Entries by Robert Gardner

Bun Thit Nuong

Spring is upon us and our food tends to lighten. I put away the hearty stews and meat of the winter menu and start eating more vegetables and lighter fare. This dish is one of my favorites at a Vietnamese restaurant. Years ago in Baton Rouge, La I discovered a small place that served it […]

Local or Organic?

I thought I’d spend some time talking about the issues surrounding the ideas of local and organic when it comes to farm products, specifically produce. So let’s work with some definitions. What does local mean? Good luck. I think local is when I pick a lettuce out of my front yard and I don’t think […]

Lest we forget

What are we working towards in Yoga? Just thought about this video the other day and wanted to post it. Tony Sanchez is influenced by Bishnu Gosh, Bikram’s teacher. Over the years as my practice has grown I realize it’s less and less physical and more internal. Your yoga practice over time becomes something you […]

Yoga and Aging

Twice a week I teach a yoga class at a retirement home in north Austin. I picked up the job from a yoga teacher friend and originally subbed for the class when she was out of town. When she moved I took over twice a week and had to figure out how to teach these […]