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Trace forager Valerie Broussard: What’s in Your Fridge Friday?
Turns out, I was a little too literal in my interpretation of the word. The forager — Valerie Broussard, a Louisiana native who spent 11 years in New York as a chef, food stylist and writer before moving to Italy and then Austin — is in charge of building relationships with farmers, ranchers, cheesemakers and food artisans in the area whose products will be served at the restaurant.
She might not be the person harvesting the food, but her goal is to be as intimate with what’s growing in Central Texas as the farmers themselves. Every week, she’s meeting with local food producers and bringing back ingredients, which means what items happen to be available often dictate what’s on the menu.
A different kind of forager than I’d originally thought, but a forager nonetheless.
What three things are always in your fridge? Whole milk, cream and sugar for making gelato.
What’s the first thing you pull out of the fridge in the morning? Cold-brew coffee
What’s your favorite condiment? Although not stored in my fridge, aged balsamic vinegar from Modena.
Photos from Valerie Broussard.
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By Greg G.
July 22, 2011 3:43 PM | Link to this
Where did she find the LA 31? I’ve only seen it in Lafayette, does anybody in town carry this fantastic Louisiana-brewed beer?
By Crystal B.
July 22, 2011 8:58 PM | Link to this
All the beer behind the LA 31 I have in my fridge at the moment. :)
By Crystal B.
July 22, 2011 8:58 PM | Link to this
All the beer behind the LA 31 I have in my fridge at the moment. :)
By Crystal B.
July 22, 2011 8:59 PM | Link to this
All the beer behind the LA 31 I have in my fridge at the moment. NICE!
By Valerie
July 22, 2011 10:30 PM | Link to this
Greg, I picked up a six-pack at Rouses in Lafayette when I was there visiting family recently. I’ll let you know if I see it in Austin!