VERMONT Magazine Summer 23 | Page 8

Delicious Homegrown Love
Tracey ’ s love of food has been innate since childhood , when she remembers getting excited to watch Julia Child prepare dishes on TV and then , more importantly , to cook meals for her own family . She enrolled in the culinary program at Johnson & Wales ( after graduating from Northeastern University and New York University ), and with degree and experience in hand , went on to become a food writer , recipe developer , and tester . A deep interest in the sustainable food movement led her to be a strong supporter of farm-to-table cuisine , and as she became more familiar with her new home state , she learned about its rich history of honoring the land and providing wholesome ingredients to its residents .
The Farm Quiche from FlowerPower Farm in Ferrisburgh , VT
As a first time Vermonter , Tracey visited local libraries and bookstores in search of Vermont-specific cookbooks . As her research progressed , she found them to
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