With the onset of autumn, winter squashes are back and will become a staple ingredient over the next few months. Kefir is one of my favorite fermented beverages and the most fitting way for me to consume dairy.
Blueberry Slump
Asparagus, 6 Minute Egg, and Hollandaise
Asparagus, eggs, and hollandaise are a classic combination and can be seen on menus across the country, especially during the spring, when asparagus first emerges from the soil. The rich, creamy emulsion (hollandaise), nicely compliments the slightly bitter asparagus, zest radish, and egg that is soft an gooey in the center.
"Maine" Onion Soup
The Only Banana Bread You'll Ever Need
Why You Should Be Eating Fish Eggs
Eggs are a staple food for my family. Nearly everyday, we fry up several eggs in a spoonful of rendered lard, cooking just until the whites are set and the yolks are warm throughout. Our cast iron pans feel like a permanent fixture on our stove top, staying readily available to fry up an egg at any given notice.
Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Aube of Kitchen Vignettes is such a great kitchen inspiration for me! We were lucky enough to meet her last summer as she lives not too far away from us in Maine. Her partner also happens to grow most of the local grain that we consume (Grange Corner Farm). She is a true artist in the kitchen with everything that she creates, and also happens to be the main recipe contributor to the PBS Food blog.
Preserving the Abundance ~ Fermentation Fundamentals
The growing season is on it's way and the landscape surrounding my home will soon be flooded with an array of edible plants. With the abundance of food on our property throughout the year, I utilize several fermentation techniques to preserve all the vibrant colors and medicine so that my family can enjoy the bounty of spring well into the cooler months of the year.
Superbowl Guacamole
Beef & Vegetable Stew
Traditionally, making a stew can be a bit of a time consuming endeavor as the meat is usually dredged in flour then seared on all sides to create a crust of sorts that will "lock in" the flavor. While this technique certainly yields great results, I don't always wish to put in the effort, especially at 6 am.
Gnocchi w/ Friends
With guests in town, I've been pulling out some of my favorite creations to share with them. Meatball curry, BBQ pulled pork, and Coconut baked flounder roe were a few goodies I presented to my west coast friends who took a break from the city to enjoy some R&R here in Maine. A few nights ago, I decided it was time to bust out the gluten and make some pasta from scratch.
Soy Cured Egg Yolk
Apparently, there's hundreds of ways to prepare eggs yet, it wasn't until about a month ago that I discovered the soy cured egg yolk. A friend tagged me in a photo on Instagram and I felt a sudden curiosity towards this particular technique. With an array of work, travels, and the holidays, I put this experiment on hold until the new year.