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I was asked by the folks at FRESH the movie to write a few blog posts on seafood. Here’s the link to the second installment. www.freshthemovie.com/2011/09/16/sustainable-restaurant-realities-if-it-wont-sell-we-cant-offer-it/

While I am an obvious proponent of regional sourcing, I’m not going to deny that plenty of deliciousness originates in California. We received a delivery from Kerry Clasby of CA Family Farms. The shipment included lamb haas avocados, a variety … Continue reading →

In early June I couldn’t have asked for better weather. The drive up to my first stop, Grazin’ Angus Acres, was glorious. Windows rolled down, breeze blowing, sun shining. I took the Taconic Parkway and stopped briefly for a bite … Continue reading →

Maggie of Flying Fox Fruit dropped off some of the most petite and precious figs I’ve ever seen. You can see how small they are in Chef Charles’ hand. She harvested them in New Jersey. While figs do grow in … Continue reading →

I was asked by the folks at FRESH the movie to write a few blog posts on seafood. Here’s the link to the first installment. www.freshthemovie.com/2011/08/30/life-as-a-restaurant-forager/

  I spent my July 4th visiting Martin on his farms in Salinas, CA. He rents some land from ALBA Organics and some other land from a nursery down the road. I was in the area over the weekend for … Continue reading →

Michael Kokas, one of the farmers, showed me around Paisley Farms in Tivoli, NY. I discovered that the land which surrounds his and Jan’s home is no longer farmed — too rocky and not as flat as they’d like. They … Continue reading →

Took a drive down to Paradise Hill Farm in Tabernacle, NJ. Mary Ann Thompson, the farmer, grows no spray blueberries and heirloom white and red cranberries. It’s unusual to find locally grown, dried fruit in the northeast. She offers dried … Continue reading →

Heading out this Thursday, the 21st. First stop is Paisley Farm in Tivoli, NY. Well, actually I’ll probably pit stop at Wild Hive Farm & Bakery in Clinton Corners for a snack on my way up. Then I’ll crash with … Continue reading →

Need I say more…it’s awesome. I tried it so I know. Look at that electric yellow. Take a whiff. Oh the smell of lemons! We’re taking our beverage program to another level. These Sorrento lemons, which are the appropriate lemons … Continue reading →