A Saucy Legend.

A Saucy Legend.

Chef Daryl Alston has been working tirelessly at the Chef game since the 80's. He was the proud owner of a local restaurant for many years, the cornerstones of which were his secret sauces and a bean pie that people would crawl over their own mothers to get to.

Due to forces outside his control the restaurant closed, but people's desperate clamor for his sauces was not silenced. To appease the masses he started Chef Daryl's Sauce and the eponymous institution has been a hit ever since. 

We were introduced to Daryl's business from our friends at A&J King whose masterful bagels and cookies will make their way into your shares this week. (Andy may be an undiagnosed hot sauce fanatic).

On our first call Daryl told me the history of the sauce, the first restaurant and how he continued his cooking career as a Chef for the Department of Youth Services. (The grit, heart and resiliency of local business folks never ceases to amaze.)

He spoke enthusiastically about the Sweet N' Tangy sauce and gave a near exhaustive list of foods and recipes it could be used in.  From chicken to fish, tacos and salads, the list (if I recall) only excluded a bowl of Cheerios and your evening gin martini - though I am sure a credible case could be made for both.

This sauce is locally made with a lot of love, we are proud to have it in your shares this week and we hope it spices up your Labor Day plates.

WHAT'S IN THE BAG?

Note: If you order a "Meat and Fish Only - Omnivore Share" - you will just receive the meats listed, not the "dairy" items (eggs, yogurt etc). If you order a "Fish and Seafood Only" Share you will receive the fish listed, and not the dairy items

Add - On Grain of the Week - Pasta from Deano's

HALF SHARE

Omnivore Protein - Chicken and Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Pescatarian Protein - Sea Bass from Red's Best; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Vegetarian Proteins - Lentil Fingers from Magic Bites; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Paleo Proteins - Chicken and Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Leeks from Brookford Farm; Peaches from Kimball Fruit Farm; Tomatoes from Langwater Farms; Lettuce from LEF
Grain - Bagels from A&J King
Special Treat - Cinnamon Sugar Graham Cracker Cookies from A&J King

WHOLE SHARE

Omnivore Protein - Chicken and Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Sea Bass from Red's Best; Sauce from Chef Daryl
Pescatarian Protein - Yellow Tail Flounder and Sea Bass from Red's Best; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Sauce from Chef Daryl
Vegetarian Proteins - Lentil Fingers from Magic Bites; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Tofu from 21st Century Foods; Sauce from Chef Daryl
Paleo Proteins - Chicken and Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Sea Bass from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Leeks from Brookford Farm; Peaches from Kimball Fruit Farm; Tomatoes from Langwater Farms; Lettuce from LEF;  Mushrooms from Mycoterra; Swiss Chard from Clark Farm
Grain - Bagels from A&J King
Special Treat - Cinnamon Sugar Graham Cracker Cookies and Double Chocolate Brownies from A&J King

DOUBLE SHARE

Omnivore Protein - Steak, Chicken and Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Sea Bass from Red's Best; Sauce from Chef Daryl; Butter from High Lawn Farm
Pescatarian Protein - Scallops; Yellow Tail Flounder and Sea Bass from Red's Best; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Sauce from Chef Daryl; Butter from High Lawn Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Leeks from Brookford Farm; Peaches from Kimball Fruit Farm; Tomatoes from Langwater Farms; Lettuce from LEF;  Mushrooms from Mycoterra; Swiss Chard from Clark Farm
Grain - Bagels from A&J King; Pasta from Deano's
Special Treat - Cinnamon Sugar Graham Cracker Cookies and Double Chocolate Brownies from A&J King

RECIPES

Sea Bass with Tomatoes:  This dish deserves to be eaten outside on a summer night.

Mushroom Leek Fritatta: This calls for 12 eggs but thats a whole lotta frittata so I make mine with 6 and use a smaller pan.

Charred Swiss Chard: This calls for sriracha but you know, I'll think we'll tag in Chef Daryl's Sauce. YUM!