by perfectlittlebites | Mar 9, 2014 | Assorted, health
Here’s what I have for seeds, so far. Borage Bloody Dock Purslane Genovese Basil Oregano Rosemary Nasturtiums- Dwarf Jewel Nasturtiums- Jewel Peach Melba Shiso Ransoms Chives Onion- Zebrune Onion- Tokyo Long White Lettuce- Romaine European Mesclun Pepper-...
by perfectlittlebites | Mar 7, 2014 | Assorted, health
I don’t usually usually use artificially flavored vodka at my bar, but sometimes circumstances arise, and you find yourself with some. Since wasting anything is rarely an option, I wanted to see if I could make something palatable. I had 1 bottle of Whipped...
by perfectlittlebites | Feb 25, 2014 | Assorted, health
Prime Rib Scrap Jam Often, we like to serve prime rib on Sundays as a special. We don’t serve brunch anymore, and it used to be something that was popular. We roast them whole and they’re carved during service. As you probably know, there’s a lot of...
by perfectlittlebites | Feb 22, 2014 | Assorted, health
Yesterday, we were working on some new menu ideas and canned hominy was suggested as a side dish. We’re putting fried chicken on the menu next week and wanted a starch we hadn’t used lately. We loosely followed a whipped potatoes model. Canned hominy was...
by perfectlittlebites | Feb 17, 2014 | Assorted, health
What would a Chesapeake Beurre Blanc look like? I wanted to take a traditional Beurre Blanc and adapt it to our region. Local Frederick, MD beer was used (Flying Dog’s Underdog Atlantic Lager) instead of wine. It was reduced with shallots, lemon juice and Old...
by perfectlittlebites | Jan 24, 2014 | Assorted, health
Yesterday was a bit like Christmas. My sales rep from RC Fine Foods brought in samples from their new umami line of seasonings. I’m not sure how they do it, but I assume it’s some kind of dehydration or spray drying. I think there are nine flavors. They...
