Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking Season 4 Episode 9 Topping, Virginia -- Ryan & Travis Vroxton & Chef Dylan Fultineer
- TV-G
- October 29, 2016
- 22 min
In season 4 episode 9 of Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking, viewers are taken to Topping, Virginia to join brothers Ryan and Travis Vroxton on their journey to source the freshest ingredients for their upcoming feast. Along with Chef Dylan Fultineer, the group explores the small town known for its seafood and learns about the unique farming practices used by local farmers.
The episode begins with the Vroxton brothers taking Chef Dylan to some of their favorite spots along the Chesapeake Bay to source seafood for their feast. They start at a local oyster farm where they meet the farmer and learn about the process of growing and harvesting oysters. The group samples some of the freshest oysters they have ever tasted straight from the farm.
Next, the group heads to a nearby dock to meet a local fisherman who recently caught some rockfish, a local Virginia delicacy. The Vroxton brothers and Chef Dylan select a few fish to use in their feast and continue on their journey to a local farm called Trickling Springs Creamery.
At Trickling Springs Creamery, the group meets with the farmer and learns about the process of extracting milk from the cows and turning it into cheese, yogurt, and butter. They sample some of the farm's products and purchase fresh butter and yogurt to use in their recipes.
The group then heads to Haas Family Butcher Shop where they learn about the different cuts of meat and select some lamb and beef to use in their feast. The Vroxton brothers and Chef Dylan appreciate the locally sourced, high-quality meat available in the area.
Finally, the group heads to the Vroxton brothers' own farm, Vrobxton Farm, to prepare for the feast. Chef Dylan fabricates the meat while Ryan and Travis clean and prep the seafood. The group sets up their feast outside on a long table overlooking the beautiful countryside.
At the feast, Chef Dylan cooks up an impressive array of dishes using the ingredients gathered from the local area. The group enjoys roasted lamb with fresh herbs, pan-seared rockfish with a tomato relish, oyster chowder, and more. They end the meal with a delicious yogurt panna cotta with seasonal fruit and honey.
Throughout the episode, viewers not only learn about the unique and sustainable farming practices used in Topping, Virginia but also the importance of sourcing local, high-quality ingredients for the best possible dining experience. The Vroxton brothers and Chef Dylan Fultineer showcase how a successful feast takes teamwork and a passion for quality ingredients.