The Austin Gastronomist

How to Roll Homemade Chocolate Truffles

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

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

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.

Convict Hill Oatmeal Stout Ice Cream

The only thing better than beer and ice cream is beer ice cream! I continue my special series of Austin Beer Week recipes with this irresistible recipe for Oatmeal Stout Chocolate Chip ice cream, made with local beer of course.

Mushroom Barley Stew with Austin Amber Ale

It's Austin Beer Week, and I'm celebrating Austin craft beer in my own kitchen. Here's my recipe for a hearty mushroom barley stew, inspired by Independence Brewery's Austin Amber Ale.

Horns up! It’s football season, and I’ve got your gameday spread covered. My favorite tailgate recipes travel well and they’re sure to please a crowd. (Even Aggies!)

This Week’s Meal Plan

Trying to figure out what to do with that CSA delivery? I’ve organized a week’s worth of dinner ideas that use seasonal produce from local farms.

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