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How to Take Great Pictures at the Food & Wine Festival

Kathryn — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:22:35 +0000

The Austin Food and Wine Festival starts today! The city has been buzzing with excitement for this event for months now, and the hype for the Festival reached a fever pitch this week. I was lucky enough to receive a press pass to the Festival, so I’ll be recapping the sessions that I attend and live [...]

My Picks: Austin Restaurant Week

Kathryn — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:51:54 +0000

Appetites at the ready, Austin Restaurant Week is March 25-28 and April 1-4! Here are my must-visit restaurants and must-eat courses for the week.

A Tour of the Brazos Valley Cheese Cave

Kathryn — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:32:57 +0000

Take a tour with me of the award-winning Brazos Valley Cheese cave and Homestead Gristmill outside Waco, Texas.

Sriracha Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Caramel Vinaigrette

Kathryn — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:21:34 +0000

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I hope Top Chef Paul Qui would be flattered by my Brussels sprouts. Here's my take on his incredible dish.

The Best Restaurants in North Austin

Kathryn — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:49:48 +0000

What do a bowling alley, a strip mall Italian joint, and a co-operatively owned brewery have in common? They're some of my favorite places to eat in North Austin! Check out my recommendations for where to eat and drink on the north side.

The Best Brain Freeze in Austin

Kathryn — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:50:37 +0000

It's 85 degrees in February, so let's cool off! Grab a spoon and join me on a journey through Austin's best ice creams, custards, paletas, popsicles, and gelato.

Meal Plan, February 14-19

Kathryn — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:54:03 +0000

My meal plan for this week, plus a little update on what's new with me.

How to Roll Homemade Chocolate Truffles

Kathryn — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:57:31 +0000

Last weekend I made Christmas candy with my family-- an annual tradition. Here are our tips and tricks for making chocolate truffles at home, without a sticky mess on your hands!

Full Moon Pale Ale Mustard

Kathryn — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:52:59 +0000

Mustard might be the gateway drug of homemade condiments, and I'm hooked on the spicy taste of this super-easy beer mustard.Try it and you'll get in the habit of making your own, too!

Beer Braised Sausage, Apple and Onion Sandwich

Kathryn — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:17:35 +0000

Whoever decided that Austin Beer Week and the World Series should happen in the same week is a genius. As I write this, I'm sipping a local Pale Rye Ale, eating a sausage sandwich, and watching the Texas Rangers gain momentum in the 6th inning. Life couldn't be better.