Hello Garden Soldiers! I am so sorry that I did not have time to get the next post in the series up! Please don’t be dismayed as I promise I’ll have the next step all about succession planting and a monthly vegetable guide on Friday! So I’ll see you then!!
I am still in NYC and blogging from my hotel room. I have got to tell you, NYC is fabulous! I could easily spend two weeks here diving into each part of the city. Beautiful people, beautiful culture and of course beautiful FOOD!
On our first night in town, our group of foodie bloggers had the privilege of eating on the third floor of the Spotted Pig with a cooking demonstration from famed chef April Bloomfield herself!
At first I thought that this may be a room where they have cooking classes or demo’s etc.. Not at all. This is a closed room to the general public. When Chef April and other famed chef’s such as Mario Batali close shop, they head to this room to hang! This is a place where her friends relax, cook, and let off steam!
I was very excited to visit The Spotted Pig as this restaurant focuses on fresh, local, seasonal foods. She also uses organ meats and REAL FATS! Real fats including, pork lard, chicken and duck fat!
This was by far one of my favorite appetizers of the evening. The fritatta was creamy, buttery, and just so full of flavor. The Roasted Garlic kept it sweet and delicate.
AMAZING!! (But really, how can you go wrong with bacon?)
Loved your thoughts on NYC and Spotted Pig! The food photos were to die for! I get so inspired looking at all the delicious offerings. Voted for your cute cake; thanks for talking about REAL food, organ meat and fats! I'm a long time gardener & whole foods fanatic and am glad to hear your enthusiasm for same. Keep up the good work!
Totally agree, you can't really go wrong with bacon! Really, bacon makes anything taste good! 🙂
Those eats look delicious!!
Diana! I am so jealous! I really wish I would have signed up for this adventure….glad you are having a great time. Someday I will get to NYC!
so glad to hear you're having such a great time! enjoy!
Wow, what a unique experience! I love NYC too!
What a terrific experience with Chef April! The duck confit looks to die for!
The pictures are amazing! The one of the root vegetables is out of the world– and then the finished product looked delicious!
I am definitely going to try that root vegetable soup. Sounds perfect! Looks like you are having a fabulous time 🙂
Enjoyed this post very much. Thanks for sharing.
Diana, it looks as though you are having a fabulous time! You are so cute, btw!
Everything looks great on the menu. Real fat rules.
Diana,
Sounds like you are having a great time in NYC! I've never been….but hopefully someday. I love root veggies….just had roasted sweet potatoes for dinner tonight.
I just did a post about bacon wrapped dates last weekend.
Hope you have smooth travel on the way home….watching these blizzards all over from Florida is just blowing my mind. I haven't lived with 4 seasons in 20 yrs!! It looks beautiful, but I'm sure everyone is getting a bit tired of it. 😉
NYC is my favorite city! I always feel like I am standing in the middle of the world. Your photos are fabulous. keep them coming!
btw, I know that you are interested in organic and locally sustainable food-me too. Today, I had the opportunity to be a guest blogger. I usally stick with recipes and entertaining on my blog. However, today I had the chance to rant and rave, and jump up and down on my sandbox about some food politics. I thought you would be interested. If you are, you can check it out http://www.secretinnerlife.com
Enjoy your vacation!!!
Everything looks great Diana! Loved the pictures!!! I want to go to NYC again! Hopefully soon!!!
Paloma.
Everything looks so good, lovely presentation.
Diana! It was so wonderful to meet you! You are such a sweetie pie! What a great welcome to New York you had at the Spotted Pig. The food looks so impressive!
Lovely pics lady!
Devils on Horseback? That is the best dish name EVER! Loved your run down of the meal–now I HAVE to get back to NYC and go there for a meal! WOW!
Jealous you were able to meet Chef April Bloomfield! Would love to at The Spotted Pig!
Been to NYC so many times, but never a a food blogger. That would be ideal. Looks like the trip of a lifetime.