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ach year we all look forward to fall in Texas. Not only are we anxiously awaiting a drop in temperatures, but we’re also excited for our kids to get back to school, college football games to start, and great Austin and Hill Country events and festivals like Austin City Limits, Oktoberfest, the Pecan Street Festival and many more to get into full swing.
But as this fall approaches, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by how many of these things we won’t get to enjoy this year due to our current health crisis. While we are adjusting to our new normal (and still uncertain of what that may look like in a couple months), we have to try to remain positive and focus on what we CAN do rather than what we can’t do. I have had to remind myself of this many times over the past few months, but as we worked on putting this issue of Edible Austin together it helped me realize there are still things to look forward to and enjoy this fall. And there continue to be interesting stories to tell of local people and businesses working to be successful in spite of the ongoing struggles they are facing. As the temperatures cool off, it’s a great time to get out and explore the Texas Hill Country wineries. There are now more than 50 wineries just outside of Austin where you can get away for a day and still enjoy a glass of wine and take in a beautiful sunset. We’ve highlighted a few and included a list of many for you to consider when planning your route.
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There’s the uplifting and successful story of Tiffany Washington, a Navy veteran turned urban farmer who happens to also operate the only Black owned farm in Austin. On the corner of Roggie Lane and Manor Road in northeast Austin, Washington can be found feeding and healing her community. And there is still a festive fall experience to be had with your family at Barton Hill Farms where they are able to offer their pick-your-own pumpkin patch, live music, hayrides and a corn maze along with many other activities. And if those things don’t warm your heart and make you smile, there is always Bundt cake. Although things might look and feel a little different for us this fall, let’s all remember to be thankful for those who continue to provide these types of opportunities for us — our local farmers, ranchers, restaurateurs and businesses who need us now more than ever to help keep them going. Sincerely,
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ON OUR COUNTER Story & photos by MONIQUE THREADGILL
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STEAMIES DUMPLINGS On a recent visit to the Mueller Farmers’ Market, we stopped for a bite to eat at Steamies Dumplings and were delighted with our
Take a look at what we are enjoying this month.
meal. Each dumpling is handmade from scratch, including the
EIEIO’S CILANTRO PECAN PESTO
dough, and you can taste the care that goes into the making of
After picking up a jar of Cilantro Pecan Pesto at one of our
each one. Our favorite is the Chicken and Shiitake dumplings, but
local farmers markets, we couldn’t wait to try it out. Made
we also love the Pork and Cabbage version and the vegan version
from Texas native pecans and cilantro grown at the family-run
which is filled with fresh veggies like carrots, mushrooms, cabbage
EIEIO Organic Farm in Wimberley, this vegan delight is a
and Asian seasonings. Steamies is family-owned by a Canadian-
delicious addition to pasta, shrimp and pizza dishes or as a dip
Chinese family, originally from Hong Kong, who moved to Austin
paired with fresh vegetables. We even enjoyed it as a simple spread
in 2017. They believe in handmaking all of their dumplings using
on warm naan bread, which works great as an appetizer or snack.
only simple, locally sourced ingredients. You can buy the dumplings
For more recipe ideas you can visit their website, and then pick
at the Mueller or Lakeline farmers markets, or order online and
up a jar of the pesto at a local farmers market or order online.
pick them up at their new storefront location on Airport Boulevard.
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NUTSSOSWEET GRANOLA When we heard that a 15-year-old had started a business making granola and
Fall is just around the corner (thank goodness!), and it’s the perfect time to
other nut products and was donating 80 percent of profits to organizations
get ready for the cooler season with a new candle. Handmade in Austin, Wild
like the Austin Disaster Relief Network, we were intrigued to learn more and
Susan candles feature scents named after beloved Austin locations such as
try it out. We reached out to founder, Jennifer Fang, and were impressed when
Barton Springs, Mueller, Hyde Park, South Congress, Zilker and more. The
we sampled her Choconola granola mix that is organic, gluten free and vegan
candles are made of soy, which burns 30–50 percent slower than traditional
friendly. Made with a combination of organic rolled oats, flaxseeds, almonds,
paraffin wax and is made from renewable plant products. They also use 100
cashews, chia seeds, chocolate, dates and seasonings, this delectable mix has
percent cotton wicks, and even their marketing materials and packaging are
the classic crunch of granola with the rich bittersweetness of chocolate. The
made with recycled products. You can find them in local stores and boutiques
granola is a perfect accompaniment to yogurt and oatmeal, or can be enjoyed as
such as Marigold Market, Atown, Blue Elephant or Mi Casa, or you can order
a quick, healthy snack. You can order online and have it delivered to your door,
them online. Wild Susan offers free contactless delivery in the Austin area.
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Notable Edibles
Beerburg Brewing Launches
by SARAH MCCONNELL
Virtual Event for Home Brewers
Tiny Pies Opens New Westlake Location in Blenders and Bowls
Beerburg Brewing on Fitzhugh Road has a new virtual event series that provides everything customers need to brew their very own craft beers at home. Through their Beer Kit Brew-Along events, this
Tiny Pies — the Austin-based bakery known for making delicious
family-owned-and-operated brewery — known for its locally-crafted
(and adorable) hand-held pies — has opened a new location in Westlake.
brews and farm-to-table cuisine — has a new way for guests to stay
Now customers can find their favorite seasonal pies baked from
connected and enjoy a hands-on brewing experience in a physically
scratch daily on Bee Caves Road in a shared space with Blenders
distanced way.
and Bowls.
Guests can purchase a ticket to brew alongside Beerburg owner,
This family-owned-and-operated business offers sweet and savory
Trevor Nearburg, in weekly Zoom sessions with step-by-step brewing
assortments prepared with natural ingredients from local farms.
instructions. The series also features virtual field trips and nature
Tiny Pies also ships nationwide, so pie connoisseurs everywhere can
walks through the brewery’s sprawling Hill Country property.
enjoy their homemade creations. Their sweet flavors include favorites
Brewing Kits come with all the necessary ingredients and can be
like apple, cherry and Texas pecan in addition to seasonal selections like
photo by BEERBURG
pumpkin chai and s’mores. Savory varieties include comfort food staples
picked up at Beerburg Brewing after purchase. For more information, please visit beerburgbrewing.com.
like chicken pot pie and empanadas — all of which are made using their signature European butter crust.
Los Olivos Market Opens Second
At their newest location in Westlake, guests can indulge in one of Tiny Pies decadent offerings and grab an acai bowl, smoothie or other treat
Location in Buda
from Blenders and Bowls, too. Check out their new location or order online at tinypies.com.
photo by SARAH McCONNELL
Los Olivos Market has opened a new location just south of Austin in
Hoover’s Cooking Introduces
the heart of Buda. Situated on South Main Street, the second location features the same gourmet food, Texas wines, craft beers and local Hill
New Grab-and-Go Option
Country products the original Wimberley market is known for in Buda’s charming downtown.
Hoover’s Cooking in East Austin is a legendary spot known for the Texas
Guests can dine-in, take-out or browse the market’s array of local products,
twist it brings to southern homestyle cuisine. Now this local institution,
including olive oils, jams, salsas and spices in a vibrant setting decorated
founded by Hoover Alexander in 2011, has added a grab-and-go addition
with long wooden countertops, farm-style tables and high ceilings. Los
to its services.
Olivos in Buda also offers wine tastings and Hill Country inspired cuisine, like crispy half chickens, brisket burgers, barbacoa doughnuts and truffle
“Hoover’s in a Hurry” features ready-made “Heat n’ Eat meals” for guests to
mac n’ cheese.
pick up and enjoy from the comfort of home. Customers can peruse coolers filled with familiar favorites like Hoover’s signature meatloaf, pulled pork
Similar to the original location in Wimberley, the Buda location offers a
and chicken and dumplings. The new deli-style format also offers cocktail
cozy space to enjoy a decadent meal or happy hour with friends. Find their
kits, desserts and other local products, with new items being added regularly.
complete menu and offerings at losolivosmarkets.com.
Orders for pickup can also be placed over the phone or through
HOOVER ALEXANDER by HOOVER'S COOKING
photo by LOS OLIVOS MARKET
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NOTABLE edibles
Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch and
Tumble 22 Opens New
TerraPurezza Partner to Create
Location in West Austin
Regenerative Farm
The closure of the landmark restaurant Magnolia Cafe on Lake Austin Boulevard in the wake of COVID-19 came as a shock to much of the
Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch has announced a new partnership with the
Austin community. While this beloved 24-hour diner will be missed,
local regenerative agriculture organization, TerraPurezza. Together, the
Austinites can now enjoy crispy, fried hot chicken from Tumble 22 in the
two organizations are transforming Luck Ranch into a regenerative farm
cafe’s former West Austin location.
that restores the native prairie land, recharges aquifers and improves soil quality through the use of heritage breed livestock.
Inspired by Nashville hot chicken, Tumble 22 features a variety of fried chicken options tossed in a secret blend of spices and then fried to crispy
The 500-acre property in Spicewood is familiar to many Austinites as the
perfection. The restaurant’s menu offers bone-in chicken, boneless chicken
venue for the annual Luck Reunion festival — an event featuring music,
tenders and Tumble 22’s signature chicken sandwich: “The O.G.”
food and an intimate place for Willie Nelson and his contemporaries to play together. It’s also home to more than 70 rescued horses. Now, the
Those concerned about the spice shouldn’t worry. When placing an
development will serve not only as a farm but also as a teaching facility for
order, customers choose their desired level of heat on a five-point scale that
those who wish to learn more about regenerative agriculture practices. It
ranges from “wimpy” to “cluckin’ hot.” Tumble 22 also offers an array
will also be a distribution point for TerraPurezza products like pork, eggs
of cooling sauces, like ranch, cilantro mint, sweet chili yogurt and their
and poultry.
signature “comeback sauce.” This exciting new collaboration between Luck Ranch and TerraPurezza is The original Tumble 22 is located on Burnet Road with another location
currently underway with plans to be fully operational by fall 2021. For more
in Cedar Park and, now, on Lake Austin Boulevard. The restaurant is open
information about regenerative farming and its application to Luck Ranch,
daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and offers patio seating, online ordering and
visit terrapurezza.com.
curbside delivery. Find them at tumble22.com. photo by SARAH McCONNELL
Jjim Korean Braised BBQ
Bufalina Pizzeria Opens New Deli
Opening in South Austin This Fall
in Wright Bros. Brew & Brew photo by TERRAPUREZZA
Jjim Korean Braised BBQ is introducing Austin to a different type of Korean
The esteemed Neapolitan pizzeria Bufalina and popular espresso and craft
barbecue. This new restaurant, slated to open in South Austin this fall, is
beer bar Wright Bros. Brew & Brew have teamed up to launch an exciting
the brainchild of the team behind Donkey Mo’s Korean Fried Chicken and
new deli. At Bufalina Deli at Brew & Brew, customers can enjoy Italian-
Roba Katsu of Tso Chinese Delivery.
inspired hoagies, sandwiches and salads in the cozy atmosphere of this
Unlike grilled meats that are typically associated with Korean barbecue,
Austin coffee shop and bar.
jjim is characterized by slowly cooking or braising meats, like beef short
The menu features meatball and eggplant parm hoagies in addition to other
ribs, pork and oxtail. One of the signature menu items — Galbi Jjim —
sandwiches made on Bufalina’s homemade focaccia bread. The deli also
combines braised beef short ribs with carrots, shishito peppers, potatoes,
offers a summer tomato salad and a simple lettuce salad with either Caesar
mushrooms and scallions. Other jjim items include various pork and oxtail
or Italian dressing. Brew & Brew will continue to offer Rosen’s bagels and
entrees and the indulgent option to add mozzarella cheese atop any dish.
other breakfast sandwiches in the morning with Bufalina providing their deli creations for the remainder of the day. The pop-up deli is open every day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Orders can also be placed online at toasttab.com/thebrewandbrew.
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The new restaurant will also include a small market with prepared foods
photo by BUFALINA PIZZERIA
to-go in addition to their other takeout options. The latest information photo by JJIM KOREAN BRAISED BBQ
about their menu and official opening can be found at jjimbbq.com.
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I don’t have to tell you that the COVID-19 pandemic has been
been able to supply our clients with dairy products and frozen
a challenge. Jobs lost, cherished businesses closed, and people
protein such as chicken and pork products — all of which
who never imagined they’d have to ask for help reaching out
contributes to a balanced diet.
for assistance.
We’ve adapted some of our other programs to the times by
In “normal” times, the Central Texas Food Bank serves nearly
holding online gardening and cooking classes, and by holding
50,000 folks each week across 21 counties. That’s a big job.
virtual meetings with our social services clients. And we worked
But the COVID-19 pandemic caused an
with our summer feeding for kids partners to produce meals that
exponential our
services
increase that
in
has
demand
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Bank. In addition to our normal distribution network of nearly
its greatest; to our fantastic
and the Austin Disaster Relief
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volunteers; to all the local
forty massive drive-through food distributions in eight different
companies who have donated food and hand sanitizer and provided
locations. In May, we set an all-time, single-month record by
lunches for our hard-working team members; and to those of you
distributing 5,703,433 pounds of food. In June, we blew that record
who supported us through your donations and food & fund drives.
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there are only two rules of thumb when
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struck, it dealt a particularly devastating
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an organization with a mission to provide
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crisis relief to hospitality workers in need.
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Barbecue,
a
But he does have guidelines, preferences if you will, when it comes to the perfect beer for barbecue. While it obviously depends on personal taste, some beers work better to wash down smoky meats
with a great beer.”
than others. A beer that’s too hoppy can overpower, for instance, where a pale
Since the onset of COVID-19 in March,
lager can complement.
Southern Smoke has donated more than
literally, brewed for barbecue. At the same
$3 million to food and beverage workers
time, it is a beer you can easily enjoy
affected by the pandemic. Specifically,
throughout the day—and that includes a
the
pitmaster tending to the fire of a smoker, in
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interpretations became watered down over
for our communities in times of joy and
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pitmaster takes his “researched” notes
time, a good German Pilsner still has a soft
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smoked meat. Horseshoe Pilsner was, quite
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BARTON HILL FARMS A Pumpkin Patch to Fall for by SARAH McCONNELL photography by BARTON HILL FARMS
T
here’s something special about fall in Texas. Although Texas
While at the farm, guests will also see Texas wildlife and farm animals
might not get the same radiant foliage as some Northeastern
grazing and roaming the property alongside them. Cows, sheep, pigs and
states do, there’s an excitement that accompanies the first
goats are just a few of the many animals raised on the farm. And, this year,
feeling of crisp weather, starry nights and pumpkin patches. As Texans
all burgers prepared at the festival are made using Barton Hill Farm’s very
celebrate the changing of the seasons and surviving the sweltering heat
own 100 percent all-natural beef.
CRAIG & PAMELA SWANSON
of summer, Barton Hill Farms’ annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch is a delightful way to welcome autumn’s arrival.
The festival’s menu also includes a new specialty burger called “The Craig,” which is composed of a quarter-pound Wagyu and Angus beef
Located just 30 miles east of downtown Austin in Bastrop, this family-
patty, a pile of pulled pork in a Carolina barbecue sauce, and slices
operated farm is owned by Craig and Pamela Swanson. Sitting on the
of lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese, all snuggled on a brioche bun.
banks of the Colorado River, the farm stretches across 118 acres of bucolic
Named for Craig himself, the burger comes with a side of chips and a
Texas Hill Country. And while many families come just to enjoy the fall
grilled jalapeño. “It just melts in your mouth, and the taste buds start
weather and watch the river roll by from the shade of Cottonwood trees,
dancing,” Pamela says of the creation.
the farm also offers a variety of attractions for guests of all ages. The pick-your-own Pumpkin Patch is one of the most beloved allures of the Fall Festival each year. With hay bales, old-timey wagons, fall gourds and fresh mums dispersed throughout the patch, the autumnal setting is a charming place to take festive photos with friends and family. Afterward, guests can venture throughout the rest of the farm grounds, partaking in the live music, the catch-and-release fishing pond or the drinks at the farm’s new beer and cider garden. Visitors wanting to simply relax and take in the quiet stillness of a fall afternoon can even rent private cabanas with firepits, s’mores packages and scenic views of the Colorado River. For those with kids, the Fall Festival offers activities like face painting, hay rides, archery, jumbo jumping pillows and a 3.5-acre corn maze with a theme that changes annually. Past themes include Wizard of Oz and Lonesome Dove. This year’s theme, however — Scooby-Doo, Where Are
For those wanting more traditional fare, the farm also serves fresh chicken
You? — holds a special sense of nostalgia for the Swansons. “As a kid, I
tenders, artisan pizzas and all the fall festival staples one would expect,
used to make my dad get off the tractor and go back home for 2:30 p.m.
like kettle corn, caramel apples and apple cider. Because it can still be
Scooby-Doo, and my kids are the same way now,” Craig says with a laugh.
a bit warm in October in Texas, the festival even features an ice cream
This year’s theme was also inspired by the beloved cartoon character’s
bar with hand-dipped chocolate cones rolled in cookie crumbles and
knack for solving mysteries and the problem solving that is required to
chopped nuts.
navigate the festival’s corn maze.
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Craig and Pamela attribute their decision to launch the Fall Festival to their shared love of live music, festivals and the outdoors. Before opening Barton Hill Farms, the two lived and worked in the Austin area where they were able to enjoy the city’s vibrant festival and music scene. After starting a family of their own, however, they realized just how few music and festival venues could be enjoyed by the whole family. In 2012, they decided to open the farm to the public and create the Fall Festival, which would have attractions for adults and kids alike. Throughout the years, the Swansons have watched the festival grow from a quaint gathering to the magnificent event it is today. As the Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch continues to grow and expand, the two hope their farm will serve as a Hill Country retreat for those families looking to escape to the countryside for a day. “We’ve really built the festival side out for families that want to get out of the city and unplug from their devices,” Craig says. For the Swansons, the visitors who excitedly anticipate the event’s arrival and choose to make Barton Hill Farms a part of their autumn traditions every year are what make the event so meaningful. “The best part about the festival is when we get to meet the people that come year after year and have made this a family tradition. Some people haven’t missed a single year,” Pamela says.
Whether you are a first-timer or a frequent visitor, Barton Hill Farms’ Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch is a wonderful place to make memories with those you love and spend a day taking in all that the season has to offer. The 2020 Fall Festival begins October 3rd and is open every weekend through November 15th. Barton Hill Farms has been working closely with the county judge and other local authorities to ensure social distancing measures and CDC guidelines, including limiting capacity to 50 percent, are adhered to. Tickets can be purchased online and are encouraged to be reserved in advance. For more information, please visit bartonhillfarms.com/austin-pumpkin-patch.
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Plant This Now
Arugula Carrots Cucumbers Eggplant Figs Green Beans Greens, Chard Greens, Collard Greens, Kale Greens, Lettuce Greens, Mustard Long Beans Melons Onions Pears Pecans Beans, Snap Bush Beets Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Chard, Swiss Collards Cucumber Garlic Kohlrabi
Peppers, Hot Peppers, Sweet Persimmons Pumpkins Radishes Red Potatoes Summer Squash Sweet Potatoes Tomatillos Tomatoes Winter Squash
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W H AT ’ S
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SEASON story and photography by HEATHER BARNES
The autumn season beams bright with red maples, hangs sweet with apples rushing to harvest and is perfumed with the spices of baking pies and pastries. Throughout the fall, tomatoes, summer squash and eggplant are plentiful in gardens throughout Central Texas, making one grateful for the local bounty and the chance to use them in the kitchen and bring them to our tables. A great way to use all three is in the classic French dish, ratatouille. Paired with fresh aromatic herbs like thyme and basil, it is comforting, bursting with flavor and a showstopper on any dinner table.
Baked Ratatouille
Preheat the oven to 375°. Keeping the skins on, prep the eggplant, tomatoes, squash and zucchini by slicing each thinly. Try to keep them all a uniform width.
Although this recipe requires a little bit of chopping, the final baked ratatouille is a stunning masterpiece for any festive fall dinner party. Garnish with squash roses and fresh basil. Makes: 6-8 servings Total Time: 90 minutes 2 small eggplants 5 Roma tomatoes 3 yellow squash 2 zucchinis ½ yellow onion 4 cloves garlic 1 red bell pepper 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes 3 T. olive oil 1 T. fresh rosemary, chopped 1 T. fresh thyme, chopped ½ t. salt to taste ¼ t. smoked paprika 2 T. fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish
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Set aside. For the sauce, dice the garlic, onion and red bell pepper. Add them with the olive oil to a cast iron pan on low to medium heat. Cook for about 7–10 minutes until the onion and red bell pepper have softened. Add the can of crushed tomatoes, fresh rosemary, basil, thyme, salt and paprika. Reduce to a simmer for about 20 minutes until the flavors have marinated. Remove from heat, and stir in fresh chopped basil. Arrange the veggies in the cast iron skillet, alternating colors around in a spiral starting from the outside. Use a vegetable peeler, and peel two strips of the yellow squash. Roll each one to make a rose shape. Nestle them in the center of the skillet. Cover with tin foil, and bake for 35–40 minutes. Uncover for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven when the veggies have softened. Let cool for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh cracked pepper and basil and serve!
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Sweet Potato Bundt Cake with Orange Maple Frosting This Bundt cake is flavorful, bursting with fall flavors and a hint of tangy citrus in the glaze. The sweet potatoes and applesauce make the texture moist, soft and fluffy!
Makes: 12 slices Total Time: 75 minutes
photo by NADINE PRIMEAU Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a Bundt pan with nonstick cooking
Bundt Cake 1 ½ c.
mashed sweet potatoes (from about 2 medium-sized potatoes; a puree from a can is
spray. Canola or olive oil spray works best. Make sure the eggs and butter are at room temperature.
also fine)
If using raw sweet potatoes, peel and chop the potatoes and either
4
eggs
2 c.
sugar
roast them for 1 hour in a 350° oven or steam them for 15 minutes,
½ c.
olive oil
½ c.
butter (1 stick)
1 t.
vanilla
½ c.
unsweetened cinnamon applesauce
3 c.
flour
2 t.
baking powder
1 ½ t.
ground cinnamon
¹/³ t. ½ t.
baking soda salt
1 t.
nutmeg
1 ½ t.
pumpkin spice
³/4 c.
oat milk
so they are easily mashed. Once cool, mash them, being sure to eliminate all the lumps. You can easily use a can of pureed sweet potatoes as well. With a standing mixer or handheld electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar at high speed until fluffy. Reduce speed a little, and add in oil, room-temperature butter and vanilla. Mix to combine, then add in the applesauce. In a separate bowl, sift together all dry ingredients. Alternate mixing the oat milk into the flour mixture until smooth. The batter will be pretty thick — this is normal. Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Bake for 55 minutes to an
Orange Maple Glaze 1 ½ c. 1 t.
hour, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes, then powdered sugar orange zest (and save the orange for making orange curls!)
2 T.
orange juice
1 t.
maple syrup
Pinch of cinnamon
invert bundt onto a pan to cool completely. While the cake is baking, make the glaze. Whisk together all ingredients. If it’s too runny, add a tablespoon of powdered sugar at a time until desired consistency. To make orange curls, slice an orange and then slice in half, so you have a half moon shape. Eat the orange, and take the peel and curl up like a coil. Squeeze together for 30 seconds, and garnish the cake with it!
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THE ROAD TO
TEXAS WINE LOVERS'
H EART S by KRISTI WILLIS photos by PATTY ROBERTSON
A
decade ago a Texas wine enthusiast traveling from
And while they’ve been refining their own style, the William
Johnson City to Fredericksburg only had a handful of
Chris team has also been helping new winemakers in creating
wineries they could visit along the way. Today, this same
their best wine — identifying quality vineyards and learning how
route along Highway 290 hosts countless wineries, and Texas is the
to blend the wines. “With these Texas vintages you can't do the same
fifth-largest wine producing state in the country. Here are just a few
thing year over year and expect the same result,” says Brundrett.
of the numerous Central Texas wineries bringing innovation to this
“A good Texas winemaker has to adapt with the vintage to bring
winemaking industry.
out the best in the grape while being as soft-handed in the winery
Bill Blackmon and Chris Brundrett, co-founders of William Chris Vineyards, have been at the heart of Texas winemaking, opening their tasting room in the tiny community of Hye in 2010. Through their work to create world-class Texas wines, Blackmon and Brundrett
have
become
ambassadors for Texas wine. “When I started in the late ‘70s, we were just experimenting with grapes and trying to make a good wine,” says Blackmon. “Now we are serious about having a sense of place, so that Texas wine can compete on the same playing field as France, Italy, the Europeans and everyone else in the U.S. Texas is becoming a global player.” Brundrett, Blackmon and the winemaking team have adapted their style over the years with a lighter hand in the winery to let the unique characteristics of each varietal shine through. “We have that mentality that we haven't made our best bottle of wine yet, and we are constantly pushing the envelope with the goal of coaxing out the soulfulness of a vineyard,” says Brundrett.
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as possible. It's exactly the opposite of recipe winemaking.” Supporting new and small winemakers is also the mission of one of the newest wineries in the Hill Country, Slate Mill Wine Collective. When the owners of 1851 Vineyards wanted to retire, their partners Randy and Carroll Jones took over the label and expanded the mission with new partners to create a full-service incubator for startup wineries. “We wanted to create a place that offered more support to others in
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the wine industry,” says Jennifer Beckmann, director of operations. “It was about creating a better infrastructure to not just have custom crush services, but in the long-term, help new winemakers grow their business and their brand. We've discussed adding things like shipping fulfillment, consultation and eventually small tasting room spaces that winemakers could rent. We want to create a full-scale incubator that allows them to come in relatively empty-handed and produce, brand and sell a great product.” The Collective currently supports about a dozen producers with capacity for other new winemakers, too. Texas wine fans will recognize several of the labels including local favorites Dandy Rosé from Wine for the People’s Rae Wilson, the award-winning Tempranillo and Pa Pa Frenchy from Randy Hester and C.L. Butaud, and the popular
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4.0 Cellars
Chris Vineyards.
10354 E. U.S. Hwy. 290, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
“This year has taught us that wineries need to be multifaceted,”
(830) 997-7470, fourpointwine.com
says Beckmann. “We are lucky because of the breadth of services we
In 2012, three winemakers located far from the Hill Country’s popular
offer. In addition to being a tasting room, we're also growers and
wine route opened a tasting room to profile their award-winning
producers for other small wineries.”
wines. Brennan Vineyards, Lost Oak Winery and McPherson Cellars
Not every winery that is new to the trail is a new winery. After ten years on Hamilton Pool Road, Westcave Cellars relocated
offer a tasting that highlights the best from their three wineries as well as the 4.0 Cellars wines that they create as a collaboration project.
just off of 290 near Johnson City. “We had been on Hamilton Pool
Don’t miss: The Texas Cheese and Wine Experience tasting pairs
Road since 2011, but even after all of that time, we had people
cheeses from four Texas cheesemakers (CKC Farms, Eagle Mountain
who lived in Dripping Springs come by and say they didn't
Farmhouse, River Whey Creamery and Veldhuizen Cheese) with
know the winery was there,” says co-owner Margaret Fetty.
wines from a 4.0 Cellars winery. It’s a wine and cheese lover's dream.
The move to the more popular wine route has brought in a larger
Becker Vineyards
audience for their elegant estate reds and given them room to innovate. With the new space, the Westcave team has added a private tasting room for wine pairing and education sessions as well as a brewery with 100 percent Texas beer. “There is always one member of the party who prefers beer to wine, and now we have something for everyone,” says Fetty. “Our goal is to become an estate brewery, with all ingredients grown on or coming from the property. For now, all of the components are from Texas including the barley and hops.”
464 Becker Farms Road, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 644-2681, beckervineyards.com With an estate that includes lavender fields, wildflowers and vineyards across more than 300 acres, Becker Vineyards is a picturesque place to enjoy exquisite wine and spectacular views of the Texas Hill Country. Their Petite Sirah and Sangiovese are just two of their many highly esteemed varietals, and the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Wilmeth Vineyards won Double Gold at the San Francisco International Wine Competition. Don’t miss: In addition to their magnificent estate, Becker Vineyards also has a Main Street Tasting Room in downtown Fredericksburg that offers walk-in tastings of their award-winning wines seven days a week.
Calais Winery and French Connection Wines 8115 U.S. Hwy. 290 West, Hye, TX 78635
CHASE JONES SLATE MILL COLLECTIVE photo by PATTY ROBERTSON
(830) 213-2124, calaiswinery.com French Connection Wines: 1197 Hye-Albert Rd., Hye, TX 78635 (830) 850-4091, frenchconnectionhye.com photo credit: 4.0 CELLARS
In 2021, the Fettys will open the third facet to the new property, a guest house available for rent. “We want to be the best hosts that we can be to our guests,” says Fetty. “I see every visitor like a guest in my house, and I want to treat them that way.”
Winemaker Benjamin Calais started his namesake winery in the Dallas area and moved his operation to the Hill Country in 2015. Now he has two wineries, Calais Winery and French Connection Wines, where he creates French style wines from Texas grapes. Each winery focuses on a different French region — Calais on Bordeaux and French
With so much hospitality and fine winemaking, it’s no wonder the 290
Connection on Rhone. French Connection Wines also has three tiny
wine trail is booming. To help get you started, we visited wineries and
houses on the property available for rent on Airbnb.
tasting rooms along the route. Here we've highlighted just a few of the numerous amazing options. There are so many to love and explore when embarking on a Central Texas wine journey. Cheers!
Don’t miss: The Winemaker’s Table in the cave at Calais Winery is a truly special experience as you taste through the Calais portfolio. At French Connection Wines, take a few minutes to soak in the beautiful view from the terrace while sipping their Vin Gris or La Connection Rosé. photo by CALAIS WINERY and FRENCH CONNECTION WINES
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Kuhlman Cellars
Pedernales Cellars
18421 E. U.S. Hwy. 290, Stonewall, TX 78671
2916 Upper Albert Road, Stonewall, TX 78671
(512) 920-2675, kuhlmancellars.com
(830) 644-2037, pedernalescellars.com
With the help of winemaker Bénédicte Rhyne, owners Chris
The Kuhlken family started growing grapes on their family estate in
and Jennifer Cobb have created a portfolio of Texas wines
1999 and opened their winery in 2006. Winemaker David Kuhlken has
with French flair, and the world is taking notice. In June 2020,
a long history of winning national and international acclaim for his
With their move to the 290 Trail, Westcave Cellars expands its
Kuhlman’s 2018 Estate Kuhlmanation White won Gold at the
wines, particularly the Tempranillos and Viognier. The tasting room
offerings beyond high-quality wines, adding a brewery with 100
Concours International de Lyon wine competition.
terrace is the perfect place to wile away an afternoon while gazing at
percent Texas beer and soon, a guest house. Their wine portfolio
the Pedernales River Valley.
highlights mainly French varietals, but also includes a highly regarded
Westcave Cellars Winery 683 R.R. 1320, Johnson City, TX 78636
Don’t miss: The Herbed Almonds. The Marcona almonds mixed with
herbs
from
Bénédicte’s
home
town
in
Provence
are
completely addictive and even have their own subscription club.
(512) 431-1403, westcavecellars.com
Sangiovese. The 2015 Sangiovese won the Judges’ selection Award for Don’t miss: The 2017 Malbec that earned a Double Gold Medal at the
Texas Red at the TexSom International Wine Awards in 2019.
2020 Fingerlakes Wine Competition. Don’t miss: The Estate Tannat. This deep, inky red wine releases in the
Lost Draw Cellars
fall and is the perfect pairing for a juicy steak and cooler temperatures.
113 E Park, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 992-3251, lostdrawcellars.com
photo by MESSINA HOF
If there is a rock star of Texas grape growing, it’s Andy Timmons. It
Southold Farm + Cellar
is no surprise that when he and his partners, Andrew Sides and Troy
10474 R.R. 2721, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Ottmers, chose to launch their own label the goal was to make the
(512) 829-1650, southoldfarmandcellar.com
vineyard the star. Grab a seat in their courtyard a few blocks from downtown Fredericksburg and taste your way across some of the best
Reagan and Carey Meador moved Southold Farm + Cellar from
vineyards in Texas.
the North Fork of Long Island to the Hill Country and brought photo by PEDERNALES CELLARS
Don’t miss: The Grower Project wines that Andrew Sides makes in collaboration with Rae Wilson of Wine for the People. The project highlights single site wines made from the grapes of six different grape growers.
Ron Yates Wines
their high-quality wine with them. Meador’s philosophy of nonintervention
winemaking
means
he
uses
natural
yeast
and
manipulates the wine as little as possible. The result is a lighter,
6676 U.S. Hwy. 290 West, Hye, TX 78635
fruit-driven wine that is ever so easy to sip while sitting on a porch
(512) 585-3972, ronyateswines.com
swing gazing out at the best views of the Hill Country.
Ron Yates Wines is the sister vineyard to much-lauded Spicewood
Don’t miss: The 2019 Forgotten Dreams. The Cerasulo style wine
Vineyards. Owner Ron Yates and winemaker Todd Crowell specialize
made from Sangiovese has more heft than a rosé but is lighter than
in Tempranillo and complete their portfolio with a focus on Spanish,
a red—a unique combination that is not commonly found in Texas.
Italian and Rhone-style wines.
photo by WESTCAVE CELLARS WINERY
Don’t miss: The Friesen Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2016
Messina Hof
photo by LOST DRAW CELLARS
9996 U.S. Hwy. 290 East, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
vintage won a Double Gold at 2019 San Francisco International Wine
William Chris Vineyards
Competition.
10352 U.S. Hwy. 290, Hye, TX 78635 (830) 998-7654, williamchriswines.com
(830) 990-4653, messinahof.com/hillcountry
Slate Mill Wine Collective
Founded over 40 years ago, Messina Hof is one of the oldest wineries
(830) 391-8510, slatemillwinecollective.com
in Texas with its original location in Bryan. Their Fredericksburg tasting room opened in 2011, bringing their award-winning wines to the Hill Country. With over 50 wines in their portfolio, Messina Hof has a wine to please every palate. Their Manor Haus Bed and Breakfast features four cottages for rent, so you can stay the night and taste through more wines the next day. Don’t miss: The estate vineyard is planted with the Lenoir grape Messina Hof uses in their port-style wines. Try one to taste from the local vines.
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A must-stop for any visit on the 290 trail, William Chris’ tasting rooms
4222 Hwy. 16 South, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
are surrounded by their lush Hye vineyard. Mourvèdre is king in their portfolio, available as a dry red, rosé or in the blend of their Petillant
The Slate Mill winery is located on the site of a historic flour mill
Naturel. Buy a few different bottles of the single vineyard Mourvèdres
founded in 1851. Enjoy the view of the water mill against the Hill
and compare how the different sites impact the wine. It's Texas terroir
Country landscape while you sample wines from 1851 Vineyards and
at its finest!
their partners in the wine collective — Wine for the People, Tatum
Don’t miss: Lovers of a red blend will delight in the Enchanté, an
Cellars, C.L. Butaud and Majek Winery and Vineyards.
elegant, structured wine with just the right touch of complexity.
Don’t miss: Slate Mill offers two tastings, one for the 1851 Vineyards label and one for the Collective partners. Go with a friend and try both!
SOUTHHOLD FARM + CELLAR photo by PATTY ROBERTSON
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Even More Texas Hill Country Wineries to Explore Contact each venue before you visit to learn about any special hours or requirements. Thanks for supporting our local wine community!
7 Creeks Vineyard 400 Country Road 200A, Burnet TX 78611 7creeksvineyard.com (512) 626-0181
Duchman Family Winery 13308 FM Road W 150, Driftwood, TX 78619 duchmanwinery.com (512) 858-1470
Kerrville Hills Winery 3600 Fredericksburg Rd, Kerrville, TX 78028 kerrvillehillswinery.com (830) 895-4233
Solaro Estate Winery 13111 Silver Creek Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 solaroestate.com (832) 660-8642
Ab Astris Winery 320 Klein Road, Stonewall, TX 78671 abastriswinery.com (830) 644-8369
Fall Creek Vineyards at Tow 1820 Co Rd 222, Tow, TX 78672 fcv.com (325) 379-5361
Kfire Winery and Vineyard 3059 CR 212, Bertram, TX 78605 kfirewineryandvineyard.com (512) 489-2929
Spicewood Vineyards 1419 Co Rd 409, Spicewood, TX 78669 spicewoodvineyards.com (830) 693-5328
Augusta Vin Winery and Vineyards 140 Augusta Vin Ln, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 augustavin.com (830)-307-1007
Farmhouse Vineyards 402 E Main St, Johnson City, TX 78636 farmhousevineyard.com (830) 282-4249
Lewis Wines 3209 Hwy 290 W., Johnson City, TX 78636 lewiswines.com (512) 987-0660
Stone House Vineyard 24350 Haynie Flat Road, Spicewood, TX 78669 stonehousevineyard.com (512) 264-3630
Barons Creek Vineyards 5865 Hwy 290 East, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 baronscreekvineyards.com (830)304-3000
Fiesta Vineyard & Winery at Lometa 18727 FM 580, Lometa, TX 76853 fiestawinery.com (325) 628-3433
Longhorn Cellars 315 FM 1376, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 longhorncellars.com (830) 990-2990
Stoneledge Winery & Vineyard 518 County Road 1403 Lometa, TX 76853 stoneledge.wine (512) 937-4252
Bell Springs Winery 3700 Bell Springs Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 bellspringswinery.com (512) 643-7398
Fiesta Winery Fredericksburg 290 6260 US Highway 290 E, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 fiestawinery.com (830) 997-4466
Los Pinos Ranch Vineyard 6009 U.S. 290, Fredericksburg, TX lospinosranchvineyards.com (830) 304-5778
Texas Heritage Vineyard 3245 US Hwy 290 E, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 texasheritagevineyard.com (830) 992-3323
Bending Branch Winery 142 Lindner Branch Trail, Comfort TX 78013 bendingbranchwinery.com (830) 995-2948
Flat Creek Estate 24912 Singleton Bend East, Marble Falls, TX 78654 flatcreekestate.com (512) 267-6310
Narrow Path Winery At Albert 6331 S Ranch Rd 1623, Stonewall, TX 78671 narrowpathwinery.com (830) 644 2144
Texas Hills Vineyard 878 Ranch Road 2766, Johnson City, TX 78636 texashillsvineyard.com (830) 868-2321
Bent Oak Winery 2000 Windy Terrace Building 2-B, Cedar Park, TX 78613 bentoakwinery.com (512) 953-8094
Fredericksburg Winery 247 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 fbgwinery.com (830) 990-8747
Perissos Vineyard And Winery 7214 Park Road 4 West, Burnet, TX 78611 perissosvineyards.com (512) 820-2950
Texas Legato Winery 2935 FM 1478, Lampasas, TX 76550 texaslegatowinery.net (512) 556-9600
Bingham Family Vineyards 3915 B, US-290 E, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 binghamfamilyvineyards.com (830) 304-6616
Grape Creek Vineyards 10587 E US-290, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 grapecreek.com (830) 644-2710
Pillar Bluff Vineyards 300 Co Rd 111, Lampasas, TX 76550 pillarblufflampasas.com (512) 556-4078
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FARMERS diary
URBAN LEGEND How a Navy veteran became a successful urban farmer in Austin by ADA BROUSSARD / photography by RALPH YZNAGA
P
icture a farmer in your head. Tiffany
And yet, over 20 years later, Washington says Dobbin-Kauv is still the
Washington,
only Black-owned farm in the City of Austin.
owner
of
Dobbin-Kauv
Garden Farm, may defy that picture. For
example, Washington doesn’t really like bugs and is unsettled at the thought of most critters. Her husband, Roc, gave her squeamish alter ego a name: Nancy Farm Fancy (which is also now her Instagram handle: @nancyfarmfancy.) Washington has four children, is a Navy veteran and grew up right here in Austin. And if all this isn’t extraordinary enough, she also says that she is the only Black female farmer in the City of Austin.
re-entered civilian life after serving in the U.S. Navy, she was pregnant with her daughter, Raeghan, and suffering from PTSD. She remembers the heaviness. “I was like, I just need to figure out what’s going on. This is not what my life is supposed to be looking and feeling like,” she says. Washington sought the aid of therapy animals, but because she isn't really a dog person, she adopted the next best thing: three tortoises named Pepernacky, Sheldon and Quagmire. This testudine trio required a vegetable-rich diet, and Washington eventually grew tired of buying
It would take an article as long as a new role of drip tape to tell the
produce and started to grow her own. She began with lettuce. She tells
story of why this is so. Farming requires land, and land grants given at
of a call she got from her husband one afternoon, letting her know he’d
the end of the 19th century were only given to white families, and most
just made a salad with the lettuce she grew. She caught the gardening
often men. Other institutionally discriminatory systems made it difficult
bug and began to grow more than just tortoise food.
for Black families to hold onto land they legally owned. Despite this, agriculture became an important economy for Black Americans, and, by the 1920s, 14 percent of farmers were Black. Today, this number is below 2 percent, in part due to discriminatory lending practices by the USDA, which withheld loans, insurance and general support to Black farmers across the country. In 1997, a class action lawsuit was filed by Black farmers against the USDA and resulted in them winning $1 billion.
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Washington found farming through a peculiar path. When she
Soon Washington had requests from her family to transform their backyards into edible landscapes. Cantaloupe and okra blossomed at her mom’s home, and tomatoes and onions grew at her grandma’s house. She needed more space, and a lightbulb went off: Washington realized she wanted to learn to farm. In so many ways, it just made sense. “I think that’s where it translated for me, being a veteran and going into farming. It was a way for me to continue my service. It’s boots on the ground.”
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“It was a way for me to continue my service. It’s boots on the ground.” — TIFFANY WASHINGTON
the eggplants. It was abundantly clear that the kids were at home in the soil. Dobbin-Kauv is the epitome of what it means to be an urban farm; the corner it sits on is busy. There is a T-Mobile store across the street, but Washington remembers when the building housed a Mrs. Baird’s Bakery — a spot she visited on field trips as a student at Winn Elementary. Cars and busses whiz by, and Washington is frequently greeted with lots of friendly waves and hellos. It’s easy to see that Washington is making a name for herself in the neighborhood. Always the positive role model for her family and community, Washington observed a street disturbance and wryly exclaimed, “Urban farm news now! We’re on the case!” In the spring of 2018, Washington completed Farmershare Austin’s Farmer Starter program, which involves equal parts classroom education and time in the dirt. There, Washington met Lorig Hawkins, who was working as farm manager (and now owns and operates Middleground Farm). After Farmshare, Washington completed a VA sponsored program called “Battleground to Breaking Ground,” which required a 100-hour farm apprenticeship. Under Hawkins’ mentorship, she invested sweat equity into a worthwhile project — the founding of her own urban farm. She named it Dobbin-Kauv Garden Farm after her ancestors who helped found Antioch, a freedman farming community near Buda. Dobbin-Kauv sits on the corner of Roggie Lane and Manor Road in northeast Austin. When Washington first visited the plot, it was a two-acre meadow — full of biomass and potential. She dug around in the dirt under her feet, discovered worthy soil and signed the lease. On the day of the interview, a fresh mountain of mulch was delivered. Upon seeing the mound, Washington's kids, specifically her youngest, Brayden, b-lined to the mountain, flicking off his flip flops without missing a step. While he conquered the mulch mound, Washington’s oldest daughter, Raeghan, happily heeded her mother’s request to water 42 / EdibleAustin.com
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“I gotta feed my community. They’re hungry. They need healing.” — TIFFANY WASHINGTON
But of course, she wasn’t really joking. Sure, Dobbin-Kauv Garden Farm is
When asked what motivates Washington to keep farming,
a space for Washington to flex her organic farming knowledge and grow
she says, “For me, it’s just in me. It’s just what it is that I’m
specialty eggplant, but her presence on the block is more profound
here to do. It’s liberating — for me it’s about taking back my
than that. Along with providing for her family, Washington is committed
heritage, my rights to this land.”
to making difference in the lives of this vital neighborhood.
With the help of a crowdfunding campaign, there
“The issues that I see every day continue to tell me that this is something that I have to do … I gotta feed my community,” she says. “They’re hungry. They need healing.” Washington keeps an eye out for her neighbors. Her farm acts as a grassroots food pantry and an agricultural information hub to any curious passerby peering over the fence.
are two new picnic tables at the farm just begging for
a
potluck.
But
the
tables
are
just
the
beginning,
and Washington isn’t holding back her ambitions for the space and
her
future
as
a
farm(h)er.
In
addition
to
expanding
production on her current plot, she wants to transform nearby
Though we owe our thanks to a troop of tortoises for Washington’s initial
abandoned spaces and create a network of urban food production.
interest in farming, her devotion to her community is familial. Her
Washington hopes to eventually own the piece of property she
grandmother, Dorothy Turner, was a renowned civil rights leader active in
currently farms, converting the house on-site into a commercial
Austin during her lifetime. Many of the community programs she helped
kitchen and co-working space for farmers and food entrepreneurs.
champion were boots-on-the-ground initiatives, providing real value to the
Dobbin-Kauv Garden Farm’s story is just beginning. Follow along
community they served ... not unlike the impact of Dobbin-Kauv.
on Instagram (@dobbinkauvfarm) or on Facebook through the Dobbin-Kauv Garden Farm page.
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