Katie Briggs is a chef and activist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This website is a collection of their recipes, travels and photos from the last decade.
Katie is a 2016 James Beard Women in Culinary Leadership recipient. Their resume boasts whole-animal butchering, hosting culinary events and pop-ups from California to Maine, (as well as abroad in France and Germany) and several years touring with the acclaimed culinary circus Outstanding in the Field to nearly all 50 states.
During the Pandemic they are focusing on operating a mutual aid program called The West Philly Bunny Hop.
One day while at Circle Thrift, I was rummaging through the 'Free' bins and came across about 10 books with decent and interesting cloth spines. The books sat on our piano for quite some time, and after a thorough investigation to make sure they weren't valuable (one was worth 20 bucks!), I decided to reuse some brackets I had laying around from another project. This simple tutorial is inexpensive (potentially free!), fun and more than just your ordinary shelf.
Spring has sprung, Philadelphia! Over the last few absurdly warm weeks I have been planting and preparing for an amazing grow season! I have about 3 different lots this year but have only gotten my crops in on my stoop. This year I have container gardens filled with spring lettuces, flowers, and herbs. I picked up my spring lettuce starters from Urban Jungle on Passyunk for a nice $6.99 and some pansies and herbs (rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme) in the Italian Market from a vendor for about $5. The key to container gardening is good hearty organic soil (which you can also pick up at Urban Jungle) and making sure your soil has the right nutrients.
Stay tuned for tutorials on planting your cold crops and how to make a raised bed!
Tomorrow, Stephen Starr and Aimee Olexy open Talula's Garden's doors for its long awaited Sunday Brunch. Nestled in the Ayer Building of Philadelphia, with displays of incredible Art Deco adornments from 1929, Aimee's homey whimsical trinkets embellish Talula's enclosed garden patio. This breathtaking venue simply screams the perfect brunch spot.
Thursday the staff got to see what the menu would entail and taste all the new and delicious dishes. From scrumptious parfaits to classic interpretations of such dishes as Hanger Steak and Sunny Farm Fresh Egg, we tasted it all. The brunch highlights Kennet Square, Pennsylvania's(the mushroom capital of the world) outrageous Mushrooms, Pequea Valley Yogurt, and house made apple carrot juice, just to name a few. Check out my photos of this delectable brunch!
BY KATIE BRIGGS You've heard it before, I'll say it again, breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Studies have shown that starting your day with a hearty and healthy breakfast correlations with weightloss as well as increased energy levels. I have always been a huge fan of oatmeal, and love seeing the variations people come up with, such as my friends amazing overnight oats recipes. The great thing about oatmeal is that its versatile. This recipe calls for apples and bananas but would be just as good with any other fruits! Here is my quick and easy recipe that can be done on the stovetop or the microwave:
One of my favorite meals is chili. It always hits the spot when I'm extra hungry. A few weeks about I blogged about my favorite chili recipe and for me, theres nothing better than pairing it with some yummy cornbread. Knowing me, I always like taking classic recipes and adding a twist. I was first inspired to make this recipe by Percy Street BBQ amazing Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread. Last week when I was making this recipe my roommate come home with some amazing spicy cheddar she picked up from Di Bruno Bros that complimented it really well. If you don't have jalapeños or speciality cheddar, any spicy pepper or cheese will really work (I would also use pepper jack or red chilis). This is the recipe I came up with:
