Well, the farm internship is over. I’m amazed it went by so quickly, but I’m definitely happy to move on. I now work here. All I need is a place to live…
Posts Tagged ‘farming’
End of one chapter, start of another
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged farming, gilt on October 25, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Still cookin, and, uh, farming!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged artisanal, balthazar, farming, gramercy tavern, new york city, organic, philosophy, restaurants on June 29, 2009 | 2 Comments »
So yes. it has indeed been awhile. Ive been working on a farm for the past 2 months, living a totally different lifestyle than a cook would tend to lead. Up at 5:50am, out at 7 work till 1-ish, lunch, work till 6. In bed at, im embarassed to say, 9 or 10. Repeat. Saturday [...]
Ramps
Posted in farmers market, local, wild/foraged, tagged farming on May 3, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Utilization. That’s what you’ll hear in good kitchens everywhere. Whether it’s an expensive, rare ingredient, or an everyday chicken carcass, utilization is key. After being on a farm for a month, i can tell you, nothing goes to waste. Eggs that hens lay outside of the boxes go to the pigs or dogs because we’re [...]
Back to Basics
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged farming, organic on January 22, 2009 | 4 Comments »
In the career of every cook, a moment presents itself when you can follow one of two paths. This moment may not be black and white, but might be difficult to discern. Not every cook may even see the second path. But if you look very carefully, and listen to yourself, you might find out [...]
