In the Wink of an Eye

An Austin slow-food pioneer celebrates a dozen years in operation

"...Peter Kump's (now the Institute of Culinary Education). Both honed their chops in signature fine-dining destinations: Paul at the..."

July 12, 2013 Food Feature by MM Pack

Retirement and the City

Retirement is tough. Living Downtown makes it all better.

"...been "I don't know a living soul who's bought one of those condos." Then my friends Linda Ball and..."

March 27, 2009 Food Feature by Linda Ball

'Sister Moses'

Dancing history to life

"...between reading about slave auctions in books and seeing one physicalized before you. Desert Dance Theatre's Sister Moses: The..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Arts Feature by Hannah Kenah

The Hightower Report

Democrats Suckered on Water-Boarding; and Sanctioning Corporate Autocracy

"...environmentalists, farmers, consumers, and others. But now, at least one corporation is moving from goon tactics to tactical goofiness...."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

Casa de Fruta Organic Mesquite Flour

Casa de Fruta's Organic Mesquite Flour adds hints of cinnamon and chocolate but no smoke

"...our usual human absurdity, we go halfway around the world to procure these popular flavorings, even as we are..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

The Best of Food in 2007

10 Best Surprises of 2007

"...gardens in Central Texas (where few of the "temperate zone" rules apply) could actually be taught a thing or..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

The Hightower Report

Country-of-Origin Labeling; and George's 'Excessive Punishment' Doctrine

"...COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING Those steaks, veggies, and other foods you buy at the supermarket – where do they..."

July 20, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

In Good Taste

The Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival and the value of terroir

"...climate, elevation, etc. – that make grapes grown in one particular area produce wines that are distinctive from wines..."

March 30, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Permaculture

Local activists try to break free of oil-dependent lifestyle

"...permaculture branches out from creating ecological landscapes that produce foods, to include mindful land-use and community planning. Founded in..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

After a Fashion

You don't need a can-opener – an Oilcan opener, to be precise – when Stephen's claws are unsheathed!

"...I like to drop in and say hi, from one queen to another. We'd already been to Fabric and..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Learn Your EATs

An epicurean orientation for students new and returning, but also for ACL visitors and recently arrived residents

"...general area of UT, be advised there's a whole world out there beyond Ramen noodles and microwave popcorn. You've..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Austin's chain store vs. local business battle is economic and political.

"...in every other political venue in the whole wide world. Wynn knows that. What Wynn, and others of like..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Killing Fields, Kind Of

A culinary history of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre farmhouse

"...Carlson for the Thompson family, who owned the large stone house just across County Road 172...."

Oct. 31, 2003 Food Feature by MM Pack

To Your Health

I sometimes feel calmer after drinking green tea despite its caffeine content. Could it be the theanine in the tea?

"...the flavor enhancer that is routinely used in Asian foods and blamed for a variety of bad reactions to..."

July 4, 2003 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

The Hightower Report

Organics: good enough for the pilgrims, good enough for us; and, trailer trash go upscale.

"...require any chemical additives, genetic engineering, pesticides, antibiotics, growth hormones, or other weaponry of today's high-tech agribusiness industry. Those..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

A Shared Vision

MM Pack reports on the combination of generosity and hard work that built the Institute of Hospitality & Culinary Arts at Travis High School.

"...want to study hospitality or culinary arts. There was one significant obstacle, however; there were no teaching-kitchen facilities at..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

The Hightower Lowdown

Dubya lets polluters make messes, but we pay for the clean-up; the computer industry isn't as clean as it would like us to think; and the National Academy of Scientists calls for closer scrutiny of biotech.

"...that contaminate our air, water, and communities, with the money going into a trust fund that pays for clean-ups..."

March 8, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

Day Trips

The Jersey Barnyard is a third-generation working dairy farm featuring "Belle, the singing cow."

"...The Frerichs family farm has become a touchstone for hundreds of city folks cut off from their..."

May 4, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Stars

"...of the highly esteemed culinarians who made up the world-renowned faculty of the 2000 Worlds of Flavor Conference on..."

March 23, 2001 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Naturaltown

Vegetarian and Vegan Spots in Austin

"...food with understated elegance in its historic building featuring limestone walls, wood floors, and a beautiful sun-dappled atrium. Most..."

March 9, 2001 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Day Trips

Remembering Bob Roberts, the dean of Texas barbecue.

"...2, at the age of 85. Few individuals have done more to spread the gospel of smoked meats than..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood says goodbye to Craig Claiborne and gives the low-down on some exciting food events for the upcoming week.

"...written by Claiborne, was a landmark book and is one of the definitive works on Mexican cuisine...."

Feb. 4, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Reviewing Jewish Cooking in America With Joan Nathan

A Culture Through Its Food

"...author of its companion cookbook, you'd even include convenience foods like Sara Lee cheesecake, Dr. Brown's soda, and Hebrew..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Food Feature by Ronna N. Welsh

cornering the bagel market

Austin's Hole-y War

"...centers as well as natives appreciated Hot Jumbo as one of the luxuries that distinguished the capital from your..."

Aug. 16, 1996 News Feature by Chris Walters

Something's Cooking

Definitely Seela

"...bread which will be a birthday gift for the aforementioned Smith. "I cook for the musicians I play with..."

July 12, 1996 Music Feature

Dina Chkarka Spreads the Message of Moroccan Food to the Masses

Here’s cookin’ with you, kid

"...following of people across the country and around the world who were hungry for English-language content centering Moroccan food...."

March 4, 2022 Food Feature by Yasmin Diallo Turk

Local Restaurants Work Hard to Support Medical Teams

The Austin food scene steps up by doing what it does best

"...burn. When I read the Medium article talking about [FrontlineFoods.org], it was clear we needed to start one here...."

May 1, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

It Takes a Village to Eat Safely With Food Allergies

Local restaurants adapt to the growing number of Americans with food allergies

"...nuts, wheat, soy, and fish. Adverse reactions to these foods range from tingling in the mouth to hives to..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Stuffed Locally

Give thanks for the local harvest with these market-fresh recipes

"...a time when food isn't growing, and November is one of the most bountiful seasons for us. Along with..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Locavore Chef

Jesse Griffiths on fishing, hunting, and 'French encouragement'

"...seasonal supper club menus and a line of prepared foods based on local, sustainable ingredients. The supper club eventually..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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