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Brewing holiday beer

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:45:53 -0800

Statesman writer Patrick Beach brewed a batch of holiday inspired Belgian Ale at his home on November 11, 1009.

Meaty Monday Madness

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:25:05 -0800

Local chef Zack Northcutt of Mulberry hosts a monthly cook-out with other chefs in town.

A coffee with: Ed Frazier, bartender

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:13:03 -0700

Ed Frazier is the bartender at Eddie V's Arboretum location. Patrick Beach AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Braised pork belly

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:43:03 -0700

Jeffrey's executive chef Deegan McClung shows us how to make a pork belly inside the Tarrytown restaurant....Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

UT eliminates trays, food waste

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:35:45 -0700

The University of Texas has joined hundreds of universities in removing trays from dining halls to cut food waste by up to 50 percent.

Sprouts Famers Market

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:17:38 -0700

Sprouts opened its first two stores in Austin today, with two more scheduled in the next few months....Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Save on groceries with coupons

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:31:02 -0700

"Coupon Queen" Susan Samtur at a Randalls in North Austin, where she shopped for $239 dollars worth of groceries and, using coupons and a Randalls card, cut the bill down to $34...Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin hosts Festival of Cheese

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:46:07 -0700

Austin360 writer Matthew Odam explores the American Cheese Society's Festival of Cheese, August 8, 2009.

Police Activities League of AustinJesus Chavez Boxing Clinic

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:59:40 -0700

Police Activities League of Austin Jesus Chavez Boxing Clinic

Waffles from a can

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:16:27 -0700

Batter Blaster, the company sells ready-to-use organic pancake and waffle batter that is sprayed from an aerosol can....Lori Hawkins AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Good food for the road

Tue, 26 May 2009 16:27:50 -0700

Statesman staffer Addie Broyles and local nutritionist Allison Beadle advise on how to make better food decisions at convenience stores when on the road this summer.

Coffee Shope with Corollary Vices

Thu, 21 May 2009 08:39:22 -0700

Coffee Shope with Corollary Vices

The perfect beer glass

Wed, 13 May 2009 10:47:35 -0700

Jim Koch, founder of Boston Beer Company, describes the beer glass he designed to maximize the taste of beer....Kelly West AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Mom's cornbread

Tue, 05 May 2009 09:49:30 -0700

Herb Butler makes his mother's West Virginia cornbread....Mike Leggett AMERICAN-STATESMAN

The Austin Wine Guy

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:27:40 -0700

Rob Moshein of austinwineguy.com shares his advice on how to buy bottled wine on a boxed wine budget.

Elroy Sausage Company Barbeque

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:38:26 -0700

Wyman "Bubba" Gilliam talks about his wild game restaurant in Elroy and shows off his version of what he calls "the kangaroo dance."

Freddie's Place without music?

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:23:11 -0700

Freddie's Place kitchen manager Kasey Bowers talks about the noise ordinance

Taco Journalism

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:38:44 -0700

Armando Rayo of TacoJournalist.com uses Social Media and his love of the taco to bring people together and build community.

Trans Fat Ban

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:19:43 -0700

Senate bill sponsor Sen. Eliot Shapleigh explains the state's proposal to ban trans fats in Texas restaurants. Hear reactions from business owners and customers.

What's poppin' at Cornucopia?

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:19:03 -0700

Cornucopia owners Nikki Dugas and Nadia Elhaj discuss their popcorn business and their friendship that turned into a partnership.

Taste No Evil Muffins

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:52:42 -0700

Statesman editors Dave Doolittle and Robert Quigley investigate local muffin operation, 'Taste No Evil Muffins.'

Fire at Koreana restaurant

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:16:53 -0700

Fire fighters battle a blaze in Northwest Austin on MondayA fire at the Koreana Grill restaurant began around 5:15 a.m. Monday. Officials are investigating what caused the fire and said no one was injured.

The Mighty Cone

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:12:25 -0700

Hudson's on the Bend chef Jeff Blank, along with fellow Hudson's chef Robert Rhoades, tell us about the new venture, and a customer explains why he's excited the famed chicken cone of ACL is now available year-round.

Gary Vaynerchuk back at SXSW

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:07:16 -0700

SXSW panel speaker and founder of Wine Library TV sat down with Statesman food-writer Addie Broyles at the Hilton in downtown Austin, TX on March 13, 2009 to talk about his upcoming projects and plans for the festival. Jenni Jones AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Relish Austin: community gardening

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:26:20 -0800

Adriana Prioleau and her husband, Brian grow vegetables and herbs on their plot at Sunshine Community Garden, the longest running and biggest in the city, turning 30 this month. Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Free Pancakes at IHOP

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:48:52 -0800

IHOP celebrates National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 to benefit Shriners Hospitals for children.

Jeffrey Lorien knows tea

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:51:56 -0800

Addie Broyles talks with Jeffrey Lorien, aka Dr. Oolong, who co-owns Zhi Tea in East Austin...Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Ginger Man moving

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:27:41 -0800

The Ginger Man pub is moving in March to a new location at 301 Lavaca.....Patrick Beach AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Zimmerhanzel's BBQ

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:46:26 -0800

Closing of Zimmerhanzel's proved just a short respite for couple

Firefighter promotes meat/dairy-free diet

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:18:45 -0800

Rip Esselstyn, an Austin firefighter and former pro triathlete, says the no meat, no dairy, no oil diet will help you lower your cholesterol naturally. Pam LeBlanc AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Pastry Chefs on Valentine's Day

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:09:58 -0800

Pastry Chefs Callie and Philip Speer talk about Valentine's Day.

Chocolate Show

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:00:30 -0800

Texas Culinary Academy students present their chocolate masterpieces and tasty samples at the Chocolate Show at the academy in Austin, Saturday, February 7, 2009...Rebecca McEntee AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Relish Austin: quick chicken dinner

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:40:16 -0800

Addie of Relish Austin shows just how easy it can be to make dinner in a hurry, on the cheap.

Fit City: healthy cooking class

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:17:19 -0800

Personal trainer Jon Speakman holds a healthy cooking class at Whole Foods Culinary Center for his clients. Pam LeBlanc AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Kitchen Diva: jicama salad

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:49:50 -0800

Angela Shelf Medearis makes her crunchy Jicama Salad with a peach salsa dressing to go along with other Super Bowl fare. Provided by Diva Productions

Owl Tree Coffee Roasters

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:47:37 -0800

Recently opened Owl Tree Coffee Roasters is roasting coffee for several notable coffeeshops around town. Head roaster Travis Kizer shows us the process.....Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Start a compost

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:50:27 -0800

Americans waste more than $100 billion in food every year, which, when rotting in landfills, creates methane gas, a toxin 20 times worse than carbon dioxide....Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Mixology Two

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:05:18 -0800

Mixologists David Alan shares some thoughts on how to spuce up your holiday cocktails..

Mixology

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:00:57 -0800

Mixologist David Alan says there are ways to create cocktails without breaking the bank.

Kitchen Diva: poached fish

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:05:34 -0800

Angela Shelf Medearis makes fish poached in olive oil with cucumbers. Provided by Diva Productions

Snow's BBQ

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:34:19 -0800

Snow's BBQ in Lexington, the place that was named by Texas Monthly as the No. 1 barbecue place in the state....Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Grandma's cherry pie

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:04:07 -0800

Casey Cooper prepares her grandmother's Christmas special cherry pie....Mike Leggett AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Holiday recipes for kids, part 1

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:30:29 -0800

Barbara Beery, kids' cookbook author, and her former student Claire make homemade applesauce and hot chocolate...Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Holiday recipes for kids, part 2

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:30:15 -0800

Barbara Beery, kids' cookbook author and her former student Claire, making gingerbread puff pancakes...Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Kitchen Diva: Holiday Ham

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:48:34 -0800

Angela Shelf Medearis, the 'Kitchen Diva' shows how to cook a ham for the holidays. Provided by Diva Productions

Chai Tea

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:36:00 -0800

Chaya Rao, a chef who specializes in vegetarian Indian cuisine, shows us how to make chai tea out of spices, water and milk....Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Miso soup

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:25:25 -0800

Morna Neal, a private chef and macrobiotics cooking instructor, show us how to make miso soup....Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Kitchen Diva: Microwave Meatloaf

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:48:52 -0800

Watch Angela Shelf Medearis make a microwave meatloaf recipe. Provided by Diva Productions

Willie's Water From Air

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:53:59 -0700

Willie Nelson showing off the new Willie's Water From Air water machine at his ranch in Spicewood....Pam LeBlanc AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Halloween: strawberry zombies

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:31:47 -0800

Kids' cookbook author Barbara Beery shows us how to make ghoulish white-chocolate dipped strawberries with a former student of hers (13-year-old Claire).

Halloween: scary pizza

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:31:25 -0800

Kids' cookbook author Barbara Beery shows us how to make scary pizzas with a former student of hers (13-year-old Claire)....Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Grandma's cabbage noodles

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:45:54 -0700

Maida Candler of Austin prepares her grandmother's Kraut Pletzlach. The caramelized cabbage is mixed with broad noodles to make the rustic dish....Mike Leggett AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Coffee with ... Maura Thomas

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:13:32 -0700

Maura Thomas, a productivity and time management trainer who used to work with David “Getting Things Done” Allen talks about her work to get Austin organized.

Kitchen Diva: Crock Pot Chicken

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:50:13 -0800

Angela Shelf Medaris, the Kitchen Diva shows how to make her Portuguese style crock pot chicken. Provided by Diva Productions

Home cooking, 09.03.08

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:32:14 -0700

Mike Leggett cooks up a meal of chicken and spaghetti from his mother's old recipe book....

Kitchen Diva: A healthy breakfast

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:12:43 -0800

Angela Shelf Medearis talks about the importance of a healthy breakfast for kids. Provided by Diva Productions

Freezing food in bulk

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:01:48 -0700

To save time and money, people are turning to cooking and freezing quality meals in bulk. Rusty Irons, a nutritionist and local food personality gives tips on freezing fresh foods. Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

The perfect margarita

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:54:08 -0700

David Alan, 'the Tipsy Texan', settles the longstanding debate on how to make the perfect margarita. No mixes, no powders, no Jose Cuervo gold, please. Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin Ice Cream Festival 'I Scream For Ice Cream' contest

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:48:11 -0700

Two children scream it out at the 'I Scream For Ice Cream' contest finals at the Austin Ice Cream Festival at Waterloo Park. 08.09.08

Austin Ice Cream Festival ice cream eating contest

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:40:05 -0700

Austinites devour half gallons of ice cream at the Austin Ice Cream Festival. 08.09.08

Frisco re-opens on Burnet

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:04:01 -0700

The Frisco Shop, last of the Night Hawk chain of diners, closed since May, hosted longtime customers during a special lunch August 6, 2008 in preparation for its official opening on August 7 at 6801 Burnet Road. Ricardo Gandara AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Whole Foods Scott Simons

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:50:37 -0700

Scott Simons, one of the Whole Foods Market's "value gurus," talks about the value tours given at the high-end supermarket to help customers find bargains and stretch their dollars....John Kelso AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Making mozz with the man

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:35:24 -0700

Jerry Pizzitola, a personal chef and entertainer shows Addie, food writer for the Statesman tips for making mozzarella. Jenni Jones AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Flip Happy Crepes

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:44:52 -0700

Nessa Higgins and Andrea Day Boykin discuss Flip Happy Crepes.

Summertime Cheese

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:38:51 -0700

Stephen Corradini, specialty coordinator for Whole Foods southwest regional office, walks us through how to pick out cheeses for summer....Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

How to make Key Lime pie

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:21:57 -0700

Addie Broyles, food writer for the Statesman shows how to make a quick and easy Key Lime pie. Jenni Jones AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Kitchen Diva: Iron Bottom Pizza

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:51:35 -0800

Angela Shelf Medearis makes Iron Bottom Pizza on the bottom of her cast-iron skillet. Courtesy Diva Productions

Iced Coffee

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:48:55 -0700

David Alan, a local coffee dealer and the mixologist behind tipsytexan.com., shows us different ways to make iced coffee....Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Pondering the shelf life of organic milk

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:48:47 -0700

Addie Broyles of 'Relish Austin' does a taste test to see if she can tell the difference between organic and non-organic milks. Jenni Jones AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Countryside Farms

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:31:39 -0700

Sebastien Bonneu brings an old-world approach and a chef's sensibilities to his family farm.

The Cola Sisters

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:12:13 -0700

The Cola Sisters, an offbeat pair of strange clad women who have a weekly public access cooking show, take cooking to a new level of weirdness, and they are gaining thousands of fans in the process..Addie Broyles/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Farm fresh vs. store bought eggs

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:35:21 -0700

Food writer for the Statesman, Addie Broyles displays the differences between farm eggs and those bought in a store. Jenni Jones AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Chef Veggie grilling tips

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:06:33 -0700

Cristina Carolan is the owner of Chef Veggie, a local personal chef company. She walks us through grilling polenta and marinated vegetables in this video, and gives us tips on how to keep veggies tasting great on the grill. Addie Broyles AAS

Rocky Top Berryfarm recipes

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:54:20 -0700

Jessilyn Akin of Rocky Top Berryfarm in Verona, Missouri started making blueberry recipes decades ago. She even won a Better Homes and Gardens prize for a strawberry ice cream recipe. Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Kitchen Diva: Sneak Attack Sauce

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:51:55 -0800

Angela Shelf Medearis demonstrates cooking JoAnn Kugle’s Sneak Attack Sauce. Courtesy Diva Productions

Web sensation Vaynerchuk is a wine-loving whirlwind

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:22:05 -0700

Gary Vaynerchuk, host of 'Wine Library TV', has become more than your average wine expert. Statesman food/drink writer Addie Broyles takes a road trip from Austin to Houston with him as part of his ongoing book tour. Addie Broyles AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Water 2 Wine

Tue, 27 May 2008 14:16:19 -0700

At Water 2 Wine, wine enthusiasts can sample wine, buy wine, or make their own wine, complete with a personalized label.

Tecolote

Fri, 23 May 2008 16:07:28 -0700

Since the wells on their eastern Travis County farm went dry earlier this month, Katie and David Pitre have struggled to water and wash the vegetables they sell at farmers’ markets.

Kitchen Diva: Raisin Pecan Pie

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:49:10 -0800

Angela Shelf Medaris, the Kitchen Diva shows how to make her mom's raisin pecan pie. Courtesy Diva Productions

Bock ’n’ Ale Ya, 05.07.08

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:14:37 -0700

Statesman writer Patrick Beach of BOCK ’N’ ALE YA samples Oskar Blues Brewery’s Old Chub Scottish Style Ale and Gordon out of Lyons, Colo., set to land in the retail market this week, with kegs in bars to follow. Jenni Jones AMERICA-STATESMAN

512 Brewing Co.

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:31:50 -0700

Kevin Brand gives a quick tour of his brewing facilities....Patrick Beach/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas Showdown Saloon

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:20:28 -0700

The Texas Showdown Saloon, which opened in 1981 on The Drag next to the University of Texas campus, will close by the end of May, going the way of Drag mainstays like Tower Records and The Cadeau that also have disappeared in recent years.

Frisco Shop

Sat, 10 May 2008 21:35:11 -0700

Longtime Frisco Shop patrons talk about the restaurant, a few weeks before its relocation.

Greenling Organic Delivery

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:51:12 -0700

Mason Arnold founded Greenling, which delivers a variety of grocery items but keeps fresh produce at the core of the business.

Kitchen Diva: Romantic Appetizer

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:49:27 -0800

Angela Shelf Medearis, the Kitchen Diva gets a recipe for a romantic dinner from Jake Konstandtinidis of El Greco restaurant in Austin, TX. 04.16.08

Mexico City's best street food

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:33:25 -0700

For the adventurous, Mexico City's streets offer up a cornucopia of culinary delights. Jeremy Schwartz COX MEXICO CITY BUREAU

Brew's next?, 04.09.08

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:00:00 -0700

Patrick Beach, writer for the Austin American-Statesman introduces our new beer column by telling the story of his first assignment on the subject.

Chili cook-off

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:48:24 -0700

Dwight Hamilton, Tom Burrows and Mike "BB" Hughes prepare their chili at Hamilton's ranch outside of Rockne. Although their recipes have many of the same ingredients, each has his own secret strategy for making their pot stand out.

Kitchen Diva: Congo Chicken Moambe

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:48:05 -0800

Angela Shelf Medearis demonstrates cooking her recipe for Congo Chicken Moambe.

Kitchen Diva: Roasted Vegetable Croustade

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:48:17 -0800

Angela Shelf Medearis demonstrates cooking her recipe for Roasted Vegetable Croustade. Courtesy Diva Productions

Wink

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:49:59 -0700

Wink is reviewed

Starlite

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:49:18 -0700

Starlite is reviewed

Uchi

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:48:37 -0700

Uchi is reviewed

Zoot

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:47:01 -0700

Zoot is reviewed

Minnesota Butter Princess

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:34:57 -0700

The fair royalty included the princess (Ann Miron this year ) and her court, each of whom would have her likeness carved from a 90-pound block of butter. Curious food writers climbed two at a time into the revolving glass sculpting booth in an exhibi

High-tech happy hour

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:48:59 -0700

Chris Valentine and Caroline Valentine (of AdeoTours and Caroline & Associates, respectively), Lynn Bender of GeekAustin and Matt Genovese of door64.com talk about the Austin high-tech happy hour scene.