Mystic Morel: The Incredible Edible

The morel is an elusive edible. So delicious, so mysterious. To capture this incredible edible, you must become The Great Morel Hunter.

The morel pops up in the spring, typically under a canopy of trees, nearly blending in to forest floors. The morel is known to be sighted elsewhere, though, too. You must be focused, be dedicated and, when you find your treasure, take great care in harvesting the magnificent morel.

This spring, Yellow Door has done the hunting for you. Taste the incredible edible mystic morel in our featured beef brisket this month: an explosion of intermingling flavors offered by the morel, free range beef brisket, polenta and fiddlehead ferns with every bite. A side of sautéed ramps and an optional egg on top complete this delicious breakfast.

Don't miss this spring treat! Eat with us at Yellow Door this Thursday. Arrive any time between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Children are always welcome!

What a grand Grand Opening!

The kitchen bustled, the pork shoulder hash ran out, the coffee brewed to the last drop and the people celebrated a really cool breakfast fundraiser for Chelsea Community Kitchen. Yellow Door's Grand Opening was, indeed, grand!

Laureen greeted guests and Angie served up a freshly-juiced apple-pear blend. The cooks - Deb, Mully and Tracy - whipped up the freshly made hash, turkey sausage and pancakes. This week, I tried the zucchini-cherry bread accented with a side of blueberries, and caught up with Marsi and Bill Darwin. The artists and Morel-hunting experts offered to take me in the spring to their super, special, secret hunting grounds. (I wonder if I'll have to be blindfolded???)

Chef Craig of Common Grill dashed in for breakfast. Many chair sponsors, including Maria and Chris Jacobson, savored the experience and Ginger enjoyed the autumn view from the cozy window table.

Next week, expect freshly-harvested cranberries -- harvested Wednesday -- from DeGrandchamp Farms to be featured in at least one of the breakfast options.