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HAPPY MOUTH — November, 2008

HAPPY MOUTH — November, 2008

On Friday, November 14, 2008, it was Ron’s turn to pick the destination for our monthly Happy Mouth Supper Club outing. Ron selected Otto’s Restaurant in Covington, Kentucky as our destination. A large group of us (including guest Johnny) enjoyed great wine, great food, and…

11/19/2008 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute

11/19/2008 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute

Chef Matthew Winterrowd Wines hosted by Mary Horn, Winetrends Welcome Bacon and Eggs Surprise Covides Gran Gesta Brut Rose First Course Seafood Chowder, Dumpling, and Toasted Garlic Brandal Albarino 2006 Second Course Lemon Lobster, Israeli Couscous, and Savory Granola Trevor Jones Virgin Chardonnay 2006 Third…

Quote of the Day, 11-13-2008

Quote of the Day, 11-13-2008

Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her sperm, she’ll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she’ll give you a home. If you give her groceries, she’ll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she’ll give you her heart. She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her.

So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of shit.

— Unknown author

Chef Alan Neace’s Category A Entry

Chef Alan Neace’s Category A Entry

The following is Chef Alan Neace’s Category A Entry in the 2008 International Culinary Olympics in Erfurt Germany. Photos after the jump. Turkey Platter for Eight Nadine Roasted Turkey Breast Tewis Style Corned Turkey Thigh Applewood Smoked and Stuffed Burlington Wing Kinsella Neck Sausage with…

Chef Greg Skibinski’s Category B Entry

Chef Greg Skibinski’s Category B Entry

PA220198 The following is Chef Greg Skibinski’s Category B Entry in the 2008 International Culinary Olympics in Erfurt Germany. Photos after the jump.

  • West Side Three Course Meal
    • Smoke Roasted Squab Breast with Cucumber
    • Black Peppercorn Creamy Herb Sauce=-=-
    • Poached Lobster Tail with Corn Custard and Turned Potatoes in Broth=-=-
    • Grand Marnier Mousse with Macerated Fruit and Duet of Passion Fruit and Pomegranate Sauces
  • Owensville Duck Platter for Two
    • Roasted Leg of Duck
    • Duck Breast and Shiitake
    • Sweet Potatoes
    • Vegetable Accompaniment
    • Essence of Orange Duck Jus
  • St. Omar Wild Boar Chop
    • Cous Cous
    • Vegetable Medley
    • Natural Jus
  • Mediterranean Roulade
    • Turkey Tenderloin
    • Poached Pear
    • Polenta
    • Haricot Vert
    • Turkey Reduction
  • Quinoa a la Quito
    • Quinoa Stuffed Cabbage Wrap
    • Vegetable Terrine
    • Stuffed Portabella Mushroom
    • Sweet Chili Sauce
  • Terra Haute Striped Bass
    • Onion Tart
    • Rutabega
    • Fennel Sauce

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