A Modern Feast of the Fishes

By Janet Kalandranis of Food Beautiful It’s part tradition, part modern feast and a whole lot of seafood deliciousness. On Monday, November 7th, the Culinary Guild of New England hosted its very first Feast of the Seven Fishes at Hotel Commonwealth. With special guest and cooking demonstrations by Jeremy Sewall of Island Creek Oyster Bar…

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Foraging with Russ Cohen

On October 1st of 2011, members of the Culinary Guild gathered at Great Brook Farm State Park. The goal was to learn about wild edibles with professional environmentalist and wild foods enthusiast Russ Cohen. Over 66 wild edibles have been identified in Great Brook Farm State Park. Sheltered from the light morning drizzle by one of…

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Verrill Farm Strawberry Dessert Fest

Our friends at Verrill Farm sure know how to grow delicious strawberries! Their Annual Strawberry Festival, which was on June 25, featured Verrill Farm strawberry shortcake, pick-your-own strawberries, and–our favorite–the Strawberry Dessert Recipe Contest. The contest, which is judged by Culinary Guild members, is one of the highlights of the growing season and a celebration…

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