Last week, I introduced (or re-introduced!) many of you to ceviche—and promised a couple more recipes! (Thanks, by the way, for your support and feedback!) This particular ceviche relatively new one for me; I knew I wanted to use salmon, and wanted flavors that complemented without too much spice (I… Read More →
Guess who is whipping up some delicious, healthy, and oh so pretty Love Potion smoothies (kale, beet, carrot, blueberry, and apple cider) at the Pleasantville Farmers’ Market? That would be me, your friendly neighborhood Behind the Kitchen Door blogger, Patrice Costa. our littlest customers enjoying a Love Potion smoothie Come visit us… Read More →
We don’t venture beyond state lines much, unless there’s some sort of beach involved. But when an old friend opens up his first restaurant, even those $4.25 gallons of gas shouldn’t prevent you from checking out what they’ve come up with. And our old pal, Nick Martschenko, seems like he’s… Read More →
For the first time, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is being held twice this year. We’ve just gotten word of the local restaurants participating in the the fall edition, which runs from Nov. 5-18. These restaurants will be serving 3-course lunches for $20.95 and 3-course dinners for $29.95. Here’s a look… Read More →
Readers of my blog JL goes Vegan know that I am a huge fan of kale. From smoothies to chips to stews to raw salads, kale can do no wrong. I think this Creamy Kale Miso Soup is a winner because it’s a nutritional powerhouse and it’s delicious. I hope you… Read More →
One recent Friday afternoon I decided to take a drive to Stone Barns to have a little lunch and walk around the farm. On Thursday and Friday they have a small Farmers Market set up near the Cafe, so after lunch a meandered over to see what they had. I was… Read More →
Reports from an industry trade group in Britain have been cited by several publications saying that “a world shortage of pork and bacon next year is now unavoidable.” “It’s disheartening news for the bacon lovers of America,” says chef Eric Gabrynowicz, who owns Restaurant North in Armonk and is known… Read More →
Behind all the raised ranches, split levels and center-hall Colonials, there is a whole other rural, old-fashioned side of Rockland that most people don’t know about or rarely get to see. To help people get a full sense of all the bounty the county has to offer, the Rockland Farm… Read More →
Brown Ale Slays ‘Dragon’ Some artists create from palettes, as those tablets used for mixing paints are known, while others work off pallets, as those forklift-friendly wooden skids used for carting around kegs, bags of barley, and other heavy loads are called. Around 60 pallets were stacked together to make… Read More →
Onions are such a staple in my flavor universe that I often for get to single them out as a unique component in my cooking. However, they are essential and their flavor dimensions vary based on color and type and of course how they are incorporated into the recipe. For… Read More →
Ceviche—fish “cooked” by the acid lime, lemon, and or orange juice—is a delectable treat that has relatively recently hit the menus and plates of many here in the States. Still, folks are confused by this dish. In an attempt to introduce this delightful treat to new fans, I’m going to… Read More →
Port Chester, all of 2.5 square miles, manages to serve up a hemisphere’s worth of national cuisines. The Western one, mainly. For our series about ethnic restaurants near The Capitol Theatre, we’ve toured the Americas sampling Mexican, Salvadoran, Peruvian, Uruguayan and Argentinian food – and we still haven’t traveled more… Read More →
I have mentioned in previous posts that my husband is not vegan. If you’re wondering the how/what/why of that, I encourage you to read my post Confessions of a vegan lifestyle coach: I have an omnivore husband. Recently we were grocery shopping and he grabbed a couple of cans of… Read More →
Hi all. Bill Cary here, filling in for Liz Johnson on the food beat. Liz is off the rest of the week. I’m just back from a press breakfast and cooking demo with Martha Stewart, who is launching a new TV cooking series on PBS stations. Called “Martha Stewart’s Cooking… Read More →
Just Google the word “apple” and pages of links appear bearing stories, descriptions and recipes galore. So what is it about the apple that is so intriguing? We identify it as the “forbidden” fruit, yet it’s not specifically mentioned in the Book of Genesis. (They were painted into our consciousness… Read More →
Name of Farm Rainbeau Ridge Address 49 David’s Way, Bedford Hills Web site www.rainbeauridge.com Okay, I admit it – I came away from this interview fantasizing about having a goat farm and making goat cheese! How could I not, it was an idyllic setting complete with goats and gardens and… Read More →
The Captain’s Log Scott Vaccaro, owner of Captain Lawrence Brewing, has been logging major frequent-flier miles to improve the brewery’s beer, and make sure it gets into a wider group of hands. This past Sunday, he flew out to Washington State to spend quality time with the farmers in Yakima… Read More →
It feels rather like fall, although the official calendar does not pronounce fall until next week. There are greens, roots and peppers in the garden but the yellow leaves are certainly warning me that the garden is beginning to slow down. It is working with the bounty of red chard… Read More →
We’ve had two great stories in the paper this week with fresh ideas for Rosh Hasahana. The first, a local story, was written by Linda Lombroso, and features farm-to-table, seasonal recipes by Eric Korn of Good Life Gourmet in Irvington and Diane Hoch of the Food Evolution in Bardonia: A… Read More →
Several years ago I was a guest on a talk show featuring my cocktails; the topic was pisco. Pisco—a kind of grape brandy—was something I discovered when I lived in Peru (ah…you may have seen my post about Pisco Sours: the national drink of Peru). Turned out, I because the… Read More →
Last Saturday night my husband and I spent the night at the Edith Macy Conference Center in Briarcliff Manor because we were scheduled to be at Croton Point Park at 4 am the next day to work the TOUGHMAN Half (a half-ironman distance triathlon). We headed out for dinner, without… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
With Rosh Hashanah just around the corner I was thinking it might be interesting for me to tie a traditional dish to my post this week. Let me first say that I am not Jewish, but have attended a fair amount of seders in my lifetime thanks in part to… Read More →
Cabbage Hill Farm is as close to perfection as you can get. A non-proft dedicated to the education and preservation of the farm and animlas, Cabbage Hill practices sustainable agriculture and – aquaponics. It’s the perfection of a cycle really. The water used for the fish is led to a hydroponic… Read More →
The morning I arrived at Tarry Lodge’s kitchen, chef de cuisine Sam Epps was not exactly where I expected to find him. He had his sleeves rolled up and was in the process of moving an unwieldy retired pasta cooker out of the restaurant. The team work was impressive, and I… Read More →
Twister on Tap There was, of course, a tornado warning in Westchester over the weekend, and a pair of twisters actually tore through parts of Queens and Brooklyn. (Did someone say Brooklyn Cyclones?) But if that dire forecast put a fright into some people in the region, plenty of others… Read More →
The Putnam Best Chefs and Fine Wines Event will be held at at 6 p.m. tonight at The Garrison in Garrison. Proceeds will support health initiatives from United Way of Westchester and Putnam. Tickets are $60 at the door. Attendees will enjoy samples from Arturo’s Tavern; Cathryn’s Tuscan Grill; Fiesta… Read More →
There comes this point in my classes, right when my students have reached more than a few spices, to get into the curry connundrum. There are still many who would tell you that there is a single spice or defination to curry, but, listen to me, it is just not… Read More →
Burrata, a restaurant in Eastchester, is named after the creamy, silky cheese: a combination of mozzarella and cream. And though there are several dishes that feature burrara, the star of the menu is the pizza. It’s cooked in a beehive-shaped wood-burning oven, gleaming and glittering in gold tile, with the… Read More →
Mis amigos, the first question you may ask is, “Is this a cocktail, or is it a dessert?” My answer: a little bit of both. And then you might ask, “But wow, this is from Jamaica. Does it belong in Latin Twist?” My answer: of course! This drink, which is… Read More →
