We particularly like using heirloom ingredients because it keeps these really cool products going--it's 150 year old corn! There are lots of other vegetables like this, but it's great that we are able to preserve this history. Working with heritage ingredients allows us to connect to our past in some ways by using things that people used years ago. By doing this we can compare and contrast between current "convenience items" and items that not only taste better, but help local farmers as well.
Executive Chef
Old Town Social and Nellcôte
Chicago, IL
We particularly like using heirloom ingredients because it keeps these really cool products going--it's 150 year old corn! There are lots of other vegetables like this, but it's great that we are able to preserve this history. Working with heritage ingredients allows us to connect to our past in some ways by using things that people used years ago. By doing this we can compare and contrast between current "convenience items" and items that not only taste better, but help local farmers as well.