Come on in. Cider’s on the stove. Eggnog’s in the fridge. Bourbon’s on the bar.

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series #27. Follow us as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce. It started with a European tradition: Carolling. The American version of carolling today … Continue reading

Thanksgiving recipes: don’t experiment on your family, celebrate being with them

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series #26. 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 My mom sent in this picture. It’s from Thanksgiving at … 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

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

Eat a Peach: recipes and tips for August peaches

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series # 16. 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 Nothing’s better than late summer peaches, … Continue reading