big bird fried up all crispy and spicy like
I don't think we'll ever be able to go back to regular oven roasted turkey.
thanksgiving eve had me shooting up that bird with a spicy brine.
afternoon had us dudes in the backyard tending the 375 degree oil bath
that was until....
gran turismo 5 had just been released and I stood by the bird in the cold by myself as they raced, two steering wheels and all.
the bird was super moist inside with the perfect amount of spicy/salty/crispy. about the only way I like turkey.
my favorite holiday meal item is usually this cream of roasted red pepper soup. I floated some pistachio/herb oil in top
good company helped pass the evening.
we had some friends from louisiana come stay with us the day after thanksgiving. had a pan seared salmon feast the night after thanksgiving (no pics, people just standing in the kitchen with more eating and drinking)
hiked up mount baldy saturday morning
took 'em to wimberley for lunch at the leaning pear, found some cava there.
troy got slightly international with the French 75, then off to the party.
had a blast at the second annual westlake blind beer tasting. the theme this year was craft beers. there was quite a variety of styles represented within that subset. fun to taste them side by side and try to pick a favorite.
sunday morning sent us out looking for some quick and cheap mexican food. we found TNT and after we had our table we realized there was no menu, just an $18 brunch. we were hungry so we gave it a shot. the $18 per adult price ended up being a bargain! there was a fresh tortilla making station, eggs benedict, salmon enchiladas, flan and so much more. along with bottomless mimosas and a DJ. it was well worth it and I bet we'll be back.
took a stroll along the hike and bike trail.
some friends came by and helped kat work on her spicy fried ball recipe. she is getting really good at this! tonight's balls were stuffed with stilton and scallion.
sort of a tradition that I apply a holiday themed drawing to my chalkboard.