City: Austin, TX
Population: 1.6 million
Local specialties: Eclectic cuisine from barbecue to health food; locally-brewed beer

As the capital of Texas, Austin embraces a diversity of residents and visitors, from politicians to college students, musicians to tech industry workers. The city's culinary culture is equally eclectic, serving up everything from barbecue to health food. A strong sense of individualism and support for local businesses have also made Austin home to many food and beverage artisans. More

When my mom's San Antonio-area CSA folded a couple years ago, she turned to Greenling, a Central Texas produce delivery service. Greenling is best known for its online store, which makes organic, sustainable, and in-season food shopping convenient for customers who like to choose the exact items and quantities they want. The company also offers CSA-style Local Boxes, which contain whatever produce is available from farmers that week. Here's what my mom received on her doorstep this week... More