Seasonal food blog of Chef Deborah at Cuvée at The Greenporter Hotel
Inspiring the consumption of local food and local wine on the North Fork of Long Island
Seasonal food blog of Chef Deborah at Cuvée at The Greenporter Hotel
Inspiring the consumption of local food and local wine on the North Fork of Long Island
Thanksgiving is a holiday that brings everyone to the table. It brings together families and friends and unites us as a nation reaching across race, religions, circumstances. But for those of …
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Zingiber officinale, aka, Ginger. It has been used for thousands of years as an energizer, antioxidant and as an aphrodisiac. It is even mentioned in One Thousand and One Nights and some holy …
With the threat of frost, I am planning on eating whatever corn left on the stands or in my cold storage. It can be annoying during the winter when corn is some crazy price like two ears for $5 and …
Roasted Red Pepper Harissa Bringing your summer garden to the winter table, A Series. I love all North African flavors and Harissa is one of my favorite Condiment/sauces I discovered in Morocco …
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By Andrea Kavajian A native of New Suffolk, New York Note from the Chef Deborah: Andrea worked with me in the kitchen and on numerous private events at The Greenporter Hotel including weddings, …
I asked a local farmer why store-bought peaches weren't as firm and flavorful during the peach season. He explained that the bigger farms need to pick the peaches earlier in order to transport them …
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Although I am not a vegetarian, I was for many years when I was a student. We have a great vegetarian following at Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel and also try to make vegetable dishes light yet …
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Working on the North Fork of Long Island has many benefits as I find myself fishing, gardening and cooking in one of the most beautiful places in the world. In addition to the acres of vineyards and …
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For any of you who have seen the movie Ratatouille, the story revolves around a mouse who becomes an unwitting chef after he makes a dish of seemingly lowly vegetables into a gourmet meal that catches …
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