I think it’s been 10 years since we’ve seen each other, so today I met Bunny and her kids (Olivia & Ian) at Ramen Nagi.
Mother & Son
Tonight was Tawny’s turn with Leo. Of course everyone’s gotta jump in the frame.
Father & Son
I finally got to shoot a portrait of Drew & Leo. While dialing in my exposure Stinky was a stand in for Leo.
Socks Shoot
I purchased a few socks for the gurlz to wear for a photoshoot. I let them decide which animal to model.
Brisket Wednesday
I finally got over my illness so to celebrate I prepared a brisket for dinner. This process started 6:30 in the morning.
I trimmed off about 5lbs of fat, but kept it whole as an experiment. I may regret that decision later. Of course it started to rain and I felt like a bonehead for trying to do this on a day like this.
After the feeding frenzy there wasn’t much left. I pretended to be shocked and angered but I was truly flattered. For dessert Sandy made an incredible Tiramisu. Additional photos by Aleki, Macy & Freda.
Taco Tuesday
As fate would have it there was no lengua to be found, so we shifted to a meatless taco Tuesday. Sadly we all forgot to take any photos.
Italian Monday Dinner
While we wait on the rest of the family to arrive. Sandy made her vongole and I made a cheesy foccacia. Of course I forgot to take photos.
2024 Pilipino Invasion
Since Mommi is visiting we have a influx of family coming from the north, south, east & west. Our small little house will be overstuffed. I’ve been slowly preparing for this event and I was excited to cook and introduce some local beers in the process. What I didn’t prepare for was my recent illness.
Sunday: Most are coming in this evening. So for dinner I prepared an Ultimate Pork Chop with baked apples, puree of celery root & green beans, but sadly that had to be delivered to their rental house rather than served here.
Alex got to meet is 3 month old Grandson Leo for the first time.
Ultimate Pork Chop
As it usually happens I find a recipe/technique on youtube and experiment on friends & family, after they sign the diarrhea disclaimer of course. For the UPC, the secret is not to buy a pork chop as they are too lean. I add salt at 1% of its weight, thyme & rosemary, then Sous Vide for 48 hrs. Next throw it in the frig overnight.
I then portion out into thick pieces and sear in a carbon steel pan, basting with butter (this isn’t a diet dish). I like a puree of celery root with my UPC.
Unusual Christmas Gift
This year I received an unusual gift from BIL Bengie. I don’t know that I’ll keep this puppy as he’s kinda messy. Every time I use him I have to wipe his butt then reinsert his buttplug. It just seems… you know.