Planting the Seeds

Commercial kitchens keep Austin cooking

"...at Capital Kitchens for distribution to local stores and farmers' markets, while Yeti Frozen Custard began making custards for..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Carrying the Burden

During Gov. Bush's campaign for his party's presidential nomination last fall, reporters asked the candidate to comment on a federal government report asserting that many Texans, including large numbers of children, were going to bed hungry. "I saw the report that children in Texas are going hungry. Where?" he demanded, going on to say, "You'd think the governor would have heard if there are pockets of hunger in Texas." Indeed, you would, especially if one of those pockets is just a few miles from his front door, Virginia B. Wood explains as she explores the very pockets of hunger in Austin Bush has difficulty fathoming.

"...Alegre (Happy Kitchen) Food School, a series of summer farmers markets, and the Jardin Alegre (Happy Garden) Community and..."

April 28, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Eat Your Stems!

Zero-waste food solutions at Texas Farmers Market during Earth Month

"...close to plants thanks to programming cultivated by Texas Farmers Market...."

April 2, 2023 Food Post by A. Richmond

Kerlin Prioritizes Kerlaches, Farmhouse Offers Intoxicants, Sawyer & Co. Cajuns Into the Night, SBK’s Downtown Again, and WTF Is Andy Baraghani Doing on SoCo?

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

"...and the savory, are already back at the Texas Farmers’ Markets and available from the direct-to-you purveyors of Farmhouse..."

Sept. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Comadre Panaderia's Pop-Up Pan Dulce

Mariela Camacho's project aims to nourish the Latinx diaspora and fuel food system rebellion

"...For now, Camacho enjoys the freedom to explore farmers' markets and hopes to cement more partnerships with responsible..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar

Texas Strong Relief, St. Patrick's Day, Persian New Year, Intero's New Pizza, and the Hospitality Howdy-Do of Marriott International

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

"...got some solid coverage of what’s up with area farmers’ markets right here), and the local hospitality industry professionals..."

March 10, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Banana Peel, a Diaper, and a Plastic Bag Walk Into Austin's Composting Program

How can a whole city compost, is it working, and can we reach zero waste by 2040?

"...flowers, and other specialty produce to be sold at farmers' markets in Austin. [inset-3-right]..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

How Austin Became the Cold Brew Capital of the World

No need to give up coffee during the sweltering season

"...First Street warehouse and began to sell it at farmers' markets and educate consumers. Nowadays cold brew represents 97%..."

April 7, 2017 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

Sea Change

Searching for sustainable shrimp

"...up from the coast, to sell at two weekend farmers' markets – Barton Creek and Bluebonnet Flea...."

June 12, 2015 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Hot Tamales, Baby!

Our favorite holiday wrappings

"...Valley, Triangle, Barton Creek, Cedar Park, Mueller, and HOPE farmers' markets. Call or fill out online order form to..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Hey, What's the Big Idea?

Tiny Pies

"...and began selling single-serving pies at the Barton Creek Farmers Market. Soon they were selling at multiple farmers' markets..."

July 11, 2014 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Smoked Fish Delish

Celtic Seafare's lotsa lox

"...Originally, Celtic Seafare sold only at the Barton Creek Farmers Market, which raised a few eyebrows. "Of course, there..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Drink Your Veggies

A cancer survivor preaches the gospel of Daily Greens

"...perfecting and bottling her formulas to sell at local farmers' markets. Today, her raw, cold-pressed juice blends are available..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Pogue Mahone Pickles Wins National Good Food Award

Austin picklers also acclaimed by colorful Irishman

"...at the Cedar Park, Muelller, Barton Creek, and Lakeway Farmers' Markets. Addison began making pickles about twelve years ago..."

Jan. 29, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Top 10 Sweet Bites

"...Pops All my warm weather visits to the Mueller farmers' market start with one of these divine frozen treats:..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Swede Farm Dairy

Swede Farm Dairy focuses on fresh and flavorful goat milk products

"...Swede Farm DairyDowntown, Sunset Valley, and Triangle SFC Farmers Markets www.swedefarm.com..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

What EVOO Can Do for You

Texas olive oil companies strive to educate consumers

"...Texas Olive Oil online, to ranch visitors, and at farmers' markets...."

Sept. 7, 2012 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Food-O-File

The Hyatt unveils local food sourcing program

"...the local sourcing aspect of the program with a farmers market style cocktail hour on the Marker 10 patio..."

July 27, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

This Is What Mourning Looks Like

Beginners sits shivah, postmodern-style and with profound humor and heart

"...tasteful sartorial sense who hail from there) or how farmers' markets have become emblematic of a romanticized urban vision..."

June 24, 2011 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Food-o-File

Barr's back, cookies are coming, and more

"...of baking, summer fruits are showing up in area farmers' markets, so Dai Due invites home bakers to participate..."

June 17, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

DIY 2011

Food-swapping, Kate Payne, and The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking

"...mindset is manifested in home gardens, urban chickens, and farmers' markets; home-canning movements (www.canningacrossamerica.com); websites promoting the coolness of..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Food Feature by MM Pack

Pies for the Holidays

Area bakeries, restaurants, and market bakers are gearing up to create delicious sweets to grace the holiday table

"...up the Saturday (at the Downtown or Sunset Valley farmers' markets) or Wednesday (farmers' market at the Triangle) before..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Buy local eggs, the Best Wurst lives on, locals get some small-screen time, and more delicious foodie news

"...health, safety, and freshness, buy local eggs at our farmers' markets, at stores that buy from local producers (Ask..."

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

Animal Farm

Sebastien Bonneu and Countryside Farm

"...on a nonindustrial, human scale, and his customers at farmers' markets and upscale restaurants in Austin and Houston appreciate..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Food Feature by MM Pack

Austin's Summer Refreshment Treasure Map

Beat the heat by visiting one of Austin's many shaved-ice havens

"...Zilker Park, and at the Downtown and Triangle Austin Farmers' Markets. 615 E. Sixth. Sixth Street location open daily,..."

July 31, 2009 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Food-o-File

Missing out on buttermilk and chatting up the Voice of America

"...Kate Thornberry and I arrived at the Down­town Farmers' Market (Fourth & Guadalupe) at 8:45am two Saturdays ago..."

June 12, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Texas French Bread

Texas French Bread is now open for dinner

"...and cheeses the Willcott brothers discovered at the Austin Farmers' Market Downtown where Texas French Bread operates a weekly..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The most delicious things are happening in South Austin this summer

"...selling her delectable Thai creations at the Sunset Val­ley Farmers Market and teaching classes at Central Market, this talented..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Give a Chef for the Holidays

"..."We are connecting Austinites with local farmers in an effort to eliminate the harmful elements of..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Food Feature by MM Pack

Bocaditos

Doctor Kracker Flatbreads and Snacker Krackers

"...here in Austin at grocery stores, specialty shops, and farmers' markets, and the timing is perfect. More than ever..."

July 20, 2007 Food Column by Kate Thornberry

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