Pure Luck in Armenia

Sarah Bolton lost her luggage on a cheesemaking trip to Armenia, but she gained some priceless knowledge and relationships.

"...Springs' own Sara Bolton, owner and co-founder of the Pure Luck Dairy and Farm, spent four weeks during the..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Second Helpings: Farm Stands & Farmer's Markets

Food editor Virginia B. Wood surveys Austin's farmer's markets.

"...Next week look for listings of farms that offer community supported agriculture (CSA) subscriptions...."

Oct. 12, 2001 Food Column

In the Company of Goats

Perfect pairings at Pure Luck

"...Walking through the barns at Pure Luck Farm & Dairy, this description comes as no..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Capital Idea!

On the phone, on the Web, on the farm, or in the store: giving a little Austin to the foodies on your gift list

"...Terra Verde Farms..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Food Feature

Food-O-File

Pure Luck's Pure Skill

"...Hill Country cheesemaker extraordinaire Sara Bolton, co-owner of Pure Luck Grade A Goat Dairy in Dripping Springs, won..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

A capacity crowd stands up for small, sustainable family farms at Pamela Walker's book signing

"...important paradigm shift away from the chemical-dependent, big agribusiness, factory-farm model to one where small, sustainable family farms are..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The month of May is mighty busy

"...proud... In South Austin, the trailer kitchen at Matt Luckie's swanky new Gibson (1109 S. Lamar, 386-1345) is generating..."

May 21, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Coffee, tea, or ... cheese?

"...with cheesemakers and find great bargains on award-winning, small-batch farmstead cheeses from around the country. According to our own..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

Another day, another barbecue dynasty fracas

"...nominees Jester King Brewery, Independence Brewing Co., Pâté Letelier, Pure Luck Farm & Dairy, Trace at the W, the..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Cheese in the Heart of Texas

Austin's getting cheesy

"...1983 as a national grassroots organization for home and farm cheesemaking and cheese appreciation; it promotes the farmstead, artisan,..."

July 31, 2009 Food Feature by MM Pack

Food-O-File

"...sweet corn, tomatoes, basil, and peas at Central Texas farms and gardens. Some of the best tastes of early..."

June 13, 1997 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Things I Learned at Pies & Pigs

Getting in the know during a good cause

"...of their own on the shady ground at Springdale Farm...."

June 15, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

In Person

Georgeanne Brennan

"...Brennan, her husband, and young daughter bought a small farmhouse with a little land, added a small herd of..."

May 25, 2007 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Dolce Neve

Small-batch, traditional gelato inspires devotees

"...But it wasn't blind luck that brought Francesca Silvestrini, her brother Marco Silvestrini, and..."

May 9, 2014 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Guide to American Cheese Organizations and Competitions

"...aesthetic standards. (Texas artisanal cheeses were well-represented; Austin's own Pure Luck Farm and Dairy walked away with two firsts..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Food Feature

Little Ola’s Biscuits Free for a Year, Baldinucci’s Pizza for Lunch and Dinner, the Nido Is Open for Real, Dali’s Naked Feast for Surrealism’s Sake, Plenty of Booze for Toasting, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Austin's favorite [cheese] producers.” Does exploring the delights of Pure Luck Farm and Treaty Oak Distilling and more sound..."

Oct. 19, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Holiday Dining Doesn't Have to Be All Stomach Cramps and Anaphylaxis

Picnik’s edible philosophies

"...appear sparingly, and high-quality cheeses and dairy from Austin's Pure Luck Farm, Antonelli's Cheese Shop, and Mill-King Creamery add..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Livin' la Vida Local

Whole Foods' The Forager's Table event highlights local products

"...this course was a ball of goat cheese from Pure Luck Farm and Dairy. It was covered with toasted..."

Aug. 27, 2014 Food Post by Rod Machen

Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.

New neighborhood hot spots

"...Cheese Shop, Salt & Time Butcher Shop & Salumeria, Pure Luck Farm & Dairy, and Easy Tiger Bake Shop,..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Food-o-file

What's cooking in the Central Texas food scene

"...were among the pioneers of the Central Texas organic farm movement that began in the early Nineties. Sara started..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

TRIO at the Four Seasons' Todd Duplechan won the Texas Chef Showdown last week during Go Texan Restaurant Round-Up, and the event's produce proved that even corporate restaurants are supporting local food sources

"...encouraged to shop for their remaining ingredients at local farmers' markets in order to create more than 100 servings..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Farmers Market Report: November 10, 2012

Central Texas bounty holds steady

"...plentiful and inexpensive, with excellent flavor. Most of the farmers are selling out by the end of the market,..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: Saturday, August 18, 2012

What to expect at the farmers markets this weekend

"...who have been avidly reading and eagerly awaiting my Farmers Market Reports: you may have noticed that I am..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Event Menu

April 27-May 3

"...Cheese lovers are invited to the first Farm Open House of the year at Pure Luck Goat..."

April 27, 2007 Food Column

Kate Thornberry's Top 10 Recommendations

"...1) Peach Creek Farm's All-Berkshire German Sausage: All of Peach Creek's pork products..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...An old Mediterranean axiom says that a farmer plants grapes for his children and olives for his..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Hill Country Food & Wine Guide

by Virginia B. Wood & the Cuisines staff

"...An old Mediterranean axiom says that a farmer plants grapes for his children and olives for his..."

April 13, 2001 Food Feature

Food-O-File

"...turning out delicious products. The most familiar is Larsen Farms Texas Chevre, available for several years in local markets..."

July 19, 1996 Food Column

Food-O-File

"...turning out delicious products. The most familiar is Larsen Farms Texas Chevre, available for several years in local markets..."

July 19, 1996 Food Column

Food-o-File

More delectable hot dogs in Austin, several businesses that cater wedding receptions, and updates on chefs' changes in Austin.

"...Kudos to Denny and Sarah Bolton of Pure Luck Dairy (512/858-7034) for bringing home more blue ribbons..."

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

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