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From the Farmer's Market to White Manna Burger

This morning began early. (Side note: I’ve been asked a lot recently what I’m planning to do. I’d like to figure out a work day that consistently begins and ends at the same time. This whole work late, work early thing is wearing me out!) Anyway, it began early, running around the apartment gathering my [...]

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Farm Camp

Mark and I just returned from Farm Camp, a weekend near the Adirondack Mountains in New York, spent with other people from the culinary world, hosted by the wonderful Jen and Mike, owners of Flying Pigs Farm. Mary Cleaver, owner of Cleaver Company and The Green Table, a pioneer in [...]

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STREETS International

I want to share with you a group that has really touched my heart, both the chef-heart and the teacher-heart.

My instructor, colleague and friend Neal Bermas has created a restaurant and training center in Vietnam to educate the street kids there in the hospitality and tourism industries. From the STREETS website:

STREETS INTERNATIONAL (“STREETS”) is a not-for-profit, [...]

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Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey

by Mark Peterson

We met Stranahan’s Whiskey at the IACP opening night Gala at the Denver Art Museum. They were there, on the first floor, right when you walked in the door serving up something called a Colorado Cooler, a local mint julep of sorts, cold and refreshing. We were told that the museum frowned [...]

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IACP Conference in Denver

 

Mark & I have just returned from the International Association of Culinary Professionals’ annual conference and I am profoundly moved, inspired and changed by the people and plates that I met along the way. From the Denver’s mayor to fellow bloggers, cookbook authors, teachers and travelers that I had lunch with everyday, from as far [...]

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Weekend Diary of the G&P

Mark & I are antsy for spring. We’ve got all of our seed catalogues and spend evenings pouring over heirloom herbs and vegetables to soon be planted in our backyard. Until the 50 degree days are here to stay (and turn into 70, 80, 90 degree days after that) we’ve been working hard to keep [...]

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Hanging Out With Farmers

Yesterday, I went with Mark to the Northeastern Organic Farmer’s Association (NOFA) annual meeting at Rutgers in New Brunswick, NJ. I wasn’t going to go. I love farmer’s as much as the next foodie, but I had a perfectly good Saturday to stay home and read/knit/sleep/cook/eat/whatever. I realized though that Mark would be taking the [...]

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  • Hey!!! I am Abby, the girl at ICE sitting next to you at the computer. I truly enjoy your blog and I am happy to discover it. I love farmer’s markets. I just wanted to let you know you can volunteer at any of the Green Markets. As well CUESA (the group that runs the amazingly wonderful farmer’s market in SF) have a great informative website. The SF farmer’s market is in the historic ferry building. Also I would love to share a CSA box….with some people, if you are interested, let me know.

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Authentic Japanese at Village Yokocho

Ok, so perhaps the use of “authentic” isn’t exactly fair because I’ve never actually eaten in Japan, but having watched lots of Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmer tells me that this place is the real deal in New York City.

Yokocho’s entrance is at 8 Stuyvesant Street, between 3rd Avenue & 9th Street, next to St. [...]

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Channing Daughters Winery & Townline BBQ

Now that the summer is over *sniff* I thought I’d give you an idea for a day trip to the Hamptons that is cheap, fun, and will leave you full and warm. 

First let me say that the Long Island Railroad advertises itself as a way to see the Hamptons while leaving your car at home. [...]

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How to Tour the Finger Lakes of New York

The Gourmand & I are home from a brilliant six day tour of our home state. (Yes, yes, we know we live in New Jersey, but we will forever be New Yorkers!) So, how do you do it well? A little bit of nature, a little bit of food, wine and good friends, that’s how! [...]

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  • thetravelmaven

    Great review of the Finger Lakes areas you visited. You hit some wonderful wineries and Lively Run Goat Dairy Farm has delicious artisan cheeses. If you’re thinking of venturing to the Finger Lakes again, I invite you to take a look at: http://www.travelmaven.wordpress.com. Up until now, I haven’t covered the foods and wines (there are other bloggers who are stronger in this area), but focus more on activities (including wine trail events).

    Thanks for sharing!

    ~Carol

  • Julie

    I got emotional after reading this…. reminders of so many great explorations. Can’t wait for the Dinosaur column.

  • Good stuff! Lisa and I enjoyed our last visit up to the Finger Lakes, but that was many years ago. Will have to get back up there someday. – John

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