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A Preview of Anthology’s Latest Desserts

by: Casey Pukl

There’s never a shortage of incredible things coming out of the kitchen here at Anthology. Led by Chef Todd Allison’s farm to table philosophy, our menu changes often, and the ingredients are always local and fresh. The latest additions to our dessert menu are no exception.

Orange Thyme Creme Brulee

I was a little skeptical about the thought of my favorite Thanksgiving stuffing ingredient being tossed into a creme brulee, but there’s a reason I’m not the chef here. Served along side citrus thyme sugar cookies, this one is a must-have.

When asked how this delicious creation is made, Chef Allison kept it simple. A basic creme brulee recipe is used, and as the cream is scalding, orange zest and thyme are added.

PB & J Souffle

It’s no secret that I’m an absolute sucker for the souffles that come out of our kitchen. If my waistline and wallet could afford it, you’d bet that I’d be eating a souffle a day.

Anthology’s latest addition to the dessert menu is a welcome trip back to the days of elementary school, except this one is even better. You don’t even have to cut the crusts off! To eat it, poke a hole in the souffle and pour the house-made mixed berry jelly inside.

Stay tuned for more menu additions in the next few days! I’ll give you a hint— pineapple upside down cake might be on the way along with a mac and cheese with a certain pork product that might leave you ‘acon for more. Too far of a stretch, or did y’all catch my drift?

An Interview with Javier Colon

by: Casey Pukl

The title of this post really should’ve been “Javier Colon: Just As Rad As You Thought He Was On TV”. Not only can he sing, play guitar, and write incredibly moving songs, but he also has a great sense of humor and an overwhelming gratitude for where he is today. His latest album, Come Through For You, is receiving great reviews, and is a welcome progression for this acoustic soul singer/songwriter. This week, I had the chance to chat with him about his experience on the show, where his inspiration comes from, who he listens to, and his bromance with “The Voice” coach, Adam Levine.

CP: Tell me about how you found out about “The Voice”, and what that whole experience was like for you.

JC: I found out about it through my manager who got an email about the competition going on. And at first, I was like well, they’re not going to let me do that because I had a previous deal with Capitol Records, so I assumed I wouldn’t be eligible. But my manager inquired about it, and found out that I actually could do it, I just couldn’t have a current record deal, which I didn’t. So it took a little coaxing for me to want to do it, but I ended up thinking it would be a good thing for me to do it, so I went out for the audition, and here we are.

CP: It seemed like they gave you a lot of freedom to really do your own thing as an artist on the show as opposed to things like American Idol and some of the other singing competitions. Do you feel like you were really able to represent who you truly are as an artist on the show? Read the rest of this entry »

An Interview with Goapele

by: Casey Pukl 

It’s hard not to love Goapele— especially now that she’s back with her first new studio record in 6 years. Her latest release, Break of Dawn, finds the same Goapele that we all know and love all grown up. Read on to find out what she’s been up to, what inspired her latest record, and what she’s most looking forward to about coming home to Anthology!

CP: “Break of Dawn” is your latest record! Let’s talk about it!

G: Yes! I’ll definitely be doing some new material from the record with my band at Anthology! 

CP: Awesome! What inspired the record? I know it’s been a while!

G: I slowed down for a little while and started a family. I let the recording process be a little more organic. So it was about 5 years since the last album, and I just really wanted to put something that I really felt out there for listeners to hear. Some of it talks about some of my feelings and thoughts over the past couple years, and some of it drifts off into fantasy world and borrows other people’s stories. I wanted that to come across in the music. Music wise, I just wanted it to feel good and feel right. Read the rest of this entry »

How to Choose, Prepare, and Drink Them!

by: Casey Pukl

I used to buy artichokes at the grocery store all the time. My mother used to use artichoke hearts in salads all the time, and my friend’s parents used to make them for dinner. I knew I liked them, and I knew there was a way to make them taste good.

However, I had absolutely no idea what to do with a raw artichoke. I didn’t know how to choose good ones, prepare them, or hell, even where to store them! Thankfully for me, I now work at Anthology, where our kitchen was more than happy to oblige when I asked what to do!

When choosing artichokes, Sous-Chef Kristen Williams recommends looking for ones that have solid, bold coloring. This indicates an artichoke with stronger flavor and higher nutrient content. The leaves should be tight— they should not look like they’re blooming.

The most traditional and simplest way to prepare an artichoke can be done in a few simple, but somewhat time-consuming steps: Read the rest of this entry »

An Interview with Chante Moore

by: Casey Pukl

Soulful R&B singer, Chante Moore, might not have a man in 2012, but she sure is fired up for her career. Recently off her split with Kenny Lattimore, Chante Moore is feeling energized and ready for a great year. I got the chance to catch up with her this week to talk about her upcoming show at Anthology on Sunday, the new album she’s working on, and what her plans are for the new year.

CP: You’re working on a new album right now, and I’m dying to talk about it! 

CM: (Laughs) I am! I’m going to do a couple of new songs from it on Sunday when I see you all. But the new album is still forming. There are still some more songs that I want to write to get the best of what’s inside of me, but I really am excited. There are things that I cannot talk about that I can sing about. That’s the most important thing to me. There’s so much that could be said that won’t be.

CP: Is this album more gospel, soul, jazz, everything?

CM: I think it’ll be more soulful than gospel for me. If there is anything that sounds gospely about it, it’ll be the lyrical content, but not necessarily the sound if that makes sense. I might write about something. To me, love is God, and God is love. When I have love with a man, it’s rooted in that and that respect and that value. It keeps that respect and value to me even if God gives me the love for the person I’m going to spend a life with.

CP: What inspired you to do this record? I know it’s been a little while since the last one. Did you take a bit of a break? Read the rest of this entry »