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Why Diver Scallops Are So Special and So Delicious

By admin | Published: May 10, 2010
Harvested by Hand in the Frigid North Atlantic Just recently I read some confusing and misleading information regarding diver scallops, and upon further discussion with some of our hotel staff, realized that many people do not understand much about why these scallops are special. At Vernona we buy from a fish company called Browne Trading at [...]
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Our Secret to Sumptuous Meat: Sous Vide Cooking

By admin | Published: May 3, 2010
Cooking in a Vacuum at a Constant Low Temperature Gives Consistent Results Although a cooking process that has been used for decades, sous vide has really only made into the American restaurant kitchen in the last ten years. The problem is, it really requires specialized equipment to do it, and up until recently, this equipment [...]
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We Demonstrate New Cooking Technique for ABC7 Viewers

By admin | Published: April 12, 2010
Does Olive Oil Poached Beef Tenderloin sound good to you? Watch this clip on ABC TV and learn our secrets for making one of Vernona’s best dishes. With the right equipment you can make this flawlessly at home, too. Click here to view the video from Suncoast ABC7 If you’d like to prepare our Olive Oil Poached Beef [...]
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Sample the Best Fresh Food from Sarasota at Our Market Lunch

By admin | Published: March 7, 2010
Join Our Small Groups as We Explore the Downtown Farmer’s Market and Enjoy the Freshly Prepared Lunch that Follows I have always been an avid fan of our Downtown Farmer’s Market, as I feel that it displays the hard work of our local growers to the public in a way that is very appealing and, [...]
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How to Prepare Perfect Meat Every Time

By admin | Published: February 8, 2010
Use the Vacuum/Water Method for Flawless Results Place vacuum bag in 138° water for about an hour*, or until the internal temperature reaches 138° (the beef will hold in the water for an additional hour until needed). At Vernona we use a thermal regulated water bath that maintains the same digital temperature constantly. At home, you [...]
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Farmer’s Market Cooking Class Features Producepalooza for Students

By admin | Published: February 8, 2010
Organic Vegetables are Saturday Standouts. Enthusiastic students learned how to select the very best fresh produce prior to planning a marvelous meal.
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Bohemian Barbecue Blast

By admin | Published: December 3, 2009
Bohemian Barbecue (chef’s style outdoor BBQ, cold beer, innovative salads, homemade organic ice cream)
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The Sarasota Sturgeon Adventure

By admin | Published: December 3, 2009
Sarasota Sturgeon (trip to Mote Marine, pictures, caviar harvest, miso-sturgeon recipe)
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