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Dining Out | Nosh

December 9, 2010, 8:15 pm

I have been meaning to get to Silo and its small plates/bar little sister Nosh for oh, well, forever. Cue the heroic Zeus and Demeter who, very kindly, took little Cherub to see Yo Gabba Gabba Live....

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Pearl Farmer’s Market | San Antonio

December 12, 2010, 7:59 am

“Back when I was growing up, there were no farmer’s markets in San Antonio.” This should be said using your grumpiest old person’s voice. For my recent visit I wanted to know: where can you get local...

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Dining Out | Lunch at Lüke

December 12, 2010, 9:56 pm

South Texas has a long growing season, plentiful meats, feathered and furred game, and lots of space to grow and roam. Why has it been so hard to find it? I had an opportunity to meet CIA-trained...

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South Texas Locavore | Mushrooms on Toast, Poached Backyard Egg

December 16, 2010, 8:14 pm

I am so happy to have a friend who is raising beautiful chickens. Her name is Mylene, and her urban ”farm” in a North San Antonio neighborhood produces all manner of vegetables and flowers, and as of...

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Breakfast Tacos, San Antonio Style

January 16, 2011, 12:52 pm

I grew up eating breakfast tacos. Notice I did not refer to these as breakfast “burritos.” You won’t find vegetables in these. They are not some sort of fancy omelet in a flour tortilla. They are...

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Puffy Tacos | Leftover Brisket Part 3: Son of Braised Brisket

January 24, 2011, 7:36 pm

This is a seriously regional favorite. So seriously regional that much of Texas won’t even know what these are. Only the folks from San Antonio will smile knowingly and nod their head, saying, “Yes....

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Spanish Tapas | Almond Toasts

June 6, 2011, 5:59 pm

Lately I’ve been enjoying the idea of meals with lots of little bites. Doesn’t matter the country or the culture. Just about everybody has the concept. Sunday, with the addition of some sage flower...

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Roots | Tex-Mex Enchilada Gravy

July 21, 2011, 7:01 pm

It almost pains me to give up this recipe. Almost. But I think everyone should try hyper-local specialties: Texas style enchiladas with chili gravy; Taylor ham, egg and cheese; mirabelles. It’s a...

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