Author: cryskie
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My Grandma’s Empanadas
My Grandma Josie has made sweet potato empanadas every Christmas for as long as I can remember. I’ve tried making them before, but they’re always a little off – Grandma’s are less like a flaky pastry and more like a soft bread. I asked my mom for the recipe, and she watched Grandma make them,…
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Komé
I shall preface this by saying that I have been impatiently waiting for Komé to open since I first heard stirrings of it months ago. It’s a new Japanese restaurant serving izakaya and sushi at night and ramen, udon, and donburi dishes by day. I LOVE it. To give you an idea of how much…
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Monday things
It’s been a busy week for me (but not for Roux). My book signing/sale at the downtown farmers’ market went swimmingly – afterward I was completely pooped out, and my cheeks were sore from smiling so much! I’ve been reading An Everlasting Meal (still), the latest Lucky Peach, my copy of the first issue of Kinfolk,…
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Book Signing and Sale
Peeps! I’m going to be selling and signing books on Saturday, November 12th at the Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market. I’ll have a booth in the center of the park next to the Edible Austin booth, from 9am – 1pm. I hope you can stop by and say hello, and buy some yummy local foods while…