Happy Halloween 2011

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The DP Chutney Collective

Nothing screams Fall as loudly as deliveries of New York State apples. The Collective is combining the best and freshest varieties (Macoun, Empire, Gala and more) from Hudson Valley orchards like Dressel Farms and Goold Orchards with Ulster County sweet onions and our trademark spices (mustard seeds, ginger, cayenne pepper and a few secret ingredients) for the seasonal delight known as Shropshire Apple Chutney. Grab a jar at a local retailer or order online now. And just try having a plain old grilled cheese without DP Collective chutney ever again!

Thanks to Everyone Who Tasted, Bought and Loved our Chutneys at CARVE for Farms

Only 3 Spots Left in Our Indian Condiments Class

Description below from Brooklyn Brainery

$35

Two Thursdays, November 3 + 10, 6:30-8pm

During this two-part class we'll delve taste buds first into the wide world of Indian condiments. These sauces and side dishes are considered indispensable at the Subcontinental dinner table - and will soon be on your own as well!
Part 1 will concentrate on achars (Indian fermented pickles) and the "Big Three" of all curry houses - fiery onion relish, tamarind chutney and fresh mint chutney.
The second night we'll learn all about yogurt condiments including various raitas, pachadis and even cooked yogurt sauces, as well as Indian hot sauces and "dry" chutneys (ground roasted nuts and spices).
Over both evenings menu suggestions, recipe adaptations and methods of incorporating these exotic sides into Western meals will be addressed.

Shop Online for DP Collective Chutneys at Samplrs!

SAMPLRS Online Market Place

The Pears Have Arrived

The DP Chutney Collective has our hands full. With the season's first Hudson Valley-harvested pears . . . Anjou, Bosc and Bartlett, all making their way into the definitive autumnal treat, Pear Cardamom Chutney! We slowly stew the fruits with sweet onions from Ulster County, NY, dried red chilies, shaved ginger root, brown sugar, cider vinegar and green and white cardamom pods before packing into DP Chutney jars headed to your home pantries.

Make Fall dinners memorable beyond the main course with a dessert of quality blue cheese, whole wheat crsipbreads and Pear Cardamom Chutney. Some of The Collective's favorite blue-veined fromage at the moment include Sprout Creek Farms' Camus, Point Reyes Original Blue and Berkshire Blue.

Carnivores will love a tablespoon with roasted pork, or stirred into a Catalan-style beef stew, along with chopped, roasted chestnuts, during the final 15 minutes of cooking. A dollop atop potato or cheese perogies is a real treat for non-meat eaters (with or without sour cream on the side).

Foodies should immediately head to Westchester's destination dining spot Local Organic Bites and Ice Cream, where Pear Cardamom Chutney can be found on the new Fall menu!

DP Chutneys at CARVE! October 23

A great cause, such as providing much-needed funds to local farmers hit hard by Irene's devastation, is the best excuse to get out of the house on a Sunday. Stop by after brunch and grab a jar of chutney for dinner later. We'll be there!