We think that our staff is the best in the business (okay, okay, we are a little biased), but the JBG family hails from all over the place and covers the gamut in talents and interests. We love sharing events, adventures, and side projects that inspire and excite our JBG-ers (food-related or not) with the community. Check out the first of 2019's staff-curated list below!

JBG crew havin' fun. Photo by Scott David Gordon.

Hector (Social Media Extraordinaire)

Charlie Jane Anders is a fantastic writer and will visit BookPeople on 2/19 at 7 PM for her latest book, The City in the Middle of the Night. Her works are fantastic and I can't wait to read this book!

This might be a month head but BETTER RESERVE NOW! The East Austin Culinary Studio, a location where food lovers can gather to share their cooking expertise, is open and ready to host classes and events. They have a Sourdough Workshop coming up on 3/3 that you can't miss!

The Austin Film Society continues showing the works of director Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli during the month of February. I'll check as many as possible but I want to recommend Porco Rosso, one of my favorites and inspiration for my trip this year to Italy. I'll certainly try to visit Marco's private island, for sure!

Becky (Farm Manager)

I'm excited for the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardner's Conference this year. Going to be teaching a hands-on workshop about crop planning with spreadsheets on Feb 15th. I love geeking out with other farmers and gardeners! Stay tuned for details about the gardening workshop I'll be teaching at our Garfield Farm in March...

Becky and Brenton teaching the workshop last year. Photo by Scott David Gordon.

Ada (CSA and Marketing Manager)

I just finished up a 30 at Home Challenge and have a renewed appreciation for some of my favorite kitchen tools: my large and sturdy chopping board from Restaurant Depot and my nice chef's knife (a gift from my godson) that I got sharpened at the Wednesday Mueller Farmers Market (have you been yet?).

One of the many 30 at Home breakfasts this month. Photo by Ada Broussard.

My friends and their amazing band Wood and Wire are headed to the Grammys this month. Their latest album, North of Despair, was nominated for a Grammy, and well, that's incredible (the nomination, as well as the album!). Check out this great Chronicle article about their nomination. My fingers are crossed that their banjo player, Trevor Smith, makes it on some best-dressed lists. His wife, Christina (as well as a cohort of talented women at Fort Lonesome) are hand stitching and hand sewing him the finest suit.

Missoula (Farm Dog)

I love winter in Texas. While my husky cousins up north are freezing their paws off, I'm swimming at the greenbelt. Have you been to the greenbelt lately!? Barton Creek is flowing and the grass is green. It's beautiful!

Missoula at the Greenbelt.

Andrew (CSA Packing Manager)

I've been making a ton of lo-fi beats for fun. I just collaborated with ghost.music from Japan. Check out my tracks here.

Heydon (Farm Writer)

I recently acquired a Fuji DL200 point and shoot from a friend and just got it to work! I'm psyched to see how this first roll turns out... it's certainly an adventure since it kind of takes pictures whenever it wants. I'll keep you posted.

My roommate's pup and the new/old camera.