September arrives and I begin to seek warmer, more woodsy, aromas and flavors. A sizzling pork chop dinner offers a comforting acoustic on a chilly and dark evening. Mushrooms, whether foraged in the wild or purchased from my local market, add an element of autumnal magic and enchantment. With only…
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Caramelized Onion & Brandied Apple Burgers
Autumn is waking and I’m sharing my favorite seasonal burger recipe, Caramelized Onion & Brandied Apple Burgers. The orchards have opened for apple-picking and the weekends are beginning to bustle with excited out-of-towners enjoying their time on the farms. Early harvest favorites, like local Zester and Honey Crisp apples, are…
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Chilled Peaches in Honey & Wine
Chilled peaches in honey and wine is an Italian remedy for a hot summer night. This peach dessert uses the ripened fruit of late summer – the heavily laden peaches, at the height of their season, that are so ripe and full that even touching them risks bruising. Those peaches…
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Smoked Rosemary Bramble Sour
Smoked rosemary bramble sour is a smoky cocktail inspired by an old New York City speakeasy I visited pre-lockdown. The bartender torched a plank of fragrant wood, then captured the smoke in an swirling aromatic veil that encircle the inside of my glass.
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Shark Bite: Blood in the Water Cocktail
It’s Shark Week, and we love having a little fun with this summer rum cocktail. With just a few ingredients, and a splash of grenadine for drama, this Shark Bite: Blood in the Water Cocktail is bloody delicious!