Early Risers

Get There Quick to Get Your Pick Words by Jessica Devenyns Photos by Ashley Haguewood S-H Donuts doesn’t smell like an ordinary donut shop. It may look like one, but the soft scents of fresh baked indulgences tell you that you’re about to sample something extraordinary. Every morning at two o’clock Socea and her husband Sarorn begin...

Baking with Heart

Experimentation is the cornerstone of Sugar Mama’s Bake Shop. Words by Jessica Devenyns Photos by Ashley Haguewood “I can pipe a cupcake, but you don’t want to see me decorate a cake,” Olivia O’Neal, Sugar Mama’s founder, says wryly. A self-made baker, Olivia never went to culinary school. Instead, she began practicing her technique at home and taking...

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A New Class of Kolache

Local, Organic, and True to Czech-inspired Tradition Words by Jessica Devenyns If there’s one thing Austin doesn’t have enough of, it’s kolaches to go with its vast local brew selection. Thankfully, come May, brothers Josh and Noah Lit are going to change that. Batch’s savory kolaches are the result of a harmonious pairing between the pastries...

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Brazilian Cheese Bread

Experience Pão de Queijo Words by Jessica Devenyns Photos by Ashley Haguewood When was the last time you heard of a trade embargo on wheat inspiring the creation of one of the most delicious, gluten-free baked goods available today? Well, it doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, the result is a cheesy reproduction of the original—in...

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Proudly Wearing Their Stripes

At Easy Tiger’s Bakery, Gluten is King. Words by Jessica Devenyns Photos by Ashley Haguewood The contrast of an elegant European-style bakery atop a boisterous beer garden is not a combination that you would expect to be the hearth of some of the highest quality artisanal loaves in Austin. But neither did the folks who opened Easy Tiger....

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The Next Step Forward

Supporting Local, Organic Farming Words by Sommer Brugal Photos by Aaron Rimbey Green Gate Farms is located eight miles from downtown Austin. Still, it feels worlds away. The city is far from sight: the hustle and bustle of cars and people replaced with farm animals shuffling. Erin Flynn says this five-acre lot is a magical spot,...

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With Hope & Glory

An East Austin Native’s Quest To Preserve History Words by Sommer Brugal Photos by Eric Morales Sitting in the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center is a sculpture of Frederick Douglass. Hanging on the wall behind it, slightly off to the side, is the Emancipation Proclamation. The exhibit, Hope and Glory, was unveiled this...

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6 Best Healthy Grocers

Feasting on Local Freshness Words By Jessica Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales With springtime weather rolling into Austin, there is no better time to begin exploring the wide variety of natural, seasonal food to nourish your body. Thankfully, Austin makes it easy with its multitude of health-conscious grocers whose passion for sustainability and good food help...

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April & May Calendar

Our Favorite 9 Events for April & May Words by Samantha Lauron East Austin Urban Farm Tour April 9, 1-5pm Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city to slow down for an afternoon at the 8th Annual East Austin Urban Farm Tour. Stop by Boggy Creek Farm, Hausbar Urban Farm & Guest Haus, Rain Lilly...

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How to Escape SXSW

Every year, two weekends in March are taken up by SXSW keynote speakers, musical performances, and interactive exhibitions. Attendees fill the streets, take over coffee shops, and leave you with absolutely no parking. In effect, from March 10-19, Austin will come to a standstill. Words By Jessica Devenyns Find the Locals’ Hideaway Not everyone can or wants...

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