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

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!

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.

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!

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.