by Christine Havens | Oct 29, 2021 | Recipes
A flair for the dramatic If duck isn’t on your holiday menu, it should be. With its rich, dark meat and delicious crispy skin, it’s the perfect alternative to roasting a whole turkey. In this recipe, we roast the duck with a mix of spices, herbs and fresh...
by Christine Havens | Oct 29, 2021 | Recipes
A Festive Holiday Treat German stollen bread has been around since the 12th century, and shares its pedigree with Italian panettone, Polish kek, and Swedish birnenbrot. The dough relies on yeast to rise, and it’s packed with dried fruit and dusted with enough powdered...
by Christine Havens | Oct 28, 2021 | Recipes
A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN Our hospitality team has ordered gougères from caterers for years. This classic cheese puff certainly makes for an impressive appetizer—light and airy, with just a touch of satisfying chewiness, they are the perfect bite to serve alongside...
by Christine Havens | Oct 27, 2021 | Recipes
AN AMERICAN CLASSIC There are two tips I’ll share for making truly great apple pie. The first is to mix the dough by hand, a technique learned from a local pastry chef, many moons ago. Contrary to the popular method of mixing the dough in a food processor—where...
by Christine Havens | Oct 5, 2021 | Recipes
A TRADITIONAL WINTER STEW Prepared in the classic style, as an homage to Julia Child, this rendition of Boeuf Bourguignon is faithful to her recipe, save for the addition of pearl onions. I have never been a fan of them and will omit them. You can, of course, sauté...
