I have waited quite a while to write this post, because, well, I wanted to eat my way through Austin before I felt like I was an authority on these things. Of course everyone in Austin has their own favorite spots that are near and dear to their heart. But seeing as I'm fairly new…
One of my favorite things about living in Austin is that it is a place of constant creativity. There are so many different kinds of artists that come in and out of this city every year and so many who find themselves attracted to this place, wanting to make it a home. When people ask…
I returned from vacation this week. It is such a funny word to roll around the tongue. I plan to use it more as a result of a promise I made to myself.And while I was on said vacation I got to do a lot of reading, much more than I normally accomplish in my…
A reader of this site recently asked me to do a blog post on what tools are needed for home butchering, so this is for you girlfriend. Home butchering is such a fun past time, and if you learn how to do it yourself you can save a lot of money. Buying a whole animal…
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I am awestruck by your beautiful answers. They made me laugh, that made me cry, and most importantly they reminded me of the beauty of humanity. If you are looking for inspiration I recommend reading the answers to my contest question below in the comments, they will bring you joy.In no particular order, the 10…
Because Christmas is fast approaching and Hanukah is in our midst, and because I've gotten a lot of requests for signed books that I haven't been able to fulfill lately with my nutty schedule, I'm giving away signed bookplates today that you can paste into a copy of Girl Hunter if you plan to give…
If you are looking for early holiday gifts before the mad rush begins, let me make the best suggestion of all suggestions there ever were... the one true pan, the one true cookware in the world!CAST IRON, my friends.I'm obsessed, as you know.Here are some good deals on cast iron so you can make......this recipe.Or…
I'm giving away a pretty awesome book today guys and gals.It is by the talented, formidable Aida Mollenkamp, and it just hit bookstores everywhere. It is one of the most comprehensive technique cookbooks I have seen in quite some time. And you will love it.To begin with, there are 300 juicy recipes and beautiful color…
Do you ever wonder what the best restaurants in the world feed their staff before they feed you?I have worked in some of these places and eaten many a staff meal and can attest to the wide range of what cooks and servers eat behind the scenes. While cooking in France, we ate roasted pigeon…