For the Love of Lamb

By Victoria Bradley | Photography by Megan Wylie

“They’re rock stars in the food world,” says Ashlee Andrews, owner of Spitfire Grille in Greensburg.

She’s talking about John and Sukey Jamison, whose lamb, raised on their neighboring farm, is among the most soughtafter in the country. Chef Greg Andrews revels in serving the same all-natural product as culinary superstars Alain Ducasse and Daniel Boulud — except his dishes may be fresher since the restaurant and the lamb farm share the same zip code. The farmers and restaurateurs are friends, laughing together in the kitchen about the kilt John Jamison wore to the festival they all hosted on the farm the day before for the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture. John takes a time out to take a call from Iron Chef Michael Simon, who’s putting in an order. And, in true Iron Chef style, Greg prepares an entire menu that revolves around on very special (savory and succulent) ingredient.

RECIPES

Lamb Pizza

Lamb Burgers

Spitfire Grille, 1517 Broad St., Greensburg. 724.850.4676. spitfiregreensburg.com. Jamison Farm, 171 Jamison Lane, Greensburg. 800.237.5262. jamisonfarm.com .