New recipes always go better with old ones…like the. Lemon Mint Fizz.
Recipe? Why sure.
We served this one (which I designed) at our wedding.
Mushrooms and Bourbon
April 27, 2026
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A Visit to Leuven with Yo and Caroline
March 2, 2026
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You may have seen these two famous actors in this short film they produced. Turns out they live in Leuven. Stop one of the big 3C birthday extravaganza was centered at their house.
We spent a fair amount of time wandering around town.
Leuven has its share of students (and they returned to class just after we got into town).
It rained. Like crazy. We walked 13.5km anywway.
The city wall.
Yo on a bridge with a god sighting…
The crocuses in full swing and filled with bees.
They are concerned about another Eve in Leuven.
We also had some excellent meals with our hosts.
Making Chilli
February 14, 2026
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Eli style. Iulie implemementation.
Pheasant and Fondue
January 25, 2025
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Once of our friends gifted me a frozen/gutted pheasant that he shot. We decided to butcher it and turn it into a mushroom ragu. We served it with a heaping pile of authentic swiss fondue. Somehow we lived through the experience of eating all that cheese.
First we butchered the pheasant.
Then we made fondue.
Time to eat.
NYE 2025 is for Blinis
January 25, 2025
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When you want that, you have to do this. (Recipe here.)
And then this.
Which makes for a quiet but delicious New Years celebration. We’re saving up our energy for 5/25/25.
Cheers!
24 hour Beef Broth (for Pho)
January 25, 2025
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Lots of standing rib roast bones make very good broth.
Soup’s On
January 25, 2025
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Brine That Bird
December 20, 2024
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This year we perfected the brining operation using Thomas Keller’s recipe from the French Laundry. 48 hours lead time is worth it.
Look at that bird! Crispy on the outside and tender and juicy inside.
We also made cranberry sauce.
And stuffing with fresh chestnuts and dried cherries.
And pies
Then came the family and the feast.
The licking of the beater was the best part!
