New York, New York. As of right now, this blog is going to take a different direction. I will still post some things about work, however I will be using it so friends and family can see how I am doing in New York City. I apologize to everyone who looks forward to my blog, but I was on temporary hiatus.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Desserts I have been working on. Grana Padano ice cream, carmalized vanilla puff pastry, aerated white chocolate, toasted merengue and strawberries dipped in a jelly made from intense strawberry reduction. Corn sponge cake, coconut jelly, black sesame puree, polenta ice cream and coconut milk. Wheat bread ice cream, chocolate ganache, toasted hazelnut, parsley yogurt and blueberry.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Buttermilk cheese made in house, bitter greens, pickled-braised pistachios, sumac pudding. The veloute is poured table side. Deboned quail chop, pan roasted terrine of guinea hen legs, foie gras, duck livers, and fat back. The proteins were served with smoked celeriac puree, prunes, black walnut salad, and tart apple vinegar. Winter preservation dinner with Tarver King! Thursday, February 17, 2011. Poached the boudin in large logs and served them to loo.

A peek into the places,people, and things that motivate and inspire. Chef,reader,coffee drinker, music lover, part time thinker, husband. Cooking and Eating in Chicago. Fresh Inspirations from Central Pennsylvania.

Some fruits of spring labor, and a much-needed vacation. At the beach, early morning coffee and cleaning out the camera finding that we have had productive spring harvest. 12 pounds of English peas, 5 pounds of baby cosmic purple carrots, 5 pounds of broccoli, 20 pounds of egg turnips and about 30 pounds of turnip greens to go with them, and 15 pounds of 5-color silverbeet chard. 3 Silverbeet Chard is VERY low maintenance and grows well in a tight space.

The discovery of a new dish confers more happiness on humanity, Than the. Thursday, January 13, 2011. I am taking time to study my craft, research technique, supply etc. Re-inspire myself if you will. Tuesday, September 21, 2010. Sous Vide Elk, Hay Ash, Granola Polenta, Wild Ginger, Parsley Root, Juniper. Butternut Squash Soup, Smoked Banana, Serrano Ham Crouquette. Summer is upon us! .

A ganache seasoned with button mushroom and oolong tea. Caramelized lamb with Sea Island red pea miso. Glazed in its liver and black garlic, ramps pickled in sheeps milk and trout lily. A dessert of peas and carrots. Wild and cultivated peas and carrots with wild ginger and licorice. Warm black truffle and black walnut tacos. Dungeness crab, scrambled kani miso, foie gras. Sugar snap peas with trout roe,.