Highlights from Umami's 2016

Umami’s Best Stories and Recipes from 2016

Here’s a quick rundown of the most delicious food we ate and interesting places we went during this past year at Umami.
Buttermilk Pancakes

Umami Bites: Eat Delicious Buttermilk Pancakes, Cook Perfect Sous Vide Duck Breasts, & Explore Our Best Stories and Recipes from 2016

In This Umami Bites We Eat Delicious Buttermilk Pancakes, Cook Perfect Duck Breasts Sous Vide, & Explore Umami’s Best Stories and Recipes from 2016
Community garden at butter

Walking the Green Path: Being Counter Cultural

At Butter, we try to be a daily advertisement for efforts to build community and restore our earth through the connections we make with each other, our food, and the…
Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple Syrup

Buttermilk Pancakes

Buttermilk pancakes with warm maple syrup are a great way to start the morning. This pancake recipe creates light golden-brown pancakes with a hint of cinnamon.
Homemade Turkey Stock

Homemade Turkey Stock

One of the best ways to use a leftover turkey is to make homemade turkey stock. Making your own stock lets you get everything you can from the turkey and…
Rebirth of soil

Walking the Green Path: Growth Beneath the Surface

I’ve been aching for something that could feed my soul and give me the fuel I need to carry on in a business that at most times is all-consuming and…
Holiday Dinner

How to Get Through the Holidays Without Talking About the Election

Having just finished one of the most contentious presidential elections in American history, lots of people are going to be coming down with something to avoid spending the holidays talking…
Geese flying in formation

Walking the Green Path: Support for the Journey

I understand that on long journeys one person cannot be expected to carry the full weight. When it is shared, the burden is lighter, the investment is deeper, and there…
Fresh summer cherry tomatoes on the vine

Why We’re so Giddy Over Late Summer Tomatoes

I get a little giddy when fresh tomatoes take over my favorite farmers market in late summer. Giddy because it takes tomatoes forever to show up and they’re gone in…
Dan with local business owners who are working on being locally-climate oriented

Walking the Green Path: The Microclimate of a Village

The image of village resonates with me as a way to take our large-scale urban environment down to a more natural level. In doing so, I’m learning more about my…
Lake Titicaca

Discovering a Shore Thing at Lake Titicaca

On the border between Peru and Bolivia sits Lake Titicaca, considered sacred by the Incas, who believed that the creator god Viracocha rose from its depths to create the sun,…
Peruvian-Style Trout Ceviche

Peruvian Style Trout Ceviche

Peruvian Style Trout Ceviche showcases the simplicity of one of Peru’s favorite dishes. Light and refreshing yet flavorful, this ceviche recipe is easy to make with just a handful of…
Tomato & Mozzarella Caprese Salad

Tomato & Mozzarella Caprese Salad

Tomatoes and mozzarella come together to create a simple late summer caprese salad that is a delicious way to highlight the flavors in heirloom tomatoes.
Sunset over Quebec

Exploring the Lived-In History of Old Quebec

Old Quebec is a city worth exploring for anyone who loves food or history. Quebecers have worked hard to preserve their city and are proud of its long history and…
Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

This Bruschetta recipe is a favorite summer appetizer when fresh tomatoes and basil are plentiful. For great bruschetta use a good baguette that compliments the flavors in the tomatoes and…
Fresh Raspberries

Walking the Green Path: An Abundance of Raspberries

As a café owner, most of my time is spent being concerned about scarcity; but at times I can see that what we do have to share happens by tending…
Maple Leaf

There’s Something Americans Should Know About Spending Time in Canada

On a recent road trip across Canada, I learned there are a few things every American should know before they pack up the dogsled and make a run for the…
Cheesy Polenta

Cheesy Polenta

Cheesy polenta with asiago and parmesan cheese is a rustic Italian dish that is versatile enough to work as a quick side dish or take center stage in Italian feast.