New post: San Antonio Botanical Garden's Farmers Market Opens Today http://bit.ly/cznj9g

New post: Southern Food Rules at Mr. and Mrs. G's http://bit.ly/b3YCNa

Find out what's happening in the area with our Upcoming Events file. http://bit.ly/Uh0OB ^JG

Haul out the crock pot for this sweet potato stew. http://bit.ly/i3pZm9 ^JG

Create an easy, elegant dessert found at the Brazilian steakhouse, Fogo de Chao. http://bit.ly/f6e7Eh ^JG

Give some smooth pork rillettes this Christmas. http://bit.ly/exZOZa ^JG

Chocolate and hazelnuts -- what could be better? Make your own version of Nutella. http://bit.ly/eM5Kdv ^JG

Watch a video on how to prepare superfood (superdrink?) yerba mate. http://bit.ly/grHDgm ^JG

Get a first taste of Luke, the new River Walk brasserie. http://bit.ly/hiJSH7 ^JG

Met new Pavil chef Rene Bajeux, tall Frenchman with NOLA background. Great tastes, fondue, mussels, and oh my, duck confit shepherd's pie.

Cheers to Kim Wah Chinese BBQ, Bandera Road. Checked out the authentic Chinese menu yesterday but settled for Won Ton Soup. Perfect. ^BW

Excellent dinner (two pork courses!) at Kirby's as part of Restaurant Week. For a list of participants: http://cot.ag/aVFLJZ ^JG

New post: Texas Wines Bring Home the Medals http://bit.ly/9dhS7y

New post: Use the Freshest Fruit in Apricot-Cherry Almond Cobbler http://bit.ly/9Kmjk9

New post: Grilled Figs on Rosemary Skewers http://bit.ly/dBq7uq

New post: Figs, Prosciutto and Parmigiano Salad http://bit.ly/cRtXK2

New post: Grilled or Spiced, Ripe Figs a Summer Treasure http://bit.ly/d2ZFrM

New post: WalkerSpeak: Mountain Streams, Culinary Delights — A Colorado Weekend http://bit.ly/bqQBOL

New post: Auden's Kitchen Among Country's Best New Places http://bit.ly/9KzJjj

New post: Real Simple Pie Crust http://bit.ly/b1te5A