Dishing the Dirt With an Adirondack Farm-to-Table Chef
Spencer Coplan from The Deer’s Head Inn
In this tantalizing episode of the ADK Talks podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Spencer Coplan, the talented head chef at the historic Deer’s Head Inn in charming Elizabethtown, NY in the Lake Champlain region of the Adirondacks.
Spencer passionately discusses the profound joy and creativity that come with leading a kitchen focused on celebrating local, regional, and sustainably sourced ingredients.
The Deer’s Head Inn boasts a prime location in the Adirondacks' fertile "breadbasket" of the Champlain Valley, where a bountiful array of local farms and orchards flourish.
Duck breast with Luxardo cherry and wine sauce is one of Spencer Coplan’s creative dishes.
Food enthusiasts can delight in a rich assortment of products, from creamy dairy and outstanding produce to high-quality meat, poultry, and the region's famous maple syrup.
Throughout our conversation, Spencer provides fascinating insights into the area’s outstanding food producers, shedding light on the stories behind their exquisite ingredients. He also shares some of his favorite kitchen hacks and must-have equipment that can elevate any culinary experience.
And, of course, he reveals where to find the best farm-to-table hot dog in the Adirondacks—an absolute treat for anyone passionate about quality, locally sourced fare.
This episode of our podcast is sure to inspire and equip you with new ideas for your own culinary adventures.
Mentioned in the podcast.
Below are links to some of the places and food producers Spencer mentions in this podcast. Visit their websites to learn more.
Succulent pork loin with onions.
Wild Work Farm in Keene
Sugar House Creamery in Jay
Juniper Hill Farm in Wadhams
Echo Farm in Essex
Noon Mark Diner in Keene Valley
Oscar’s in Warrensburg
Iluka in Copenhagen, Denmark
Hamlet and Ghost in Saratoga
Chapel Pond in Keene
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Deer’s Head Inn in Elizabethtown.
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