Monthly Archives: May 2012

Grand Foienale

Posted on May 29, 2012 by David

She Who Must Be Obeyed has never met a foie gras preparation she didn’t like. She’s had it on hot dogs, layered on a tart, served with brioche and apples, and even once as a smoked crème brulée. It wasn’t much … Continue reading →

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Egging Me On

Posted on May 24, 2012 by David

The addition of this item to the menu for the seventh annual birthday dinner was the result of a phone call to She Who Must Be Obeyed. One of our guests, a regular attendee since the inaugural dinner, was unable to … Continue reading →

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A Boy and His Pig *

Posted on May 22, 2012 by David

A year after the Halloween party responsible for the world’s worst pumpkin pie, my housemates expressed a desire to host another party, “but this one should be a full dinner.” I offered to cook, asked for possible menu suggestions, but … Continue reading →

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Son of Sam I Am

Posted on May 17, 2012 by David

I wanted to try a simpler menu for She Who Must Be Obeyed’s birthday dinner, especially after I remembered all of the work that went into last year’s affair. Still, I knew our guests would be expecting something with a modernist twist, … Continue reading →

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Seventh Annual Birthday Dinner: Menu

Posted on May 12, 2012 by David

I‘ve been busy, preparing to host the seventh annual birthday dinner for She Who Must Be Obeyed. I’m trying something different this year, focusing on a “whole hog” dinner theme instead of a longer series of smaller, labor-intensive courses. Here’s the menu: … Continue reading →

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