The other day I left the kitchen and walked over to Farmer Bankhead’s stand, where he was unloading bushels of corn. The variety, he shared, was called “Incredible.” Back to the kitchen, I went to make “Incredible Corn Bisque.”
Beekeeping a’ la Dr. Brownstone
Aug 17, 2010
Summertime in the Overlook Farm Bee Yards is a magical time and there is some BIG TIME BUZZING going on!
Feel the Luv - Guests Gather for the Best in BBQ
Aug 11, 2010
The inaugural Sweet Summer Luv Luv Festival and BBQ Cook Off, which took place August 6-8, 2010, was by all measures a resounding success.
Peach Perfection
Aug 11, 2010
Making farm fresh cocktails is an art. All of the ingredients we use come straight from the farm. We grow our own berries, watermelon, sour cherries, sarano chilis, and mint.
Dr. Brownstone’s Sweet Summer Luv Luv Festival & BBQ Cook Off
Jul 20, 2010
Executive Chef Timothy Grandinetti (AKA Dr. Brownstone) pulls out all the tops to bring nationwide attention to Overlook Farms on Aug. 6, 7 and 8, 2010.In what is sure to be one of Missouri’s most creative and enticing annual summer events, Overlook Farm in Clarksville will hold a three-day BBQ festival, with 10 professional teams and 10 amateur teams…
Our Brides Are Best
Jun 01, 2010
Our brides are the best! We spent this past weekend with three different brides, touring the property and helping their country-wedding dreams come true…
Spring’s Edibles are WILD!
Apr 10, 2010
FIDDLEHEAD FERNS
Fiddleheads are harvested while the young fronds are still tightly coiled. The term fiddlehead is generally used in reference to the ostrich fern, although the bracken fern is also foraged. Fiddleheads from the ostrich fern grow in moist, humid areas – along riverbanks, fertile slopes and in rich-soiled valleys and fields. The bracken fern enjoys open, sunny places, woods, old pastures, and burned-over areas. West Coast specimens are green with brown or reddish streaks, while the East Coast variety is an unblemished emerald green with more tightly wound fronds
An Intro to Heirloom Grains
Mar 14, 2010
Teff - the seed of an annual grass that originated in Ethiopia between 4000 and 1000 BCE.; African bread: injera; rich in iron - think long distance runners… The smallest grain in the world, 100 grains = size of kernal of wheat. Nutritional powerhouse! Toast the raw grains in a dry pan for added depth of flavor.
This Harvest Has Soul
Oct 13, 2009
Soulful Harvest - cooking in cadence with Mother Nature is an exciting, honest-to-goodness, full access pass to a culinary excursion like no other. Journey inside the workings of a busy, professional “farm to table” kitchen operation; experience a creative collection of recipes & reflections from Chef Timothy Grandinetti’s seasonal diary, a one-of-a-kind treasure that documents 365 delicious & memorable days on Overlook Farm. A return to cooking! ...surrounded by colleagues & gourmands, American farmers & gardners, hunters & conservationist…
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