A new twist for an old tradition

November 26, 2012
Denise Simmons, Corporate Chef
I’ve written before about my family’s food traditions…they’ve been around longer than I have, and offer great comfort during the holidays.
One of the best traditions this time of year is the cran…

Rattlesnakes

November 5, 2012
Denise Simmons, Corporate Chef
Southwestern cuisine has gained significant popularity the past few years. We’ve had tex-mex (think Taco Bell) for many years, but I’m talking about a more authentic type of food, mixing southern US &…

A note from Joel

October 2, 2012
Denise Simmons, Corporate Chef
Joel Salatin, owner/founder of Polyface Farm, marked a special anniversary lately.  Read below to understand how special this anniversary is to him, and to the scores of people who keep Polyface Farm …

Apples in the fall season

September 19, 2012
Denise Simmons, Corporate Chef
It seems every year about this time I feel compelled to write about how much I enjoy the fall.  It brings to mind comfort for me-warm sweaters, beautiful colors, piles of leaves, warm apples cider,…