by Sydney Ford | Nov 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Ingredients: Pumpkin Seeds Canola Oil Warm spices (cinnamon, allspice, ginger, cayenne, clove) Directions: Soak the seeds in lukewarm water to loosen the flesh off of the pumpkin. Rub seeds, and rinse in a colander, until all pumpkin is off seeds. Spread seeds out on... 
by Sydney Ford | Oct 31, 2019 | From the Kitchen
Ingredients: 2 Lbs Figs1 1/2 Cups Sugar1/2 Lemon1/4 Cup Water1 Cinnamon Stick2 Cloves Directions If figs are hard, dice them. If they are soft, leave them whole. Take the stems off.Put all ingredients into a heavy bottom pot, cook on a low simmer. Stir frequently (to... by Sydney Ford | Oct 17, 2019 | From the Kitchen
Ingredients Pears Olive oil Honey Salt Directions Preheat oven to 200 Wash pears and halve them long ways leaving the peals on. Take core out In baking dish, coat light with olive oil and drizzle with honey. Sprinkle salt over the top Place all the pears cut side down... 
by Sydney Ford | Oct 3, 2019 | From the Kitchen
Ingredients: -Pears -Brine: 1.5 parts Apple Cider Vinegar 1.5 parts White Wine Vinegar 2 parts Water 1 Part Sugar Selection of Whole Spices (Cinnamon, Clove, Allspice, Nutmeg, Bay Leaf, etc.) Directions Make Brine: Heat all of the ingredients together until sugar... by Sydney Ford | Sep 20, 2019 | From the Kitchen
Ingredients: 6-8 Naked Corn CobsWater Instructions Cut the corn off of the cobBreak the cobs in half and put in a stock pot or sauce potCover the cobs in water until they are barely floatingBring to a low simmer for about an hour (until you can see corn bits floating... by Sydney Ford | Sep 6, 2019 | From the Kitchen
Happy #zerowaste! INGREDIENTS: • 1-pound Italian plums (with pits)• 1 Tablespoon roasted garlic• Zest and juice of 2 lemons• 1 Tablespoon olive oil (plus additional to preference)• Sugar to taste• Salt to taste RECIPE: 1. Wash plums. 2. Bring a medium... 
by Sydney Ford | Aug 8, 2019 | Marriage Planning
Marriage is a chance to join the forces with someone we trust to form a more perfect union. This union must not be for duty only! Boredom slowly kills more marriages than any malady. So… do not just do the simple acts of kindness but add a twinkle of the eye and... by Sydney Ford | Jun 6, 2019 | Culture, From the Kitchen
Bring a poppin’ snack to your next party with this delicious treat! Ingredients -Stale/Day Old Popcorn (Buttered or Not) -Seeds (Pepitas, Sunflower Seeds, Etc) -Nuts (Almonds, Walnuts, Cashews, Etc.) -Dried Fruit (Cranberries, Apricots, Etc.) -Powder/Sauce to... by Sydney Ford | May 31, 2019 | Culture, From the Kitchen
If you have more garlic than you’ll use in a reasonable time, confit it. Ingredients: -1 Pint Oil -Garlic Directions: 1. Put in a non reactive sauce pot. Cover with oil. Bring to simmer & then reduce heat to low. 2. Stir frequently & be careful not to burn.... by Sydney Ford | May 24, 2019 | From the Kitchen
This is BASILically the yummiest treat! Ingredients -1 Bunch Basil -1 Cup Sugar Directions: Buzz in food processor. Can be used in any recipes that call for sugar & would benefit from basil…whipped cream, cakes, ice cream, etc. But Chef Kevin recommends putting it...