Does Farm-to-Table Still Matter?

What happens to a trendy movement once the buzz dies down

"...Austin’s locavore movement was an extension of its iconoclastic..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Virtual Brands and Pop-Ups Are Making Southeast Asian Street Food Accessible to Austin

Downloading hawker culture

"...start a full-time restaurant, but I like cooking street foods," says Nicolai McCrary, founder of Malaysian pop-up Penang Shack..."

June 3, 2022 Food Feature by Clara Wang

Local Bakers Feed a Hunger to Serve Their Community

Making cookies and sandwiches is critical to community health

"...that I run into when I go to Whole Foods."..."

May 21, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Casper Fermentables Honors Korean and Jewish Roots With Preserved Foods

Ben Hollander’s cultured cultures

"...on his own products inspired by his favorite familiar foods. Now the owner/founder of Casper Fermentables, Hollander relocated to..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Chocolatiers Harshit Gupta and Elliott Curelop Add Some Spice to Their Sweets

Madhu Chocolate puts an Indian twist on a classic treat

"...loop, because that's already there. You go into Whole Foods or Central Market and there's a huge wall of..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Public Notice: The End of Single-Family?

Possibly. And look who’s leading the charge.

"...eliminate all the auxiliary categories of single-unit dwellings – cottage, duplex, attached, detached, accessory dwelling units, etc. – and..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

SXSW Downtown Dining Guide

So you’re hungry at SXSW?

"...tip of the hat to the city's favorite comfort foods...."

March 10, 2017 Food Feature by The Food Staff

Your Fantasy House

Where reader types would own a vacation home if it could be anywhere in literature

"...For lease: 2 BR cottage inside heritage oak, western edge of Hundred Acre Wood;..."

June 17, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Eat It

So you're hungry at SXSW?

"...tip of the hat to the city's favorite comfort foods...."

March 18, 2016 Food Feature by The Food Staff

Mardi Gras King Cakes, Coming Right Up!

Local vendors providing a key element to pre-Lenten parties

"...Curious Confections (www.curiousconfections.com; 512/465-2879) Gemma and Michael Maherne are cottage bakers who maintain a busy stall at the HOPE..."

Feb. 25, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Plowing Forward

Local food bills signed into law

"...House Bill 970, also known as the cottage foods bill, by Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin; HB 1382,..."

June 19, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Outcome for Local Food Legislation

Senate approves Farm-to-Table Caucus bills

"...relating to the production, distribution, and consumption of Texas foods. As a result of Caucus efforts, three local food..."

May 24, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Legislative Update

Passage of bills spells progress for local food movement

"...to pass House Bill 970. Widely known as the cottage foods bill and sponsored by Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin,..."

May 8, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Austin Bakes for West Locations Disclosed

Baked treats for a good cause selling at 8 locations citywide

"...from baking Moms to restaurant pastry chefs and from cottage industry bakers to brick-and-mortar bakeshops. Look for cookies, cakes,..."

May 3, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Communication Breakdown

Does the closure of HausBar Farms spell trouble for the urban farming movement?

"...farm. For everything from increased access to locally produced foods to reduced crime rates, many look to urban farms to..."

April 12, 2013 Food Feature by Anna Toon

Cottage Foods Law Update

Texas House Public Health Committee will hear HB 970

"...Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, and frequently referred to as the Cottage Foods Law, activists are hoping for increased access to..."

March 26, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Texans Unite to Support Local Food Bills

Local Foods Citizens Lobbying Day heads to the Capitol

"...local food will gather at the Capitol for Local Foods Citizens Lobbying Day. Participants will learn lobbying basics, connect..."

March 18, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

TOFGA-Palooza

Celebrating 20 Years of education, organics, and attitude

"...wonk, and formidable opponent of agribusiness clarified the Texas Cottage Food Law passed in 2011, legalizing and regulating home..."

Feb. 13, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Farm-to-Table Food Caucus Successfully Launched

Statehouse Democrats and Republicans find common ground

"...the aisle was cemented earlier this year as the Cottage Food Law was enacted that has made it legal..."

Dec. 3, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Rainey Street Bites

A world of flavor – all on one street

"...after the couple arrived in Texas, the Center for Foods of the Americas in San Antonio hired chef de..."

May 25, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Updates on local businesses and a good cause

"...year, her plan was to transform the quaint Down­town cottage at 606 Rio Grande into a restaurant that would..."

April 27, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Veg Out!

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

"...2 products will soon populate the shelves at Whole Foods Market, including the excellent Rip's Big Bowl cereal, currently..."

March 30, 2012 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Food-o-File

Keep the state from taking a bite from cottage pies and cakes

"...Department of State Health Services for the newly enacted Cottage Food Law and the proposed reclassification of farmers' markets..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Shut the Front Door: Proposed Rules Threaten Cottage Food Operators

DSHS takes a bite out of Texas' celebrated Cottage Foods law

"...Back in November, we told you about local home..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Cottage Industries

Eating locally never tasted so sweet

"...of the many women – and yes, Texas' new cottage food law benefits primarily women in its current iteration..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Texas Daily Harvest

Get your daily dairy

"...your body stores it, just like other bad, fried foods. When you use low-temperature pasteurization, the fat molecule stays..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

The Casserole Queens Cookbook: Put Some Lovin' in Your Oven With 100 Easy One-Dish Recipes

2011 Texas Book Festival cookbook reviews

"...bit of a wet blanket. While those who are cottage-cheese averse may be dubious about the broccoli cornbread, it..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Celebrity Judges

"...spent several years as the executive chef for Whole Foods...."

Aug. 26, 2011 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

Restaurant Roulette

A sampling of eateries from the ‘Chronicle’ Restaurant Guide

"...offers small plates of skillfully prepared seasonal and local foods, including several gluten-free options. Long waits are typical. 2024..."

March 11, 2011 Food Feature

Festival Welcome and 20-Year Retrospective

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

"...of Tex-Mex cuisine, and established him as a regional foods authority. Although now based in Houston, Walsh invites a..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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