How Pickle Envy Is Turning Fermentation Into an Act of Resistance

Brining for justice

"...pickles to come with a side of righteous fury at Greg Abbott's cruel border policy, you were really out..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Food Feature by Andrew Turner

How One Cottage Food Purveyor Helps Launch Careers

Kimchi Rók and the Clifton Career Development School bring young chefs to the table

"...to hire a Clifton student or two to work at the farmers' market. The way Jieun Beth, owner and..."

April 14, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Our Guide to Austin's Best Farmers' Markets Near You

Shop local, farm-fresh produce every day of the week

"...for locally-grown, responsibly-made food products, but did you know that most of our farmers markets are conveniently hosted in..."

March 6, 2019 Food Post by Jessika Roth

DIY Composting Basics: Tips From Austin Resource Recovery

A thumbnail of composting basics, with upcoming classes

"...Composting is a natural process that breaks down organic materials into a dark,..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Farmers' Market Report: April 19-20, 2014

The first summer squash, chocolate bunnies, and iceberg lettuce

"...Fruitful Hills Farm has beaten all the other farmers to the punch, and brought..."

April 18, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

The Farmers’ Market Report: April 12-13, 2014

Rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, lamb roasts, and dog shampoo

"...of not just rhubarb, but artichokes, too! The miraculously late spring we've been enjoying has meant longer seasons for..."

April 11, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: March 29-30, 2014

Asparagus, spinach, celery tops, turkey eggs, and black hogs

"...The quality and variety of produce at the farmers’ markets is unparalleled right now. Asparagus, young..."

March 28, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

The Farmers’ Market Report: March 22-23, 2014

Feta, spring vegetables, lavender, and asparagus, if you're lucky

"...bringing tender, young asparagus to the Barton Creek Farmers’ Market and the Mueller Farmers’ Market. You have to get..."

March 21, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers' Market Report: March 15-16, 2014

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

"...There is a lot going on this weekend at the Farmers’ Markets, by which I mean, winter vegetables..."

March 14, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

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

Pastured meats, beets, and treats

"...Carrots as well have been relatively unaffected by the late freezes, as are radishes, parsnips,..."

March 7, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: March 1-2, 2014

Sausages, snapper, shrimp, soap, and scones

"...Nothing can weather overnight temperature shifts like cabbage, and all our Farmers’..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

How Sweet It Is

Austin Honey Company to host beekeeping workshop at Springdale Farm

"...Specializing in raw, unheated, and unfiltered honey, the father and son-in-law duo known..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Food Post by Anna Toon

Farmers’ Market Report: February 8-9, 2014

Broccoli, quail eggs, mead, and sausages

"...Though it is freezing today, Saturday is going to be sunny and near 70 degrees..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: Feb 1-2, 2014

Marinara, spinach, apples, rainbow trout, and strawberries

"...zenith of Texas spinach. The spinach leaves are perfectly mature, tender, and at their peak flavor, because spinach loves..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: Jan 25-26, 2014

Breathtaking tomatoes, local lemons, Dai Due, and duck eggs

"...The local greenhouse tomatoes are pouring into the Farmers’ Markets, and here is..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

The Farmers’ Market Report: Jan 18-19, 2014

Broccoli, citrus, baby goats, salmon, soup, and syrup

"...The weather is going to be astoundingly gorgeous this weekend, sunny..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

The Farmers’ Market Report: Jan. 4-5, 2014

Tortilla soup, dark roast coffee, fresh bread, cabbages, and shrimp

"...The Farmers’ Markets last weekend were wonderful, with sunny skies and mild..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

The Farmers’ Market Report: Dec. 28-29, 2013

Good luck for the New Year – it would be a shame to waste it

"...Southern good-luck dish for the New Year, is a hot-weather crop, so unless you bought some fresh in September..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

The Farmers' Market Report: Dec. 21-22, 2013

Heirloom tomatoes, Meyer lemons, and perhaps a Christmas ham

"...We are back to pleasant temperatures this weekend, which will be a relief for the..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers' Market Report: Dec. 14-15, 2013

Nutty cheese balls, roast beasts, and other holiday fun

"...The Farmers’ Markets are really a fine resource for gifts; in addition..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2013

Greens and winter squash, frozen custard, finishing salt, and basil

"...After the week’s cold weather, the farmers’ markets will be dominated by cold-loving green..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers' Market Report: Nov. 23-24, 2013

The Thanksgiving Farmers’ Markets are this weekend

"...This is the last Farmers’ Market weekend before Thanksgiving, and even though the prediction is..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers' Market Report: November 16-17, 2013

Organic citrus has returned, plus maple syrup, apples, and pecans

"...Organic citrus has arrived at all of the Farmers’ Markets, mainly via Johnson’s Backyard..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: November 9-10, 2013

Tomatoes are back! Plus a new Sunday market in South Austin

"...There will be tomatoes aplenty this weekend at the market, as vines have..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: Nov. 2-3, 2013

Summer, winter, and spring vegetables overlap for a few short weeks

"...As temperatures begin to come down, for a few blessed weeks..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: Oct. 26-27, 2013

Sweet peppers, butternut squash, lettuce, apples, and bacon

"...This week at the markets you will be sure to find sweet..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: Oct. 19-20, 2013

Apples, miracle sweet corn, pumpkins, lettuce, and pastrami

"...news item this spectacular: Apples! Texas-grown apples have arrived at the Barton Creek Farmers Market, courtesy of Top O’..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: Oct. 12-13, 2013

Sweet corn, persimmons, pears, and pumpkins

"...cool now, as we are headed into the best weather of the year. Recent rains have revitalized all the..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: Oct. 5-6, 2013

Pumpkins, pomegranates, salmon, squash blossoms, and pastrami

"...pumpkins and jack-o-lantern pumpkins are beginning to show up at the markets. Pumpkins have a fairly brief season around..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: September 28-29, 2013

Meat Fest at the HOPE Market on Sunday, and maybe a little rain

"...Saturday morning promises to be chillier than most recent mornings..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

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