by Suvir Saran
www.saratogaapple.com
Seventh Generation
This Burlington, Vermont–based and Earth-friendly company is a producer of household cleaners and recycled paper products.
www.seventhgeneration.com
Sheldon Farms
Pat and Albert Sheldon’s family farm in Salem is famous for its Butter and Sugar sweet corn and many varieties of potatoes, as well as other seasonal veggies. They also bottle their own maple syrup.
www.sheldonfarmsny.com
SieMatic
The finest German engineering for the home kitchen begins with SieMatic. The lentil storage alone is worth the price!
www.siematic.com
Slack Hollow Farm
Our kitchen often features organic herbs and greens from Seth Jacobs, one of the nation’s pioneers in organic farming.
www.slackhollowfarm.com
Slow Food
This nonprofit foundation was founded to counteract fast food, fast life, and the disappearance of local food traditions.
www.slowfoodusa.org
Someday Farm
Scout and her family have been farming her grandfather’s Dorset, Vermont, land organically for decades. The quality and care is noticed by all who buy their fruits, vegetables, chickens, and maple syrup.
(802) 362-0165
Summerfield Farm
Organic Katahdin lamb from the valleys and hills of Washington County is offered at Summerfield Farm.
(518) 642-0150
Timeless Natural Food
Timeless Natural Food produces high-quality certified-organic cereal grains, pulse crops, and edible seeds from the Golden Triangle, Montana’s most productive agricultural area.
www.timelessfood.com
Ultramarinos
Chef Maricel Presilla’s Latin specialty store sells hard-to-find ingredients like frozen tamarillos, a multitude of chiles, and chocolate from Venezuela.
www.ultramarinos.biz
Vermont Butter and Cheese Creamery
Allison, Bob, and their team make us (and our guests) smile daily with their rich and creamy crème fraîche (the house staple when we don’t have our own in the fridge) and cultured butter with sea salt crystals.
www.vermontcreamery.com
Vermont Country Store
At this idyllic country store, you can sample local cheese and fudge, try on clothes, swing in the hammocks, or find a rarified perfume, shampoo, or potion from yesteryear.
www.vermontcountrystore.com
Vermont Soapstone
Glenn Bowman and his team know soapstone. Outstanding quality, great design—the best stone for kitchens!
www.vermontsoapstone.com
Viking
Viking makes infallible and aesthetically stunning ranges, wine cabinetry, refrigerators, and dishwashers.
www.vikingrange.com
Vitamix
Buy one now, seriously. Yes, it costs more than any other blender, but this is a workhorse that you can pass down to the grandchildren.
www.vitamix.com
Wade Ceramics
Wade Ceramics produces high-quality earthenware and porcelain products, as well as the American Masala line of servingware and cookware.
www.wade.co.uk
Wilson Homestead Old Books and Antiques—and Hearth Cooking
Vintage cookware, dinnerware, cookbooks, and fun conversation with Sally and Joe, our neighbors, can all be had at their business, the Wilson Homestead. Mid-winter through early spring, Sally offers hearth cooking classes that bring participants back to an era of homesteader cooking over an open fire.
(518) 854-3134
Windy River Farm
For grass-raised beef from Shushan, New York, go no farther than Windy River Farm.
(518) 339-5059
Index
A
Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA)
Ajwain
Al Fresco Weekend, (MORE)
Allen Brothers, (MORE)
Almonds
Chocolate-Nut Brittle
Cranberry and Dried Strawberry Free-Form Galette
Almost-Flourless Caramel-Lacquered Chocolate-Peanut Torte
Alpacas, (MORE)
American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC)
American Masala Farm
birds of
vision for, (MORE)
visitors to, (MORE), (MORE), (MORE)
Apples
Apple Cider Glaze
Apple Upside-Down Cake
Butternut Squash, Apple, and Cranberry Gratin
Chai Cider
Harvest Apple-Craisin Chutney
Rustic Double Apple Tart
Savory-Spicy Apple-Craisin Chutney
Spiced Rhubarb Jam
Stovetop Cider
Upstate Apple Butter
varieties of, (MORE)
Apricot Jam
Arakelian, Richard
Arugula, Warm Egg Salad on Croissants with Country Bacon and
Asafetida
Asparagus and Green Pea Risotto with Fresh Herb Tarka
Autumn Pear and Cranberry Cobbler
B
Bacon
Country Rabbit Terrine with Pistachios and Pernod
Herbed Pheasant Breasts with Spiced Pomegranate Reduction
Penne with Popped Tomatoes and Bacon
Veal Chops with Mustard-Herb Sauce
Warm Egg Salad on Croissants with Country Bacon and Arugula
Winter Penne with Bacon and Cream
Balsamic Vinaigrette, North Country
Banana-Caramel Pudding
Bannon, Brett
Battenkill Kitchen, (MORE), (MORE), (MORE)
Battenkill Valley Creamery, (MORE), (MORE)
Beans
Bean Soup
Birbal Kee Khitcheree
New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea Curry
Scratch Bean Salad with Basil and Roasted Peppers
Beef
Masala Chateaubriand
Bell peppers
Marinated Eggplant and Peppers
Scratch Bean Salad with Basil and Roasted Peppers
Simple Marinated Peppers
Beppe
Beranbaum, Rose Levy
Beverages
Chai Cider
Farmhouse Chai
Old-Fashioned Eggnog
Stovetop Cider
Birbal Kee Khitcheree
Biscuits, Grandma Mae’s
Bishop’s weed
Bittman, Mark
Black Creek
Black-Eyed Pea Curry, New Year’s
Black Lab Farm
Blueberry Jam
Booth, Clifton
Bourbon
Old-Fashioned Eggnog
Braised Kid Shanks and Lentils
Bread. See also Sandwiches
Bread Pakoras
Double-Decker Bread Pakoras
Brillon, Joe and Sally
Brittle, Chocolate-Nut
Brown, Sheldon
Burgers
Farro and Mushroom Burgers
Juicy Turkey-Cheddar Burgers
Butter, clarified
Buttermilk-Tarragon Dressing, Tangy
Butternut squash
Butternut Squash, Apple, and Cranberry Gratin
Butternut Squash Chaat
Butternut Squash Frittata
Sweet and Sour Butternut Squash
C
Cabbage
Sally’s Veggie Dumplings with Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce
Summer Slaw with Fresh Herbs, Peanuts, and Chiles
Cakes
Almost-Flourless Caramel-Lacquered Chocolate-Peanut Torte
Apple Upside-Down Cake
Cognac-Cured Fruitcake
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Candy Cane Kisses
Canning
Caramel
Almost-Flourless Caramel-Lacquered Chocolate-Peanut Torte
Banana-Caramel Pudding
Caramel Sauce
Caramel
y Crème Fraîche Cream
Chocolate-Peanut Tart with Caramel and Chocolate Mousse
Casella, Cesare and Eileen
Cauliflower
Birbal Kee Khitcheree
Cauliflower, Chèvre, and Onion Quiche
Pasta Primavera
Roasted Manchurian Cauliflower
Chaat
Butternut Squash Chaat
Chaat Fries
masala
Peanut Chaat
South Indian Peanut Chaat
Chai
Chai Cider
Farmhouse Chai
Chaiwalla
Charlie’s Herby Marinara
Cheese
Asparagus and Green Pea Risotto with Fresh Herb Tarka
Cauliflower, Chèvre, and Onion Quiche
Farro and Mushroom Burgers
French Onion Soup
Goat Cheese and Herb Frittata
Herbed Chèvre
Juicy Turkey-Cheddar Burgers
Party Meatballs
Pasta Primavera
substituting
Summer Tomato Pie
Thin-Crust Pizza Margherita
Cherries
Sour Cherry Jam
Sweet Cherry Jam
Chickens
breeds of
Garam Masala Roast Chicken
Not-So-Lean Chicken
Peanut Fried Chicken
protecting
raising, (MORE), (MORE)
Tamarind Chicken Wings
Chiles, dried red
Chocolate
Almost-Flourless Caramel-Lacquered Chocolate-Peanut Torte
Candy Cane Kisses
Chocolate-Nut Brittle
Chocolate-Peanut Tart with Caramel and Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Mill
Chunky Eggplant Dip
Chutneys
canning
Green Chutney
Harvest Apple-Craisin Chutney
Savory-Spicy Apple-Craisin Chutney
Tamarind Chutney
Tomato-Onion-Peanut Chutney
Cider
Apple Cider Glaze
Chai Cider
Stovetop Cider
Upstate Apple Butter
Cobblers
Autumn Pear and Cranberry Cobbler
Individual Cobblers
Rhubarb and Raspberry Cobbler with Crème Fraîche Cream
Coconut milk
Shrimp and Sweet Corn Curry
Cognac
Apple Upside-Down Cake
Cognac-Cured Fruitcake
Old-Fashioned Eggnog
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Consider Bardwell Farm, (MORE)
Cookies
Candy Cane Kisses
Corn
Sally’s Veggie Dumplings with Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce
Shrimp and Sweet Corn Curry
Country Rabbit Terrine with Pistachios and Pernod
Country Salad
Courthouse Community Garden, (MORE), (MORE)
Coyotes
Craisins
Cognac-Cured Fruitcake
Harvest Apple-Craisin Chutney
Savory-Spicy Apple-Craisin Chutney
Cranberries. See also Craisins
Autumn Pear and Cranberry Cobbler
Butternut Squash, Apple, and Cranberry Gratin
Cranberry and Dried Strawberry Free-Form Galette
Cream
Caramely Crème Fraîche Cream
Crème Fraîche
Crème Fraîche Cream
Whipped Cream, (MORE)
Croissants, Warm Egg Salad on, with Country Bacon and Arugula
Cucumbers
Raita
Culinary Institute of America, (MORE)
Cumin, Toasted
Currants
Cognac-Cured Fruitcake
Spiced Rhubarb Jam
Curries
definition of
New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea Curry
Shrimp and Sweet Corn Curry
Curry leaves
Curry powder
D
De Gustibus
Desserts
Almost-Flourless Caramel-Lacquered Chocolate-Peanut Torte
Apple Upside-Down Cake
Autumn Pear and Cranberry Cobbler
Banana-Caramel Pudding
Candy Cane Kisses
Chocolate-Nut Brittle
Chocolate-Peanut Tart with Caramel and Chocolate Mousse
Cognac-Cured Fruitcake
Cranberry and Dried Strawberry Free-Form Galette
Individual Cobblers
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Rhubarb and Raspberry Cobbler with Crème Fraîche Cream
Rustic Double Apple Tart
Strawberries-and-Cream Ice Cream
Dévi, (MORE), (MORE)
Deviled Eggs with Cilantro, Chiles, and Spices
DeWitt, Judy and Ron
Dip, Chunky Eggplant
Dolmas
Double-Decker Bread Pakoras
Ducks, (MORE), (MORE)
Dumplings, Sally’s Veggie, with Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce
Durrin, Mark and Austin
E
Eggplant
Chunky Eggplant Dip
Marinated Eggplant and Peppers
roasting
Eggs
Butternut Squash Frittata
Cauliflower, Chèvre, and Onion Quiche
collecting
Deviled Eggs with Cilantro, Chiles, and Spices
Goat Cheese and Herb Frittata
goose, (MORE)
Kerala Egg Roast
Old-Fashioned Eggnog
Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes, Onions, and Herbs
Shirred Eggs with Pulled Pork
Warm Egg Salad on Croissants with Country Bacon and Arugula
F
Fair food
Farmhouse Chai
Farmhouse Crispy-Creamy Potatoes
Farro and Mushroom Burgers
Fish
Salt-Roasted Whole Trout
Flour
Flying Pigs Farm
François, Zoë
French Onion Soup
Fries, Chaat
Frittatas
Butternut Squash Frittata
Goat Cheese and Herb Frittata
Fruit butters
canning
Upstate Apple Butter
Fruits. See also individual fruits
Autumn Pear and Cranberry Cobbler
Cognac-Cured Fruitcake
Seasonal Jam
G
Galette, Cranberry and Dried Strawberry Free-Form
Garam Masala
Garam Masala Roast Chicken
Gardenworks, (MORE), (MORE), (MORE), (MORE), (MORE)
Garlic
Farmhouse Crispy-Creamy Potatoes
Ginger-Soy Fresh Ham with Roasted Garlic
Quick “Roasted” Garlic
Geese
eggs of, (MORE)
raising, (MORE)
Ghee
Gilchrist, Brian
Gilded Lily Whiskey Gravy
Ginger
Ginger and Shoyu Vinaigrette
Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce
Ginger-Soy Fresh Ham with Roasted Garlic
Glaze, Apple Cider
Goat cheese
Cauliflower, Chèvre, and Onion Quiche
Goat Cheese and Herb Frittata
Herbed Chèvre
Goats
Braised Kid Shanks and Lentils
mating season for
milk of
protecting
raising, (MORE)
Goldstein, Joyce, (MORE)
Grandma Mae’s Biscuits
Grand Marnier
Old-Fashioned Eggnog
Grape Leaves, MaryAnn’s Stuffed
Gravy, Gilded Lily Whiskey
Green Chutney
Guinea hens
Guns
H
Ham, Ginger-Soy Fresh, with Roa
sted Garlic
Harvest Apple-Craisin Chutney
Heaton, Allison
Heaton, Kencil
Herbs
growing
Herbed Chèvre
Herbed Pheasant Breasts with Spiced Pomegranate Reduction
Herbes de Hebron
Hicks Orchard, (MORE)
Higby, Nancy Hand
Hogan, Jennifer
Huck, Jason
Huckleberry Hill Farm
The Hyde Collection
I
“I Can’t Believe It’s Not Meat” Ragu over Fettuccine
Ice Cream, Strawberries-and-Cream
Individual Cobblers
J
Jams and preserves
Apricot Jam
Blueberry Jam
canning
Peach Preserves
Raspberry and Blood Orange Jam
Seasonal Jam
Sour Cherry Jam
Spiced Rhubarb Jam
Strawberry Jam
Sweet Cherry Jam
Juicy Turkey-Cheddar Burgers
K
Kamman, Madeleine
Katz, Michael
Kerala Egg Roast
Kid Shanks, Braised, and Lentils
Kitcheree, Birbal Kee
Kumquats
Chai Cider
Kuzma, David
L
Lamb Pastrami, Summerfield Farm’s
Leftovers
Lentils, Braised Kid Shanks and
Locks
Longo, Sally, (MORE), (MORE)
Lunch, Learn & Play Program, (MORE)
M
Maple syrup
Maremma
Marinara, Charlie’s Herby
Marinated Eggplant and Peppers
MaryAnn’s Stuffed Grape Leaves
Masala
chaat
definition of
Garam Masala
Masala Chateaubriand
Max London’s, (MORE), (MORE)
Mayonnaise
McEachron, Seth
Meatballs, Party
Milk