Bloom Talk Radio Podcast
Bloom with Barb Scala Podcast: “Smarter Food”
Aired 7/15/10
Barb’s “Bloomin’ in the Kitchen” features Terry in a discussion of how we can make better choices in the foods we eat without forgoing the yum factor! Highlights include White Bean Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Arugula from CLEAN FOOD along with the debut of a recipe from Terry’s new book CLEAN START… Blueberry Tart!
There I was, sitting in the window of Rootz (my organic hair salon), draped in a black smock, wet hair plastered to my neck and face getting coifed by Jen and curiously watching all the activity in the formerly empty store-front across the street. Collinsville, Connecticut is a slightly sleepy, slightly crunchy and very cool little town right on the Farmington River. So of course, as soon as I was done at Rootz I went straight in to see what all the fuss was about. I had heard a rumor about a new restaurant opening, and pleasantly surprised to find Jordan Stein, executive chef at one of my favorite local restaurants, The Pond House, scoping out his latest venture.
HUSK, New American Tacos is opening in the Center of Collinsville, Connecticut, this coming Monday, August 23rd, and you’ll not want to miss out. Collinsville is already a popular destination, and there’s no doubt that Husk will bring great vibes and delicious food to Main Street.
Jordan’s menu is full of fresh ingredients (he doesn’t even have a freezer!), with an emphasis on locally grown produce and sustainable practices like recycled plates made from palm. There’s something for everyone and everything is priced for this economy.
Husk will offer counter service, take out, a few tables for those who prefer to sit and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, and hours that will allow you to fill all your taco needs – from dinner for the family to late night munchies!
It doesn’t take much to get me excited about good clean food, and Jordan’s passion for simple, authentic, delicious food was enough to sell me instantly. I’m thinking that Husk is about to become a regular haunt for me! After all, his kitchen is CLEAN green!
Grab your keys and come on down for a taco sensation on Monday, 8/23. I’ll see you there!
Almost tripped over this image on the front stoop on my way out the front door!
Eat Clean, Live Well!
Dear Kitchen,
While you saw much love and held many special occasions and memories, you will not be missed…at all.
Don’t worry…this is not the end of Terry’s Kitchen cooking classes and events. Rather, this is the end of Terry’s actual kitchen. In the short term, the only demos coordinated from my kitchen will be demolition! In effort to pay my due respects, this post is dedicated to my former kitchen. Great thanks to all who have filled it with their wonderful energy.
Twelve years of birthdays and holidays…
Lots of hard work…
(I think this is when we lost the finish on the flooring)
…homework, fashion shows, successes, failures, cooking classes, meals, celebrations, hugs, kisses and much, much love. The days of the smoke alarm going off when we pan-sear are over (there was no hood or ventilation!), as are the casseroles that burned on one side and were raw on the other.
The day of reckoning has arrived and, while I owe much thanks to my original kitchen with its electric range and the faux-brick linoleum floors, I admit that I am just the slightest bit sad to see it go. Could someone please pass the sledge-hammer?
Eat Clean Live Well!