Preparing for Thanksgiving in France, 2007
Hi. I’m Lisa Cadow, resident “fork on the road.” Most of the year I’m busy with “Vermont Crepe & Waffle,” my mobile food cart and catering business in Vermont specializing in – you guessed it!- crepes. When I’m not tending its smokin’ hot griddles and oggling the produce at local farmers markets where we set up, you can find me in the kitchen.
This blog was born several years ago when friends asked to hear tales about the crepe business that I started in 2008. Others wanted stories about our family’s summer adventures in France in the hamlet of Cazo where where we’ve gotten in a little over our heads and renovated a very old house all covered in vines. We love it there and spend as much time as we can out with the local goat herd, exploring markets and eating lots of olives. And of course, a blog seemed an ideal share my growing collection of favorite recipes! So much food, so little time…
Breakfast Quinoa with Fresh Berries
Fork has evolved since then. Simple recipes that feature seasonal and local ingredients are its focus. The inspiration for most posts is life and cooking in rural Vermont but the influence of southern France and its flavors are always in the background. There are occasional stories and recipes from trips taken to find what’s cooking other places when we need to shake things up and get out of the woods and into the big city. Fork is also about running a local food business and working at one of the coolest places in the world: New England farmers markets. There are sometimes book and movie reviews as well. Most of all, this blog is about loving food, always trying to learn more about it, and unlocking new flavors at every turn.
i’m a fan! but not an air conditioner.
I’m glad you’re a fan (of Fork on the Road) and not an air conditioner. If you were an air conditioner you’d still be cool but not nearly as much fun to talk with!
Go, Lisa! You can feed me anytime:)
Would be fun to have dinner some time. Let me know if you’re ever in Vermont!
Ms Lisa … love the idea of music and cooking … making something magical. Per your request here is a “song request” ….. so you can go to town and find a dish to match!
Love you! Ms Keely
“You Can Leave Your Hat On” Joe Cocker version
You’re the greatest. Thanks for the request – LOVE this song. Already working on a recipe!
It was so wonderful to see you in Cazo, even though it was a very quick visit! Hope to see you soon either back in France or in Vermont.
Take Care,
Nikki
Thanks for making the effort to get over here! We can’t wait until our next visit. Have a wonderful rest of your trip — hope the drive this morning was smooth sailing. Write me about the food in Fez. xo
Hi Lisa,
I was hoping hoping you might have a suggestion for me for Sunday night. A neighbor is coming over with some port to watch the season finale of “Downton Abby”. I’d like to cook something delicious for us to nibble on while we sip our port. It could be “upstairs” or “downstairs”. I knew you would be the person to go to. Any ideas? It would be fun to make something that was popular in Edwardian England. Thanks! Carole
Hi Carole. I love your questions – so interesting and making connections between food, literature and culture. It just so happens that I read an article earlier this winter that had to do with Downton Abby theme parties. It stuck in my mind as a fun idea. Seems like people are doing everything from all out English Banquets to berries and cream to British cheese platters. Here’s the link: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/19/fashion/downton-abbey-inspires-themed-viewing-parties.html
Hope this helps. Let me know what you make. “Tally Ho” and have a wonderful time on Sunday- Lisa