From donuts to three protein shakes in a row.

Men's Health, November 2016

Branching out from regular old white flour to alternatives like coconut and buckwheat flours can create baked goods with deeper, more enjoyable flavors that will have you coming back for seconds and thirds. 

TasteBook, Feb. 2016

Here's how to cut down on the white stuff and still bake to your taste buds' content.

TasteBook, Jan. 2016

Though the wide world of bivalves can be intimidating, it turns out you don't need to know much to enjoy them.

Bone & Seed, Dec. 2015

How to perfect your latke recipe, and more.

TasteBook, Dec. 2015

Whether you want traditional, new-school, or even (gasp!) vegan.

TasteBook, Nov. 2015

If your version of "vegetarian" is simply replacing meat with cheese, cream, or other heavy dairy, allow this to be your wakeup call.

TasteBook, Oct. 2015

Darra Goldstein's cookbook Fire + Ice: Classic Nordic Cooking will teach you everything you want to know about the pungent berries.

TasteBook, Oct. 2015

Number one: Food can tell a story.

TasteBook, Oct. 2015

Chefs love these seven cookbooks so much that their copies are splattered, tattered, and dog-eared.

TasteBook, Sept. 2015

Cacao tea, espresso cookies, and even beef jerky.

Van Winkle's, August 2015

Who needs cucumbers when you can pickle shrimp?

TasteBook, Aug. 2015

Number One: Yogurt works in EVERYTHING.

Tastebook, August 2015

It started with biscuits, but now it's taken on a life of its own. Potlikker? Comeback sauce? Chow-chow? Here's a guide to help you decipher these dishes, as well as where to find modern versions of them.

Zagat National, June 2015

Thou shalt not drink day-old juice, and other commandments.

Van Winkle's, June 2015

The real question isn't what to juice but rather when.

Van Winkle's, June 2015

Every summer I go to a local farm and pick my own strawberries. Here's how to do it, plus a recipe for balsamic strawberries in chocolate cups!

TasteBook, June 2015

Nothing beats a perfect latte, sipped between lazy bites of a flaky croissant at a dreamy, sunlit cafe. Unfortunately, that's far from reality for most of us, who end up burning our tongues while downing a quick cup on our way to work. But now there's a whole new way to consume your caffeine: by eating it.

Tasting Table, June 2015

Let's talk tacos. I like to think that every culture has one. Here are 10 cultural mashups from around the country.

Travel + Leisure, June 2015

Eating meat is like driving a Hummer, and other ideas and recipe shortcuts from one of the biggest names in food.

TasteBook, May 2015

Foods from countries like Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey are super hot right now. Why? They often use whole grains and lots of fresh vegetables, nailing the health market while also allowing curious diners to try exotic ingredients and expand their palate.

Zagat National, May 2015

Give harissa a try and you may end up putting it on just about everything.

Men's Health, May 2015

Working at Per Se and Bouchon at the same time, splattering cocoa nib coulis on herself in front of Thomas Keller, and making healthier sweet treats for her son.

Food & Wine, May 2015

A spicy root long featured in Indian and Thai curries, turmeric started trending in the healthy beverage aisle thanks to its high levels of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

Food & Wine, April 2015

San Antonio’s restaurant culture has long been passed over for hipper places like Austin and even tiny Marfa, but its growing restaurant culture is now getting its proper due. 

Zagat National, April 2015

A little pucker cuts through the fatty, indulgent proteins and starches that we love so much.

Food Republic, April 2015

Grab some Alka-Seltzer, sip on a frozen margarita and order one of these 10 monstrosities.

Zagat National, March 2015

The cadmium-colored fruit's versatility is actually one of its most desirable traits. 

Tastebook, Jan. 2015

Pani puri!! Onigiri! Shrimp toast! Plus some new-school versions of classic finger foods like beef jerky.

Zagat National, Jan. 2015

The only persimmon I knew last year was my uncle’s orange cat, but once I tasted their tangy sweetness, I was hooked. Here's what you need to know about the forgotten winter fruit, as well as three delicious recipes.

Tastebook, Dec. 2014

Neapolitan isn't the only pizza trend on fire right now; here, I looked around the country to find the hottest pie-related trends, from heirloom wheat crusts to a gourmet revival of that after-school classic, the pizza bagel. 

Zagat National, Dec. 2014

After eating well in Spain, I gathered my faves in the south for Food Republic.

Food Republic, Dec. 2014

Warm, fluffy, flaky: biscuits never go out of style. 

Zagat National, Nov. 2014

Octopus, crispy pig's ear and rotisserie chicken.

Zagat National, Nov. 2014

Austin's a fantastic place and all, but sometimes, for various reasons (friends, relatives, court dates...) you have to leave and drive to other places in Texas.

Thrillist Austin, Oct. 2014

It's not pretty, but the crispy skin and juicy meat will convert you.

Zagat National, Oct. 2014

This Japanese custard is trending.

Zagat National, Sept. 2014

Food tastes better when you only have to lift a finger.

Thrillist Austin, Sept. 2014

For example, Torchy's: You like to think of yourself as an urban hipster, but you moved to Round Rock two years ago.

Thrillist Austin, Sept. 2014

Ghost peppers, Tabasco-habanero relish, scorpion sauce and fire beef.

Zagat National, Aug. 2014

Zagat's definitive, unequivocal, imminently debatable list of the best BBQ in the state.

Zagat National, July 2014

Why coffee shops are adding bubbles to their java.

Zagat National, July 2014

Restaurant entrepreneur Larry McGuire is taking over Austin with a slew of deliciously designed restaurants.

Tribeza, Dec. 2012

We love our veggies. And our vegan Frito pie.

Food Republic, Sept. 2012

Barbecue, fried brussels sprouts and craft beer abound.

Food Republic, July 2012

Eight ice cream shops to cool you down in the sweltering heat.

Tribeza, June 2012

For SXSW 2012, I chronicled my top dishes in ATX for Foodspotting.

Foodspotting, March 2012

In less than a year, he smoked the competition and has all of Austin lining up to get a taste from "the best barbecue restaurant in America."

Tribeza, Dec. 2011

Ten of the freshest people, places and trends in Austin's food community reflect the city's casual vibe and commitment to keeping it local.

Tribeza, Nov. 2011

From June 2010 to Aug. 2011, I wrote a weekly post for Texas Monthly's food blog called "Trailer Thursday," where I reviewed food trailers. Check them out!

Texas Monthly, June 2010–Aug. 2011