RECIPE: The Nutcracker

RECIPE: The Nutcracker

This is our holiday version of an espresso martini. The Woods Nocino is the front runner of this drink and is a perfect digestive on its own, or in a cocktail such as The Nutcracker. Nocino is a traditional Northern Italian liqueur made with unripe walnuts that are...
RECIPE: Seared Steelhead and Fall Apples

RECIPE: Seared Steelhead and Fall Apples

Seared Steelhead and Fall Apples  Featured Ingredient: Little Cedar Falls Steelhead, Orchard Apple butter I have always been intimidated by cooking fish.  Granted, my exposure to fish growing up wasn’t great.  When I was a little girl, my Dad used to bring back Jack...
RECIPE: BAILEY’S CRÈME BRULEE

RECIPE: BAILEY’S CRÈME BRULEE

Makes 6-8  This recipe is straightforward to make but does require some precision and confidence. You’ll need a blow torch (also called baker’s torch or brulée torch), and some shallow custard or cocotte dishes. My favorite dishes to use are terracotta flan dishes –...