To keep the bottom crust from getting soggy, try brushing it with egg white and chilling before adding the filling. You can also smear butter on a pre-baked shell to create a barrier between the fillings moisture and the crust.
Biodynamic Conference
Recently, Chef Melissa Buchbinder from New York joined the Farm to Feast team to participate in a benefit for Biodynamic farming. The team was given cases of biodynamic vegetables and meats, and asked to create dishes that would showcase the superior flavor and quality of the products that were donated. The event was […]
“Everything Chef Starkey made was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. Her creativity in presentation and combining of flavors, made for a feast for the eyes and the mouth! Everyone at our wedding was very impressed with Alexis’ work. Good food at a wedding makes happy guests and thus a happy bride and groom, we could not have asked for anything better to help make our wedding day extremely special! ” – Alexandra and Camilo
Salsa too Hot?
If you are looking for an easy way to tame too hot salsa just add a few drops of good vanilla extract.
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