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An Austin Staycation

By Megan On May 23, 2011 · 45 Comments

When was the last time you slowed down and explored the city you live in?

With gas prices and airline fees galloping ever higher, it’s getting tough to justify the standard family vacation. The travel costs are just part of the final bill – every little temptation that pops up can kill your [...]

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ATXswappers: Where Food Gets Around

By Megan On January 12, 2011 · 10 Comments

Have you heard about ATXswappers yet? Maybe BK Swappers, MPLS Swappers, or PDX Swappers?

These are all local groups of food enthusiasts who love to bake, preserve, garden, and create food in all kinds of ways. If you’re afflicted with this “problem”, typically you over-produce. I know I’m not the only [...]

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The Backspace

By Megan On December 14, 2010 · 2 Comments

Whenever anyone from out of town asks me about my favorite restaurant in Austin, I immediately jump to Parkside. The fantastic raw menu, inventive flavor combinations, and cozy atmosphere make it the perfect spot for large groups of friends, romantic dinners, and dare I say it, even family meals. Granted, my son spent most [...]

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GO TEXAN Restaurant Round-Up

By Megan On September 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment

If you live in Texas, you’ve probably seen the GO TEXAN logo in grocery stores, at restaurants, or in commercials. As an advocate for local food, I love the GO TEXAN program, which strives to support farmers, ranchers, and producers throughout Texas.

I know I am rather lucky to live in Texas, where there is [...]

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Review: urban

By Megan On September 18, 2010 · 2 Comments

On Wednesday I had the pleasure of attending a special tasting event with my friend Laurel at urban. We were there to try selections from the new menu that will be debuted on October 1, created by chef Mizael Saucedo. We chatted with Chef Saucedo for a little bit and he told [...]