The calls of the geese and the snow on the ground could only mean one thing when you live in Vermont. Winter is finally here to stay for a long while. Here in the North East, snow brings people and people equal more business. While having increased business is great, winter really makes it harder for a restaurant to utilize local and sustainable products. Especially with the type of service that we run, we have no choice but to buy asparagus that’s flown in from Peru. I love using local products as much as any other cooks/chefs out there, but the reality is that it’s pretty much impossible for a lot of places with short growing season. Winter can really force you to become more creative with your ingredients, and being creative can go a long way in a place that has no menu. So weather I like the long winter or not, I’ll just have to deal with it in the best way that I can.
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