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Color Trend: Purple Passion

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A sign of romance, opulence and eccentricity, purple is a wonderful post-pandemic color. Every shade seems to encourage us to fall in love, enjoy life, and just be yourself.

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A Room Blossoms

Interior designer Susan Muschweck gathered purple-inflected pops of color, pattern, and texture around Benjamin Moore‘s classic Caviar black paint. The fuchsia-patterned fabric adds a shot of brightness and whimsy, while the woven wallpaper adds another layer of texture. The purple plate is from local ceramist Frank DeFabo. It all comes together like an evening affair organized by experienced hosts in a location where you want to linger.

Purple linen Sferra napkins folded into triangles.

Luscious Linens Pure linen. Curated color. Perfect hemstitch details. Sferra makes them in many colors, but we chose to mingle a quintet of purples. Available at Glassworks.

A plum-color Ikat pillow from Carte Blanche.

Poetically Purple Ikat is the ancient art of tie-dyeing patterns into warp and weft threads before weaving. In Central Asia, cut-velvet techniques add tactility. This plummy work of art is available at Carte Blanche.

A flat-lay photo of two straw purses from Kristi Boutique.
Handwoven artisan bags from the Philippines available at Kristi Boutique.

Natural Elegance Handwoven natural fiber hugs the beveled contours of these stylish handbags made by artisans in the Philippines. Available at Kristi Boutique.

A photo of purple-colored sinks by Stone Forest.
Purple Onyx Wabi sink bowls by Stone Forest available at Splash.

Purple Onyx Wabi Sink Made by Stone Forest: these one-of-a-kind sinks are hand-carved from small boulders of purple onyx. As the artisan shapes the stone, each vessel develops its own unique character. Available at Splash.

Story and Curation by Keith Recker and Stephen Treffinger / Principal Photography by Laura Petrilla and Dave Bryce

Color Trend: Calm, Cool and Collected

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A photo of a marble bath tub in a pale gray room in front of a large window.
This bespoke bathtub has the look of draped fabric.
THE COOLER BRANCH OF THE NEUTRAL COLOR FAMILY IS HAVING A POST-PANDEMIC WAVE OF POPULARITY, AS IT DID AFTER THE SPANISH FLU EPIDEMIC OF THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY. WHITE’S MESSAGES OF HYGIENE, PARTICULARLY IN STONE AND CERAMIC, REASSURE US. GRAY IS MAKING A COMEBACK TOO, ESPECIALLY IN ARTISANAL METALS AND CONCRETE FINISHES.

Ancient and Modern

Hand-carved and finished from a solid block of Carrara Bianco marble, this bespoke bathtub has the look of draped fabric, which gives the stone the illusion of softness. Available at Ancient & Modern.

 

This flexible silicone tube chandelier is dramatic but softens a raw space.

Curves Ahead

Undulating LED fixtures like this flexible silicone LED tube chandelier are dramatic but also softens a raw, industrial space. The brass support bar also brings just a touch of warmth. Available at Lighting4Home.

 

Soy candles from Rosie’s Workshop.

Gleam & Glow

Soy candles. Subtle fragrances. Burnished metal containers with golden seams and edges. The warmth of candlelight. Perfect. Available at Rosie’s Workshop.

 

Matute pendants from Currey & Company.

Mixed Metals

Brushed pewter with a brass ring on the bottom edge gives you both cool and warm metal tones. These adjustable-height Matute pendants bring an appealing glow to a monochromatic interior palette. Available at Currey & Company.

 

Concrete fragrance is philosophical and experimental.

Conceptual and Sensual

Comme des Garçons Concrete fragrance is philosophical and experiential, just like their clothing. Enjoy its notes of sandalwood, rose, cumin, coriander, jasmine, cedarwood and musk. Available at TONS.

 

A photo of a black canvas sneaker.
Mihara Yasuhairo and Molly Singer available at TONS.

Sneaking Around

Mihara Yasuhiro takes on the classic American sneaker is equal parts ’50s nostalgia and dystopian futurism. Details like the wide, woven laces and cunningly dark rubber trims speak volumes. Shown here with Molly Singer Design‘s calf-hair-clad Atticus boxes. Available at TONS.

 

Aesop self-care products available at TONS.

Take Care

Aesop, Australia’s pre-eminent self-care brand, puts principles first: safety, effectiveness, and nature. (The clean, crisp packaging is pretty nice, too.) Available at TONS.

 

A Cold Wall logo sweat-short and LS t-shirt available at TONS.

City Streets

A-Cold-Wall‘s Essential Logo sweatshort is paired with their Hypergraphic LS t-shirt for a look as hot as a summer stroll in the city. Available at TONS.

 

Fermented Locally

Native Vinegar Co. forages and sources local ingredients to make vinegars that speak to a Western PA terroir. Try their Foraged Spruce Tips in a summery salad. You’ll never go back to store-bought. Available at Native Vinegar Co.

 

The Bohemia pendant lamp has a truly commanding presence.

Green Light

Designed by Joan Gaspar for Marset, the Bohemia pendant lamp is richly colored and over 30 inches in diameter so it has a truly commanding presence. Available in green, violet, and amber at twentytwentyone.

 

Story and Curation by Keith Recker and Stephen Treffinger / Principal Photography by Laura Petrilla and Dave Bryce

Color Trend: Mellow Yellow

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Windbreaker, shoes, and neon green socks available at Moda.
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA’S 59 DAYS OF SUNSHINE LEAVE MANY OF US NEEDING ADDITIONAL DOSES OF BRIGHTNESS TO BRING US ALIVE.

SOLAR ENERGY

Interior designer Colleen Simonds generated this upbeat palette to feel “energized, optimistic, and maybe a little tropical,” she says. We agree that it is rather like a fabulous vacation, and who wouldn’t want to come home to that feeling every day?

A photo of a folded yellow shirt and white sneakers with green socks tucked inside.
Windbreaker, shoes, and neon green socks available at Moda.

STEP INTO THE LIGHT

Billy Reid‘s Carrabelle Windbreaker brings the sunshine of the Alabama Gulf Coast to your closet even as it prepares you for inclement weather. Tucked inside the jacket are an Italian-made shirt and t-shirt from Diesel in a yellow-green paint print. The shoes are classic canvas brought into the 21st century with a spray of gilet jaune neon green by the clever people at Maison Margiela. Happy Socks tucked inside. All available at Moda.

Story and Curation by Keith Recker and Stephen Treffinger / Principal Photography by Laura Petrilla and Dave Bryce

Color Trend: Noble Neutrals

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A photo of a neutral color kitchen with lighting by designer Tom Caldwell.
Designer Tom Caldwell combines natural materials and modern sensibilities. Available at Currey & Company.
KHAKI AND ITS UNPRETENTIOUS, BREEZY MESSAGE OF SPORTY COMFORT IS MAKING A COMEBACK. SISTER TONES IN THE TAN AND OLIVE CATEGORIES ARE SHOWING UP TO PLAY, TOO.
A Canali double-breasted suit available at Larrimor’s.

Impeccable Vision

A Canali double-breasted suit in tan will bring your warm-weather wardrobe up-to-date for everything from meetings to evenings out. Skip the necktie and this look goes beautifully casual, too. Available at Larrimor’s.

 

Artisan-glass taper holders in a smoky tan from Carte Blanche.
Smoke & Flame artisan-made glass in a smoky tan. The glow of tall tapers. Your evening will be elevated and gorgeous. Available at Carte Blanche.

 

This fresh, bouclé-clad look is available at Today’s Home.

Natural Spin

The Nova Swivel chair from Sam Moore is multifunctional to the core and beautiful from every angle. This fresh, bouclé-clad look freshens up any room. Available at Today’s Home.

 

A photo of a neutral color kitchen with lighting by designer Tom Caldwell.
Designer Tom Caldwell combines natural materials and modern sensibilities. Available at Currey & Company.

Natural Light

Designer Tom Caldwell combines natural materials and modern sensibilities in his Woodbine rectangular chandelier. At home in farmhouses, loft apartments, and earthy, transitional spaces, it’s available from Currey & Company.

 

Perfect as gifts, and even better as a treat for your own table.

Bountiful Bowls

Locally made. Rich with texture. Subtle in color. Perfect as gifts, and even better as a treat for your own table. Available at Alma Mercantile.

 

A limited-edition artisan bowl from Portugal.

Artful Table

Drawn and tinted by hand in Portugal, this limited-edition serving bowl’s shallow profile beautifully cradles a wide range of foods. Available at Carte Blanche.

 

A woven-striped fabric available to the trade at Cowtan & Tout.

Smart and Subtle

This Seville woven stripe is enhanced by highlights of patterned detail and softened with a subtle ombré. To the trade at Cowtan & Tout.

 

Sarah Stewart handbag available at Kristi Boutique.

Crafted to Carry

Designer Sarah Stewart draws upon the ancestral handicrafts of artisan collaborators to create intriguing handbags. Available at Kristi Boutique.

 

Kaleidoscope fabric by Suzanne Tucker Home.

Natural Phenomena

The fabric is Kaleidoscope from Suzanne Tucker Home. As mesmerizing as its namesake, this go-anywhere textile is woven with 100% solution-dyed, colorfast polypropylene: perfect for high-traffic, pet-friendly, and outdoor usage. Shown with vintage Royal Worcester Blind Earl china, which is a story in and of itself. Available to trade at Suzanne Tucker Home.

 

A clear glass pitcher for cool beverages available at The Nue Look.

Clearly Appealing

Keep a recycled glass pitcher of your favorite beverage in the fridge all summer long. This one is available at Zelienople’s The Nue Look.

 

Sparkling green gem necklaces from Henne Jewelers.

Wearing of the Green

The most precious greens (morganite, green sapphire, green tourmaline, and green garnets) sparkle together in two necklaces from Henne Jewelers.

 

Projekt Produkt sunglasses from Korea available at TONS.

Modern Sensibilities

Projekt Produkt sunglasses from Korea blend minimalism and sensualism in every design. Here, SC2 sunglasses available at TONS Pittsburgh.

 

Leafy gold-tone metal forks at Splurge.

Light Touch

Slender and elegantly elfish, these leafy gold-tone metal forks are lovely for salads or desserts. Available at Splurge.

 

Story by Keith Recker and Stephen Treffinger / Photography by Laura Petrilla and Dave Bryce

Color Trend: Expressive Blues and Greens

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Ginori's Oriente dinnerware pattern is said to have been brought back from China by Marco Polo himself. Updated in the 1940s by legendary designer Gio Ponti, it's an evergreen classic in several colors

Expressive blues and greens are the favorite colors of many cultures around the world. Blue takes the lead. Long revered as the color of the sky and for a few centuries as the color of water, it often soothes the senses without dulling them. Green, in second place, signifies growth and health and freshness. Together, this unbeatable pair brings both classic satisfaction and modern energy to designs for home and wardrobe.

A photo of flat-lay of plates with gold-tone fork, knife, and spoon illustrating a color design article.
Ginori’s Oriente dinnerware pattern is said to have been brought back from China by Marco Polo himself. Updated in the 1940s by legendary designer Gio Ponti, it’s an evergreen classic in several colors.
Unusual Origins
Richard Ginori‘s Oriente dinnerware pattern is said to have been brought back from China by Marco Polo himself. Updated in the 1940s by legendary designer Gio Ponti, it’s an evergreen classic in several colors. All of them available at Glassworks.

 

Home fragrances by Paul Smith, available at Moda.

Synesthesia

British design legend Paul Smith explores the intersection of color, memory, and emotion in a line of four home fragrances. The blue of Early Bird smells like springtime rain, cloudy mornings, and soft suede. Available at Moda.

 

Wood and lacquered salt and pepper grinders from Molly Singer Home.

Freshly Ground

Made of wood and lacquered in several delectable colors, salt and pepper grinders bring flavor to both food and kitchen. Available at Molly Singer Home.

 

Comfortable and stylish sabots available at Moda.

Slip into the Blue

Go about your day stylishly with a pair of Marni Fussbett Sabots. Cobalt blue calf-hair uppers. Molded leather footbeds. Comfortable ribbed rubber soles. Available at Moda.

 

Lisa Todd knit top at Carabella.

Summer Skies

Designer Lisa Todd knows her way around pretty knits. This summer-perfect top is available at Carabella.

 

Jardin Mystique wall pattern by Arte available at Shoppe B.

Enchanted Forest

Arte wallcoverings designed their Jardin Mystique pattern just so that you wander and dream in a magical place … your own home. Available at Brenda Friday’s Shoppe B.

 

Farm Rio cut-out maxi dress at e.b. Pepper.

Limeade

Farm Rio‘s Lime Green Cut Out Maxi Dress is the sunny solution to the ever-present question: What should I wear? Available at e.b. Pepper.

 

Jane Churchill Sirious pattern available at Cowtan & Tout.

In Complete Harmony

Greens and neutrals intermingle successfully at home, just as they do in nature. Here, a grove of teal barstools in Jane Churchill‘s woven Sirius pattern holds center stage. The Jane Churchill curtain fabric, called Escher, suggests the dappled light of a young forest, with wallpaper Kari as a sumptuous neutral backdrop. The bar is covered in pleats made of Jane Churchill’s Palma. Available to trade at Cowtan & Tout.

 

Jane Churchill embroidered Peacock Leaf pattern at Cowtan & Tout.

Green Room

Succumb to the charms of Jane Churchill’s exuberant embroidered Peacock Leaf pattern, rendered in a variety of decorative stitches and embellished by raised flashes of cutwork. To trade at Cowtan & Tout.

 

Annie Selke cotton chenille striped rug.

Forest Floor

Walk on soft cotton chenille yarns of evergreen, moss, and juniper crafted into rugs by artisan workshops committed to fair-labor practices. Available online at Annie Selke.

 

Terrain: The House Plant Book by Melanie Lowrie.

Alive and Well

Build a stronger relationship with your houseplants with the expert advice of Melissa Lowrie, author of Terrain: The Houseplant Book (Artisan Books, 2022). Inspiring photos by Kate Jordan show you how to achieve maximum beauty. Available online and at your favorite bookshops.

 

Available at Hot Haute Hot.

Light Touch

A suite of ethereal green glasses will freshen your table with thoughts of leaves and other lovely living things. Available at Hot Haute Hot.

 

Stone scuffed velvet oxfords at Moda.

Moda

Stone-scuffed, synthetic velvet oxfords from Maison Margiela are both dressy and lived-in: perfect for every summer occasion that requires a bit of verve. Available at Moda.

Story by Keith Recker and Stephen Treffinger / Principal Photography by Laura Petrilla and Dave Bryce

Color Trend: Peachy Pink

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Interior designer Colleen Simonds regularly has pink on her mind.
THE GENTLER SIDE OF HUMAN NATURE GLOWS IN SOFT PINKS AND PEACHES. THEY’RE KIND COLORS THAT STEP BACK A BIT TO ALLOW US TO TAKE CENTER STAGE.
A photo of a hallway painted peachy pink for a color design article.
Interior designer Colleen Simonds regularly has pink on her mind.
Interior designer Colleen Simonds regularly has pink on her mind. As a result, her favorite paint color these days is Setting Plaster by Farrow & Ball, available at Aspinwall’s Carte Blanche, deployed in this stunning corridor at full gloss. What draws her to the color? It casts a flattering glow and a positive vibe on everyone in reach. These are the color equivalent of candlelight, mellowing our mood and encouraging us to relax and get comfortable.

 

A photo close-up of a man wearing a floral Vestis buttodown shirt.
A ’60s-style Japanese floral print shirt made exclusively for Vestis.
Vestis x Sock Hop Shirt A ’60s-style Japanese floral print is made into a Vestis-exclusive by fourth-generation tailors in NYC. Available at Vestis.

 

A photo of a peachy-pink chair with orange pillow by Cowtan & Tout illustrating a color design article.
Who wouldn’t love a moment of peace in this chair?
Positively Blushing Affirmingly upholstered in Jane Churchill’s Holt fabric in red-orange, with a pillow made of Emile in orange, who wouldn’t love a moment of peace in this chair? Holt’s herringbone chevrons are made in eight colors, and Emile in 30 new shades including saffron and ochre. Available to the trade at Cowtan & Tout.

 

A photo of two children modeling clothing by designer Louise Misha for a color design article.
Gorgeous clothing for the wee ones by French designer Louise Misha, available at The Picket Fence.
Pretty Posies Refreshingly gorgeous clothing for the wee ones by French designer Louise Misha ruffles its way into your heart. Made of organic cotton. Available at The Picket Fence.

 

A photo of rosewood marble floor tile for a color design article.
Rosewood marble sourced in Mexico.
Moody Marble Rosewood marble, sourced in Mexico, is a new product developed in response to new color trends by Castelli Marble. Strong enough to be used on the floor and in both bathroom and kitchen. Available in polished and honed finishes and tumbled edges. Available at Splash.

 

A photo detail of pink floral curtains by Suzanne Tucker Home.
Embroidered linen-blend curtains by Suzanne Tucker Home.
Pretty in Pink The florals of interior designer Suzanne Tucker’s Latika are rendered in masterful embroidery on a linen-blend ground. Available in six colors, Latika is the perfect alternative to a floral print. Available to the trade at Suzanne Tucker Home.

 

A photo of four pink striped chairs, a white desk, pink curtains and modern art.
Designed by Suzanne Kasler for Hickory Chair.
Designed by Suzanne Kasler for Hickory Chair with both traditional and modern interiors in mind, the Bennett chair’s shapely barrel back looks wonderful upholstered with fabric that contrasts with its seat. Cluster four around Kasler’s Julien game table. Made of solid maple, the table features a small drawer at the left corner on all four sides. Available at Antiquarian Shop.

 

A flat-lay of home items in rose and pink colors for a color design article.
Carte Blanche co-founder Rachel Shaffer’s curated home items in peachy pinks.
English Rose Carte Blanche co-founder Rachel Shaffer developed this rosy room scheme for a young professional with a passion for tailored and colorful British country house interiors. Farrow & Ball‘s delicious Hague Blue was the starting point, and time-honored pinks emerged as a feminine counterpoint for the living room. The Surya rug certainly became essential to this soft but not saccharine look, with upholstery choices enhancing the pastel appeal. Available at Carte Blanche.
Rug: Desert Rose HIL 9044, Surya at Carte Blanche
Natural walnut finish: CF & C Inc.
Wallpaper: West End Picadilly by Holland & Sherry 
Upholstery fabric: Vellutino FR, Pink Nude, Aldeco 
Setting Plaster Pink No. 231, Farrow & Ball
Yempleton Pink No. 303, Farrow & Ball
Fabric: Lerio pattern, Namay Samay

 

Story and Curation by Keith Recker and Stephen Treffinger / Principal Photography by Laura Petrilla and Dave Bryce 

Drink Sustainably with These Locally Sourced Cocktail Creations

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A pink Parfait Amour Gulab cocktail sits in a silver mug.
This Parfait Amour Gulab cocktail is inspired by the Indian dessert Gulab Jamun.

There are so many ways to celebrate Earth Day. You can make a habit of buying your produce from local farms. You can attend local events and gatherings aiming to both educate and entertain the community. Perhaps you plant a tree or volunteer and a local nursery. Every act, no matter how big or small, makes an impact on the planet. You can drink locally, too.

One idea that can be implemented during Earth Day celebrations and beyond is using local ingredients in your food and drink recipes. If you’re in the mood for a refreshing cocktail as the weather warms, we suggest trying one of the following spring drinks created by Kingfly Spirits’ Raoul Segarra — his creations utilize the local distillery’s spirits in innovative and delicious ways.

As the head distiller at Kingfly, Raoul pays attention to the nuances of spirits as they move from the raw ingredient stage all the way to maturity. With his attentive nose and refined palate, it’s no surprise that he’s just as interested in what happens when the spirits go from the bottle to the cocktail glass. Here he shares some springtime cocktails with TABLE readers. Each one is a poetic riff on a well-known classic. Make the one that seems most tempting to you—or head to Kingfly’s Strip District headquarters and let them fulfill your “drink locally” mission.

KINGFLY JULEP

Pink liquid makes up this cocktail, a lighter, brighter, super refreshing version of a mint julep. 
A lighter, brighter, super refreshing version of a mint julep.

 

ALLEGHENY LEMONADE

Two highball glasses, one slightly in front of the other, filled with a local riff on Lynchburg Lemonade. Bright yellow colors.
A local riff on Lynchburg Lemonade using Kingfly Rye and orange liqueur.

 

ROSE & BLACK PEPPER MARTINI

A slightly yellow in color Rose and Black Pepper Martini in a martini glass sits on a white granite countertop. Rose petals are off to the side.
A perfectly balanced spring cocktail with sweet and floral notes.

 

PARFAIT AMOUR GULAB

A pink Parfait Amour Gulab cocktail sits in a silver mug.
This Parfait Amour Gulab cocktail is inspired by the Indian dessert Gulab Jamun.

Rack of Lamb with Traditional English Mint Sauce

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Rack of lamb sits on a white plate.

This delicious rack of lamb recipe with a traditional English mint sauce is sure to impress your dinner guests. It’s simple to make, and starts with fresh ingredients. This is the kind of Sunday dinner your grandmother used to make, and its trip down memory lane will bring a delicious smile to everyone’s face. Pro tip: Serve a minty julep cocktail to your guests when they arrive. We love this Cheater Mint Julep! It even uses a decadent and just sweet enough maple mint syrup that you can incorporate into other cocktails as well.

The History of the Rack of Lamb

Recipes for a rack of lamb has been a part of culinary traditions for centuries, all the way back to when the ancient Mesopotamians first domesticated sheep. The history of eating lamb for Easter specifically though goes all the way back to pre-Abrahamic religious traditions, when sacrificing a lamb was one way to show devotion and gratitude. But it’s one of the first fresh meats available after the long winter months, so it makes sense as a dish for both Passover and Easter
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Rack of Lamb with Traditional English Mint Sauce


  • Author: Justin Matase

Description

A delicious and taditional way to prepare a rack of lamb.


Ingredients

Scale

For the English mint sauce:

  • 2/3 cup malt vinegar
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint from 2 large bunches

For the rack of lamb:

  • 2 racks of lamb, well trimmed and frenched (about pounds each)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint


Instructions

For the English mint sauce:

  1. Combine vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan, and boil over high heat until sugar dissolves. Stir in the 2/3 cup chopped mint. Set aside to cool.
  2. If you’re in a rush, you can use a store-bought substitute like Duerr’s Mint Sauce.

For the rack of lamb:

  1. Season lamb on both sides with black pepper. Chop garlic finely with salt, pressing down with the side of the knife from time to time, until a paste forms. In a small bowl, mix this paste into the mustard. Divide mustard mixture between racks of lamb, spreading over both sides evenly. In a medium-sized bowl, toss bread crumbs with ¼ cup chopped mint. Divide breadcrumb mixture between racks, pressing onto lamb and coating both sides completely.
  2. Transfer prepared lamb to oven rack. Insert roast probe into thickest part of one of the racks of lamb. Place the oven rack along with roasting pan and lamb in oven and insert short end of probe into probe socket. Select “Auto Roast” setting on oven. Set oven temperature to 425°F. Adjust roast probe to 150°F. A tone will sound when the probe temperature is reached in about 25 minutes.
  3. Carefully remove oven rack with lamb from oven. Transfer lamb to cutting board and cover with foil for 10 to 15 minutes. Cut each rack between the bones into chops. To serve, pass English mint sauce separately.

Recipe by Justin Matase
Photo Courtesy of Hudspeth River Ranch

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Stack ’em High Pancakes

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Pancake stack and syrup
Photo by Adam Milliron

This Stack ’em High Pancakes recipe is great for special occasion breakfasts like birthdays, Mother’s Day, or Father’s Day.  Serve them at the table or deliver them in bed. After all, there are few things cozier than being served breakfast in bed (as long as you don’t spill anything).

Stack ’em High Pancakes Recipe

8 – 12 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 cup White flour
2 cup Buckwheat flour
8 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp Coriander
4 T Cinnamon
1 c Brown sugar1 tsp Salt
Vegetable oil for the skillet
4 cup Milk
4 Eggs
1 T Vanilla extract
Maple syrup or honey at the table.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Mix the dry ingredients well, which you can store in a covered jar for long periods of time. Dole them out and add milk, eggs and vanilla by eyeball…or make up the whole batch and store pancakes in the freezer for easy, breezy mornings.
  2. Once you have made a nice batter with dry and wet ingredients, heat a skillet and coat the bottom with vegetable oil.
  3. When a droplet of water dances on the surface, turn down the heat to medium, and pour a 1/4 c of batter into the skillet for each pancake.
  4. Wait for bubbles to appear on the surface of the pancake before flipping.
  5. Serve with Paul Family Farm maple syrup or your favorite honey.

Photography by Adam Milliron / Styling by Quelcy Kogel / Recipe by Megan Gordon 

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Spring Lamb Chops

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A plate of spring lamb chops with smoky roasted radishes.

Spring Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri, Potato Leek Purée & Smoky Roasted Radishes is a mouthful to say and to enjoy. We recommend taking a visit to your local butcher to look for farm-raised lamb chops that keep their juiciness throughout cooking. Then, take a trip to your farmer’s market to shop fresh potatoes and leeks, and radishes, as well as other herbs and produce. From there, the rest is simple!

Why Does Chimichurri Go So Well with Meat Like Lamb?

You may be wondering why you always see the green sauce of chimichurri dripping along various meats. The fresh herbs like parsley and oregano help brighten the dish of your choice. Plus, the acidity from the vinegar cuts through any fattiness so your bite is equally tangy and juicy. Because chimichurri is a refreshing topping, it perfectly pairs with the smoky char of grilled meats, milding out the smokiness. Hence why it works so well with our Spring Lamb Chops.

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Spring Lamb Chops


  • Author: Anna Franklin

Description

Between the mint chimichurri, fresh veggies, and perfect pork chops, this meal a winner any night of the week.


Ingredients

Scale

For the mint chimichurri:

  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 1 bunch mint
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the lamb:

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil (or any oil with a high smoke point)
  • 1 rack (8 pieces) lamb chops
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the radishes:

  • 1 lb radishes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked sea salt

For the potato and leek purée:

  • 2 leeks, trimmed, cleaned, and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb potatoes, peeled, washed, and quartered
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • Salt to taste


Instructions

For the mint chimichurri:

  1. In a food processor, add parsley, mint, and olive oil.
  2. Pulse until the herbs are small but not quite the texture of a pesto.
  3. Place into a bowl. Add chopped shallot, garlic, vinegar, pepper flakes, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

For the lamb:

  1. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add oil and heat. Pat dry each chop with a paper towel. This will help the meat to brown. Season each lamp chop with salt and pepper.
  2. Add to the skillet and sear on both sides until golden brown, around 3 minutes per side. The internal temperature for a medium chop is 125 degrees. Let meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  3. Serve with chimichurri on the side as a dipping sauce or drizzle over meat before serving.

For the radishes:

  1. Toss radishes in oil and sprinkle with smoked salt.
  2. Roast at 400 degrees for 10 minutes until the radish tops are charred and the radishes brown.

For the potato and leek purée:

  1. Boil the potatoes and leeks until tender, about 30 minutes.
  2. Once done, remove potatoes, push through a ricer, and set aside.
  3. Take the leeks and pulse through a food processor until puréed.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté the riced potatoes. Add milk, stirring until the potatoes reach a creamy consistency. Add leeks, and some reserved potato water to make a smooth mixture. Serve with the lamb chops and smoky roasted radishes.

Recipes and Styling by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce 

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