Rachel Brownlee's Blog – November 2010 Archive (3)

Kiwifruit

Believe it or not, kiwifruit (originally known as Chinese gooseberry, native to Southern China) is both locally grown and seasonally available right now in Western North Carolina. A sweet couple from Little Sandy Mush have two very old vines which happened to do very well this year. They explained to me how kiwifruits are picky and… Continue

Added by Rachel Brownlee on November 21, 2010 at 4:14pm — No Comments

Herbed Chèvre and Oyster Mushroom Tart with Gluten-Free Almond Crust

Almond flour is a perfect compliment to local chèvre blended with fresh herbs, caramelized… Continue

Added by Rachel Brownlee on November 15, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Local Lamb Sirloin Chops with Parsley Sauce

Every morsel from East Fork Farm is downright dreamy. This evening, tender lamb sirloin chops were enjoyed smothered in a lovely parsley sauce fresh from the garden. Accompaniments included; roasted sweet potatoes tugged from the soil just 50 yards from the dinner table, smeared with delicious whole milk…

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Added by Rachel Brownlee on November 11, 2010 at 6:07pm — 2 Comments