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Category Archives: giving back
Strong Recommendation – A Local Craftsman
I wanted to provide a great recommendation to my readers. Caufield Clay Works, http://www.caufieldclay.com/, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, provides some beautiful ceramics. They have also been kind enough to donate several ceramic dishes and plates to Alice the Cook’s … Continue reading
So Many Gifts
Last weekend for High Seas weekend, we demonstrated several techniques used in preserving food. These techniques included smoking meats and salts. We also demonstrated how to make flavored extracts, oils, salts and sugars. All of these things can be used … Continue reading
Posted in Food, giving back, recipe
Tagged historical cooking, recipe, renaissance festivals
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Roasted Leg of Lamb
One of my favorite meats is lamb. I specifically look for grass-fed, free-range lamb to buy. Luckily I am well connected with various ranchers who can supply me appropriately. Below is a traditional (European) version of cooking lamb. It is … Continue reading
Keeping it Local
When cooking at home or at a show, I pride myself in using local ingredients when ever possible. Locavore, is a movement best described as people who are interested in eating food that is locally produced through family gardens, farmer’s … Continue reading
A Season at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival Comes to a Close
At the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, I perform various cooking demonstrations with my assistants. In past years, we’ve created a lot of food that needed to fill empty bellies, but we didn’t have the means to do so. A couple of … Continue reading
Posted in community, Food, giving back
Tagged community service, giving back, historical cooking, renaissance festivals
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