Day Trips

Juniper Hills Farm between Dripping Springs and Blanco takes advantage of the rich culinary culture of the Hill Country to combine a cooking school with overnight cabins for a unique weekend getaway

"..."We have fresh vegetable farms, wineries, and even an olive-oil maker."..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

Looking back at many of the stories we covered in 2005, it seems that they came down to fire and water, one way or another

"...it was almost completely destroyed by fire back on June 1. Theriot reports that the kitchen and some interior..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Pomegranates Et Al.

The year in dining, 2005

"...the worthy components – tender spinach, toothsome vegetables, tangy olives and capers, flaky tuna and anchovies, and a gently..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Food Feature

Mandatory Spaying and Neutering

Nov. 23, 2005 Postmarks

Ensalada de Nochebuena

Christmas Eve Salad

"...2 tablespoons olive oil..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Food Feature

Tino's Greek Cafe

The concept is genius, and there's actually more there than meets the eye

"...pilaf; mashed potatoes (not skordalia style, with garlic and olive oil, but done the USA way); falafel; pastizzio (Greek..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Food Review by Mick Vann

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...SGT. PEPPER'S HOT SAUCE Sgt. Pepper's Green Olive Muffaletta Mix knows NOLA. The company, which has a..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Tony's Vineyard

My first introduction to Tony's Vineyard was during one of their recentMurder Mystery Musical Nights

"...herbs and spices, spiked with garlic, and enriched with olive oil, the sauce is as toothsome over plain linguine..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Bringing It All Back Home

Super Suppers, Dream Dinners, and the new family meal

"...I prefer whole grain brown rice to white, virgin olive oil to other fats, fresh herbs when possible. The..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Romeo's

It might be old-fashioned, but it never gets old

"...so much pungent vinegar (and an undetectable amount of olive oil) that it was inedible. Even the croutons were..."

July 29, 2005 Food Review by Barbara Chisholm

In Aspen, an Austin-Flavored Celebration of the Chef

A weekend at the 'Food & Wine' Classic

July 15, 2005 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Long Way Home

Considering the art of the map, as inspired by two local exhibitions and a housewarming party

"...106. She leaned back and poked at her martini's olive with the capped Uniball...."

May 20, 2005 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips

Head on out to the Becker Vineyards for this year's Lavender Fest

"...on the reddish fields. By late May or early June purple flower stocks shoot out of the foot-to foot-and-a-half-tall..."

May 20, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Lavender Love

Blanco celebrates its essence with a brand-new festival

"...Spain, and then a few brave souls invested in olive groves. Just now, the hills are coming alive with..."

May 13, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Afternoon Class

The Driskill's Royal Victorian Spring Tea

"...were offered: a toast square spread with a niçoise olive paste and topped with an elegant loaf of goat..."

April 29, 2005 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

A Loaf of Bread, a Jug of Wine

The simple but elegant art of picnic pairing

"...The Bread: Rosemary/Olive Oil Loaf from Bread Alone..."

April 22, 2005 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

The Stage Uncaged

How a performative open mic From Iowa became a theatrical springboard in Austin

"...jabs and swoops of his long pale hands, his olive eyes agleam. He's talking about theatre, about comedy improvisation,..."

April 15, 2005 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Quality of Life for Blacks in Austin: Going Beyond Midtown

The city's treatment of blacks – both governmentally and culturally – is questioned

"...10 were disciplined for their actions, but the department's olive branch was not enough to extinguish the racially charged..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

School Finance Bill Heads for the Floor

Republicans pass HB 2 out of committee over educator objections

"...And as the reporters gathered around Vice Chair Rene Oliveira to talk about his vote against House Bill 2,..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Knowbility's Austin AIR-Interactive Contestants

"...KLRU & Olive Design..."

March 4, 2005 Screens Feature

Off and On

Can Bellagio combine thoughtful food with thoughtful service?

"...several sizable shrimp with mushrooms and snap peas in olive oil and garlic with a substantial hit of lemon..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Austin Land & Cattle Co.

Rounding up the Austin steak house scene

"...sweet carrot julienne and baby spinach leaves, sautéed in olive oil with garlic...."

Jan. 14, 2005 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Bake Break

Finding the best breads for holiday hosting

"...wide range of dinner rolls that is always available (olive, pumpernickel, honey whole wheat, etc.), Central Market offers Brioche..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Food Review

Food-o-File

V.B.W. misses the Paella party but gets the scoop

"...aioli and roasted red and green peppers; crostini with olive tapenade, Manchego cheese, and olives; and a dip of..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food on Fourth

A guide to small plates and good drinks for barhopping in the Warehouse District

"...up to a fairly priced meal. Their Brie With Olive Tapenade ($8) was actually even better than advertised. Instead..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Galaxy Cafe

A kicky cafe signals that Southwest Austin is ready to outgrow its chains

"...enduring the limited options of the ubiquitous Chili's and Olive Gardens, it must be a relief for area residents..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Food Review by Barbara Chisholm

Castleberry's Gourmet Sammiches

Where the low-carb craze hasn't found its grasp

"...and Castleberry's relish, a zesty mixture of chopped green olives, pimiento, pepperoncini, olive oil, and spices...."

Sept. 17, 2004 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Culture Flash!

A Flaming Idiot gets legit, the Cultural Arts Division gets kicked upstairs, Zilker Theater productions goes west, young actor, and Hyde Park Theatre turns Italian

"...With Boar Sausage Ragu; Tuscan Lamb Loin With Black Olive Panzanella; Pineapple Polenta Upside Down Cake With Limon Cello..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

New Look, Better Great Taste!

Doña Emilia's outgrew itself on East Seventh. It's outdoing itself on Cesar Chavez.

"...great salsas. The "mojito" chimichurri, a wonderful blend of olive oil, lime juice, parsley, and mint, was perfect with..."

July 16, 2004 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

To Your Health

Are there natural alternatives to the prescription cholesterol-lowering medications?

"...in small quantities in foods such as grains and olive oil. The amount supplied by the average American diet..."

June 18, 2004 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

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