Don’t let a small kitchen, lack of high-tech appliances or general fear of the stove keep you from enjoying your summer harvest with tips from Kate Payne, Austinite and author of the The Hip Girl's Guide to the Kitchen. Payne’s stop at The Twig will kick off with a pickling demo with recipes for snacks and appetizers that showcase farmers’ market produce and impress your guests. From kimchi to yogurt — her guide offers techniques for jamming, preserving, roasting, infusing and braising for gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan diets and more without busting your budget.
A nearly 6,000-square-foot Monte Vista mansion that blends historic details with modern elegance underwent a steep, $200,000 price cut late last month.…