Eat this Word: Bollito Misto

by jbfauthor on January 27, 2011

WHAT? Boiled dinner fit for a prince. This hearty mix of tender meats originated in northern Italy and is considered a menu mainstay of Piedmont, Lombardy, and Emilia. Though it varies slightly by region, the typical mix of seven meats includes beef, veal, chicken, capon, cotechino (a type of sausage), tongue, and traditionally, half of a calf's head. The boiled meats are served with a variety of condiments, but the only one required is bagnetto verde, a blend of parsley, garlic, and anchovy similar to salsa verde. The humble dish was a favorite of Crown Prince Vittorio Emanuele, who was rumored to steal away in the night with friends to the small town of Moncalvo outside Torino to savor the rich, brothy stew. Its time-consuming preparation has brought this modest meal out of the home and into fancy Italian restaurants, where the different meats are often served from specialized carts and carved tableside. WHERE?

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On the Menu: January 23 through January 29

by jbfauthor on January 21, 2011

Here’s what’s happening at the Beard House and around the country next week: Monday, January 24, 7:00 P.M. Haute Charleston As chef and owner of one of Baltimore’s most lauded restaurants, two-time JBF Award nominee Cindy Wolf finds inspiration in the rich culinary heritage of Charleston, South Carolina. This dinner will highlight the chef’s refined, Huguenot-influenced cuisine along with impeccable wine pairings selected by wine director Tony Foreman. Tuesday, January 25, 7:00 P.M. Seasonal American The Mill at 2t, a charming restaurant in pastoral Connecticut, serves up outstanding locally sourced dishes in an intimate setting. The eatery’s chef, Ryan Jones, and his friend the Canadian locavore chef Christophe Ithurritze are bringing that casual elegance to the Beard

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News Feed: November 15

by jbfauthor on November 15, 2010

The first annual Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners Conference at Brooklyn College. [Black Farmers Conf] A bumper crop for Dungeness crab. [SFGate] Can rum make a comeback? [Atlantic] Double-frying for crispy perfection. [Salon] The rising star of gastropub pioneer April Bloomfield.

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Eat This Word: Mostarda

by JBF Editors on October 30, 2009

WHAT? Pungent preserves. No, mostarda is not the Italian word for mustard. Though the words sound similar, this sweet-and-spicy condiment is only distantly related to the hot dog's favorite sidekick. To make mostarda, fruit is preserved in sugary syrup and given a slight kick with the addition of mustard seeds or powder. According to food writer Elizabeth David, this jam-like spread is a descendant of "the honey, mustard, oil, and vinegar condiments of the Romans, who also preserved roots such as turnips in this mixture." Cherries, figs, pears, and apricots are the most common ingredients in mostarda, but different variations include candied melon, pumpkin, or oranges. The piquant fruit accompaniment is enjoyed with boiled white meats or cheeses throughout Northern Italy. The most famous and popular variation is from Cremona, a small town in Lombardy, and includes pears, quince, peaches, cherries, and mandarins.

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