I’ve always been a ‘meat and potatoes’ kind of girl so when I received Bon Appetit’s February issue in the mail, I went weak in the knees. Soups, stews and enough meat dishes to feed an army. The first one I tried was a hard apple cider pork stew. Check out the recipe here.
I left out the apple brandy because I didn’t have any on-hand and upped the amount of cider instead. Next time I may leave out the pearl onions (not a big fan) and substitute with a chopped vidalia. The finished product was very thick and sweet. The pork was so tender- it just broke apart and mingled with the other ingredients leaving each spoon full of flavor.
The Story of Mo
Told by Holly
Maureen (Mo) Sullivan is one of the three crows holding down the Jamaica Plain Nest. Originally from New Jersey, she is the first person to introduce the words “yuengling” and “taylor ham” into my vocabulary. Although she still enjoys these nostalgic tastes, her culinary palette goes far beyond these items. Mo is always ready to take on the challenge of a new dish, but is equally happy reinventing the classics. When it comes to beverages, Three Philosophers, Stone, La Chouffe or any other finely crafted brew will stop this crow mid flight. Her Kitchen philosophy is simple: no meal should be created without the accompaniment of great tunes and that the best dinner parties should end with dancing.
Living in a house filled with wonderful yet hungry roommates Mo has become a master at feeding the masses with home cooked meals. Some notable dishes include Vegetarian Chili, Vodka Sauce w/ Linguine, Baked Mac and Cheese, and who can forget all of the Pizza Plans! Mo also happens to be a member of the Crow Bake team, alongside Emily and Riane and has perfected the art of making cheesecakes. She never lets a friend’s birthday pass without whipping up a tasty treat; in return we jokingly refer to her as “Mama” Mo. It is her strong ties to family and friends as well as her inclusive nature that helps to keep us crows such a tight knit group.
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