Fresh Garden Stock anytime of year!
There are few things as important as fresh stock yet is is so rarely made made in the U.S. that when someone mentions the word "bouillon" we think about a cube in a package when bouillon is the French …
The Hangover: smoothie fixer upper
Most of us overdo it around the holidays and even my most responsible friends have been known to have an extra glass of champagne...or five--during this time of the year. I was in search of …
Feast of the 7 fishes: Smoked mussels Spanish style
I lived in Spain for many years and I continue to be inspired by memories of the delicious snack times al fresco in our garden. I dream about the "merienda" or "the noonish time snack" before the …
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Hot Apple butter for an Autumn or holiday treat
With the holidays around the corner, many of us will have overnight guests and will have to provide breakfast and snacks. Last week I made Apple latkes on our terrace at The Greenporter Hotel. The …
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Year-round herbed potato gnocchi
Although our Greenport Farmers' Market (GFM) is closed for the season, many of our North Fork farm stands are still open and most of our farmers still have plenty of potatoes on storage. Not only are …
Apple Buttermilk Pancakes
There is a great variety of apples on the North Fork of Long Island and one of our favorite apple orchards is Woodside Orchards with locations in Aquebogue and Jamesport. Not only do they offer any …
The All-American potato salad all dressed up
Summer is time for outdoor dining. Picnics, clambakes, cookouts, garden parties and poolside knoshing with cocktails. One of the most versatile summer side dishes is potato salad and it can be …
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Fresh Lavender from Garden to glass, year round
I have been gardening most of my life but am the most fond of my herbs and tomatoes as well as the many orchids I have kept over the years. If you don't have a lot of time for gardening or if you …
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Buckwheat blini with gravlax and Dijon vinaigrette
Last year, on a sunny summer day, we served buckwheat blinis in the restaurant with house cured gravlax for a fundraiser for the Greenport Farmer's Market. A guest wrote me to ask for the recipe and …
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