5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (312+ words) The Berkshire Edge News and Ideas Worth Sharing Welcome to FOOD Wednesday! Welcome to FOOD Wednesday, The Berkshire Edge’s new Food Section that will update every Wednesday morning. Every Wednesday, we will offer you a veritable cornucopia of food-related treats…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (461+ words) We can handle the truth Breasted repeatedly asked why the lawsuit’s existence was withheld. Hartsgrove repeatedly fumbled in response. While the legal strategy in defending a lawsuit is likely privileged, the existence of a lawsuit is not. The fact that…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (248+ words) Then we gathered in the studio, where Chesterwood’s executive director, Miguel Rodriguez, welcomed the group and credited Chef James Gop, founder of Heirloom Fire, with the idea for the event, before being ushered to an impressive table for 50 set in…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (179+ words) Egremont— Eggplant, also known as Aubergine, has its origins dating back to the first millennium starting – off in India before expanding to China then again, traveling by Arab traders, to the West reaching Africa, Spain, and the Mediterranean. Eggplant is…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (690+ words) Berkshire— Every August, there’s a moment when the full bounty of summer hits farm stands and stores. Farmers markets and CSA shares are suddenly overflowing with tomatoes and roadside stands overflow with fresh-picked sweet corn. Gardeners are sneaking zucchini onto…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (567+ words) I had a delightful chat with Cynthia Walton and Amanda Perreault, life-long best friends and co-baker-owners of Nostalgia Scratch Pastry. What is your culinary philosophy? What is your favorite food, as well as your favorite pastry? C – Anything pickled: kimchee,…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (205+ words) Scrub the clams before immersing them in water with a tablespoon of white vinegar for an hour or two, encouraging them to release any sand remaining in their shells. In a large pot, warm the olive oil over a low…...