I’ve missed connecting with everyone through the blog these past two weeks and wanted to share what’s been happening in my world.
Professional:
I have a new full-time gig doing PR and social media for SolarWinds, an IT management software company. I’m “drinking through the fire hose” as they say in corporate America — but loving every minute! Best food-related perk of the new gig? They cater in lunch twice a week from local Austin businesses! If you have any recommendations for local companies that would be interested in catering an upcoming company …

I’ve been taking a little bit of a holiday from blogging and social media for a while. December just feels so frenetic with the holidays and the year end scramble at work that I decided to simplify my life.
However, I did want to share two awesome last-minute Christmas (or belated Chanukah) gift ideas with you.
About a month ago, my friends over at Whole Foods sent me a sample of their gift boxes. What I loved most about this present other than the delicious goodies inside was all the fun food …

There are some not-to-miss events for food lovers coming up in Austin that I wanted to share with you all. You can always check out some of my favorite events on the Tasty Touring events page as well.
This Weekend and Next Weekend (Nov. 13 & 14, Nov. 20 & 21)
East Austin Studio Tour: This amazing self-guided and free tour gives you the opportunity to check out some of the best art and crafts in Austin, wander around galleries and converted houses, and pick up some one-of-a-kind gifts for those on …

Back in June, Adam and I were guests at the Whole Foods flagship store for a wine pairing dinner with Wes Marshall. Marshall has a column for the Austin Chronicle called Liquid Assets and also writes for the Dallas Morning News, San Francisco Chronicle, and various wine publications. He is now also the author of What’s a Wine Lover to Do?
This was our first time meeting Wes and he is as approachable in person as he is in print. Also, he knows a great party trick (that he demonstrates …

Austin is kind of a grocery store mecca. Just consider that:

Whole Foods Market started in Austin almost 30 years ago — and is home to the corporate headquarters and flagship store.
Central Market opened it’s first store here — on North Lamar in 1994.
Wheatsville Co-op is the only retail consumer food co-op in Texas and its right here in Austin!

Others in town include HEB, Randalls, Fiesta, Royal Blue Grocery, Asia Market, Fresh Plus, MT Supermarket, Newflower, Sprouts, Sun Harvest, and more.
Last week alone, I visited the Triangle Farmers Market, Central Market, …