Three recipes, one sustainable ingredient: Asparagus

by JAY PIERCE LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series #30. Follow us as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce. I never knew, or even thought of, asparagus as a … Continue reading

Rhubarb: why the misunderstood vegetable makes the best margarita, coulis, pie, and BBQ sauce

by JAY PIERCE LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series #29. Follow us as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce. Rhubarb is one of the most misunderstood ingredients on menus. … Continue reading

Shaking down persimmon recipes: pie, glaze, and Southern Comfort hard sauce

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series #25. Follow us as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce. by JAY PIERCE & MOLLY McGINN There’s a story about persimmons in the … Continue reading

Butternut Squash and the Three Sisters approach to succotash

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series #24. Follow us as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce. by JAY PIERCE In Native American lore, three crops were always planted together: … Continue reading

Family Gatherings: Dan Valley Community Center Brunswick Stew

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series # 23. Follow us as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce. by JAY PIERCE Most cultures have a tradition of a humble, community-driven … Continue reading

Relish the last of summer vegetables: Granny’s good manners, chowchow, and pickling recipes

by JAY PIERCE LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series # 22. Follow us all summer long as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce. In days gone by, when unexpected … Continue reading

The locavore’s guide to this season’s apple shortage

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series # 21. Follow us all summer long as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce by JAY PIERCE On the morning of April 24 … Continue reading

Late August recipes: Braised Smothered Okra and Eggplant

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series # 20. Follow us all summer long as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce by MOLLY McGINN Late August brings okra and eggplant, … Continue reading

Melon-ology: The not-so-scientific guide to picking watermelons

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series # 19. Follow us all summer long as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce. by CHEF JAY PIERCE There are many types of … Continue reading

Happy as a Hog: The harmony farming and libertarian philosophy of Mike Jones, MAE Farm Meats

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series # 18. Follow us all summer long as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce. by MOLLY McGINN CARY, NC — Most Fridays around … Continue reading