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

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

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

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

Rock Star Farmer at Guilford College

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series # 14. 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 Earlier this spring I met someone … Continue reading

Schicker’s Acre: Lucky 32 server Mark Schicker farms unique finds

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series # 13. 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 follow Jay on twitter Sometimes the … Continue reading

The rarity of raspberries: Plum Granny Farm

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series # 9. 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 Holding a handful of farm-fresh raspberries … Continue reading

Fresh, cold, hothouse tomatoes: Screech Owl Farms

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series # 4. 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. Hothouse tomatoes in a Liquor House Salad. Lashings of … Continue reading