Edible Moments

Not Your Ordinary Eggs and Sausage

2012-01-30T19:49:00.006-05:00

Prince Charming was so excited when he heard about my plan to make the famous British Scotch Eggs. As I described the process of making them, he could't believe I was going to deep fry eggs wrapped in sausage. The eggs were really (obviously!!!) delicious and quite simple to prepare. You should eat them while they're hot, this way you will enjoy the mix of textures. The sausage is crunchy and

Dear Apple Tart,

2012-01-26T11:59:00.006-05:00

Dear Apple Tart, Thank you for making our house smell like a bakery in Paris, even if only for a couple hours. Your buttery-flaky-crust, was just like grandma's. I know she would've liked to meet you too. Love,Chef Apple Tart With Ginger Serves 81 1/4 cups flour, plus more for dusting10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and chilled1/4 teaspoon kosher salt4 baking apples, peeled, cored, and

Connivence Is Everything

2012-01-25T11:07:00.004-05:00

Were you waiting for the downloadable version of The Gourmet Butcher Series? Today is your lucky day! Whether you have a Mac, IPad, or Windows PC you may purchase them at TheGourmetButcher.com, choose to purchase individual episodes (beef hindquarter, beef forequarter, pig, or lamb) or download the entire butchering series. Make a purchase

MLK Day - What's Your Dream?

2012-01-18T17:30:00.003-05:00

Last Monday on Martin Luther King Day, I was thrilled to be at the Essex High School coaching ten wonderful volunteers who cooked the free (!!!) meal for the community MLK dinner. Every year the event is hosted by EssexChips and this year I offered my support with recipes, shopping lists and culinary coaching the day of the dinner. The feast included chicken and sausage gumbo, rice, baked cheesy

Baking Cabinet Makeover

2012-01-13T16:23:00.006-05:00

Right about now you may be done baking until Super Bowl or perhaps Valentine's Day. Just because your apron's off and you're not buttering cake pans, doesn't mean you should stay out of your bakingcabinet. You're probably low on a few essentials and how may times did you spill something during the holidays and not clean it up. January is the perfect time to remove everything from the cabinet,

The Saveur's 100

2012-01-09T10:26:00.001-05:00

The Saveur 100 by Saveur magazine is incredibly fun to read and practically addictive, so give yourself some time to absorb the resources, foods trends, products, and places. What stands out for me is Judith Jones, Griswold Cast Iron, CA Olive Ranch, Red Boat Fish Sauce, Plaza Athene Tea Time (this was my mom and dads favorite place to stay), Vietnamese Pork Chops, Cuban Oregano, and Cognac

AM Radio Is Cool

2012-01-08T17:52:00.004-05:00

Ever since I started listening to The Splendid Table many years ago, I've had the intension of one day creating my own radio show. Well, I am not there yet, but I am a lot closer. I'm honored and thrilled to report that starting January 9th at 8:10am, I will be a regular guest on the Charlie, Ernie, & Lisa morning show; News Talk WVMT 620am. The show may be streamed from your computer or simply

10 Tools Every Kitchen Should Have

2012-01-04T12:59:00.014-05:00

Give your kitchen a fresh start in 2012. Below is my list of kitchen essentials, what every successful kitchen should have. What does it mean to be have a successful kitchen? How about having quality kitchen tools that get the job done and don't frustrate you. Or having a knife you love to use with a large chopping block that is well taken care of. Think about getting rid of what you don't use

Joy

2011-12-24T22:58:00.003-05:00

Happy Holidays To You And Yours

Duck Egg Icing

2011-12-15T13:44:00.011-05:00

Recently two gals and a sleepy dog carried on a yearly tradition of baking gingerbread houses (or barns). Ducks are in the family, so the eggs are easy to come and great for baking. Top 13 Cookbooks Of The Season Amazon.com Widgets

Gluten Free Chocolate Oat Bars

2011-12-13T19:55:00.053-05:00

Click To Watch Video Chocolate Oat Bars Makes 12-16 bars Bottom Crust:1 cup oat bran 3 cups quick cooking rolled oats 1/2 cup maple syrup Pinch of salt 1/2 cup hot water Topping:2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup maple syrup 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1. Preheat oven to 350. In a small bowl, mix the oat bran, oats, maple

It Was A Feast

2011-12-12T19:15:00.001-05:00

We had a turkey Cook Off and Prince Charming won with his seasoned lard rubbed, beer and honey injected, brined turkey. Congrats Prince C.!

How I party!

2011-12-09T11:11:00.003-05:00

It's not the holiday's without some good food and cheer. Click here to watch Click here for recipes

FOOD52 NEWS and I...

2011-12-02T12:31:00.004-05:00

Reading current food news is one of the things I do for fun. No seriously, for years I have been deeply rooted in following the politics of food and keeping up with trends. Last month I grabbed an opportunity to work with two of the biggest names in food news, Fran Brennan & Shelly Peppel. They are the force behind FOOD52's successful weekly news page. Fran & Shelly are the cofounders and

2012 Food Trends - Year Of The Potato

2011-11-29T22:39:00.009-05:00

2012 food trends are starting to emerge and it's American comfort food classics (with a twist) that are going to shine. According to the trend report just released by Andrew Freeman & Company, you'll be seeing mixed drinks on tap, custom french fry bars (choose your cut, color and sauce), hand-pulled noodles, savory ice creams, and more Indian street food. Put your formals aside as big name

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-23T10:06:00.003-05:00

This photograph comes from my cherished copy of The American Heritage Cookbook.

Just Roast It!

2011-11-21T11:08:00.001-05:00

Roasted Turkey Prep time: 20 minutesPreheat: 425ºCook time: See “Turkey Notes” 1 Turkey1 apple, quartered ¼ cup sage leavesAs needed unsalted butterTo taste Sea saltTo taste Black pepper, freshly ground½ - 1 pound Carrots, cut into large pieces½ - 1 pound Celery, cut into large pieces2 –3 large onions cut into large pieces2 cups Chicken stock1 1/4 cups apple cider1. Clean and prepare the

How Long Do I Cook The Bird?

2011-11-21T10:38:00.005-05:00

Turkey NotesWhat size turkey do I purchase?The larger the bird, the more meat it will yield per pound. Some general rules: 1. A 12 pound turkey should feed about 6 people.2. A 14 to 20 pound turkey: Calculate 1½ pounds per person(Example: 10 guests = 15 pound bird)3. A 20 to 30 pound turkey: Calculate 1¼ pounds per person(Example: 20 guests = 25 pound bird)These formulas provide a good

"Pots, Pan's, & Politicians" ... And The Winner Is?

2011-11-18T07:13:00.005-05:00

"Pots, Pans, and Politicians" week is wrapping today as I announce the winner of the celebrity breakfast cook-off . All week I have watched Vermont's top politicians cook breakfast before a live camera and now it's time to pick the "best of show". Not my first rodeo, picking the winner is never easy. WCAX's judging categories are: taste, creativity, originality, and presentation. After watching

Can Howard Dean Cook?

2011-11-16T12:21:00.020-05:00

Watch Video Former VT Governor Howard Dean makes great politics, but can he cook? Turns out, yes he can! As I watched him whip up chocolate blueberry pancakes, it looked like he was quite comfortable in the kitchen. This semi-rare combination of chocolate and blueberries was something his creative mind dreamed up. King Arthur Flour's buttermilk pancake mix worked great as his dry ingredients,

What We Learned

2011-11-15T20:49:00.004-05:00

Last Sunday I taught a fun and detailed class at Sweet Clover Market. Our topic was the centerpiece of Thanksgiving, the most talked about and worried over, turkey! Surprised? I bet not, because you too are thinking (worrying?) about that turkey. Well my tips for cooking a tasty and moist bird are as follows: 1. Buy a local bird. 2. Brine, either wet or dry. 2. Use an oven thermometer, does't

"Pots, Pan's, Politicians"

2011-11-14T22:42:00.006-05:00

All week long I have the pleasure to be judging a Vermont governor breakfast cook-off called "Pots, Pans, Politicians". So far it has been great food and lots of laughs! Monday I watched Governor Douglas make oatmeal and on Wednesday Howard Dean will make his morning speciality. Watch this fun competition on WCAX Channel-3 all week long at 6:50am. Friday morning we'll have clips from the week and

Steps You Can Take Now For A Stress-Free Thanksgiving Dinner

2011-11-10T13:29:00.006-05:00

10 easy steps you can do now for a stress-free Thanksgiving dinner. In The Kitchen:1. Make pie dough, form into two discs, wrap tight in plastic wrap, and freeze.2. Make cranberry sauce and freeze (I use ball jars with one and half inches of room). Defrost it by putting it in the refrigerator the night before Thanksgiving.3. Make your croutons for stuffing.4. Make lists and do all of your

Moving Into Darkness

2011-11-09T10:16:00.001-05:00

As we move into darkness the harvest season is slowing down for me. Yesterday I harvested the last cauliflower. It was so beautiful, I remember when I planted the seed back in March, along with 29 others. I nurtured it all the way to the soup pot. The first week the seeds were planted and kept warm with the help of my old Wolf gas stove, these pilot lights are helpful in so many ways. They

It's Cookbook Season

2011-11-04T13:18:00.006-04:00

Enjoy the season's hottest cookbooks.