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
I often get calls from friends in a panic when a vegetarian is coming to dinner. My advice to hosts is to serve starters and sides that are vegetarian so that the vegetarian doesn't feel awkward and …
Read More about The Vegetarian at Passover or any holiday: Guess who’s coming to dinner?
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 …
Read More about The All-American potato salad all dressed up
Every Spring, one of the first things to come up in my garden is the wild fennel. Since I foolishly did not plant it in containers, this evasive but delicious fern is plentiful at The Greenporter. …
Read More about Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese: Tomato Fennel with Melted Smoked Gouda Crouton
During these warm days I begin to think about what we will soon find at the farm stands. A vegetable that seems to intimidate a lot of people, even the most avid cooks, is the artichoke. I have few …
A warm Spring like this one gets everyone excited about the summer. I can't wait to get back on the water this summer. Some clamming on Hallock's Bay and later a little fishing for striped bass or …
Read More about Ready for North Fork Fishing? Pan-roasted striped bass
When you live in coastal areas you can sometimes take access to fresh seafood for granted. On the North Fork of Long Island we are lucky to have all the local produce from the farms and wine from the …
Read More about Easy fresh herb Velouté: the perfect sauce for winter dishes
Every year, I head over to the Long Island Cauliflower Association with my friend Michael who is a native of Greenport. He has a garden across the street, which serves as an annex for my restaurant's …
At this time of the year we look forward to the spring, but, despite our yearning, winter remains. This is a dish that helps you make the best of what’s left of winter at dinner time. It’s a great …
Every year I learn something new from the scores of bachelorette parties that come to Greenport. Beautiful women from all backgrounds accompany their celebrated bride-to-be. They cause a stir as they …
Read More about Cocktail of the week: The Bachelorette with Leblon Cachaca
