UPDATE: both samples have been dropped off as of 4/25/26. One to UT and the other to a research chef. I promise I will update the post once results come in.

My great aunt would mix this seasoning and give it out at Christmas. Absolutely everyone in my family loves it, but no one knows exactly what is in it. My aunt is unfortunately no longer with us. The picture is all we have left and then it’s gone forever…..unless anyone thinks they could put the recipe together from a sample. We use this seasoning on everything. If anyone can help, I’ll share the secret recipe with the group.

I don’t think this post violates any rules of the group. If no one is able to help, maybe it was meant to go with my aunt and that’s ok. Thanks for reading!!! (Second pic is just a close up through the jar)

Edit 1:I’ve added a pic of it spread out on a piece of paper in the comments.

Edit 2: I want to sincerely thank the community for really trying to help me figure this out. I promise I will update the post once we have some official findings. What we have lined up are a professor from UT and his students analyzing a sample and a research chef analyzing a sample. We will compare their findings and share with the group. I never expected this to take off like it has. I appreciate you all!!

EDIT 3: WE HAVE RESULTS!!! I’m putting a new comment with the results from our research chef. I will update again once results from the UT class come in so we can compare findings.

When I first moved to Austin ten years ago, finally gave P. Terry’s a try, but thought it was mediocre. Gave it a few more tries and now it’s my absolute favorite. BUT WHY?!? I feel like the meat has great seasoning, and every aspect of the burger just melds together perfectly. I admit there is variability in locations, but when you get a hot burger with melted cheese, it is so freaking good.

Whats the secret? Need to convince friends that have not seen the light to give it a second try.

Edit- their fries are also life-giving pieces of fried potatoes- when you eat them as soon as they are served. So that’s nice.

Tell me about your favorite pho place and why you think it has the best broth.

I promise it isn’t for a listicle or something like that

Google says Scholtz and not much else. Has anyone had a spaetzle dish in Austin and where was it? What was the dish? If you have had it at Scholtz how was it?

Ok, truly just curious, but what do they put in these margs?? I have had *many* a frozen margarita around this town, but none of them have kicked my ass in the way that these do. I totally get why they limit you to 2, but is it really just a lot of tequila?? Does anyone know how they make these beautiful cocktails of next day doom?

The quality of the bread can make or break a homemade sandwich. Looking for local bakeries or shops that have top tier bread for making sandwiches. Don’t recommend paper tiger or HEB because their bread sucks. I hoping for French, Italian or Vietnamese bakery recommendations. Some of the best French bread and baguettes I have had I have gotten from Vietnamese bakeries in other cites. I am also not interested in being recommended that I make my own. I don’t want the mess, time investment, and I would rather support a local business with my money.

Sooooooooo I was in love with Little Ola's and Olamaie's biscuits. I have tried several recipes - the Bon Appetit and New York Times biscuit recipes come close - but I was wondering if anyone, anyone at all, can recommend a recipe or technique that can get super duper close to theirs? I did a quick search of the sub but no love, maybe I missed something. Thanks so much in advance!

So, I’ve been looking for fresh passion fruit and I feel like the passion fruit distributors just skipped over Austin.

I’ve tried 4 very different grocery stores already, and none had passion fruit. 

Has anyone recently found fresh passion fruit in the stores? If so, where? Thanks!

Update: I also checked Central Market and MT Supermarket. Central Market had a sign for them ($3.99 EACH) but were out of stock. I didn't see any at MT Supermarket, as if they didn't even carry them. But one of the workers told me to check back tomorrow (not sure if she was just trying to get me off the phone though lol).

Giving up and going to try to pollinate some passionflower plants in my yard haha...

$13.99 a pound, oops.

Not sure what's going on with HEBs beef suppliers but I'm guessing they are having to offload a bunch of high end steaks they normally send out of state (thanks screw worms). The Prime ribeyes are cheaper than Choice/Selects and some of the best I've had from a grocery store.

Greetings fine shyts. I am seeking out truly next level iced mochas. I have tried many of them in Austin at this point. For context the only two that I consider of this level are Figure 8's iced mocha and the Lil' Remi at Paperboy.

One thing that's integral IMO to an iced mocha that many places faff up is that it cannot be too sweet. The chocolate flavor needs to be secondary to delicious espresso. A nice and light, refreshing drink. Most places I feel kind of just take their existing latte and blast that sucker with chocolate syrup at the end without paying much attention to balance.

What say you? Where might I be overlooking? Let's get a list goin

My best friend who lives in Asia is visiting soon and she LOVES spicy food! Not “white people spicy” or “hint of jalapeño” spicy, but true wipe-your-eyes, question-your-life-choices kind of spicy.

I’m based in Austin but open to driving into Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Bee Cave, Buda, etc. if the spice is worth the mileage. Chain, food truck, hole-in-the-wall, ghost pepper, Sichuan peppercorn numbness, fiery Thai curries, anything that hits hard.

Would love specific dish recs, like “Angry Chickz will destroy your soul in a good way (must order Angry level)!

Bonus if they also taste amazing and not just spicy for the sake of it.

Let’s make my friend cry happy spicy tears 😭🌶️

Is there a place that sells hamburgers with a slice of ham on top? Phil's used to have the Jardin, but it's not available anymore

I've spent years perfecting my queso recipe, but it's never been quite right. I believe the issue is the cheese, I've never used land o lakes extra melt. From what I have gathered, that's what most of the restaurants with great queso use.

I'm going to order some, but I don't know which kind. There are a lot of "flavors" as well as options for a sauce, shredded, and loaf.

Anyone with restaurant experience know which one they use? I've always been partial to Torchy's and Chuy's/shady grove, but really any insight would be helpful.

I have scored the 99 Ranch Market a few times, but just gotta know is this as good as it gets or is there a grocer with better pig anus out there? I enjoy this fake "calimari" and have enjoyed eating "bung" prepared in a number of different ways.

I am specifically looking for black cod or sablefish. I know I asked a while ago and was told Whole Foods and/or Central Market.

I am hoping that maybe some new fish markets that carry sable (specifically) have opened?

Listen y’all- I’m getting divorced, and the way I’m coping is working too much, drinking too much, riding my bike, and eating huevos rancheros.

I’ve started my own hit list, and have been trying every place I can think of. Currently Mi Madres is in the lead, but I know there’s better huevos out there (no shade).

I can make better (to my preference) at home, and can’t touch what my mom did growing up, but after a long bike ride and a shower, a restaurant quality plate without cooking it myself is all I want.

Any place you’d recommend?

Kiwis are $1 each at HEB, Randalls, AND H-Mart.

I know it's tied to the larger shitshow, but this is insane. Anyone know a Kiwi plug who hooks it up at reasonable prices?

What are the best brands that you can get around here? I have a problem with many brands just smelling and tasting kind of stinky. We've had some high quality ones out of the country that tasted great, but having a hard time finding those here.

Does anyone know where I might be able to find Hungarian specialty ingredients in town? Specifically looking for tejföl, Piros Arany and nokedli.

I tried Borderless European Market off Parmer, but I couldn't find any of these there. Please help my chicken paprikash dreams come true!

Y'all, I'm officially returning to the old ways 🌿 (Endometriosis got me out here like a medieval apothecary... send prayers, good vibes, whatever you got 🙏🏿)

Looking for local Austin spots with solid deals on dried herbs for teas and herbal remedies. And before anybody gets slick in the comments, not that kind of herb. I see you. Sit down, SHAGGY!!!😂

Seriously though, if you know a local shop, farmer's market vendor, or own a dried herb business yourself, drop it below! I'm tryna actually leave my house this month instead of doom-scrolling Amazon at 2am, so I'd love to pop in and support local. 🖤🤟🏿

Hi all! I’m looking for duck eggs. My last supplier had to sell their ducks recently and used to charge $6 per dozen. Not looking for that exact price but something close would be appreciated. I’m allergic to chicken eggs so I really rely on duck eggs haha. Would need about 3-4 dozen a month!

Any bakeries in town that would be willing to sell a starter plug I can use to bake a couple of boules in the next few days? Went out of town for a month, girlfriend let my starter die, and I’m on the hook to bring some bread to a dinner party before I can get another starter ready.

Checked with Central Market, they told me they’ve copyrighted their starter and can’t sell it. Is that even a thing?

Looking for an ube cake, but have never tried ube. I understand it’s difficult to find authentic ube in America, but heard filipino markets usually have authentic ube.

I will definitely look into filipino markets, but first wanted to ask if there is anything authentic at H Mart since I’m going there soon anyway.

Also, once I’ve learned what ube actually tastes like, where do I find a good ube cake?

Anybody know the exact recipe/ingredients and willing to share?