Tasty Orchids

You’re probably asking yourself: what do orchids have to do with eating in Austin? Or: why do I love butter, yet it hurts me? If you are asking yourself the first question more, then you should check out the Heart O’ Texas Orchid Society’s 38th Annual Orchid Show & Sale this weekend at Zilker Gardens. […]

Stick A Fork In It

Well, that’s it. 2008. It was a pretty good food year. I feel like my cooking skills progressed. No fear in straying away from a recipe or correcting one that I know won’t work. 2009 should be tasty. I am going to volunteer for the Sustainable Food Policy Board. Hopefully, it won’t have too much […]

The Big One

If you were ever going to tie on an apron for a holiday, this one is it (sorry Bastille Day). The Show. Bird Day. The Feast. Big Eat. A twist on a classic, I did a rolled and stuffed breast with sausage, carrot, celery and onion. Cornbread dressing with backyard pecans, celery, raisins and mushrooms. […]