Yakitori at Home

Trying out the new Japanese-style charcoal grill box with some homemade yakitori. 

No-Nonsense Lunch

Quick lunch bowl at Bibibop.  

Crème Brûlée Quiche

How do you kick up crème brûlée, my favorite dessert, an even higher notch?  Serve it in a flaky, crispy pastry a la the Portuguese ‘pasteis de nata’ and call it crème brûlée quiche. So good!

Trifecta

 ... of carrot cake pancake, millionaire’s bacon, and eggs over medium. 

Wing Night at Rooster’s

Garlic and Korean BBQ. 

Crème Brûlée to Cap Off a Perfect Steak Dinner

I've gotten so good at making crème brûlée that I can do it while preparing a tomahawk ribeye sous vide for dinner (see related post).

I've noticed, though, that my Iwatani kitchen torch was having problems with self ignition. I had to try it a few times, and eventually had to assist with a pilot light (might have to look for a replacement). Nevertheless, the caramelized sugar delivered by the torch had the satisfying, sought-after crackling sound once you break through it. Still my favorite dessert. So good!

Brownie Party

A party I’d definitely want to go to.  

Lunch at Zingerman’s

A trip to Detroit is not complete without a lunch visit to Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor (see related post).  My favorite deli, now with hugely expanded seating, is as awesome as ever. 

Binny’s Brooklyn Reuben with a crunchy pickle.  

Zingerman's Next Door

Basically, Fat Slabs of Bacon

On the grill for dinner tonight: pork belly slabs marinated in garlic, ginger, lemongrass, black pepper, and brown sugar in coconut vinegar and 7-Up. Yep, 7-Up. 

Homemade Trail Mix

Ingredient List:

1. Roasted salted peanuts
2. Roasted unsalted pepitas
3. Raw almonds
4. Dark chocolate M&M's
5. Mixed jumbo raisins

Frozen Treat

Sometimes, a simple frozen plain cheese pizza, sprinkled with some leftover honeybaked ham, is all I need after a long day at work. 

Going Bananas

When buying bananas, I always get 2 smaller bunches: 1 yellow, and the other green. That way, I have ripe bananas all throughout the week. 

Breakfast Club

You know you've been going to the same place for a long time when it's renovated for a second (maybe third?) time since we first started going.  Same place, same good food, same friendly (first name basis) staff, but all new decor, furniture, and service china.

The Works Omelette with Millionaire's Bacon