Our Big Grass World

  There is a great blog post over at coco+kelley on Hmong bags. It's a really interesting bit on the history of the Hmong people and how their intricate and...

Be sure and catch our contribution to this month’s issue of Saveur. The magazine recently asked its readers to share their favorite foods, kitchen items, and inspiration from their own...

Make your kitchen efficient and attractive with these simple and beautiful bamboo serveware and utensils. 1. Have you ever made your own sushi? Give it a try! We have Bamboo...

The newest products to hit Big Grass come by way of two local artisans. Luis Morales and Marsha Millegan of Humble House Foods recently began creating their line of gourmet...

In Thailand, 99 percent of the population is Buddhist and Christmas is not considered an official holiday. In larger cities, however, “holiday spirit” is everywhere in December to mark the...

Holiday parties are right around the corner. Cousins and uncles and old college roommates are descending soon to bring laughter and joy to a guest bedroom near you. That means...

The holidays are upon us again. Typical scenario: come December 23rd, you’ll still be trying to scratch that final name off your list during a last-minute gift-buying spree as you...

When Duang and I founded Big Grass Bamboo in 2006, we committed to a philosophy of sustainable living and bringing global culture to San Antonio. Our goal was to celebrate...

Photo by ianmalcm on Flickr This weather is perfect for a weekend at the farmer’s market! Buying in-season produce from local farmers around town not only supports your local economy,...

Fashion Week San Antonio Oct 6-10 presents GoGreen Garden Party Thursday, October 8 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Big Grass, 637 West Hildebrand, San Antonio Enjoy complimentary cocktails and soft...

Before After Big Grass Bamboo Cinderella Story What about all those, um, legacy prefabs scattered about the landscape? When they’ve outlived their original industrial uses, is the scrapyard the only...

Reposted from San Antonio Sustainable Living Green Spaces Alliance in voting contest for $25,000 to fund 3 community gardens in low income neighborhoods. Green Spaces Alliance needs your help to...

The Edwards Aquifer Ecosystem of Central Texas is one of our most valuable, irreplaceable and endangered public treasures. The EPA recognizes it as a “Sole Source” water supply. It is...

Bamboo is highly sustainable, naturally free of chemicals, and of course, it’s beautiful. These things make it a great alternative to wood for use in the kitchen. Check out a...

About half of all Thai handicrafts are made up of some form of textile. Textiles are not only important to the Thai economy, but they are also a huge part...

Established in 2006, Bloom set out to provide decent work for disadvantaged Cambodians. Its small studio space is a far cry from the dreadful factories that are so common in...

We just received a shipment of Zhi Tea, a gourmet tea company based in Austin. They make the most delicious tea i’ve ever had. No joke. And they have been...