CSA, or community-supported agriculture, is a way for consumers to purchase locally grown food, directly from the farmer. What can be better and fresher than that? A farmer will offer a certain number of shares to the public, often consisting of a box of produce they will receive each week....
There’s an App...
posted by Garbo
Weight loss. Ah, such a topic. We are bombarded from all sides by plans and techniques for taking and keeping weight off. Very few people have missed the experience at one time or another of following some crazy diet that eliminates all but just a few foods. No plan, technique, or fad diet...
Pesto Minus Pounds
posted by Garbo
Making sure we get our greens is no problem when it comes to pesto. Basil, spinach, cilantro–whatever green you like best–with pine nuts or walnuts (toasted, if you want), garlic (is there such a thing as too much garlic?), and fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is a...
Great Eats and Fast ...
posted by Garbo
The Travis County Farmers Market (http://www.6701burnetroadmarket.com) is held at 6701 Burnet Road and includes food, crafts, and produce. Hours are Thurs 4pm-8pm and Sat 9am-1pm Yumilicious (www.yumi-licious.com), right around the corner from Garbo, on 2700 W. Anderson Lane, is serving up...
East Side Showroom
posted by Garbo
1100 E. Sixth, 467-4280 Sunday-Friday, 5pm-12mid; Saturday, 5pm-1am http://eastsideshowroom.com/ We love this place! Seriouseats.com describes it as “half throwback European cabaret, half sustainable artisan food house.” What we love, other than the décor, is that all of their...
Olivia Restaurant
posted by Garbo
2043 S. Lamar Austin, TX 78704 www.olivia-austin.com If you haven’t already been to Olivia Restaurant, what are you waiting for? Voted one of Bon Appetite’s 2009 Top Ten best new Restaurants in America, and given four stars by our own Marsha Power, Olivia is great for lunch, dinner, or Sunday...
