Did you know that farmers who sell locally create 13 full-time jobs per one million in revenue—versus 3 jobs for those who don’t sell locally? Not only do farmers' markets stimulate local economies, but they also preserve farmlands that would have been lost to development, increase people’s access to local food and support healthier communities.

Austin’s food scene would not be complete without mentioning the restaurant staple that is Waterloo Ice House. Together with its warm and upbeat environment, excellent customer service, and of course, mouth-wateringly delicious food, Waterloo Ice House has successfully combined all of the elements that make a restaurant truly phenomenal.

It’s officially swimsuit season and some of us aren’t feeling ready to flaunt our winter curves on the beach. For many of us, getting back to our beach bods means pulling out the bicycle, eating more fruits and vegetables and less heavy carbs, and hitting the gym.

Located in downtown Austin, Kesos Taco House is known for their delicious Mexican food and their wide assortment of tacos topped with their famous queso.

First off, Happy National Doughnut Day! Hopefully, you’re celebrating today the modern way, chewing on a free and delicious doughy treat covered in chocolate, sprinkles or some combination of mouth-watering flavours.

Back in the 1950s, an American scientist noticed that people in the poorest areas and smallest towns of southern Italy were generally healthier than the richest people in New York at the time. This is when the nutritional value of the Mediterranean diet was discovered—and our very first “Food Pyramid” was created.