The Glorious Twelfth

Every August 12th grouse hunting season begins in Scotland – the day is called the Glorious Twelfth. In the United Kingdom, the start of the red grouse season is much anticipated, and since the Game Act passed in 1831, it has been diligently celebrated with much shooting and chasing of grouse (the season ends December 10)….

Fiery Goa Pork Vindaloo

Welcome guest blogger Cherie Scott, who made the improbable journey from her birthplace in India to a small town in Maine (with stops in Vancouver and New York City), where she now writes her aptly-named blog Mumbai to Maine. There she reconnects with her Indian-Portuguese roots through family recipes and nostalgic anecdotes – it’s a…

D’Artagnan Chorizo and Maine Little Neck Clams in a Spicy Seafood Broth

  Welcome guest blogger Cherie Scott, who made the improbable journey from her birth place in India to a small town in Maine (with stops in Vancouver and New York City), where she now writes her aptly-named blog Mumbai to Maine. There she reconnects with her Indian-Portuguese roots through family recipes and nostalgic anecdotes –…

Bonus Burgers for Memorial Day

Our celebration of National Burger Month brings us to our final burger: the Breakfast Burger. Now, we all know that the burger is a perfect meal. It may contain all the food groups depending on how you dress it. So why not eat it for breakfast or brunch? A buffalo burger is topped with cheddar cheese,…

Burger Week No. 6: The Hot & Spicy Burger

In honor of National Burger Month, we’ve been sharing a burger recipe every day. Today it’s the Hot & Spicy Burger, made with spice-crusted Wagyu beef, pepperjack cheese, chipotle aioli, crispy fried jalapenos and a cheesy kaiser roll. You like it hot? Try this one on for size! Brooklyn Brewery shared their picks for beer…

Burger Week No. 5: The Philly Burger

It’s National Burger Month, so we are posting a week of burger recipes,  one per day. Today’s burger is a salute to the Philly cheese steak sandwich. Our Philly Burger consists of seasoned Wagyu beef patties, pan-seared with a bit of butter for a tasty crust, and topped with sweet sautéed peppers and onions, melted provolone…

Burger Week No. 4: Maui Burger

To celebrate National Burger Month this May, we are posting a week of burger recipes,  one per day. The Maui Burger will give your backyard barbecue some island style. Our wagyu beef burgers are marinated in teriyaki sauce before being cooked over flame, then topped with duck bacon (why not?), grilled pineapple and extra-creamy Japanese mayo. And…

Burger Week No. 3: The Caprese Burger

May is National Burger Month and we’re celebrating with a week of fresh burger recipes,  like this Caprese Burger. The mini patty is made with wagyu beef and ground veal then topped with burrata cheese, tomato, and fresh basil. These are technically sliders, which means you can eat a few. To make things more interesting, our friends…

Burger Week! No. 2: The Upstate Burger

Since May is National Burger Month, we’re celebrating with a new burger recipe every day for a week. And to make things more fun, our friends at Brooklyn Brewery have paired each burger with one of their fine beers.  The Upstate Burger strikes the perfect balance between salty and sweet, crunchy and soft. There are candied…

Burger Week No. 1: So-Cal Burger

May is National Burger Month and we’re celebrating with a week of fresh burger recipes. Our first is the So-Cal Burger, with our pasture-raised beef that is seasoned with herb salt then crowned with Jack cheese, creamy avocado, tender baby lettuces, and a generous swath of sun-dried tomato mayo. And our friends at Brooklyn Brewery have…

Cooking with Chorizo

Our friend Cherie Scott, of the blog Mumbai to Maine, has been working with some of our products lately. Keep an eye on our blog for the results. When she shared these photos of a simple brunch she threw together with our chorizo, and we thought it was time to mention how tasty and versatile this…

Ideas for Leftover Ham

Welcome to guest blogger Deana Sidney of Lost Past Remembered, a blog dedicated to discovering, replicating and adapting historic recipes. For the in-depth story on the inspiration for the mousse, plus lots of historic photos, visit her blog.   I abhor wasting food, so I was thrilled when one of our finest chefs, Dan Barber of…