Fall I’m never quite sure when Autumn properly begins, but I can confidently state that somewhere between the first day of September and the first day of October, the leaves begin to turn. And so, too, do our tastes: hearty dishes, stews and soups start making an appearance in the kitchen. Whenever we have a … Read more
Order The Ultimate Dutch Oven Cookbook now! Inside are 60 foolproof recipes using everyone’s favorite pot. Along the way we introduce tried and tested techniques, from braising to steaming, baking to deep-frying, and explain why the Dutch Oven has lasted the test of time. And don’t forget to grab a copy of our first cookbook, Cork … Read more
Fresh Salads A salad doesn’t have to be a wilting side dish, and many of these recipes are hearty enough to be elevated into a healthy entree. If we’re lucky, in the summer months we can pull together a salad from whatever’s growing in the garden.
A little spicy, a little sweet and a lot delicious, this Spicy Cheddar Cornbread Pudding is our most-requested side dish ever.
Thai basil adds spicy, anise-like notes to a gimlet. Together with lime, elderflower liqueur, and good quality gin, the Thai basil gimlet is a cool twist on an elegant classic that we can sip while enjoying the color and scents of our summer herb garden.
Winter Winter, for me, is the season of searching for inspirational quotes about winter to remind myself that it won’t last forever. As churlish as that sounds, I do quite like the winter, which is fortunate, since in the Hudson Valley it lasts until April. Being a gardener, I also have to remember that all living … Read more