35/35: Tiffany Harelik
This weekend's Gypsy Picnic festival will feature over 40 Austin food trailers and will likely attract over 15,000 people. Meet Tiffany Harelik, the woman behind the festival and one of my "35 under 35" influential foodies in Austin.
Read MoreMeal Plan, August 3 – 9
It’s way, way too hot for a picnic here in Austin, but I’m really missing the weekly picnics Rami and I were taking earlier in the summer. I’m tentatively planning for us to go to Krause Springs for some swimming on Sunday, with a twilight picnic in the mix if we can stand the heat. Other than that, we have a pretty standard week ahead. The heat wave and continued drought are really doing a number on Texas farmers, and only the most heat-tolerant plants are still producing. (Bella Verde’s bibb lettuce is hydroponic.) It will be a bit of a stretch to make our available...
Read MoreCrustless Quiche with Juliet Tomatoes
Juliet tomatoes, onions and cheddar cheese make this easy breakfast casserole look fancy, with or without a crust.
Read MoreMeal Plan, July 27- August 2
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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