Out of the Earth : A Heritage Farm Coast Cookbook (The Heritage Farm Cookbook Series) - Hardcover

Thomas, Joseph D.; Downey Romaniello, Kerry

9780932027405: Out of the Earth : A Heritage Farm Coast Cookbook (The Heritage Farm Cookbook Series)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0932027407 ISBN 13: 9780932027405

Publisher: Spinner Pubns Inc, 1999

The first book in our Heritage Farm Cookbook Series, Out of the Earth celebrates the region's rich agricultural heritage and unique food products. The book collects recipes drawn from native harvests, examines the culinary and farming history of the area, and explains the need to preserve farming enterprises along the "heritage farm coast." Each chapter brings to the table foods that are locally produced, using diverse original recipes, either handed down through generations, or developed by today's imaginative chefs. The preservation of the area's strong history as the cradle of American cooking, and its recent resurgence of successful, unique and quality farms are two outstanding reasons why Out of the Earth is vital to our region. It will enhance appreciation for our farmland and locally grown products, while nourishing the souls of those who enjoy the recipes.

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From the Back Cover:

Welcome to the Heritage Farm Coast. Kerry Romaniello, executive chef at Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery, tells the story of our region's rich agricultural heritage, innovative farmers and unique food products. The author has compiled a delectable collection of original recipes, some drawn from local chefs and others from farming families, to demonstrate the versatility if native products such as berries, squash, corn, beans, apples, peaches, potatoes and our own macomber turnip.

In eight colorful chapters, the author talks with local farmers who tell of their commitment to quality production. But Out of the Earth is not just about the value of buying and cooking locally grown produce. It stands four-square for the preservation of out precious farmland.

About the Author:

Kerry Downey Romaniello grew up in Padanaram Village in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts and began cooking as a child. She spent several summers working in kitchens in southeastern New England and followed her heart to the New England Culinary Institute, where she earned her degree. Kerry's experience as Sous Chef at Beringer Vineyards in Napa Valley. California introduced her time at Beringer, Kerry had the opportunity to work with chefs from around the world, including author and instructor Madeleine Kamman.

Kerry and husband Paul, with their sons Alex and Michael, have settled in South Dartmouth. She is the Executive Chef at Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery, displaying her talents at the Long Acre House, the Vineyard's wine and food education center. Her recipes have appeared in Wine Country Cooking II and Wine Country Cooking with Herbs (Hoffman Press), and her articles have appeared in Spinner V, The Providence-Journal and The Standard-Times. She is an active member of Chefs Collaborative 2000.

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