A Time & Place In Appalachia Living

This blog features the life adventures & projects of Edwin Bloodworth and his family on the top of a mountain, in the forest. Follow our journey as we strive to stay connected with nature and share our passions for taking the path less traveled. With the combination of modern technology, & traditional methods, and open minds, I hope to inspire you to try some new ideas and follow your way of life dreams.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

IT'S BEEN A BUSY MONTH

TOO BUSY FOR BLOG POSTS . . . . . BUT HERE ARE A FEW PICS


WILD BOAR, CREAMED RICE, AUTUMN OLIVES, BIRCH MILK, BASIL, WATERMELON RADISH


THE BEGINNINGS OF OUR CHARCUTERIE PROJECTS.  IT IS OFF TO A GREAT START!  


HEART OF PALM, PEANUT BUTTER, COFFEE, WHEATGRASS, NEEDS WORK


OSTRICH ANDOUILLE


NEWEST MEMBER OF THE FAMILY




Wednesday, October 10, 2012

A FEW RECENT CREATIONS


AMUSE OF ROASTED TOMATO, BLACK GARLIC, STURGEON CAVIAR



POBLANO



KURI SQUASH, SHIITAKE, PEANUT BUTTER, TOMATO, RADISH, POBLANO, CARROT, SPINACH, MUSTARD, FENNEL, 

Monday, September 24, 2012

PIG TAIL


PIG TAIL, PURSLANE, BLUEBERRY, LOCAL HONEY, WINTERGREEN

POLENTA FLAN


POLENTA FLAN, LOBSTER MUSHROOMS, SORGHUM, PISTACHIO, WILD GINGER

I LOVE OSTRICH NECK!


OSTRICH NECK, SUNCHOKE, CHARRED PIMENTOS, PICKLED JALAPEÑOS, TARRAGON, LOVAGE

Thursday, September 6, 2012

A FEW PICS, MORE TO COME

THESE ARE A FEW PICS FROM THE SECOND 'FOOD FOR A CHANGE' DINNER.  THERE WERE ALOT OF PHOTOS TAKEN SO I WILL POST MORE WHEN I RECEIVE THEM.  WE ENDED UP WITH 8 DINERS AND DECIDED TO SET UP A TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, WHICH WAS REALLY COOL.  WE HAD TALKED OF THIS CONCEPT SINCE OUR CATERI NG KITCHEN IS GOOD SIZE, AND IT WAS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO TEST IT OUT ON A GROUP OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY.  EVERYONE REALLY ENJOYED IT.


SNACK :  PURPLE POTATO, BANANA PEPPER CREAM, BALD GUY COCOA NIBS, REINDEER MOSS, HONEY, ROCK TRIPE, SALT & VINEGAR



BUTTERMILK CHEESE, BLUEBERRY, HOP HONEY, NASTURTIUM, HEMLOCK, HONEY VINEGAR 


PORK LIVER, PORK STOCK, AUTUMN OLIVES, HORSERADISH, LEMON BALM


PETITE LETTUCE : MIZUNA, TAT SOI, BOK CHOY ; CHEVRE, WILD GINGER, SCUPPERNONG, CORN, TOMATO


PIG TAIL, WHEY, YOGURT, WINTERGREEN


TROUT, APPLE, PURSLANE, MUSTARD, BONITO


BEEF, NC RICE, PEACH, PEAS, BASIL, XVOO


CANTALOUPE, SASSAFRAS, GEORGIA OLIVE OIL


COCOA CAKE, COCOA NIBS, CURED BLACKBERRIES, MINT, OXALIS


ROTTEN PEACH, FENNEL POLLEN

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

LAST NIGHT'S AMUSE


SHELLEY BEANS, CREME FRAICHE, NC STURGEON CAVIAR, GEORGIA OLIVE OIL, ARUGULA



Tuesday, August 28, 2012

FRESH FROM THE GARDEN (NOT MY GARDEN)


ROSE CURD, TROUT FUMET, SHELLY BEANS, OKRA, BANANA PEPPER, LEEK, SQUASH BLOSSOM, SOUR GHERKINS, RADISH

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

WILD THINGS


CHANTERELLE, LION'S MANE, DECOMPOSING HEMLOCK, WILD GINGER, CRISPY ROCK TRIPE, JUNIPER MOSS
(OVER-RIPE BANANA, THAI YELLOW BEAN PASTE, PEANUTS, JAPANESE MAYO)
THE BANANA & BEAN PASTE WERE USED TO SEASON THE HEMLOCK
PEANUTS & MAYO ARE UNDER THE CHANTERELLE