Renee Brooks Catacalos on food, farms and folks she knows
Originally published as a guest blog for Food Systems New England's 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge on April 16, 2019 When I took over Edible Chesapeake magazine in 2006, I made a conscious decision to include my photo with the publisher’s letter each quarter. I wanted to be recognizable, and not just because I’ve always dreamt of being… Continue reading Connect the Dots to See Racism in the Food System, Then Work to Change It
A little bit of buttermilk can give me a whole lot of inspiration in the kitchen! This morning, the little reservoir in the bottom of the South Mountain Creamery bottle that has been in my fridge since I made biscuits a few weeks ago was calling my name. It was sitting next to a package… Continue reading Pulled Pork Corn Pancake Stacks
Some dishes with roots in other countries can be “localized” by sourcing some or all of the ingredients locally. My father-in-law’s moussaka is like that. His baklava, not so much. But because the difference between homemade baklava is so much worth the effort, I keep this recipe close to my heart and in regular rotation for special… Continue reading Baklava
Renee Eats Local 