Eat Desserts First & Annie Lachance
Learn About The Wildflower's Chef, Annie LaChance, and our Newly announce Eat Desserts First Thursday
We sat down with Annie lachance, the wildflower restaurant's beloved chef, to discuss her passion for cooking! Annie's culinary skills have earned her a loyal following among guests and locals alike, and we were excited to learn more about her inspiration and approach to cooking. follow along to find out more about annie, and to hear about our eat desserts first special following the interview!
What started your love of food?
A: "Growing up in the food service business. My parents owned a restaurant on Main Street in Newport."
Who, if anyone, has been most influential to you in your food journey, and why?
A: "My father. As a little girl I would help him make his salad dressings and sauces. He was very particular about quality. We would make gallons of dressings because they had better flavor when they had time to marinate. He also cut his own meat. I learned much of what I know from him."
Where do you find the inspiration for the dishes on your menus?
A: "Old School menus. People have forgotten about many of the dishes I make. My food gives people a way to go back in time and give that same experience to their families."
What is your culinary background?
A: "School of hard knocks. I was born into this industry."
Is there anything currently in the works that you're really excited about, and would you be willing to give us a sneak peek?
A: "Coming up with a menu that will entice locals and tourists for the summer. A menu that is not overpriced so everyone feels welcome."
As a chef, what is the one kitchen gadget/tool you can't live without?
A: "Robot coupe!!!"
How would you describe your style in the kitchen? Are you more of a Chef Ramsay, or Chef Christina?
A: "A much milder version of Chef Ramsey. Certainly not as hot-headed but definitely want a quality product to go out to guests."
What would you say has been your biggest culinary accomplishment?
A: "Owning my own restaurant. I am so proud of The River Garden and its reputation."
Eat Dessert First Thursday will have a sampler of 4 of Annie's amazing desserts.
one items from each of the four different categories:
Creme Brule
Cheesecake
Cake
Cobbler/Bread Pudding/Fruit Crisp or Crumble
*Items will be a sampler size, not full-sized desserts. Flavors will change weekly.
Beginning on each Thursday (starting with the first Thursday after Easter) and running until gone. Items will be limited and no substitutions.
Our plan is to announce the flavors around lunchtime on Thursday so watch Wildflower Eats Facebook page on Thursday's.
Sampler is $15
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