The Best Dishes of 2012

Damn, I ate well this last year. And apparently so often, I've had to scroll through of a year's worth of photographs to unearth some gems deserving the spot-light. The photos reminded me that the best of what I cooked at home was created with fresh-picked vegetables from Sport Hill Farm in Easton, three miles down the road from my house. Likewise, of the many restaurants I checked out last year, the most memorable dishes were created by chefs who use seasonal and local ingredients. I'm very grateful to the farmers, chefs, cooks and restaurateurs.

By Elizabeth Keyser

January 2, 2013