Tag Archives: pig

Bonus Bits

Posted on April 18, 2011 by David

The Jamaican work visa problem was resolved, which means Massachusetts farms will have workers for the spring and summer. The timing couldn’t have been better, as it’s lambing season at many of the farms, including Stillman’s, where I get my … Continue reading →

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Breakfast of Champions

Posted on April 13, 2011 by David

Making Eggs Benedict was one of my sure-fire Impress the Ladiesâ„¢ moves. Having secured the necessary ingredients the day before, I’d get up early, set up a pot of simmering water, split muffins, make a hollandaise, and then wait for … Continue reading →

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Miso Hungry

Posted on April 12, 2011 by David

By the time my participation in Charcutepalooza became official, I had already missed the January (duck prosciutto) and February (bacon) challenges. I have made both previously, but in the spirit of the challenge I thought it only fair that I … Continue reading →

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Chinese Roast Chicken Buns with Scallion and Spicy Hoisin Sauce

Posted on April 8, 2011 by David

I have avoided making my own steamed buns due to the easy availability of the frozen version at H Mart, at least until recently. I inadvertently planned my shopping trips on the days when the freezer case is devoid of … Continue reading →

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Pheasant and Pig’s Trotter PIe with Suet Crust

Posted on March 30, 2011 by David

Sometimes it takes me a while to get around to a cooking project; in this case it took over a year. I concluded my post about trotter gear by saying “There’s a pheasant pie I’m thinking about…” – this recipe … Continue reading →

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You and Me and Pernil

Posted on March 28, 2011 by David

I rarely buy meat from the supermarket, preferring instead to support a network of local suppliers. But I’m also not immune to a bargain, so when I saw a ten-pound pork shoulder at the Stop & Shop  for only ten … Continue reading →

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Meat Popsicles

Posted on February 26, 2011 by David

I braved the cold for the monthly meat CSA pickup, which was strangely devoid of people. Maybe I showed up at a lull, but this was the first time ever that I was able to walk up and grab my … Continue reading →

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Sausages and Laws*

Posted on February 19, 2011 by David

This was gong to be a straightforward post about my first attempt at making sausage, but I realized that I was engaging in Urban Homesteadingâ„¢, a term that is the center of a ridiculous trademark infringement claim by the Devraes … Continue reading →

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Pork Belly Ssäm with Mustard Seed Sauce

Posted on December 28, 2010 by David

The usual pre-holiday frenzy – gifts, menu planning for the family meal, last-minute work – kept me from posting much, and the post-holiday hasn’t been much better. Now that I’ve unearthed the house from a mountain of snow and taken … Continue reading →

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Guinea Fowl, Red Cabbage, Trotter, and Prune

Posted on November 30, 2010 by David

While some of you were checking out the tandoori turkey recipe for Thanksgiving ideas, I was out shopping for the final ingredients for the family holiday feast. I had already picked up my farm-raised fresh turkey (and participated in an … Continue reading →

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