Took a break

August 25, 2015

I took a long break from updating this blog but I'm back. Weekly updates to follow. Two events planned for the next month. Excited for the work ahead.

Remainders

September 9, 2014

I am feeling like my creative block is a bit lifted and wished to share some ancillary material referenced in the last post.

First off, one of many moose:

If he was once alive(?) is there any worse fate for the remains of a sentient being than hanging on the wall of a vaguely Twin Peaksian, somewhat gay bar?

This shot, from earlier in the week when I was more inebriated but far better rested proves that a.) An iPhone is sufficient light for the a7 to take a portrait. b.) Exhaustion makes the hand shake far more than drink. c.) I am irrationally jealous of people who are stronger than me.

And finally, Hong-An was beautiful as always at Florian's party. (Which was not the event pictured above).

"I am giving side eye to the man above, despite never occupying the same space in real life."

Click for animated gif. Make sure you're seated first.

Labor Day and Lobster Rolls

September 2, 2014

I was stuck at home over Labor Day weekend so a couple of friends and I decided to bring the beach to Brooklyn. Our crack team consisted of Tex, child of ranchers from landlocked Nebraska; Mike, guilt-ridden former vegetarian with a self-diagnosed minor shellfish allergy; and Justin, the mastermind of the operation with years of experience in crawfish boils in Louisiana and southern Florida.

The process took an emotional toll on Justin but the finished result was beautiful.

Some were less affected by the lobster's brave sacrifice and the strong, humid, boggy smell permeating the kitchen for the next hour. Some of us drank seltzer in the other room and dreamed of dry land and fragrant pine forests.

The finished product was amazing. In the end Chef Justin substituted fresh rosemary for tarragon and dropped the celery entirely as unnecessary filler. The results were bright and light yet remarkably filling. They were served with guacamole a la Tex, fresh figs, and Syracuse salt potatoes with melted butter, my favorite food on earth. A lovely way to spend a holiday staycation. [Tarragon Lobster Roll]