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Nov 25, 2024 | edibleaustin.com | Nathan Mattise |Edible Austin

CHEF NELIA CRUZ DEBUTS HER OWN CONCEPTWORDS BY NATHAN MATTISENelia Cruz by Eugenio De SantiagoWhether or not she realized it, Nelia Cruz has spent her entire life building Pepita’s Cafe & Bar, the all-day spot she recently opened in Rollingwood. Born in Mexico, Cruz moved to Austin when she was eight. She started working in restaurants at 14, hosting at various local chains.

Nov 25, 2024 | edibleaustin.com | Edible Austin

Recipe and photos by Pauline Stevens2 T. cranberries1 orange, zest only, no white pith1⁄2 c. powdered sugar8 oz. unsalted butter, diced,room temperature1⁄2 t. cornstarch2 3⁄4 c. all-purpose flour3⁄4 t. almond extract2 1⁄2 oz. sliced almondsPinch of salt1 t. chopped rosemary (optional)PREPARATIONChop cranberries very small or use a food processor to get small pieces, set aside. Prepare orange zest, set aside.

Nov 25, 2024 | edibleaustin.com | Edible Austin

WORDS BY AVA MOTESHISSY FIT SERVES SOUTHERN COMFORT CLASSICS AT THE ARBORETUM Have a hankering for biscuits and cocktails? Hissy Fit has you covered. Hailing from the team behind the upscale Fixe Southern House, Hissy Fit is a casual cafe celebrating the home cooking that inspired its downtown precursor. Now open in The Arboretum, the all-day cafe satisfies Southern comfort cravings without taking itself too seriously.

Nov 25, 2024 | edibleaustin.com | Edible Austin

HOW THREE URBAN FARMS IN TEXAS ARE GROWING, AND GIVING, FOODWORDS BY AVA MOTESAs the holiday season draws near, the spirit of giving is taking root in local nonprofit farms and community gardens. Beyond the crops they nurture, these organizations are sowing solutions to some of society’s most pressing issues. Whether they’re addressing food insecurity, promoting nutrition through educational programs, or practicing regenerative agriculture, these farms are leading by example.

Nov 25, 2024 | edibleaustin.com | Edible Austin

Recipe and photos by Pauline StevensServes 44 c. apple cider1/3 c. fresh orange juice4 orange slices4 apple slices1⁄2 c. fresh cranberries6-10 cloves2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces2 anise stars1/3 c. agave syrup (optional)Sprigs of rosemary (optional)PREPARATIONCombine all ingredients in a large pot and let it simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot, adding 1 slice of apple and 1 slice or orange to every cup, sweeten with agave if desired and garnish with rosemary.