We pedal churned fresh Mint, Mahaleb, and Saffron-Cardamom-Rose gelatos. Recipes below. We also harvested bee balm (bergamot) and mugwort (artemisia vulgaris). We made, sampled and compared two gelato custard bases — an egg base infused with mugwort and a gum base infused with bee balm. Saffron-Cardamom-Rose Gelato 2 cups heavy cream 3.5 cups whole milk 1 cup sugar .3 grams xanthan gum (approx. 1/16 teaspoon) 1 gram carrageenan (approx. 1/2 teaspoon) 2 teaspoons rice flour 3/4 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 saffron threads 8 green cardamom pods 1 tablespoon dried ..read more

We pedal churned fresh mint and rosemary-honey-walnut gelatos. Recipes below. We also harvested bee balm (bergamot) and mugwort (artemisia vulgaris). We made, sampled and compared two gelato custard bases — an egg base infused with mugwort and a gum base infused with bee balm. Honey Rosemary Walnut Gelato 2 cups heavy cream 3.5 cups whole milk 1/2 cup sugar + 1/2 cup honey .35 grams xanthan gum (approx. 1/16 teaspoon) 1.15 grams carrageenan (approx. 1/2 teaspoon) 2 teaspoons rice flour 3/4 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon sugar 5 oz. chopped walnuts 3 sprigs rosemary Met ..read more

Seed crackers; Roasted Hakurei Turnips; Mint, Garlic chive, Pistachio, Pumpkin Seed Pesto (GF, VG) Kitchen Designers from all over the US, hosted by Signature Suites and LG met at the Brooklyn Grange Farm in the Navy Yard for a Harvest and Tasting tour. MENU Farm Salad with Herb Vinaigrette and French Radish  (GF, DF, VG) Mint, Garlic-Chive, Pistachio, Pumpkin-Seed Pesto (GF, DF, VG) (Has NUTS) Roasted Japanese Hakurei Turnips (GF, DF, VG)  Seeded Sourdough Bread Seed Crackers (GF, DF,V)  RECIPES Herb Vinaigrette 4 oz. vinegar (cider, pear, white wine) 8 oz. olive oil 6 ..read more

Pedal Powered Basil, and Walnut Pesto 2 cups basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup parsley leaves 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup walnuts  1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 2 small garlic cloves, mortar and pestle with 1 teaspoon salt, lemon juice  1/2 cup olive oil juice of lemon, salt, pepper to taste Kale, Almond, Pumpkin Seed Pesto (dairy free) 1 bunch Lacinato (dinosaur) kale, leaves only, blanched in salt water 2 minutes 1 cup parsley leaves ½  cup pumpkin seeds ¼ cup roasted almonds 1 lg. garlic clove, mortar and pestle with 1 teaspoon salt, squeeze of lemon juic ..read more

Pedal Powered Cilantro-Pumpkin Seed Pesto (V) 2 cups cilantro leaves, packed ¼  cup mint leaves ½  cup spinach leaves ¼ cup pistachios  ¾  cup roasted pumpkin seeds 2 small garlic cloves, mortar and pestle with 1 teaspoon salt, lemon juice  ½  cup olive oil 1 tablespoon lime juice Small piece of roasted arbol chili Salt, olive oil, extra citrus juice to taste Pedal Powered “Ratatouille” Dip ½  cup roasted eggplant   ½ cup roasted summer squash (yellow patty pans) ½ cup roasted red peppers ½ cup roasted cherry tomatoe ..read more

Basil, Walnut Pesto 2 cups basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup parsley leaves 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup walnuts  1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 2 small garlic cloves, mortar and pestle with 1 teaspoon salt, lemon juice  1/2 cup olive oil juice of lemon, salt, pepper to taste Mint, Pistachio, Pumpkin Seed Pesto (dairy free) 2 cups mint leaves   1/2 cup baby spinach  1/2 cup pistachios ¼ cup pumpkin seeds 2 small garlic cloves, mortar and pestle with 1 teaspoon salt, lemon juice  1/2 cup  olive oil juice of lemon/ salt, pepper to taste ..read more

Students in the City Growers Brooklyn Bee Corps made: Pedal Powered Smoothies Chips with our own spice mix Pedal Powered Salsa: Brooklyn Grange tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and onions with a few limes and olive oil from the store ..read more

WE SAMPLED: Gelatos: Honey-Roasted Peach-Anise Hyssop Genovese Basil (WE CHURNED ON SITE WITH PEDAL POWER!) Fig Leaf with Brandied Macerated Figs Toppings: Blueberries Honey Puffed Millet Bittersweet Chocolate Honey-Rosemary-Almond Toffee WE MADE MINT GELATO TWO WAYS: Mint Gelato with eggs: 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup sugar 6 egg yolks 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups mint leaves Mint Gelato with gums: 2 cups whole milk 1 cup cream 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons rice flour pinch xanthan gum 1/2 of (1/8 teaspoon) .40 grams locust bean gum, approximately 1/8 teaspoon .30 ..read more

Ricotta Cavatelli Dough 16 oz. whole milk ricotta cheese 1 whole egg 1 teaspoon salt 1 lb. of flour, 3 1/2 cups — 4 cups All Purpose flour Method: Mix all the ingredients together and knead dough for 5 minutes. Make sure dough is firm. If the dough is too wet, it will stick inside a mechanical cavatelli roller. And it will also be difficult to shape by hand. Basil, Walnut Pesto 2 cups basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup parsley leaves 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup walnuts  1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 2 small garlic cloves, mortar and pestle with 1 teaspoon salt, lemon juice&n ..read more

Menus, Recipes and Tips I have been happily preparing boxed lunches for all 90 or so grocery workers at the food coop during the Covid-19 stay-at-home order and onward as we slowly re-open. In all my years cheffing, I have rarely had the opportunity to cook for a more grateful, kind, complementary and supportive crew of eaters.   Below are lists of my menus by date; exact recipes when I actually use them; and some cooking recommendations and tips when I don’t have recipes.  Email me if you have questions or comments. MENU BY DATE (RECIPES AND NOTES FOLLOW WHEN MENU ITEM IS ITALICIZE ..read more