We Asked Writers To Review Bands They’d Never Seen Before at Free Week in Austin

First looks at Dregs, Chief Cleopatra, Exotic Fruits, Nuclear Daisies

"...to the 47-minute performance. Groovy indeed.  – Kriss Conklin Exotic Fruits Set a Prickly Post-Punk Precedent..."

Jan. 9, 2023 Music Post by Nayeli Portillo

Local Supplement Brand Pledges to Clean Up Litter With Every Purchase

fitppl sees the link between healthy food and a healthy planet

"...Superfood powder boasts an intimidating combination of veggies and fruits ("greens and reds"), including cereal grasses, algae, and seven..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Hungry for 'Fruit Hunters'

Cinedigm Docurama gets a taste of exotic produce

"...Rare fruits, such as the Kura Kura Durian, are comparable to..."

May 10, 2013 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Food-o-File

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood reveals who came to dinner on February 5, what they ate, and where their money went, and updates readers on changes in Austin's culinary world.

"...of Ella's, Ranch 616, and Rather Sweet Bakery plus exotic fruits and cheeses from Austin Produce & Specialty Foods...."

Feb. 18, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

We Asked Writers To Review Bands They’d Never Seen Before at Free Week in Austin

First looks at Dregs, Chief Cleopatra, Exotic Fruits, Nuclear Daisies

Jan. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Free Week 2023

"...Exotic Fruits during Free Week at Mohawk on January 5,..."

Jan. 9, 2023 Photo Gallery

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Richard Belzer, exotic produce, etc.

"...Exotic fruits and vegetables are more likely to sit on..."

May 28, 2010 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Joe Montana – Nice Guy, Pretty Good Football Player

"...offering to buy me a drink or something more exotic. But possibly the greatest mistake I have committed was..."

July 2, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

No Noodlin' Around

Sea Dragon Offers an Ocean of Vietnamese Flavors

"...where authentic seafood is the specialty of the house. Exotic fruits of the sea abound at the spacious, affordable..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Food Feature by Patrick Earvolino

To Your Health

Is there a good and cheap way to judge the nutritional content of fruit?

"...other substances that lend a bitter taste to unripe fruits and also prevent minerals from being easily absorbed by..."

March 10, 2006 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

Is mangosteen really a more powerful antioxidant than blueberries?

"...A. Mangosteen, an exotic tropical fruit, not to be confused with the familiar..."

June 9, 2006 Column

Tamaladas y Posadas

Mexican Christmas Traditions Alive and Well in Austin

"...the stovetop. It calls for several varieties of tropical fruits and fruit nectars which are more readily available in..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Local Cookbooks Span the Globe Hometown Haute Cuisine

"...the Chronicle with a true love for spicy and exotic foods, and an American-born chef who grew up in..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Arts Feature

A Cook's Tour

You just had to be there: The Chronicle's Mick Vann compasses the cuisine of Thailand, in Bangkok and beyond.

"...of foodstuffs, from raw components to completely cooked. The fruits, vegetables, and herbs were a constant discovery process, nibbling..."

June 28, 2002 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Feasts That Define the Millennium

Food, the Original Commodity

"...available in the markets. According to Polo, there were fruits of every imaginable type, fish brought in daily from..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Eating Fresh in Texas

Local foodies are reveling in a festival of produce

"...anchors the meal. Local growers are expanding to more exotic varieties, and a squash harvest during this time of..."

June 22, 2007 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Growing Tasty Tropical Plants: In Any Home, Anywhere.

Does the avid gardener in your life know how to care for Australian finger limes or Buddha's hand citrons?

"...1892, share a century's worth of secrets for growing exotic edibles in containers, covering 47 varieties of fruiting plants...."

Nov. 26, 2010 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Central Market Homemade Ice Cream Contest

"...sake can backfire. The overwhelmingly unpleasant aroma of an exotic tropical fruit used in one entry last year made..."

July 18, 1997 Food Feature

Soup's On

Eat Warm in Winter

"...the grilled fish and marinades of soy or citrus fruits. What exits most kitchens during the chilling winter months..."

Jan. 3, 1997 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

The Cheese Stands Alone

Cheese, in all of its artisanal, aromatic glory, takes its rightful place at Austin's tables.

"...with a basket of fancy packaged crackers and such fruits as grapes or slices of apples and pears. In..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The New Cold Concoction

Iced tea gets a makeover

"...Costa del Sol were smugly toasting themselves with an exotic new libation: iced tea. This very July, The New..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Food Feature by MM Pack

Days of Being Wild: ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Reflects on Source Tags & Codes

Twenty years after its release, the band and producer look back ... while always looking forward

"...esoteric punk guys? With Beatles haircuts? It was so exotic," Madonna producer Mike McCarthy said, describing the band's improbable..."

March 4, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Learning to Be in the Moment, Even When the Moment Sucks

Meditation isn't just for monks; center yourself and relieve stress

"...there's a lot of noise. As for some more exotic New Age-y fruits of meditation – like tuning into..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hot Sauce Fest Cooking Demo Tent

"...special variety hot sauces with recipes that include various fruits, plus tips on how to use the sauces in..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Event Menu

Iconic local restaurant closes, farmers' market relocates, fundraising party for Barr, and two Austin sweet spots get some screen time

"...183 and RR 620 North) this weekend. Sustainably grown fruits and vegetables, meats, poultry, seafood, dairy products, and artisan..."

July 16, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Toros Running Wild Over D-League

"...this week, losing leading scorer Keith Langford to the exotic lure that Europe holds (you and I know it..."

March 6, 2008 Sports Post by Matt Moore

In Print

The Asian Grill: Great Recipes, Bold Flavors

"...an accomplished cookbook author, explores simple ways to incorporate exotic Asian flavors into everyday meals, emphasizing the flavor and..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

The Legendary Snow Monkeys of Texas

A brief open season on monkeys resulted in protections for them in the Lone Star State

"...wild setting, water tanks, plenty of mesquite beans, cactus fruits, and lots of tall brush to climb around in...."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Ed Baker

Food-o-File

Our Valentine's Day Eat, Drink, Watch Movies screening of 'Chocolat' is sold out for Monday night, so be sure and tune in to Majic 95FM at 6:40am on Friday morning for the chance to win the last pair of tickets! Meanwhile, folks at the following places will be glad to help you choose the perfect chocolate gift for your sweet baboo.

"...Molded specialties in dark, milk, and white chocolate; dipped fruits and cookies; truffles; ice creams; Heart-shaped boxes in several..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Got Milk?™

On the trail of pastel de tres leches

"...up with additional flavors and garnishes such as tropical fruits, nuts, caramel, chocolate, coconut, and various liqueurs...."

Feb. 13, 2004 Food Feature by MM Pack

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