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?
A friend of mine raises chickens at her Greenport cottage. A small yard and a one car garage house her breed of chickens and they roam and lay eggs happily and healthfully. I am lucky to know her for …
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 …
I always ask my colleagues and customers about the dishes they cook over the holidays. And, whether they are celebrating Easter or Passover or Navratri, their answers seem to transport them to …
Read More about Sharing dishes, Sharing Customs for the Easter Season
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
I've been living in New York City for about 25 years. Here, people rarely use their kitchens - let alone their ovens. New Yorkers find creative ways to maximize their living spaces and, since very …
The perfect condiment for your favorite seasonal fish*. If you live in any coastal city in the Northeast you probably have access to fresh fish year round. At Cuvee bistro I plan our menu around the …
I love North Fork arugula and it really doesn't need much. In my longing for summer, I paired this salad with some guava vinagrette and white cheese that you can find in any Latin grocery. In Brazil …
Read More about Arugula salad Brazilian style served with the Leblon “skinny” Caipirinha
I find that getting people to think about eating Watercress in anything other than a salad can be a bit of a challenge. Even the most seasoned palates can be shocked to come across it in a …
