Ayote gets my vote
I want everyone to see this squash. In fact, I want everyone to taste this squash. It's from Finca Pura Vida, a certified organic farm in Fayetteville,
Articles written by Erika aka Omniwhore
Traditional New Year’s Day meal in Austin
A friend of mine once predicted that I would decorate for Christmas once I had kids. She said you can't help it, you just feel more inclined to honor
They’re so fresh and fine
My wonderful hubby E. Ho and I were wandering the Sunset Valley Farmer's Market
It’s a hard knocked-up life
Being an Ethicurean and eating for two is more challenging than I thought. For those who didn't know, E. Ho and I are expecting. We're three months along,
I’m a bit green…at being green
You know what I love about being ecologically conscious? It's so frugal. I'm from Dutch people, so this appeals to me very much. Take broth, for instance.
My accidental resolution
Here's something I never thought I'd think about, much less say aloud: I'm thinking about cutting sugar out of my diet. I stopped drinking alcohol in
Win a date with an Ethicurean
You have to pay for dinner, though. Alright, I'm just messing with you. The truth is, we're not really dating right now. But I'm glad I have your attention,
Best things in Austin I have eaten so far
Not only had I not eaten these things before 2006, I didn't know what in the hell some of them were. I still don't really know how to pronounce chevre
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