Apple Soup - Mixed by Joplin by joplin

Apple Soup - Mixed by Joplin  by  joplin

Homemade Mayonnaise

I suppose I assumed it would be difficult... but then after reading how-to in Mastering the Art of French Cooking - Ms. Child made it seem pretty easy! I was certain I would be fine... ummmm... not so much. It's amazing how difficult things can be that seem like they should be simple. I swear I never saw any chefs on Top Chef dribble in drop by drop the oil until it emulsified, but somehow they end up with perfect handmade mayo?! Crazy... but I guess that's what PRACTICE is for. Don't know till you try, fuck up, learn from it, try again... Here is a great link I found and am about to go for round 2 in a few minutes once the man gets home with more oil! Mayonnaise Basics

I am pretty excited for some gourmet tuna melt's tonight.... Picked up some more expensive tuna, bread, some crazy uncured bacon, provolone. Yum. All for you Megan!! :)

Shrimp and Grits?!

I just saw an episode of Man vs Food and they cooked up some shrimp and grits that looked HEAVENLY!! Found a Bobby Flay recipe and must try it tonight... I don't love shrimp... and I've never had grits but something is forcing me to make this. Mike hates shrimp and grits (uh oh heh) so I've decided not to tell him, thrust the plate in front of him and force him to eat it. We shall see!
UPDATE: we still hate shrimp. grits were fab!