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Amuse-Bouche Advocacy and Audacity
is the shared writing space for Boarding Axe Kitchen. Here, recipes, reflections, and documentation live side by side. Some posts focus on cooking and food preparation, others explore the systems, values, and questions that shape our work.
This blog exists as a record of practice rather than a showcase. The food we cook informs the content we publish, and the content helps explain how and why the work is done. Together, these posts document the ongoing effort to approach food access with care, intention, and honesty.
Not every post is a recipe, and not every recipe is just about food. Each piece is a small contribution to a larger conversation about nourishment, dignity, and what it means to take food seriously as a form of service.

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Gluten-Free Invisible Apple Cake (Gâteau Invisible)
These air fryer roasted beets with lemon and thyme are simple, deeply flavorful, and surprisingly bright. Roasting beets in the air fryer brings out their natural sweetness while keeping the texture tender, then a quick toss with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and thyme finishes them with balance and warmth. This is a vegetable side dish that feels intentional, not an afterthought.

Matthew C. Walker
3 days ago5 min read


Air Fryer Roasted Beets with Lemon & Thyme
These air fryer roasted beets with lemon and thyme are simple, deeply flavorful, and surprisingly bright. Roasting beets in the air fryer brings out their natural sweetness while keeping the texture tender, then a quick toss with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and thyme finishes them with balance and warmth. This is a vegetable side dish that feels intentional, not an afterthought.

Matthew C. Walker
Jan 133 min read


Bologna Salad (A Creamy, Macaroni-Style Classic)
Bologna salad is a simple, creamy deli-style salad made with chopped bologna, peas, and onion, similar to a macaroni salad but without the noodles. It’s easy to adapt based on what’s available and works well for sandwiches, sides, or meal prep.

Matthew C. Walker
Jan 92 min read


Turkey Salad Recipe (Perfect for Leftover Turkey)
A deli-style turkey salad recipe designed to use up leftover turkey. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for sandwiches, wraps, or snacking.

Matthew C. Walker
Jan 64 min read


Christmas Mice Recipe (Chocolate-Covered Cherry Mice)
A simple, no-bake holiday treat made from chocolate-covered maraschino cherries, almond ears, and Hershey’s Kisses. These Christmas mice come together quickly and look as fun as they are to eat.

Matthew C. Walker
Jan 43 min read


Year-End Reflections on Building Boarding Axe Kitchen (2025-2026) Vermont nonprofit food access
Over the past two years, Boarding Axe Kitchen has been quietly building a practical system for preparing and distributing food. This year, with a very small team and strong partners, we crossed an important milestone: more than 2,000 meals prepared and delivered to our community.

Matthew C. Walker
Dec 30, 20254 min read


Pollock with Ratatouille: Pan-Fried Breaded Fish Over a Stewed Vegetable Medley
Crispy breaded pollock fillets served over a rustic medley of stewed summer vegetables in a classic style of French Ratatouille. This Ratatouille leans into the classic stew-style preparation rather than the layered Tian version made famous by the movie

Matthew C. Walker
Sep 14, 20256 min read


Easy Ground Turkey and Green Bean Skillet
Quick, healthy, and full of flavor—this Easy Ground Turkey and Green Bean Skillet is a one-pan dinner made with lean turkey, green beans, garlic, and a zesty tomato sauce. Low-carb, gluten-free, and ready in under an hour, it’s the perfect weeknight meal topped with Parmesan and fresh parsley.

Matthew C. Walker
Aug 19, 20255 min read


Braised Pearl Onions
Braised pearl onions are an absolutely delicious side dish that is so simple to make it is ridiculous. There are very few ingredients

Matthew C. Walker
Jun 26, 20257 min read


Basic Ham Salad Recipe (perfect for crackers, sandwiches and more)
How to make a basic ham salad recipe? Tuna Salad, Egg Salad, Ham Salad, and even Seafood Salad make up the Four Horse Persons of the Finger Sandich Apocolypse! Anyone that has ever attended a wedding, funeral, tea time, baby shower, or other social gathering has probably crossed paths with some variation of one of them. Possibly even on a platter of triangle cut 3 inch buns.

Matthew C. Walker
Apr 26, 20255 min read


How to Make Honey Whipped Browned Butter
This honey whipped browned butter is nutty, sweet, and luxurious—perfect for spreading on banana bread, muffins, or warm toast. Here's how to make it from scratch, and the whole process only takes 10-15 minutes.

Matthew C. Walker
Apr 23, 20256 min read


How to Make Homemade Roasted Garlic Oil
Roasted garlic oil is a culinary treasure, bringing a rich, savory depth to your dishes. Its flavor is luxurious yet approachable, a perfect

Matthew C. Walker
Nov 30, 20243 min read


Savory Feta and Tomato Salad with Cucumbers and Peppers
Inspired by the classic Bulgarian shopska salad and similar in composition to the Turkish Shepherd’s Salad, this version includes feta for a

Matthew C. Walker
Sep 26, 20244 min read


Easy Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad Recipe for a Delicious Lunch
If you're searching for a quick and flavorful meal that brings together a delightful mix of sweet, tangy, and savory, look no further!

Matthew C. Walker
Aug 17, 20244 min read


Easy One Pan Cheesy Zucchini and Tomato Bake Recipe
This delicious vegetarian dish features layers of fresh zucchini and juicy tomatoes, generously topped with a blend of melted cheeses.

Matthew C. Walker
Aug 6, 20246 min read


Summer Dill Potato Salad Recipe
This Summer Dill Potato Salad recipe is a great addition to any cookout, BBQ, or summer time get together. It has a creamy base that is packed full of soft potatoes and boiled eggs, and it has the delicious crunch of diced onions and celery. This is a side dish that would be welcome next to simple burgers and hotdogs. It also wouldn’t be out of place next to some smoked brisket or pulled pork. It could even keep a crawfish boil company and no one would give you any side eye f

Matthew C. Walker
Jul 22, 20247 min read


Baked Zucchini Parmesan
This baked zucchini parm dish is accidentally vegetarian and can be made vegan, gluten-free or into a meat lovers option with easily!

Matthew C. Walker
Jul 8, 20245 min read


Easy One Pan Shepherd's Pie Recipe (Cottage Pie)
An easy, one pan Shepherd's Pie recipe. (technically cottage pie, since it uses ground beef instead of ground lamb or sheep)

Matthew C. Walker
Jun 23, 20245 min read


"Ditch the Store-Bought Packet: How to Make Your Own Homemade Taco Seasoning"
Classic ground beef tacos! Always a hit whether hard shell, soft shell, or in a salad. This homemade taco seasoning will replace those tear

Matthew C. Walker
May 26, 20242 min read


Homemade Gluten-Free Pancake Recipe: Simple & Delicious!
Pancakes! Soft, comforting disks of carbohydrates that pair perfectly with generous amounts of melty butter and maple syrup. This gluten-fre

Matthew C. Walker
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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