Ruth Ellsworth Carter, Austin Songwriter Who Wrote Hits for Stevie Ray Vaughan, Has Died

The "soup chef" co-composed with her husband Bill Carter

"...Ruth Ellsworth Carter, the chef, painter, and songwriter who helped..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Austin Music Awards Honor Bill Carter & Ruth Ellsworth Carter, and Tamara Saviano

Mike Judge and Jack Ingram also set to make appearances

"...Allen, Joe Ely, and Alejandro Escovedo, will honor Bill Carter and his wife and co-writer Ruth Ellsworth Carter...."

Feb. 20, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Bill Carter Tackles the Unknown

Waterloo Records in-store today previews new album

"...The title of Bill Carter’s new album, Unknown, might double as the answer to,..."

Jan. 29, 2013 Music Post by Margaret Moser

The Unknown Soldier

Bill Carter steps out from under the shadow of Captain Jack Sparrow

"...Hyde Park Bar & Grill says she likes Bill Carter's big silver skull ring. It's from the set of..."

May 3, 2013 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

2019-20 Austin Music Awards

"...Bill and Ruth Carter Ellsworth win the Townes Van Zandt Songwriting Award..."

March 12, 2020 Photo Gallery

Eastside Cafe

Eastside Cafe has become a byword for quality dining, and its cookbook collection makes it possible to recreate the experience at home

"...Soup Yourself (by Ruth Carter, Elaine Martin, and Dorsey Barger; Eastside Cafe/Blame Books;..."

May 20, 2011 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Esther's Follies: The Laughs, the Gossip, and the Story Behind Texas' Most Celebrated Comedy Troupe

In his history of Esther's Follies, author Jesse Sublett follows the flow of four decades of frivolity

"...opened every show in the storied early years, was Ruth Carter Stapleton. That name may not mean much today,..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Food-o-File

"...Several weeks ago, Austin songwriter/soup chef Ruth Carter and her husband Bill Carterjoined their friend and..."

March 19, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Maria's Taco Xpress

Have a handmade and heartfelt memento from Taco Xpress

"...and Austin's Famous Taco Xpress by Maria Corbalan and Ruth Carter Self-published, 25 pp., $29.95..."

May 20, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Fresh & New, Tried & True: 25 Simple New Recipes and 28 Classic and Favorite Recipes From the Eastside Cafe

Fifty-three recipes for the locavore

"...by Ruth Carter, Dorsey Barger, and Elaine Martin 33 pp., $14.95..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Off the Road and Hungry

Where Austin Musicians Eat When They Get Home

"...Ruth and Bill Carter..."

March 20, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Teach a Family to Garden, They Eat All Year

"...Guadalupe, 478-0000) in the UT-area building that formerly housed Ruth's Chris Steak House and, before that, the original location..."

March 26, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

The Amon Carter Museum has a new, modern look, but it's still the same old great place to get culture.

"...The Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth has a new, modern look...."

Nov. 2, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-O-File

Bowled Over

"...well done! I chatted with East Side Cafesoup maven Ruth Carter over a couple of bowls of Five Pepper..."

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

The Flavors of Fall

Photos by John Anderson

"...Curried Vegetable SoupRuth Carter, East Side Cafe (2113 Manor, 476-5858)..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Why were Pacifica's employees locked out of the restaurant, much to their surprise? Virginia B. Wood updates readers on that news and other restaurant updates.

"...the added benefit of climate control. Eastside soup chef Ruth Carter reports that she's enlisted the aid of new..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The latest local cookbooks, changes to the menu at Vespaio, and a special Boxing Day celebration at Becker Vineyards

"...Eastside Cafe soup queen Ruth Carter e-mailed last week to announce the publication of..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Mother's Day Cookbooks

Tasty reads for (almost) every mom

"...SUBLIME SOUP RECIPES FROM THE EAST SIDE CAFE by Ruth Carter and Elaine Martin Eastside Cafe/Blame Books, 55 pp,..."

May 7, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Culinary Ladies of the Eighties: Elaine Martin

Chef, restaurateur helped pioneer Eastside treasure

"...produce after she'd grown it. “Our former soup chef, Ruth Carter, would have to go out there some mornings..."

Feb. 18, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

Mardi Gras and Fasching celebrations, a whole-hog supper, and a journey to Cakes-a-lot

"...• Chef Ruth Carter presents a class in preparing Italian vegetarian dishes..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Recipes Behind the Restaurants

Make your restaurant favorites in your favorite footed jammies, for all we care

May 20, 2011 Food Feature

Esther's All-Stars

"...If Yankee Stadium is "the house that Ruth built," then Esther's Pool must be "the funhouse that..."

July 30, 1999 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...written with restaurant consultant and former Eastside soup/specials chef, Ruth Carter. The slim, spiral-bound volume offers more than 50..."

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

Meal Times: Dec. 9-14

The W Hotel celebrates its first year ... of throwing glass at pedestrians

"...› Chef Ruth Carter will demonstrate holiday food gift ideas at Savory..."

Dec. 9, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Hubert Sumlin, Our Friend and Brother

Dec. 5, 2011 Postmarks

11 Meal Times

Turn the tasty up to 11

"...Memoir With Recipes on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2-5pm. Chef Ruth Carter will present a class on preparing great Thanksgiving..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Apps guide you to grub; and more

"...From Austin's Beloved Taco Xpress by Maria Corbalan and Ruth Carter is a genuinely handmade piece of local folk..."

March 18, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Candace Bellamy

girlie action

"...of six gorgeous co-writes by Bellamy and Austin veterans Ruth Carter (Robert Palmer, Stevie Ray Vaughan) and bassist Jimi..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Shannon Sedwick

The once and future queen of Esther's Follies receives a special B. Iden Payne award

"...than 8,000 shows, in which she's portrayed everyone from Ruth Carter Stapleton to Hillary Clinton to, of course, Patsy..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naturaltown

Vegetarian and Vegan Spots in Austin

"...Soup queen Ruth Carter is mindful of vegetarian tastes, with the daily..."

March 9, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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