CREEDE CONTEMPLATIONS

It already seems like a world ago that I was under the boundless skies of Creede, especially now that post-Frankenstorm, the weather in DC has finally taken a turn for the quasi-inclement. Before the memories slip further into the recesses, I wanted to share some of my favorite food memories from the summer working as the chef of Broadacres Ranch in Colorado. It was so amazing to have the chance to play around with my own aesthetic and recipes in a location that can still make you feel like a bona fide pioneer of sorts. Below are some of my favorites.

In order of appearance: Trout Creek, Goat Cheese Cake with Macerated Plums and Berries, Beef Carpacchio with Arugula, Reggiano, and Lemon Segments, Tagliatelle with Beet Puree, Shaved Beets, Goat Cheese, The first of the wild strawberries I found hiking at Deep Creek, a local farmer unloading his little lambies to graze, Grilled Wahoo with Sesame Soba Noodles and Sugar Snap Peas, Eggs en Cocotte with Homemade Ricotta and Asparagus, My little herb garden beside the Rio Grande, Handmade Orrechiette and Garganelle, Carrot Cake with Carrot Cake Crumble, Maple Cream Cheese Icing and Popped Blueberries, First horseback ride with Gibb.