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North Pond Chef-Partner Bruce Sherman's ongoing quest for a vegetable Renaissance comes full circle.

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Greens' Chef Annie Somerville on Zen and the art of fresh vegetables, local produce, and the chef-farmer connection.

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Crustless ricotta cheesecake with roasted figs

Fig and wildflower honey tart

BBQ duck sandwich with fig-peanut relish

MONTAGUE FIRES THE IMAGINATION WITH INTRIGUING NEW DESIGN CHALLENGE
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Check out the winning recipes from the Australian Lamb Burger Competition.
Two great recipes … one rich and luxurious and all-California … the other replete with the flavors of Tunisia and North Africa. Both excellent alternatives to traditional beef burgers and new ways to bring grass-fed, clean and green Australian Lamb to American diners.