Venison for a Holiday Meal

Although I did not make venison for this Easter/Passover Dinner, I did think it would be a great idea to prepare elk or venison for this special occasion.  I shot this photograph for Terra Restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the Four Seasons Resort.

Venison with Berries

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Dried Sage and Red Shiso Microgreens

The image on the right is dried sage with a small glass filled with sage tea.  On the left, is baby red shiso from Koppertcress,  an online store which carries a wide variety of unique microgreens and sprouts.

I liked the juxtaposition of the dried flora next to some newly sprouted greens:
A reminder that spring flowers are around the corner.

Korean Miso Broth with Steamed Winter Vegetables

Miso Broth and Vegetables Photographed in Bowl by Corby Hall

This is a very easy recipe that combines colorful vegetables which simmer together in a miso broth.  I
prefer a Korean miso, but the a Japanese white miso works too.  The finely designed soup dish, by Cory Hall, adds to the beauty and sensation of the dish.

Recipe:
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine water, garlic, anchovy paste, scallions,and Korean miso. Bring to a boil and let boil 3 minutes. Stir in carrot, zucchini, peas, snow peas mushrooms, jalapeños, and delicate squash then let simmer for 25 minutes.  Stir in tofu and  simmer for until squash is tender.  Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Waking up to my cup of morning Joe

Coffee the Pour Over Method

I love my morning coffee.  The pour method is one of my favorite brewing techniques,
because of the enhanced flavor.  This brew is from Gilles Coffee, a roaster in Brooklyn,
which carries a wide variety of organic blends you can buy online.

Lavender with Lime and White Wine Sangria

Lavender Tea with Lime Juice and White Wine

This is a refreshing evening cocktail that I concocted.  Ingredients include, white wine, lavender
tea and lime juice.  For added sweetness, add a spoonful of honey.  

Happy ThanksGIVING!!!

Here are some of my photographs from the AARP's "Create the Good" campaign, at the NYC Food Bank's community kitchen in Harlem, with Hoda Kotb.  Enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.

Giving thanks, Karen Schuld