Tag: Seth Fera-Schanes

Pickled Ramps, Green Olive and Prosciutto Party Appetizers

Add one piece of picked garlic scape, one green olive, one piece of prosciutto and cube of manchego.

*Use prosciutto for half the appetizers and anchovies for the other half.  Do not add both to one toothpick.

Traditional Risotto with Ramp Pesto

In a large pot (or Dutch oven) over medium heat add a little olive oil.  Add chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until translucent.  Do not brown.

Add Arborio rice and stir.  Cook for a couple minutes until the rice develops a little sheen.

Pepper Crusted Pork Medallions with Grilled Ramps

I wanted to find a limited set of ingredients that paired well together.  The pork has a natural sweetness which is cut with the bold pepper crust.  The ramps round the dish out and are a nice way to introduce someone to a new ingredient.

BalletNext: Beautiful Choreography Expertly Performed

BalletNext kicked off the 2018 season in grand style with 5 days of performances at New York Live Arts in Chelsea.

Michele Wiles, founder of the contemporary ballet company and former principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre choreographed 4 pieces for the shows: The Pianist, Experience, Follin and Vibrer, Follin.

Peppermint Schnapps Holiday Cocktail

Holiday cheer in an Irish coffee mug. Get out your vodka, peppermint schnapps and peppermint stick and make this on a cool evening during the holiday season. 

Recipe and photo submitted by Iggy’s Keltic Lounge in NYC.