Tag Archives: bacon

Tangy Sorghum Baked Beans

Have you been invited to a potluck holiday gathering? Here is a crowd pleaser. Can’t find sorghum? Just use dark molasses, honey or maple syrup instead. The final flavor will vary but will be equally delicious.
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Bacon and Brussel Sprout Hash

I made this today at the first of a few winter farmer’s markets. The brussel sprout dude sold out and I even had some converts and kids singing the praises of the sprout! I had a dude tell me he…
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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…
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And the Winner Is…! and Sweet Potato & Bacon Fritters

Jennifer Coletti is the winner of the best chocolate chip cookies ever!! Thanks all for your feedback and love and we are humbled to have some many amazing readers. Stay tuned for lots more soon to come! Meanwhile, here’s a…
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A Turning Point for The Gourmand & the Peasant

Lots of wonderful things have happened as of late and I apologize for the delay in sharing them with you – but soon you’ll be excited too and you’ll forget all about how you’re cross with me for dropping off…
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Recession Special

The Gourmand & I calculated how much $$$ we’ve been spending at the farmer’s market, and then how much money we spend on take out (as a result of laziness and exhaustion at the end of long work days) and…
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