Issue 48, 2009
ISSUE 48: DECEMBER 09-FEBRUARY 10
Features:
In the spirit. by Ted Saad
The chef in winter: Mark Suszczynski of Harvest Cafe. by Janet Crawshaw
The coming battle over food safety. by Tracy Frisch
Departments:
Good stuff: Getting greener in Tarrytown and Woodstock; honoring Ben Feder; wine blends; sexy chocolates; Walkway opens; Xaviar's goes to Brotherhood; adieu Chez Sophie and Gourmet.
December 09-February 10 Events
Openings: Cathryn's Lounge; Beacon Bagel; All Shook Up; Amedeo's.
Eating by the season: Smoked meats. by Jennifer Clair
By the glass: Full disclosure: Who makes your wine? by Steven Kolpan
Locally grown: Buying a farm. by Keith Stewart
Deja vu: The evolution of Sinterklaas. by Peter Rose
Last call: John Daido Loori. by Jerry Novesky
CSAs in the Hudson Valley.
Winter farmers' markets.
Recipes:
Cider-braised chicken (Chef Mark Suszczynski / Harvest Cafe)
Pumpkin bread (Chef Mark Suszczynski / Harvest Cafe)
Butternut squash soup (Chef Mark Suszczynski / Harvest Cafe)
Bacon and red grape confit (Chef Eric Gabrynowicz / Tavern)
Smoky black bean soup with winter squash (Jennifer Clair / Home Cooking NY)
Pepernoten (spiced nuts) (Peter Rose)
Banketstaff (puff pastry stick filled with almond paste) (Peter Rose)
Bisscopswijn (Bishop's spiced red wine) (Peter Rose)