Pickling Peaches with the Big Bad Chef

Award-winning Southern chef John Currence shares pickling expertise

"...of preserving summer's bounty and shared samples of foods pickled in his kitchen. I was hooked...."

Aug. 14, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Canned Heat

Preserving the bounty of summer

"...The first home-canned foods I remember were spicy pickled peaches and vivid magenta pickled beets put up in..."

July 9, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Farmers Market Report: Aug. 31-Sept. 1

Labor Day weekend brings changes

"...Day, last weekend was the end of the season. Peaches are gone from all area Farmers markets. It was..."

Aug. 30, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Food-O-File

With so many freezes, Fredericksburg's not looking so peachy-keen this year

"...preserves (put up from last year's bumper crop of peaches) but very few peaches. "If people want the taste..."

May 17, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Farmers Market Report: May 18-19, 2013

Summer fruit and flowers come to the markets

"...Blackberries and peaches are starting to come in! The quantities will be..."

May 17, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: May 25-26, 2013

Peaches, Blackberries, and Lobster Rolls

"...There are going to be Hill Country peaches at the markets this weekend! The peach crop is..."

May 24, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: May 11-12, 2013

Tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans are starting to arrive

"...was planning to bring in the very first few peaches of this year’s harvest to the Downtown SFC Market..."

May 10, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Unit-D Pizzeria

Simple, almost sublime, pizza

"...is resplendent with cashews, puffed millet, golden raisins, and pickled peaches. Both salads inspired us to clean our plates,..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey: Recipes From My Three Favorite Food Groups and Then Some

"...Canning. I can't wait to try Currence's take on pickled peaches (p.76) and the dill slices (p.78) he developed..."

Dec. 6, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Oh, Oh, Those Summer Bites

Camp Food

"...her handwriting. There are some good clues, however. The pickled peaches that always appeared on the Walden holiday table..."

July 9, 1999 Food Feature

Laird Market

Ron and Dianne Laird bring the flavors of Fredericksburg to Austin

"...stand on South Lamar and Bluebonnet, selling fresh Fred­er­icks­burg peaches and other Hill Country produce such as fresh okra,..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: July 6-7, 2013

Midsummer: melons, onions, squash, blackberries

"...week, too. Caskey Orchards was almost sold out of peaches by 11am last Saturday, which means that the cling..."

July 5, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Why Can?

"...I can to supply a need, such as organic pickled jalapeños...."

July 9, 2010 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Deals for Austin Restaurant Weeks Continue

Dine at award-winning restaurants and help Central Texas Food Bank

"...pledging $5 from every growler of Wild Boss With Peaches sold during ARW, making it the perfect time to..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Farmers Market Report: Sept. 14-15, 2013

Fabulous fall tomatoes, Hatch peppers, cream peas, and IO Ranch Lamb

"...just to see what they are like. No more peaches and no more watermelon at the Lightsey tables, but..."

Sept. 13, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers' Market Report: April 19-20, 2014

The first summer squash, chocolate bunnies, and iceberg lettuce

"...that they should have the first of the early peaches in a few weeks; I don’t know if the..."

April 18, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Alla Salute, Salume

Great expectations at Salt & Time

"...The saving grace was a topping of sautéed local peaches. Given the superior quality of the bread and fruit,..."

May 31, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Zoot Suits

In a time when upscale restaurants most often crop up in high-traffic areas or clamoring urban districts, Zoot, a nine-year-old stalwart of the Austin scene, thrives on a sense of quiet seclusion and implied formality.

"...aioli and tangy salad of translucent cucumber shreds and pickled daikon radish. A crunchy shell of chickpea flour encases..."

June 9, 2000 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

Elvis is Coming to Town

For a good ol' Texan backyard BBQ

"...Musubi (GF): Banana & Chili Sauce -Prosciutto Wrapped Grilled Peaches (GF available): Toasted Streusel, Blackberry Balsamic Salad: -Squid Salad..."

May 26, 2015 Events Post by Ellen Kranz

All Good Thoughts, All Good Food

The symbolism and celebration of Tet, the Vietnamese new year

"...apricot blooms in the south (due to the heat, peaches can't grow there). The story goes that two legendary..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Envisioning a More Flavorful Future With Emmer & Rye’s Fermentation Program

Chef Alfred Francese becomes a self-made flavor scientist

"...local and foraged identifiable staples – lacto-fermented cucumber pickles, pickled peppers, and mustang grape vinegar, for instance. Traditional Japanese..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar

Gardner Debuts Brunch

Sunday Funday just got classier

"...entrées like beet hash, vegetarian omelets, ricotta pancakes with peaches, and rice grits with shrimp and field peas. For..."

Sept. 15, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

The Peached Tortilla

New Americana at the Peached Tortilla

"...zip by kimchi. Tres Cauliflower ($11) grilled, pureed, and pickled the vegetable before adding nori butter. It's a standout..."

March 6, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Mixing It Up at Foreign & Domestic

Indie chefs dinners continue with Bill Corbett

"...was the fresh, homemade ricotta with dill pollen, stewed peaches, and pickled green beans...."

June 20, 2014 Food Post by Rachel Feit

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

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

"...by the end of the month they will have peaches! The earliest varieties are looking good, and fortunately that..."

April 11, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

The ancient art of foraging for food is aged to perfection

"...dish; what lies on the ground can be preserved, pickled, canned, or cured. When both chefs and diners revel..."

April 4, 2014 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Contigo

Easygoing ranch atmosphere awaits in the Mueller development

"...their texture and vitality completely intact. Thin slices of pickled green tomatoes are the perfect foil for the richness..."

July 22, 2011 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Tacos and Tequila

The fabulous cocktails, cool atmosphere, and plenty of garage parking will make this a favorite spot for meeting friends for drinks

"...vegetables with balsamic marinade, corn-crusted chicken with coriander and pickled red onions, pulled barbecue pork, and Korean-style beef short..."

July 16, 2010 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Dining del Lago 2010

What a difference some rain makes! The water is blue, the hills are green, and several new restaurants are cooking near area lakes.

"...chop ($17) came with a pair of grilled Texas peaches flavored with fresh rosemary, but we wanted to try..."

July 2, 2010 Food Feature