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This page is a Monthly Archive of entries from November 2007 listed from newest to oldest.
This year I had a special turkey grace my table: a heritage breed Bourbon Red turkey from Monticello’s Caveny Farm.
Caveny Farm raises several varieties of heritage poultry, including duck and geese. Unlike the tasteless, overgrown Butterball birds found in supermarkets, a Caveny Farm turkey spends its life outside under open skies. Heritage turkeys are allowed to mate naturally and, for all intents and purposes, live their lives as nature intended. Unlike their Butterball counterparts, who reach their market weight in 12 weeks, heritage turkeys have a much slower growth rate, living a full 28 weeks before reaching their optimal size.
Recently, I sat down with myself to talk about what it means to be a foodie. It was right after indulging in a homemade lamb pilaf, and the mood was relaxed. So I began with the most obvious question.
For the past several weeks, I’ve been stocking up on winter squash. Not only do squash make a charming centerpiece, but they are incredibly versatile in the kitchen.
So far this season, I’ve picked up a handful of varieties: acorn, festival, butternut, buttercup and pumpkin. Winter squash not only vary in name, but also in color, texture and sweetness — and everyone seems to have a personal favorite.
After respective long days at work and a couple hours cleaning our home from top to bottom, my boyfriend and I looked at each other, tired and hungry. "Now what?" I asked, bleary-eyed, and he replied, "Well, I don't know about you, but I'm going to Seven Saints." At least, I'm assuming he finished the "Saints" part, as I scrambled past him and out the door before he was done speaking, leaving a bleachy, lemon-fresh scent trailing behind me.
With cold weather setting in I’m in the mood for soup. Soup not only warms the soul; it’s also a great way to incorporate healthy legumes and vegetables into your diet. I make dozens of soups throughout the dead of winter, but love the simple ones best. Make it a practice to have some good broth on hand in your pantry or freezer and a quick, easy soup is always within reach.
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