The “UTV Mountain Experience” at the 3,200-acre property in Sylacauga, Ala. now gives guests the opportunity to ride utility terrain vehicles on a guided tour to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Guided horseback riding options are also offered for novice and seasoned riders, and a new walking/jogging/bicycle trail has been opened. Pursell Farms in Sylacauga,…
Tasty Offerings
Innovative presentations in an inviting environment provided a one-of-a-kind experience at C&RB’s Ninth Annual Chef to Chef Conference.
First Full Day of Sessions Held in 2017 Chef to Chef Conference
Food demos and presentations by a slate of chefs at the top of the club industry started the first full day of sessions on March 6, with the ever-popular Chef to Chef Live held in the afternoon. Todd Walline, CEC, CCA, of Blue Hills Country Club in Kansas City, Mo., won the Mystery Basket competition held in the evening, with a Vitamix blender as the prize.
From Farm to Fork
The Chef to Chef Conference is the ideal venue for your chef to gather a season’s worth of ideas in one place, at one time.
The Power of the Push
Lessons learned from a Master during her apprenticeship at The Greenbrier still serve Andrea Griffith well as she brings dining distinction to another unique resort property, Pursell Farms.
Red Wine-Braised Pork Cheeks
Red Wine-Braised Pork Cheeks with grilled garden vegetables Submitted by Andrea Griffith, Executive Chef, Pursell Farms, Sylacauga, Ala. Ingredients 5 lbs. pork cheeks 3 qts. red wine 2 qts. veal stock 4 diced fresh tomatoes 2 diced onions 2 diced carrots 2 diced celery ribs 5 sprigs thyme 5 sprigs parsley 2 ea. bay leaves…
Cinnamon-Infused Chocolate Ganache
Cinnamon-Infused Chocolate Ganache with pressed peaches and garden mint Submitted by Andrea Griffith, Executive Chef, Pursell Farms, Sylacauga, Ala. Ingredients 260 grams 64% chocolate (I prefer Valrhona), melted 600 grams heavy cream, steeped with three cinnamon sticks 90 grams farm-fresh honey 50 grams glucose syrup 2 grams salt 1.5 grams agar 6 grams gelatin, bloomed…
Passing the Tests
A partnership between a “living laboratory” golf course and a leading manufacturer of grounds maintenance equipment is helping more club properties learn to buy with confidence.
FarmLinks Golf Club at Pursell Farms to Host Pork & Pigskins Event
Planned for the weekend of the Alabama-LSU showdown, the event will include a barbecue seminar and supper served during the game.
McMahon Group To Help FarmLinks Golf Club Plan New Turf Care Center
The St. Louis-based consulting firm will assist with recovery from the recent fire at the Sylacauga, Ala. teaching facility, and also help to develop new programming.
Fire Destroys Golf Course Maintenance Building at FarmLinks
A definitive cause has not yet been determined for the fire that completely burned the building, along with everything inside.