Yes, Austin has developed quite the reputation as a “foodie” city, but what we eat is about more than just the best avocado toast recipes. That’s why we write stories about the impact of our local food system on the environment, culture, and equity.
After five years in business, Austin’s zero waste grocery store, in.gredients, is closing its doors on Friday. On its Facebook page, in.gredients said the following… “To be honest, we’re heartbroken. But don’t lose heart. For over five years, we have diverted waste from landfills, supported local
Sponsored Post – from the Sustainable Food Center This is your year to become a better cook… with a little help from the Sustainable Food Center. They offer a wide array of cooking and gardening classes for you to choose from. Here’s what’s coming up: Gone
From Partners For Education, Agriculture, and Sustainability (PEAS) – Every day, Partners for Education, Agriculture, and Sustainability (PEAS)works to connect students with gardening and the outdoors… now they need your help. PEAS is hosting a Garden Gala fundraiser on Wednesday, February 28th from 6pm to 9pm at Eden East. The event
Sponsored Post – from the Sustainable Food Center Where can you find chefs from Sway, Tacodeli, Odd Duck, La Condesa, Wu Chow, and Juniper all in one place? At the “11th Annual Farm To Plate” happening May 9th at the Barr Mansion. Farm to Plate is an annual fundraiser for
Sponsored Post – from the Austin Permaculture Guild Interested in living a more sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle? The Austin Permaculture Guild is here to help with their Spring 2018 Permaculture Design Course. Their ‘6 weekends’ permaculture design course will be held at the Texastopia Farm on Blanco River
Always wanted to raise backyard chickens? Austin Resource Recovery has just released the dates for loads of free backyard chicken keeping classes coming up in 2018. At the class, you’ll learn how chickens can serve as an excellent food source (with their eggs), as well as
With the holiday season in full swing, there’s pressure from television, commercials, and social media to purchase the perfect gift for every single person you know. Well, we’re here to help you take a step back from the madness. You don’t need to spend a
Sponsored Post – from Lettuce Introducing Lettuce, where we believe convenience and efficiency in the food industry has had a nasty habit of sacrificing quality, freshness, and nutritional value. In addition to the inherent problem that this has created, it has also created
Sponsored Post – from Castle Hill Fitness The holiday season is full of delicious food and treats, which can make sticking to a healthy diet difficult. Luckily, Castle Hill Fitness is here to help! With the “Holiday Recipe Makeover” program, you can send in your favorite holiday
Sponsored Post – from the Sustainable Food Center Make this year’s Thanksgiving dinner extra special… with some unique and local ingredients from a nearby farmers market. The Sustainable Food Center runs several throughout Austin, complete with vendors who sell everything from eggs, to sweet potatoes, to cranberry sauce. You can
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Meet Leanne Valenti, owner of Bento Picnic — a local Austin food business founded in 2015. At Bento Picnic, Leanne and her team create fresh, Japanese-inspired meals for Austinites to enjoy. They put a lot of thought into
In Travis County (where Austin is located) 18 percent of the population and 25 percent of the children are food insecure. This means that they don’t know where their next meal will come from. Meanwhile, 194.5 million pounds of food (worth more than $208 million)