Chicago Wine Geek 
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Steward
Posts: 7105
 | | 10-16-2006 04:20 PM |
| Wife's birthday last night. Alaskan King Crab Legs and 8-10 count shrimp as the app.
Then some amazing Prime NY strip steaks on the grill. Really tasty! | | | |
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BellaDonna
Barrel Racker
Posts: 1890
| | 10-17-2006 02:15 AM |
| Five spiced cornish hens with oriental yellow rice | | | |
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Fred
Wine Thief
Posts: 2673
| | 10-17-2006 12:11 PM |
| Mu Shi Pork
Hot & Sour Soup. | | | "It's better to have your enemies inside the tent pissing out, then outside the tent pissing in." -- Lyndon Johnson | |
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shaferguy91
Germantown TN
Wine Addict
Posts: 6923
| | 10-17-2006 03:27 PM |
| Grill Lamb Patties, Mashed Potatoes and Green Peas | | | |
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Chicago Wine Geek
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Steward
Posts: 7105
| | 10-17-2006 04:01 PM |
| Porketta tonight. | | | |
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skwid
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5452
| | 10-17-2006 04:51 PM |
| Tonight I'll be doing a "Bressler", Hambugers and Cab. | | | |
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Fred
Wine Thief
Posts: 2673
| | 10-17-2006 09:13 PM |
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Tonight I'll be doing a "Bressler", Hambugers and Cab.
That sounds like such a great idea. But I want some baked beans too. | | | "It's better to have your enemies inside the tent pissing out, then outside the tent pissing in." -- Lyndon Johnson | |
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BellaDonna
Barrel Racker
Posts: 1890
| | 10-18-2006 01:51 AM |
| Tortilla Pie
Recipe courtesy of epicurious.com:
1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10-oz) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup mild tomato salsa
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
6 oz pepper Jack cheese, coarsely grated (2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 (10-inch) flour tortillas (burrito-size)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Accompaniment: sour cream
Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 450°F.
Stir together beans, corn, salsa, tomato sauce, cheese, cilantro, scallions, and cumin in a large bowl.
Heat a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until smoking. Brush both sides of each tortilla with oil and fry, turning over once, until puffed and golden in spots, about 1 minute.
Put 1 tortilla in a well-oiled 15- by 10-inch shallow baking pan, then spread with 1 1/3 cups of filling. Repeat layering twice, then top with remaining tortilla, gently pressing to help layers adhere.
Bake until filling is heated through, about 12 minutes. Transfer with a large metal spatula to a platter, then cut pie into wedges with a serrated knife. | | | |
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Sacred Cow
Wine Thief
Posts: 2764
| | 10-18-2006 02:12 AM |
| Three inches of snow on the deck. This is when a gas grill comes in damn handy.
Bacon wrapped Wapiti Elk strip steaks. Seasoned green beans. Baked tater. But the last two were mere distractions.
Paired with a 2002 Joseph Phelps Napa Vally Syrah. Times two.
I did not think I was even hungry for elk tonight. But once I started eating, this combo hit my G spot. Food coma, here I am.
If I have a heart attack tonight, let it be known that I will have died happy. In lieu of flowers, drink a good bootle of wine (sorry DavidN).
Mike
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No wonder elk are a "vanishing species." They taste damn good.
Brain destruction has already taken place in me because of whirling disease. Why else would I not think it is a crime to eat something so tasty? | | | |
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kpak
Alaska
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3136
| | 10-18-2006 02:19 AM |
| scored some lovely huge scallops
ROASTED SCALLOP RISOTTO
• 2 cups Fish or Veg Stock
•2 large shallots, finely chopped
• Olive Oil
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 1/2 cup Chardonnay
•1 Tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
• 30 baby or 10 medium scallops, shelled and cleaned
• 1/2 cup double cream, lightly whipped
• 1 teaspoon Basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Chives, chopped
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Heat a pan with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil and sauté scallops for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, stirring frequently. Set aside.
Put the stock into a saucepan and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
In a medium saucepan, gently sauté the shallots in 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil until softened. Stir in the rice and cook or a further 2 minutes to seal the rice.
Stir in the Chardonnay and cook until the liquid is reduced.
Add stock slowly to the rice, stirring well and adding more stock only when each addition has been absorbed.
Cook until rice is soft and creamy.
Stir in cream, basil, chives, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
Sear the scallops with a little olive oil until cooked and serve atop the risotto.
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Chicago Wine Geek
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Steward
Posts: 7105
| | 10-18-2006 02:27 AM |
| Quote:
Three inches of snow on the deck. This is when a gas grill comes in damn handy.
Bacon wrapped Wapiti Elk strip steaks. Seasoned green beans. Baked tater. But the last two were mere distractions.
Paired with a 2002 Joseph Phelps Napa Vally Syrah. Times two.
I did not think I was even hungry for elk tonight. But once I started eating, this combo hit my G spot. Food coma, here I am.
If I have a heart attack tonight, let it be known that I will have died happy. In lieu of flowers, drink a good bootle of wine (sorry DavidN).
Mike
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No wonder elk are a "vanishing species." They taste damn good.
Brain destruction has already taken place in me because of whirling disease. Why else would I not think it is a crime to eat something so tasty?
After reading this, it's the first time in my life that I am craving Elk.....
Time to post in food pairings... where to get good Elk on the Internet. | | | |
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PourQue
Wine Labeler
Posts: 3511
| | 10-18-2006 02:31 AM |
| Since Mrs. PQ is out, I have free run on the kitchen....
Bone-in veal chop, homemade smashed potatoes, salad and a great CdP....the tum is FULL and HAPPY | | | |
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TBird
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Master of Wine
Posts: 10199
| | 10-19-2006 06:08 PM |
| it's a wrap Jewel of the Incas Quinoa with spinach, roasted carrots, artichokes, and a fat-free lemon-herb yogurt dressing. | | | |
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BellaDonna
Barrel Racker
Posts: 1890
| | 10-20-2006 02:40 AM |
| You should get the balsamic orange salmon wrap next time...mmm! | | | |
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TBird
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Master of Wine
Posts: 10199
| | 10-20-2006 02:06 PM |
| funny, that was almost what i ordered! but i'm kind of weirdly obsessed with quinoa. it's right across the street, so i'll go again soon soon.  | | | |
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BellaDonna
Barrel Racker
Posts: 1890
| | 10-22-2006 03:40 AM |
| Gouda aged 22-26 months Roquefort Foie gras (unseared) Toasted baguette crisps Blackberries soaked in some dessert wine Poached pears with marscapone topped with walnuts With a 1999 Tokajai Essencia  And then... Unplugged version of TBird's Mac and Cheese | | | |
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cmsyrah
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 516
| | 10-22-2006 04:06 AM |
| Quote:
Quote:
Three inches of snow on the deck. This is when a gas grill comes in damn handy.
Bacon wrapped Wapiti Elk strip steaks. Seasoned green beans. Baked tater. But the last two were mere distractions.
Paired with a 2002 Joseph Phelps Napa Vally Syrah. Times two.
I did not think I was even hungry for elk tonight. But once I started eating, this combo hit my G spot. Food coma, here I am.
If I have a heart attack tonight, let it be known that I will have died happy. In lieu of flowers, drink a good bootle of wine (sorry DavidN).
Mike
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No wonder elk are a "vanishing species." They taste damn good.
Brain destruction has already taken place in me because of whirling disease. Why else would I not think it is a crime to eat something so tasty?
After reading this, it's the first time in my life that I am craving Elk.....
Time to post in food pairings... where to get good Elk on the Internet.
Well...I think there is a thread about funny stories regarding large animals that I will find and post on.
However, I raise elk. They are my friends and I name them . 
However, it is time to harvest some of them.: 
"Harvest" is the term we use when there are more of them than can be maintained on certain acerage.
Not to be confused with grape 'harvest' where you tie your dividend on a stake and pray for rain and sun.
Both are precarious and subject to all elements.
For those of you that are vegans:
Whirled Peas
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shaferguy91
Germantown TN
Wine Addict
Posts: 6923
| | 10-22-2006 06:24 PM |
| New York Strip w/ Gorgonzola Cheese
Baked Potato
Green Beans | | | |
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BellaDonna
Barrel Racker
Posts: 1890
| | 10-23-2006 03:37 PM |
| Last night with my brother and his family:
Grilled 2" bone-in pork chops
Roasted asparagus with chevre and crumbled bacon
TBird's mac and cheese, Part 2
Double layered pumpkin cheesecake | | | |
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TBird
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Master of Wine
Posts: 10199
| | 10-24-2006 01:23 AM |
| a smart balance peanut butter and nutella sandwich on whole wheat with honey and over ripe sliced bananas. | | | |
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