Christian Bowers – Page 149 – Austin Food Journal

One Dozen of the Good Ones

Mussels. I need to eat more mussels. They are as tasty as they are quick. Quality Seafood, Central Market and Whole Foods all have a good selection. I’m not as big of a fan of the Green New Zealands as I am the Prince Edwards. Steaming them is quick and simple. Cook some sliced shallots […]

Events: Wine Me Dine Me

Cafe Josie “Wine Me Dine Me” event

On Your Mark, Get Set, Here We Go

First tomato sprouts are coming up. Years back, I took a great two day workshop at Boggy Creek Farm. My group had a demo on how and why to start plants from seed. The main reason, “seed is cheap”. They were right. Compared to $2.99 for a 6″ – 8″ plant, a pack of fifty […]

Event: FINO Flowers

FINO is having a special dinner tomorrow (Wed, 26th) . The theme: flowers. On your plate, not just your table. You probably haven’t been getting enough flowers in your diet, anyway. Check it out: Inspired by a new installation at Gallery Shoal Creek entitled IN BLOOM. Meet the floral artists sample Sangria at the Gallery […]

Stay On The Fish

My problem with cooking fish is that I want it as fresh as I can get it. So, that means I like to buy it the day I cook it. I don’t mind going to the store, but sometimes it gets late, it’s hot outside, my favorite Mexican soap opera is on… and I never […]

Dining With Dogs

Austin is as good of a dog town as it is a food town. There are many dog friendly restaurant patios that you can go to with your pooch. Just don’t forget to order him a sandwich, too. Check out the list.