the world famous jacques pepin. it was a splendid book dating back to his boyhood during wartime in france. i highly recommend it. a fast enjoyable read.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
the apprentice
i just finished reading the autobiography of this man
the world famous jacques pepin. it was a splendid book dating back to his boyhood during wartime in france. i highly recommend it. a fast enjoyable read.
the world famous jacques pepin. it was a splendid book dating back to his boyhood during wartime in france. i highly recommend it. a fast enjoyable read.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
weekend update.
boy do i love having the weekend off, but it usually coalesces into a wretched hangover by sunday. friday, i opened, took a 2 hour nap, then went to the grocery store for dinner fixins'. tara came over. i made a rosemary garlic crusted pork tenderloin topped with caramelized onions, mashed potatoes, and roasted asparagus. i had originally planned on braising the pork in a ginger-lime-brown sugar- garlic sauce, but i put soy sauce in the marinade, which contains wheat, which contains gluten, which tara is allergic to. dinner was good, the garlic burps were nasty though. i am not a fan of too much garlic like i used to be. i had too much wine of course. then we went to the chat room and got more loaded. went to go hang out at joseph's crib and played guitars. stayed up way too late.
after a few hours of sleep, got up feeling like appropriate hell. had the rahr brewery ride to attend. my friend jesse (a.k.a. jp tots, a.k.a. jesus, a.k.a. the abdominal slowman) came over around 11am. we rode to my store to meet lauren. grabbed some cash and we rolled out to panther city bicycles. met up with a decent number of riders.
a group took off without us, so we had to meet back up with them. hit the trails to 7th, rode downtown, took south main to the rahr brewery for free beer...the redrunkening.
my boy dave hooked me up with a free pint glass and proceeded to tank up on free ugly pug and stormcloud. the lines were deep. we stayed for long enough to get buzzed. lauren split off. joel, jeff, jesse, and i went to the saucer for food and more beer. a few other riders showed. we all got messy there. jeff got surly.
when we left, we decided to take the radio shack hill. i was trying to pull off a skid the whole way down, and i here jole go "God, Jeff!!!" we were all drunk, but jeff was really tanked. when i got to the bottom of the hill everyone looked alarmed, standing around staring at jeff's bike.
homeboy hit a patch of gravel and ate shit. he got some good road rash, and cracked/bent his rim. we called rowdy to come pick him and his bike up, jole caught a ride too. tots and i hit the trails decided to get one more beer at the hideaway. met up with tot's cousin deanna. drained our beers fast, i was supposed to meet up w/ my mum and sister to go to the movies. i was so tired. tots and i got back to my crib, as the fam pulled up. we went to the movie tavern on hulen. ordered a pitcher of beer, and found a seat. we went to see sweeney todd. as soon as i sat down, i felt like falling asleep. mum and layla ordered 2 bbq chicken pizzas and another pitcher. i only had one pint. i was done.
i can honestly say, i hated the movie. i like some musicals, but i was so annoyed by this movie, maybe it is just because i was so goddamned tired. i fell asleep like 4 times. on the way home my sister pissed me off, and i left the car abruptly when i got home. her tone at times really gets me, i was also very tired, drunk, cranky.
got home, took a bath, had some wine. put on the ice storm, talked to a few people, passed the fuck out around 11 or so.
i stayed in bed until like 1. i was sweaty and gross. felt like shit. had my mom pick me up. i brought the other tenderloin that had been soaking in the ginger lime bath for more than a day. cooked it up, reduced the marinade w/ stock to a sweet sticky glaze. served w/ a simple salad of baby romaine, grape tomatoes, parmesan cheese and a balsamic vinegarette, and a hunk of asiago cheese bread. yum.
i have to work @ 5am. hope i can sleep.
after a few hours of sleep, got up feeling like appropriate hell. had the rahr brewery ride to attend. my friend jesse (a.k.a. jp tots, a.k.a. jesus, a.k.a. the abdominal slowman) came over around 11am. we rode to my store to meet lauren. grabbed some cash and we rolled out to panther city bicycles. met up with a decent number of riders.
a group took off without us, so we had to meet back up with them. hit the trails to 7th, rode downtown, took south main to the rahr brewery for free beer...the redrunkening.
my boy dave hooked me up with a free pint glass and proceeded to tank up on free ugly pug and stormcloud. the lines were deep. we stayed for long enough to get buzzed. lauren split off. joel, jeff, jesse, and i went to the saucer for food and more beer. a few other riders showed. we all got messy there. jeff got surly.
when we left, we decided to take the radio shack hill. i was trying to pull off a skid the whole way down, and i here jole go "God, Jeff!!!" we were all drunk, but jeff was really tanked. when i got to the bottom of the hill everyone looked alarmed, standing around staring at jeff's bike.
homeboy hit a patch of gravel and ate shit. he got some good road rash, and cracked/bent his rim. we called rowdy to come pick him and his bike up, jole caught a ride too. tots and i hit the trails decided to get one more beer at the hideaway. met up with tot's cousin deanna. drained our beers fast, i was supposed to meet up w/ my mum and sister to go to the movies. i was so tired. tots and i got back to my crib, as the fam pulled up. we went to the movie tavern on hulen. ordered a pitcher of beer, and found a seat. we went to see sweeney todd. as soon as i sat down, i felt like falling asleep. mum and layla ordered 2 bbq chicken pizzas and another pitcher. i only had one pint. i was done.
i can honestly say, i hated the movie. i like some musicals, but i was so annoyed by this movie, maybe it is just because i was so goddamned tired. i fell asleep like 4 times. on the way home my sister pissed me off, and i left the car abruptly when i got home. her tone at times really gets me, i was also very tired, drunk, cranky.
got home, took a bath, had some wine. put on the ice storm, talked to a few people, passed the fuck out around 11 or so.
i stayed in bed until like 1. i was sweaty and gross. felt like shit. had my mom pick me up. i brought the other tenderloin that had been soaking in the ginger lime bath for more than a day. cooked it up, reduced the marinade w/ stock to a sweet sticky glaze. served w/ a simple salad of baby romaine, grape tomatoes, parmesan cheese and a balsamic vinegarette, and a hunk of asiago cheese bread. yum.
i have to work @ 5am. hope i can sleep.
Monday, December 31, 2007
ugh.
it's new years eve and here i sit, outside of my apartment in a hoodie and houseshoes, drinking a glass of wine, and stealing someones signal. i opened today, and am scheduled to do so tomorrow. this means NO PARTIES FOR LITTLE TROUBLE BOY!!!!!
i am actually ok with this notion. last years party at my old place was so rad. future occupants will still find bits of confetti.
i did get in more riding yesterday and today, and less drinking, which is good. very good.
i hope you all have a blast tonight, and anyone that says something along the lines of "dude, you totally missed out on......"
i will fucking smash a wine goblet in yr face and kick you feverishly in the groin.
it's almost 9pm, and it is almost time for me to turn in, once i finish my bottle of pinot.
happy new years you lucky cunts. may you all have terrible hangovers tomorrow.
xoxo.
i am actually ok with this notion. last years party at my old place was so rad. future occupants will still find bits of confetti.
i did get in more riding yesterday and today, and less drinking, which is good. very good.
i hope you all have a blast tonight, and anyone that says something along the lines of "dude, you totally missed out on......"
i will fucking smash a wine goblet in yr face and kick you feverishly in the groin.
it's almost 9pm, and it is almost time for me to turn in, once i finish my bottle of pinot.
happy new years you lucky cunts. may you all have terrible hangovers tomorrow.
xoxo.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
xmas and stuff.
tis the season to drink until yr heart stops, which is what i am doing now at 2 in the afternoon. made a pitcher of delicious sangria last night, and it has already been drained. i just whipped up another pitcher and it is marinating. i am at my mums of course, lackadaisically preparing food. we decided to go simple this year. mother bought a honey ham, we are making a potato au gratin from scratch w/ gruyere and parmesan cheeses, green beans sauteed with bacon and onions, yeast rolls, and creamed corn (which is solely for my sis, i hate that slop.)
presents i got this year:
1. a hundred dollars from my dad and his wife.
2. a down comforter,a duvet cover, and new sheets from my sister.
3. a $50 visa gift card from my mum's beau.
4. a book about poo from ashton (thanks little brother).
5. a knock off burberry scarf , and a burberry london cologne set from my mum.
6. and of course, surgery for scat from my mum. that was the biggest gift.
i have treated myself to several bottles of wine, and i ordered an new pair of bloodwood plugs last night.
this past weekend, i made one of the most amazing dishes i have ever tasted. coq au vin translates into rooster with wine. i did not use rooster, but a nice free range chicken. started on saturday by disassembling onion, celery, and carrot, add to a deep, large bowl. toss in cloves, peppercorns, and a bouquet garni. pour in an entire bottle of dry red wine. i chose this
la collection des chateaux bordeaux. add chicken to the wine bath, cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate overnight.
on sunday, removed the drunk bird, patted dry, set aside. strained wine from veggies into separate containers. season bird with salt and pepper liberally. melt butter and olive oil in a deep heavy bottomed pot. sear chicken on all sides, turning with tongs until golden brown. set bird aside. add strained veggies into pot, stir with a wooden spoon for over med hi heat until thoroughly cooked (around 10min.) sprinkle veggies with a tbsp. of flour. stir until coated. add wine to pot as well as the chicken and the bouquet garni. lower heat and simmer for about and hour or so. have a glass of wine.
while chicken is stewing, cook bacon (1/4-1/2 lb. cut into 1"x1/4" pieces) in a small skillet. when bacon is done (not too crisp), remove and drain on paper towel. save some of the rendered fat. saute 1/21b. of button mushroom caps in the fat until golden brown and delicious. set aside with the bacon.
in another pot (use one that is not non-stick), incorporate 12 peeled whole pearl onions, a pinch of sugar, a pinch of salt, and just cover with water. cover with parchment paper cut to fit pan. bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer. keep an eye on it. when liquid has evaporated (i had to remove the paper part of the way through cooking to speed up the process), continue to brown the onions, using tongs to turn them (don't smash them!). remove and set aside.
to the pot the onions were cooked in, i added a cup of wine (use the same kind!). scrape up any brown goodness with a wooden spoon. reduce wine over med hi heat until it is thick enough to coat the back of yr spoon. season with salt and pepper.
by this point, yr bird will be done surely. removed from the drink, cut into pieces (if you don't know how to cut up a chicken, google it, and be careful!! it's hot!!), set on a deep serving platter.add the onions, mushrooms and bacon in to pot. strain remaining cooking liquid into reduced wine. swirl in 2 tablespoons of soft butter. adjust with salt and pepper and pour over chicken.
with this dish, i made the best recipe for potaoes i have ever tasted, really. i actually got this from rachel ray (shudder), but she got it from jaques pepin, so it's ok. you take little white taters and wash them. melt about 1/2 stick of butter in a pan of decent size. add potatoes to pan and season with salt and pepper. pour in chicken stock to cover potatoes. put on lid and cover. simmer on med lo until all the stock has been absorbed (you can remove lid periodically to speed things along). once the stock has cooked down entirely, brown potatoes by turning with tongs until golden all over (just like the onions above). sprinkle with more salt and pepper and serve.
of course, it was all terrible.
time to get back to the kitchen. merry xmas to you all. i am drinking to rowdy, cuz his mama won't let him.
going out later. gonna get fucking pissed tonight.
presents i got this year:
1. a hundred dollars from my dad and his wife.
2. a down comforter,a duvet cover, and new sheets from my sister.
3. a $50 visa gift card from my mum's beau.
4. a book about poo from ashton (thanks little brother).
5. a knock off burberry scarf , and a burberry london cologne set from my mum.
6. and of course, surgery for scat from my mum. that was the biggest gift.
i have treated myself to several bottles of wine, and i ordered an new pair of bloodwood plugs last night.
this past weekend, i made one of the most amazing dishes i have ever tasted. coq au vin translates into rooster with wine. i did not use rooster, but a nice free range chicken. started on saturday by disassembling onion, celery, and carrot, add to a deep, large bowl. toss in cloves, peppercorns, and a bouquet garni. pour in an entire bottle of dry red wine. i chose this
la collection des chateaux bordeaux. add chicken to the wine bath, cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate overnight.
on sunday, removed the drunk bird, patted dry, set aside. strained wine from veggies into separate containers. season bird with salt and pepper liberally. melt butter and olive oil in a deep heavy bottomed pot. sear chicken on all sides, turning with tongs until golden brown. set bird aside. add strained veggies into pot, stir with a wooden spoon for over med hi heat until thoroughly cooked (around 10min.) sprinkle veggies with a tbsp. of flour. stir until coated. add wine to pot as well as the chicken and the bouquet garni. lower heat and simmer for about and hour or so. have a glass of wine.
while chicken is stewing, cook bacon (1/4-1/2 lb. cut into 1"x1/4" pieces) in a small skillet. when bacon is done (not too crisp), remove and drain on paper towel. save some of the rendered fat. saute 1/21b. of button mushroom caps in the fat until golden brown and delicious. set aside with the bacon.
in another pot (use one that is not non-stick), incorporate 12 peeled whole pearl onions, a pinch of sugar, a pinch of salt, and just cover with water. cover with parchment paper cut to fit pan. bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer. keep an eye on it. when liquid has evaporated (i had to remove the paper part of the way through cooking to speed up the process), continue to brown the onions, using tongs to turn them (don't smash them!). remove and set aside.
to the pot the onions were cooked in, i added a cup of wine (use the same kind!). scrape up any brown goodness with a wooden spoon. reduce wine over med hi heat until it is thick enough to coat the back of yr spoon. season with salt and pepper.
by this point, yr bird will be done surely. removed from the drink, cut into pieces (if you don't know how to cut up a chicken, google it, and be careful!! it's hot!!), set on a deep serving platter.add the onions, mushrooms and bacon in to pot. strain remaining cooking liquid into reduced wine. swirl in 2 tablespoons of soft butter. adjust with salt and pepper and pour over chicken.
with this dish, i made the best recipe for potaoes i have ever tasted, really. i actually got this from rachel ray (shudder), but she got it from jaques pepin, so it's ok. you take little white taters and wash them. melt about 1/2 stick of butter in a pan of decent size. add potatoes to pan and season with salt and pepper. pour in chicken stock to cover potatoes. put on lid and cover. simmer on med lo until all the stock has been absorbed (you can remove lid periodically to speed things along). once the stock has cooked down entirely, brown potatoes by turning with tongs until golden all over (just like the onions above). sprinkle with more salt and pepper and serve.
of course, it was all terrible.
time to get back to the kitchen. merry xmas to you all. i am drinking to rowdy, cuz his mama won't let him.
going out later. gonna get fucking pissed tonight.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
sp?
re-reading the last post, there are so many typing, spelling, and grammatical errors, i should be punished.
however, it was 4 in the funking morning, so i get immunity.
however, it was 4 in the funking morning, so i get immunity.
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