The Dirty Dozen: 12 Foods You Should Eat Organic

March 26, 2013 12:04 pm

With all the hype about buying organic produce, it’s hard to know when you should buy organic veggies and fruit, and when it doesn’t really matter. Check out this list of the fruits and vegetables – known as the “Dirty Dozen” – that you should always try to buy organic.

The Dirty Dozen

  1. Apples
  2. Celery
  3. Strawberries
  4. Peaches
  5. Spinach
  6. Nectarines
  7. Grapes
  8. Bell Peppers
  9. Potatoes
  10. Blueberries
  11. Lettuce
  12. Kale & Collard Greens

Click here to learn more about The Dirty Dozen!

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Vino Vino: Drink Up

March 20, 2013 12:05 pm

Vino Vino is a cozy, upscale spot to sample something from their impressive wine stash along with a delectable starter or entrée. The ambiance is relaxed and romantic, with amber lighting and polished wood floors. Whether your taste in wine runs to a bubbly brut cave from Spain, a juicy California pinot noir or a zesty German riesling, you’re sure to find something to satisfy the pickiest palate. The food menu includes small plates like Shrimp in Chili Oil, Mussels & Fries, a Charcuterie Plate, Arugula Beet Salad, and Wagyu Beef Sliders. If you’re hungering for a full entrée, choose from Scallops with creamer peas, Duck Ham with glazed veggies, Flounder with cauliflower & sunchokes, and Wagyu Shortribs with cornbread, among other flavorful items. Open Monday through Saturday for dinner and late-night snacks.

Vino Vino
4119 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 465-9282
http://www.yelp.com/biz/vino-vino-austin

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

March 17, 2013 10:05 am

Wishing you a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day full of luck and laughter.

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