The Austin Gastronomist

The Shed Cafe in Edom, Texas

Kathryn July 26, 2011 Front Page, Outside the Kitchen, Travel

An impromptu road trip to East Texas took me to The Shed Cafe in Edom, population 375. Follow along with my meal of biscuits and gravy, chicken fried steak, and most importantly, three kinds of pie.

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Meal Plan, July 27- August 2

Kathryn July 25, 2011 Recipes & Menus, Weekly Menus CSA, Food, Meal Plan

Here’s a rundown of what I’m cooking this week, with ideas for what to do with summer squash (again!), a healthy spin on Sloppy Joe night, and an intriguing cantaloupe soup recipe.

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Venison Kaftedes with Tzatziki

Kathryn July 24, 2011 Appetizers, Front Page, Main Dishes & Sandwiches, Recipes & Menus

Homemade pita bread and tangy tzatziki complement venison meatballs in this traditional Greek meal.

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Making Summer Hunger-Free

Kathryn July 22, 2011 Austin Food Events, Eating in Austin, Front Page ConAgra, Food, Hunger, Josh Kelley

While summer can be a glorious time for families in Central Texas, it can brings hunger for kids who lose access to the free or reduced-price meals they receive during the school year. Find out what nonprofit agencies in Austin are doing to help.

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The Art of Sweet Preserves

Kathryn July 21, 2011 Austin Food Events, Eating in Austin Figs, Food

Do you want to learn to can? Stephanie McClenny (Confituras preserves) and local author Kate Payne (Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking) are teaming up to teach the basics of waterbath canning, on July 31st.

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