Tuesday, October 25, 2011

because why-the-hell-not-have-some-new-content..

...and because i find this particularly funny.  And because clearly, potato skins ARE the best accompaniment to political conversations with your dad.  obvs.
http://thehairpin.com/2011/10/im-so-sad-i-could-eat-a-horse-a-foodies-guide-to-eating-your-emotions

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

photo evidence - four-eff-BBQ-edition

we look a lot better here than I felt the next day at work... three cheers for the one-eyed rental fowl!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

The Cat's Particulars


So long ago already, but before we segue fully into barbeque season, a little re-cap of the last fete! It was really the duck's quack, on all seven courses.

There was no static around the table, just pure meringue. A ritzy joint from start to finish.

Thanks to everyone for coming and being such darling guests!





The main - roasted leg of lamb - is courtesy of Fine Cooking (as it the red onion jam) and
the homemade compound butter was inspired by Design*Sponge columnist Ashley English.

The very bourbon-y mint juleps via the Kentucky Derby! (sorry I didn't have proper pewter cups).

I look forward to everyone's photos.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

New York Times DIY Cooking Handbook

hey foodie geeks, thought you might be interested in this little series from the New York Times.  A few lovely little do-it-yourself things that might be fun to try.. I for one am jazzed about the tomato-chili jam, and Chinese chili-scallion oil (which I fell in love with while I was in China).
Here's the link: create away!

Monday, January 24, 2011

West Egg


Barely has our recovery day passed, and we're already thinking of the next one. Well, from our conversations Saturday night a seed was planted and now the idea has fully bloomed! Consult your calendars.

Theme to be announced shortly, but in the meantime, a teaser:


If it wasn't for the mist we could see your home across the bay....You always have a green light that burns all night at the end of your dock.

Memories of the British Raj -- November 14, 2009

Maybe the best title yet, this one -- Mr. McCall was inspired by the ever-present President's Choice.  The one where a giant samosa appeared, and possibly the only one where an outsider was invited to participate and gawk at our sheer insanity.. 

Iron Chef -- February 6, 2010

The one in which there was a secret ingredient -- MINT.  Will leave the highlights to the fabulous Mr. Schaan -- post away.