Westlake Farmers Market Best

"...you ever come to the conclusion that the Downtown farmers' market is the best alternative to grocery shopping ["Best..."

Sept. 30, 2003 Postmarks

Market Watch

Are the big five of Austin's busy farmers' markets competing or cooperating?

"...With much fanfare, the downtown Austin Farmers' Market opened at Republic Square park in May of..."

April 9, 2004 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Second Helpings: Farmstands and Farmers' Markets

"Second Helpings" gets fresh with local farmstands and farmers' markets.

Oct. 25, 2002 Food Column

Best Fresh Addition to South Austin

Sunset Valley Farmers Market

"...vegetables came to South Austin last spring when the Westlake Farmers Market moved to the Tony Burger Center and..."

Oct. 14, 2005 Best of Austin Feature

Into Town

Will Austin shoppers support a Downtown farmers' market?

"...When the new Austin Farmers' Market opens this weekend in Republic Square Park, the..."

May 2, 2003 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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

"...as well as in local stores. Places like Central Market, Whole Foods, Breed & Co., and Tears of Joy..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Food Feature

Food-o-File

A Considerable Loss

"...to offer. Along the way, she encouraged small family farmers to grow specialty produce for Chez Panisse and provided..."

May 28, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Tropic of Capsaicin

Austin is a chile-loving town, all right, and in recent years, locals have become addicted to the definitive flavor of chiles grown in and around Hatch, N.M. Shipments of the big green chiles will be available fresh and roasted to order at several places around town for the next few weeks.

"...we know where to find those, as well.Austin's Historic Farmers' Market6701 Burnet Rd., 454-1002..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Farmers, parties, and more Zen

"...for great fresh fruit at all of the area farmers' markets, and be sure to check www.texaspeaches.com for maps..."

June 4, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Sarah Rowland Dies at 53

One of the matriarchs of the area organic farm movement died Friday

"...Central Texas families through community supported agriculture shares and farmers' market booths at the Westlake Farmers' Market, Sunset Valley..."

Aug. 26, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Our Valentine's Day Eat, Drink, Watch Movies screening of 'Chocolat' is sold out for Monday night, so be sure and tune in to Majic 95FM at 6:40am on Friday morning for the chance to win the last pair of tickets! Meanwhile, folks at the following places will be glad to help you choose the perfect chocolate gift for your sweet baboo.

"...Grape Vine Market (7938 Great Northern Blvd., 323-5900): Miles of Chocolate; Kakawa..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

What do farmers' market and foodie films at the Alamo Drafthouse have in common? Virginia B. Wood tells you all about them in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...muggy morning for the opening of the new Austin Farmers' Market at Republic Square Park last Saturday morning, but..."

May 9, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Everything is still happening in October!

"...pressed apple cider from Bat Creek Farm near Bertram. Farmers Kim and Jacque McBride sell it by the cup..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-file

Everything you need to know about Easter Sunday in Austin

"...things I found in the food-to-go section at Central Market (4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000; 4521 Westgate Blvd., 899-4300) are..."

March 25, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-file

What's cooking in the Central Texas food scene.

"...have to be filled by national chain outfits?... The Westlake Farmers Market appears to be flourishing in Sunset Valley,..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Hatching a Plan

Austin's emerging culinary creative class is sharing talent and resources to find the right recipe for success

"...hurdle to getting his or her product into the marketplace? Two years ago, it looked as though the local..."

June 18, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Joy Peppers, June books, festival news, and a roving French supper club: The Austin food scene is heating up

"...Fiery Food Challenge and are available locally at GrapeVine Market (7938 Great Northern Blvd., 323-5900) in the deli, as..."

June 11, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

On the Road to the Right Recipe

Austin chefs tour area farms

"...Local chefs and local farmers: It's a natural match. Coming from opposite ends of..."

July 15, 2005 Food Feature by MM Pack

Food-o-File

Eat, Drink, Watch Movies is back in a big way with a great cause; plus, there are a lot of restaurants in this city!

"...The farmers and vendors of the Westlake Farmers Market take up..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Veggie Heaven

A visit to Angel Valley Organic Farm

"...15-acre spread of flat, fertile farmland lovingly stewarded by farmers John and Jo Dwyer, who not only grow abundant..."

March 24, 2006 Food Feature by MM Pack

Author Deborah Madison in Austin

Noted vegetarian cookbook author Deborah Madison comes to Austin with her new book, Local Flavors: Cooking & Eating From America's Farmers' Markets, in her basket.

"...newest book, Local Flavors: Cooking & Eating From America's Farmers' Markets (Broadway Books, $39.95). It chronicles the resurgence of..."

July 26, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

V.B.W. dishes out the scoops

"...that. For instance, when Mick Vann wrote about meat markets a few weeks back, he didn't mention Wheatsville Co-op..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Digesting Austin's food news for you!

"...Saturday, July 10: The Westlake Farmers Market (4100 Westbank Dr.) celebrates summer's bounty with..."

July 9, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Hottest Commodity

Once green with envy, Texas now joins New Mexico in championing the chile … just in time for the 12th annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival!

"...smell New Mexico green chile roasting," says Hill Rylander, market master at Austin's Historic Farmers' Market. That irresistible smoky..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Food Feature by Sandy Szwarc

Food-o-File

V.B.W. is serious about fruitcakes; plus, the Event Menu is in holiday heaven

"...The annual Holiday Fair at the Westlake Farmers Market at Sunset Valley (www.westlakefarmersmarket.com, Toney Burger parking..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Accomplishments and accolades, bocaditos and hot bites

"...Hooves will be at the Strawberry Jubilee at the Westlake Farmers Market (4100 Westbank, 280-1976) this Saturday, April 10,..."

April 9, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Patterson brings his "safe food policy" campaign to the Westlake Farmers Market on Saturday, May 30, at 10am. The..."

May 29, 1998 News Feature

Food-o-File

Attention, chocoholics; plus, the Granite Cafe is eroding

"...(richard@brownpaperchocolates.com) is selling his Brown Paper Chocolates at the Westlake Farmers Market (Burger Center Parking Lot, Highway 290 West,..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

What two local farmers have done to make the best of the dismal growing season in Central Texas this year, and local restaurant changes in the works, as well as an update on the sale of Pam Made Pies.

"...last few months has been hell for Central Texas farmers: the hottest August in recorded history, little of the..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-file

What's cooking in the Central Texas food scene

"...the opening of the Sixth and Lamar Whole Foods Market about 10 years ago. Local chefs and growers were..."

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

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