The lady slippers come out in May, at least at the nearby reservoir where I can always find them. I wasn’t sure what all the rain had done to them, but I took a walk this past Sunday. There were … Continue reading
There are advantages to living in a small community with local farms. Aside from the summer farmer’s markets and farm stands, the local restaurants can make good on serving local produce. I can now choose from two Winter Farmer’s markets, … Continue reading
The orange season is upon us. It’s a muted season this year—the foliage is turning, but without the vibrant color of some years. It’s tempting to see it as a reflection of the state of affairs—the economy, the debacle that … Continue reading
Old Friends Farm in Amherst has grown ginger for the last couple of years, selling it at the Amherst Farmer’s Market. I usually buy a couple of hands worth and stick it in the freezer in a ziplock baggie. I … Continue reading
So, last night I took a pork loin that I’d rubbed with Ras al Hanoutand let sit for a couple of days (refrigerated) then cooked slightly underdone (155 not 165), sliced it and simmered in a thickened veal stock with green … Continue reading
In between the miles of duck breast and short ribs, I’ve been longing for something light. So when the server at the Press Room mentioned shad roe, I was hooked. My grandmother used to make shad roe, which she called … Continue reading
It’s been a long time, it seems, since I wanted to cook something special. Last weekend, the stars aligned: my friends Bill and Bobbie were coming out for dinner, I had just finished research on rose veal and had … Continue reading