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Coq au Vin Blanc.

Posted on February 2, 2017 by robchristopher

I adapted this recipe and it turned our rather well. So I’m posting it here. Pretty darn good for the depths of winter. COQ AU VIN BLANC INGREDIENTS 8 strips bacon, sliced crosswise into 1-inch pieces 3 medium onions, peeled … Continue reading →

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Majority Holder’s Punch.

Posted on May 29, 2016 by robchristopher

The name of this punch comes from Sid Sackson’s classic game Acquire. In the game, when two hotel chains are merged by placement of a connecting tile, the majority share holder of the liquidated hotel receives a bonus based on … Continue reading →

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A punch for an Oscars party: Boston Club Punch

Posted on February 28, 2016 by robchristopher

This is the punch for my Oscars party this year, derived from David Wondrich’s wonderful book Punch: The Delights (and Dangers) of the Flowing Bowl Hardcover. As he notes, it is “fearsomely complex” to make. But wonderful. The recipe below … Continue reading →

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Desperado cocktail.

Posted on February 6, 2016 by robchristopher

Andy recently went to San Diego on a business trip, and while he was there spent several evenings at Puesto. He became enamored of a cocktail on their menu, the Desperado. Last night I did some reverse engineering in an … Continue reading →

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Slow cooked pork tenderloin carnitas.

Posted on January 31, 2016 by robchristopher

This was tonight’s dinner. I adapted it from a recipe I found. The end result was delicious. It took all of 15 minutes to assemble. SLOW COOKED PORK TENDERLOIN CARNITAS ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice 1 bottle of beer … Continue reading →

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Cocktail: El Son Te Llama

Posted on October 24, 2015 by robchristopher

To be perfectly honest, I can’t remember the occasion that led to the creation of this cocktail. But I found the recipe in my notes, and rather than lose it forever I’m posting it here. It sounds delicious anyway … … Continue reading →

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Cocktail: Golden Eel

Posted on June 9, 2015 by robchristopher

Another Paul McGee classic (though I don’t know when he’s mixed one up lately), the Golden Eel is my new go-to aperitif. If you like Negronis and are ready to branch out, this is the drink for you. The smooth-and-prickly … Continue reading →

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The Foreclosure cocktail.

Posted on March 8, 2015 by robchristopher

This is an off-menu drink served at The Barrelhouse Flat in Chicago. It’s delicious, but slow down there cowboy. This is a serious mixture. FORECLOSURE 1.5 oz. Lemon Hart 151 rum .25 oz. Cruzan Black Strap rum .25 oz allspice … Continue reading →

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Minestrone.

Posted on December 12, 2014 by robchristopher

A friend asked for my recipe, so I figured I might as well post it here. It’s about as easy as can be, and a full batch will last several days (with flavors that keep improving!) MINESTRONE 1 tablespoon crushed … Continue reading →

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Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Smoked Paprika and Cumin

Posted on November 10, 2014 by robchristopher

The name of the recipe is pretty much the recipe itself. I made these last night and they made an excellent movie snack. Good for ya too! 1 pound brussels spouts 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin … Continue reading →

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