Strawberry Picking

Check out them berries!  Gillespie Farm near Gray, Maine, had a huge variety, and a million strawberries.  EVERYWHERE.  And they all looked incredible, no smushed ones.  The beautiful colors made me think in cliches, of strawberries as tiny jewels.  Sweet, delicious, rubies.

Manchester Beer Dinner

Last week I had the privilege and fun of attending another Manchester Pub 5-course beer dinner.  As always, Chef Matt Garelick (now chef de cuisne at the Grand Hyatt) masterfully paired his dishes with Breckenridge's delicious beers.  Below are photos of the goat cheese parfait, with kale and prosciutto granola, smoked duck sliders with truffled tater tots, sarsaparilla skirt steak with shishito pepper, sweet potato and noodles, and people having fun.  To see more photos from the beer dinner, please click here.

Manchester Pub: Behind the Scenes

The good people at Manchester Pub allowed me into the kitchen, where the magic occurs. These are some behind the scenes shots.

Manchester Pub

Back in December, two friends of mine from high school (who had become unlikely business partners) asked me to shoot the delicious food at the bar they co-owned, the Manchester Pub. A third friend is the chef and designed the menu. Spinning off classic bar food, the meals at Manchester Pub are anything but commonplace. From the grilled chicken sandwich with pear and balsamic vinegar to the sweet potato fries with maple syrup to the more adventurous bacon with chocolate fondue, there are original items to please the palate. Coupled with the ever-changing craft beer menu and a great laid back atmosphere, Manchester Pub is the place to be.

Holidays + Food

Holidays bring about laughter, merriment, reunions, family and feasts. So many of our activities spanning from Thanksgiving to New Years revolve around the table, and then we resolve to limit our eating. Instead of abstaining, celebrate your food. Enjoy it.