Monthly Archives: May 2011

Sixth Annual Birthday Dinner: Prosciutto, Melon, Basil

Posted on May 9, 2011 by David

I got the idea for this dish when I made prosciutto ice cream, and spent some time thinking about how I would present a classic flavor combination. Instead of sitting the ice cream on top of a melon slice, which … Continue reading →

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Sixth Annual Birthday Dinner: Menu

Posted on May 7, 2011 by David

It’s hard to believe that this evening we will host the sixth birthday dinner I’ve cooked for She Who Must Be Obeyed and friends. I’m up to my neck in last-minute prep, but I remembered to print out menus this year. … Continue reading →

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The Triple Bacon Blast

Posted on May 5, 2011 by David

When I made my 100% homemade BLT, I asserted that it was the best bacon sandwich I’d ever eaten. My English friends disagreed, telling me in no uncertain terms that a proper bacon sarnie (or bacon buttie) consisted of pork … Continue reading →

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An Angry Bir(d)thday

Posted on May 2, 2011 by David

Left to his own devices, Who Will Not Be Ignored would play Angry Birds obsessively until he dropped from exhaustion. That doesn’t prevent him from thinking about the game when he’s not playing it, or calling our attention to this … Continue reading →

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