academy..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Food Feature

Food-o-File

The new year has brought several big changes among Austin's restaurants; Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood provides the details.

"...new eating plan, check out this seminar at the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts (1701 Toomey Road, 476-2276):..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Bento Picnic: Everything in Its Right Place

Leanne Valenti’s Japanese homecooking venue exceeds the sum of its parts

"...cooking. The affable chef, who initially trained at Austin's Natural Epicurean Academy, started the business in 2015 – after..."

June 11, 2021 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Local Service Looks to Change the Way You Eat

Austin Food Company delivers macrobiotic meals

"...finishing up his studies in healing cuisines at the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts last year...."

July 31, 2017 Food Post by Kali Venable

More Restaurants Openings and Closings

Daily Austin food news

"...of Culinary Arts, the Art Institute of Austin, the Natural Epicurean Academy, and Austin Community College. Perhaps the closure..."

Dec. 21, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

"...Sunday morning, followed by a cooking demonstration from Austin's Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts that addresses the question..."

June 19, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Monday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...Picnic from chef Leanne Valenti, a graduate of Austin's Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts. Valenti's choices of bento..."

April 13, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...• The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts (1700 S. Lamar) is..."

Oct. 31, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

July 17-23

"...smoothies into your diet. Tue., July 22, 6:30-9pm. The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts, 1701 Toomey, 512/476-2276. $69...."

July 18, 2014 Food Column

Food Events

Take your palate around the world this week with a Mediterranean festival, Oktoberfest, and the AMOA

"...Christy Mor­gan presents a vegan cooking class at the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts (1700 S. Lamar). $45;..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

The harder they come, the harder they nosh

"...• The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts presents a webinar on..."

Aug. 12, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

This Can't Be Tofu! 75 Recipes to Cook Something You Never Thought You Would and Love Every Bite

"...Moody is a chef and cooking instructor at the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts...."

May 19, 2000 Food Review by Fran Moody

Food-O-File

"...received certification in macrobiotic whole foods cooking from the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts (476-2276)... Chefs Collaborative 2000..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood