November Short Takes from *The 45th*

Cooking Live! @ Aerie atop the Grand Traverse Resort.

The Importance of Being

Chef Ted Cizma could teach a class titled "The culinary field is not what you see on the Food Network, 101." Rather than all glamor and glitz, it's a lot of hard work. But if you love it, it's all worth it!

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Lori Narlock’s Visit to TC

Chef Lori Narlock, author of Small Plates, Perfect Wines, was in Traverse City for the Epicurean Classic, and blogged about her experiences here in northern Michigan, including a Black Star Farms wine, dinner at the Cooks' House, a nod to the Great Lakes Culinary Institute, the friendly locals, and the friendly, professional staff at Firefly. She also includes her recipe for Chocolate Puddle Cakes.

Cooks’ House Does Market Fresh

Nice article about the Cooks' House co-owner/chef Eric Patterson's venture to the farmers market. "Really meander up and down and see what looks good to you," he's quoted in the article. "But it and figure out what to do with it later." Includes recipes full of autumn flavor.

It’s All In The Approach

There are two types of cooking, and one of them brings passion to the plate, according to Chef Eric Patterson. He and Jen Blakeslee, co-owners of The Cooks' House in Traverse City, are planning a cookbook, and he shares his thoughts about the process in today's post on his blog.

"I'm a bit nervous to say the least," he writes. "Jen and I don't want to write just another collection of recipes. We want to write a cookbook that teaches people how to cook from within themselves."

Patterson on IPR

Check out this interview with Eric Patterson, chef at The Cooks' House, on Interlochen Public Radio. Bliss in a 19-seat restaurant!

Chef Worship Strikes

Chef Eric Patterson shares his starstruck encounter with Joyce Goldstein at last week's Epicurean Classic in a humorous read. "Starry eyed and all I must have looked the fool I felt," he writes. "I am an unabashed chef groupie and I would have let out a teenage girl-seeing the Beatles for the first time-scream, had I not caught myself."

A Chef’s Thought Process

Chef Eric Patterson blogs about his thought process in preparing items he gets from the farmer's market. It's the subject of a class he and Jen Blakeslee will be teaching at the Epicurean Classic.

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An obsessed chef at The Cooks’ House

I recently stumbled upon the blog "from the stove, random thoughts of an obsessed chef," written by Eric Patterson. He's the chef and co-owner of The Cooks' House, which opened in April in the tiny spot that formerly housed Patisserie Amie on Traverse City's East Front Street. We've added a link to Eric's blog over in our right sidebar, and we'll be linking to occasional posts from here. Eric sends out a quick hi to Up North Foodies in a recent post on his blog.

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Beer gets billing at Epicurean Classic

In addition to the wealth of food and wine classes and two public receptions at the 2008 Traverse Epicurean Classic, a selection of classes and a gourmet dinner will focus on the vast world of beer.

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Star struck at the Epicurean Classic

Check out Press Food Editor Jaye Beeler's article on MLive.com, Traverse City Epicurean Classic a star-studded event.

Farmers Market Inspired Cooking

Pay a visit to the[Epicurean Classic website, where they've been busy adding updates to the schedule. The most recent addition is "Farmers Market Inspired Cooking," with Jennifer Blakeslee and Eric Patterson, chefs/co-owners of the Cooks House in Traverse City.

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aerie goes local for Epicurean Classic

Cross Generational Beer dinner collaboration.

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Chef du Jour Tour

Join sponsors WSRT 106.7 FM for some special evenings of great food, fine wines, and one-on-one interaction with local chefs:

October 27 - La Becasse
November 10 - Sage
January 19 - Tuscan Bistro
February 9 - Samuel's
March 9 - Hannah's
March 23 - Betsie Bay Inn
April 6 - Bourbons 72
April 20 - The Riverside