Hot off the presses: new issue of Edible Austin. I’m really excited about this magazine. It has quickly become a touchstone for our food community. When Marla Camp first put it out, she told me that people were asking her how she was going to get enough content to fill future issues. That hasn’t seemed […]
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Pedal Power
When I’m not cooking (or eating), I’m on my bike. So, I was excited to see Whole Foods is now offering a delivery service via bicycle. They had a nice little kick-off party this week with free eats and drinks. I hope the program is a sucess. Who knows, could be a whole other career […]
Community Canning
This is a community canning project in California. I’m going to look around and see if there is anything like this in Austin. Looks like fun and it’s always nice to have a well stocked pantry.
Short Video of Me Trying New Baking Technique
The Critics Have Spoken
The results are in. 2009 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll. I usually look to the Critic’s side of the poll, as opposed to the Reader’s (to keep the riffraff out). Surprises this year? The food trailers have moved in and upped the ante.
Fryalated Arts
Has this ever worked? French fries at home that taste as good or better than a restaurant? I even made these in a dutch oven with a gallon of oil. I checked the temperature. I blanched them, then did a second fry for crispness, dryed them on a rack, and they still were not as […]