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Buttermilk Brined Smoked Turkey & Chestnut Stuffing

November 14, 2013
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Holiday Spreads

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As promised, and in preparation for Thanksgiving I wanted to share the recipes that will be gracing my table.  Starting with the star of the show, my buttermilk brined smoked turkey with foccacia and chestnut stuffing.  My husband started brining and smoking his turkey (c/o Joyce Farms) on the Big Green Egg 2 years ago, and he’ll never go back, (in case you don’t have a smoker, I promise you this turkey is not burnt, that’s just how the smoker makes it appear).  The brine, while an extra step, is a complete game changer whether you’re smoking it or not. I promise you the most flavorful and tender turkey you’ve ever tasted!  Happy holidays Loves!  truly, MKR

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Buttermilk Brined Smoked Turkey
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Ingredients
  1. 2 oz. turkey brine, I prefer Williams-Sonoma's Apple & Spices Brine (just use the entire jar)
  2. 1 quart water
  3. 4 quarts buttermilk
  4. 1 fresh turkey (preferably organic and/or free range), 12 to 18 lb., neck, heart and gizzard removed
  5. 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  6. 2 Lemons (cut in half)
  7. 1 head of garlic (cut in half, leave the peel on)
  8. 2 white onions (cut into quarters)
  9. Twine
  10. Extra large brining bags
  11. 1 small bottle of apple juice
  12. mesquite chips for the smoker
  13. 1 disposable turkey pan
Instructions
  1. In a large pot over high heat, combine the turkey brine and water and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, until the majority of the salt dissolves, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Let the brine mixture cool to room temperature. Add buttermilk and mix.
  4. Rinse the turkey inside and out with cold water, pat dry, and place in a large brining bag.
  5. Carefully pour the buttermilk brine mixture into the bag. Seal the bag, pressing out the air, and place in a large stockpot or other container large enough to hold the turkey.
  6. Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
  7. Remove the turkey from the brine; discard the brine. Rinse the turkey inside and out with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Trim off and discard the excess fat. Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a large roasting pan.
  8. Add lemons, garlic, and onions to the cavity of the turkey and truss legs with kitchen twine.
  9. Melt the butter and rub the skin evenly with a basting brush.
  10. Let the turkey stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  11. ...Smoking the Turkey
  12. Soak mesquite chips for a few hours in water.
  13. Heat egg to 600F-700F degrees, add soaked chips. Set place setter with legs up (this allows for indirect heat smoking). Place turkey on turkey rack and place entire turkey and rack in disposable turkey pan. During this process the chips will naturally bring temperature down to desired temp of 250F.
  14. Smoke turkey for 60 minutes at 250F, check periodically to see if the legs or breast are burning, if so tent with tin foil. Please note when smoking a turkey the skin will appear much, much darker than roasting, this is a not a sign of being burnt. Refer to pictures above.
  15. Continue smoking for 10 hours at 250F, checking periodically and basting with apple juice. Turkey is fully cooked when the internal temperature of the breast reaches 175F.
  16. Transfer the turkey to a carving board, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 30 to 60 minutes before carving. While resting, turkey will continue to cook reaching a final internal temperature of 180F.
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Chestnut Focaccia Stuffing
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Ingredients
  1. 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  2. 1 yellow onion, diced
  3. 3-4 halves of garlic, diced
  4. 4 celery stalks, diced
  5. 1 tsp. kosher salt
  6. Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  7. 2 cups peeled and roasted chestnuts, halved
  8. 1 package (1 lb.) La Brea Bakery focaccia stuffing
  9. 4-6 cups vegetable, turkey or chicken stock, warmed
  10. Thyme
  11. Butter
Instructions
  1. Preheat an oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large fry pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic, onion, celery, salt and pepper and sauté until soft and translucent, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the chestnuts. Transfer the onion mixture to a very large bowl.
  3. Stir in the stock 1/2 cup at a time, making sure it is completely absorbed into the croutons and does not pool in the bottom of the bowl. Taste a crouton; it should be moist throughout but not crunchy or mushy. You may not need all of the stock.
  4. Transfer the stuffing to a buttered 3-quart baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil and continue baking until the top is golden brown and crisp, 25 to 35 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with thyme
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Wine & Cheese 101 with Bellina Alimentari

An Irresistible, Interesting Afternoon of Wine, Cheese & Conversation
October 28, 2016
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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Food and wine that tells a story.  Now that’s something we’re all about here at WOM.  And when you invite us to a place that boasts a good food philosophy (and sourcing approach) alongside a simply stunning bar and dining room, not to mention drool-worthy menu items…well, you don’t have to twist our arm to show up.  MKR recently called up the team to meet at Bellina Alimentari at Ponce City Market for a little mid-week wine tasting class, and oh, was it legendary. 

We basically got an insider’s peek at the magic that is Bellina Alimentari‘s Culinary Club; a collection of intimate cooking classes, tastings and workshops in its back room. Whether you’re there to learn how to make pasta, enjoy a wine tasting or simply revel in a private dinner, the place is quite the gem.  Bellina Alimentari‘s goal is to “create a community of food lovers and bring back to the table the conversation of good food,” and that they have.  Check out this recent blog post by them regarding October’s wine harvest…they’re the real deal. 

Naturally, we were delighted to gather around that table for a few hours to test and taste our way through a course of three natural Italian wines, each with its perfect cheese pairing.  (Seriously, I had no idea wine and cheese could play off each other so well!)  But thanks to Bellina‘s Bethany Thompson, we learned all about the makings of pure, inventive wines from the region, and a little about why they tasted so wonderful with a slice (or two or three) of cheese that was equally irresistibly authentic.

I was utterly fascinated to learn about this wine.  Besides of course that it was a few glasses of vino in front of me on a Tuesday afternoon, the backstory was so interesting. All of the wine at Bellina Alimentari was hand-selected to showcase the diversity of Italy’s land, welcoming a peek (or taste!) into each region’s unique identity.  We learned that—like in other regions—the land, soil and grape all play a part to create the flavors in your glass.  But with these wines in particular, all you’ll taste is true, honest flavors with no additives.  None of them have had technological manipulations in the cellar either.  We all couldn’t believe that many winemakers add dozens of ingredients to wine to standardize the flavor and correct mistakes (a bottle can have up to something like 80 ingredients before needing to list them on the label!).  

We enjoyed a 3-course flight of wines, all rich in flavor and incredibly unique from the rest. My favorite perhaps was the orange wine (?!) from a small vineyard in Slovenia.  Orange wine, I learned, is most definitely a thing; the one we tried had a bold, almost vinegar-y taste and was quite literally bright, bold orange in color.  It’s basically a white wine that’s made like a red wine, but the grape skins are left in contact during fermentation.  I had never seen or tasted anything like it.  I was unsure how I felt about it until I popped a crumble of the cheese pairing (some of the best parmesan reggiano) into my mouth after a sip.  The pair played off each other beautifully, opening up the depth of flavor that much more.  Amazing, I’m telling you! 

A big thanks to the Bellina Alimentari team for welcoming us into the back room for an afternoon of irresistible cheeses, intriguing wines and great conversation…we didn’t want to leave (but we’ll most certainly be back).  And in the credits below, I share the exact wine + cheese pairings we enjoyed!  Cheers, Kat

P.S. If you can, I’d highly suggest checking out the lineup of classes at Bellina Alimentari (think pasta making, wine + cheese pairings, all about vinegars and more).  Priced anywhere from $28-45 a person, the classes are a fun way to share the magic behind a meaningful gathering with great food.  xo

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Wine & Cheese Pairings
No. 1…Verdicchio, Le Salse, Marche (100% Chardonnay) with Decimal Place’s fresh Feta
No. 2…Monica di Sardegna, Praja, Sardegna (Orange wine) with aged (at least 18 months) Parmesan Reggiano
No. 3…Chardonnay+ Radikon, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2011 with Sweetgrass Dairy’s Asher Blue

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Getting Cozy With Nate Berkus at Target

Updating my favorite space with the new Nate Berkus at Target Fall 2016 Line
November 3, 2016
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Ideas & Inspiration

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It’s official; everything Nate Berkus touches turns to gold.  Case in point: his amazing new fall/holiday collection at Target.  

I’ve been a fan of Nate’s for what seems like forever, and anytime he releases a new Nate Berkus at Target Collection I’ve been known to rush to my nearest Target at all hours of the day or night to get my hands on pieces from the line.  So when I got the opportunity to collaborate on the Nate Berkus at Target fall/holiday line I of course jumped at the chance to add a few of his latest and greatest to my home.  

If you remember, this isn’t our first collaboration with Nate.  Last year I collaborated on a spring living room refresh and you’ll still find all of the pieces scattered throughout my home and office.  That collection was all about laid-back California vibes, making it perfect for the freshness and warmth that spring always seems to bring.  But this collection is completely different, and completely perfect for switching things up as temps begin to drop and the holidays begin to sneak up on us. 

And I must say, this most recent collection may have any collections from the past beat, because this time he’s introduced furniture to the line!  That’s right…furniture.  And in all of its black and white and gold goodness, it’s really a no-brainer that it’s going to be a hit.  The whole collection is so strong, but I think it’s the furniture that is truly the strongest.  I was extremely impressed with the construction of the pieces, especially at the wallet-friendly price point. 

With the look of the fall line (textured neutrals, elegant metallics and subtle glam details), I knew immediately I wanted to incorporate these pieces into my bedroom sitting room.  This time of year, it’s where you’ll find me with a glass of wine, my favorite magazines by the fire.  And as you’ll remember, the space doesn’t shy from the drama; the walls are painted a deep, rich grey and includes a cozy spot with a coffee table and two grand statement armchairs.  Pretty much perfect for a little black, white and gold, no?

I was quick to grab this gorgeous gold side table.  In any part of my home, I like to have little tables like this for drinks, candles, magazines…you name it. They’re easy to move around, and perfect for when you’re cuddled in a corner and have no plans on moving.  

I also picked up this great little black and rattan ottoman.  As you can see in the photos, it’s intricate construction makes this piece really stand out, and works wonderfully next to the chairs.  

Naturally I have a bar cart in the room, so I picked up these cool gold obelisks as accent pieces as well as this white vase to house my collected quail feathers.

On our coffee table, I added this wood studded box (for stashing the not-so-pretty necessities such as remotes!) and this beautiful starburst gold bowl for my collection of matches. And of course no coffee table is complete without a tray, and this striking black and gold hexagon tray, is both a piece of art and also serves a most functional purpose.  

Lastly, throw pillows.  I’m one of those people that change out my throw pillows every season, so I was quick at the draw with this faux sheepskin one (it feels very wintery), as well as this fun geo pillow with tassels and denim studded pillow.  Those along with his striped tassel throw will help make it hard to leave once settled in. 

Obsessed much?  Yes, yes I am. But my excitement over the finds doubled (tripled really) at the chance to chat with Nate about the collection. I loved hearing that he really does travel to Target’s HQ in Minnesota, to do a little quality control on every product.  That means touching and testing every single sample.  And if something doesn’t feel right?  In his own words “it’s either fixed or pitched.”  Knowing that he signs off on everything that makes it to the shelves makes me love, and trust everything that much more.  

I also asked him if it was hard to design within Target’s friendly price point?  To my surprise he quickly responded that it wasn’t.  Explaining that Target is super open-minded when it comes to his ideas on materials and designs and trying to make what he’s envisioning come to life. 

Finally, we of course talked about inspiration.  Nate said he’s the most inspired by his globe trotting ways; and is constantly bringing back samples, pieces, and textures from all over the world that he tries to work into his designs. And as if he could get any cuter, he mentioned how much he loves seeing how everyone styles the pieces in their own homes. So get to Instagramming, because NB is watching what you share!  

Tell me friends, have you scored pieces from the Nate Berkus 2016 Fall/Holiday collection yet?! Truly, MKR

P.S.  I’ll be sharing a few more great finds from the collection as part of the big ORC reveal (wait till you see the bathroom rugs), so stay tuned!  xo

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Photography, Rustic White for Waiting on Martha | This post is in collaboration with Target and Nate Berkus, both brands we love and adore.  All opinions are 100% our own. 

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