Farmers Market Report: June 23

A brief report on area farmers markets

"...was no more to be had at the Barton Creek, Sunset Valley, or Downtown markets...."

June 23, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: September 22, 2012

What to expect at the Farmers Markets this Saturday

"...it’s time to order your Thanksgiving bird from Richardson Farms...."

Sept. 20, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Top 10 Farmers' Market Finds

From soup to nuts, the local markets proved all-too delicious

"...4) Richardson Farms' grass-fed beef rib­ eyes: If you haven't tasted locally..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: July 20-21, 2013

Summer salads and specials

"...there is a new plant vendor at the Barton Creek Farmers Market: Amalia’s Garden. She has sturdy tomato plants..."

July 19, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-File

Eat Local Week cook-off finale, hot-dog happy hour, and Central Texas food businesses closing

"...first-place honors for his Big Fatty Pork Chops – Peach Creek Farms pork chops paired with sautéed butternut squash..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Holiday Treats for the Locavore Carnivore

With local meats, you and your holiday guests can eat healthily and humanely

"...cuts of beef, pork, and goat with adequate notice. Peach Creek Farm375 Peach Creek Rd., Rosanky, 830/839-4810  www.peachcreekfarm.com..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Food Feature by Mick Vann

The Farmers’ Market Report: March 8-9, 2014

Pastured meats, beets, and treats

"...idea is to go market by market: The Barton Creek Farmers’ Market has Wright Longhorn Beef, which sells some..."

March 7, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: June 22-23, 2013

Melons, corn, peppers!

"...the first cantaloupes of the season to the Barton Creek Market and the Cedar Park Market this Saturday. Johnson’s..."

June 21, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: August 24-25, 2013

Melons. soft-shell crabs, popcorn, and fermented pasilla salsa

"...in butter, and serve on buttered French bread. Richardson Farms at the Barton Creek Market sets aside a small..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: May 18-19, 2013

Summer fruit and flowers come to the markets

"...Blackberries and peaches are starting to come in! The quantities will be..."

May 17, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: July 27-28, 2013

Baking pears, watermelon, sweet peppers, popcorn

"...just barely enough rain this summer to keep the farms from completely burning up, so the bounty is still..."

July 26, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: May 11-12, 2013

Tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans are starting to arrive

"...Lightsey Farms was planning to bring in the very first few..."

May 10, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers' Market Report: April 19-20, 2014

The first summer squash, chocolate bunnies, and iceberg lettuce

"...more to bring this Saturday (Sunset Valley and Barton Creek)...."

April 18, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Local Pork Producers

"...great-grandparents' dinner table. Countryside Family Farm376 Jones Rd., Cedar Creek, 512/363-2310  ..."

April 10, 2009 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Farmers' Market Report: March 15-16, 2014

Asparagus, green garlic, dandelion greens, and milkweed for Monarchs

"...be bringing kale, bunching onions, and dried tomatoes. Engel Farms (Cedar Park and Downtown) will be bringing more strawberries..."

March 14, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: December 15

Let's take a look at the Sunday markets!

"...town). That means, the Downtown SFC Market, the Barton Creek Farmers Market, the Sunset Valley Farmers Market, the HOPE..."

Dec. 15, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

The Farmers’ Market Report: Feb. 15-16, 2014

Strawberries, strawberry gelato, avocados, and smoked oysters

"...Speaking of Brussels sprouts, Engel Farms did not bring any strawberries to market last week,..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: June 1-2, 2013

Sweet corn and eggplants are making the scene

"...At Barton Creek Market, 2 Happy Children Farm and Fruitful Hill Farm..."

May 31, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: May 4-5

More summer vegetables arrive

"...(outdoor-grown) cucumbers to market on Saturday, at the Barton Creek Market and the Sunset Valley Market...."

May 3, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: May 25-26, 2013

Peaches, Blackberries, and Lobster Rolls

"...There are going to be Hill Country peaches at the markets this weekend! The peach crop is..."

May 24, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

The Farmer and The Grill: A Guide to Grilling, Barbecuing and Spit-Roasting Grassfed Meat and for Saving the Planet One Bite at a Time

Farmer Shannon Hayes shares grass-fed knowledge, and all your local meat is here

"...Larry Rasco, 512/484-2745, www.rascofarms.com..."

July 4, 2008 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Off with our heads on some misreporting of the Lazy Fork Barbecue legacy; plus, an Independence Day Event Menu

"...of my recent market-meals: a Niçoise salad with Amador Farms butter lettuce, Chautauqua River School Smoked Salmon and Green..."

June 30, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

The Lone Star Coffee Bar in Johnson City is a caffeine oasis among the peach stands

"...home. Either way, it's a caffeine oasis among the peach stands...."

June 17, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Virginia B. Wood's Bites

"...6) Peach Creek Farm Berkshire Pork Bacon: Hands down the best..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Weekend Market Visit Makes Me Even More Grateful For Rain This Week

Virginia's report on her visit to the Taste of the Market event at the Downtown Farmers' Market

"...Tortilla topped with a slice of pork sausage from Peach Creek Farm, La Condesa's fish tacos with grouper from..."

March 12, 2009 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Farmers Market Report: Aug. 31-Sept. 1

Labor Day weekend brings changes

"...Peach season is officially over. Although initially Farmer Caskey and..."

Aug. 30, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-File

New stoves and local nonprofits garner support despite difficult economic times

"...peas, heirloom tomatoes, and watermelon, but there should be blackberry/peach cobbler any day now. Cooking with the bounty of..."

July 10, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Hot!

Winners of the 18th annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Contest

"...commercial bottlers, contest newcomers Gourmet Country Farm and Fredericksburg Farms garnered first-place trophies, although those sassy Two Hot Mamas..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Farmers Market Report: February 23-24

Winter is officially over

"...long as we don’t get a late frost, the peach crop should be excellent this year. But coming back..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Veg Out!

There's no better place than Austin to branch out into meat-free eating

"...I would satisfy my appetite with potato salad or peach cobbler rather than a plate of brisket...."

March 30, 2012 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

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