About Josh Kilmer-Purcell | Brent Ridge

Josh Kilmer-Purcell | Brent Ridge

Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell are the founders of Beekman 1802, a company based around their 60-acre farm in upstate New York. They’re also the authors of three books, including their most recent title, The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Dessert Cookbook. They were the Season 21 winners of The Amazing Race and have since been called “the next Martha Stewarts” by Epicurious and “the fastest-growing lifestyle brand in America” by NASDAQ. Ridge and Kilmer-Purcell live in Sharon Springs, NY. @bestgoatfarmer

A no-knead Italian bread loaf, topped with sesame seeds on a black floured surface with a bowl of oil, brush, bowl of sesame seeds, and an eggshell lying beside it.

No-Knead Italian Bread

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No-knead Italian bread that’s rustic, crusty, and easy as heck. The hardest part is the waiting, so plan accordingly. But believe us when we tell you that it’s absolutely worth it.

A log of ramp butter on a wooden board with a few slices cut from it.

Ramp Butter

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The stinky spring alliums known as ramps are an ephemeral specialty. Get them while you can and turn them into an (almost) everlasting compound butter.

A skillet filled with chicken drumsticks braised in wine with a wooden spoon and wine cork lying beside the skillet.

Chicken Drumsticks Braised In Wine

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Sorta like a cheater’s chicken cacciatore, these tipsy chicken drumsticks make a simple weeknight dinner that’s sufficiently spectacular to serve to guests.

A classic key lime pie with a meringue top and several sliced limes nearby

Key Lime Pie

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DIY classic Key lime pie—including a handy little cheat sheet on substituting everyday limes for these puckery little Key suckers.