The Bacon Brunch Crew: Proof that All the Food was Edible :o)
Bacon Brunch: The Final Spread
(from left to right): My bacon cinnamon rolls, Carla and Alex’s Bacon Wrapped Dates, (above the dates) Christina’s Bacon, Spinach, Bread, Egg Casserole and Lila’s (veg friendly) goat cheese and veggie quiche.
Bacon Brunch: The Drinks
Besides mimosas and bloody marys, Joe brought Strawberry Syrup and Milk, thus attempting to settle the debate of strawberry milk among our friends.
Is strawberry milk a.) gross? b.) okay? or c.) delicious?
Bacon Brunch: The anticipation
Note: Christina made sure that this photo is proof that there was actually fruit, a healthy food, at the brunch.
Bacon Cinnamon Rolls For Bacon Brunch - 6/7/09
Yes, I took this idea from thisiswhyyourefat.com. They were amazing. 12 people attended my bacon brunch; I made 16 of them (Jewel brand, because they were on sale) and they all went.
I seared the bacon for about 30 seconds on each side since I was afraid that it wouldn’t cook all the way through, and then baked the cinnamon rolls according to the directions on the can.
I would highly, highly recommend attempting these. It was a great combination of sweet and savory.
Cooking With Lila: Orange Side View
Cooking with Lila: Orange
The theme tonight was “segmenting citrus.” Lila and I attacked the grocery store knowing that we needed an orange, which turned out to be the theme of the dish.
The chicken was seared in lemon, chives, oregano, olive oil and salt and pepper; udon noodles were cooked in white wine and a bit of orange juice with water; the radish and mushrooms were simmered in orange and the left over reduction from the chicken; all over a bed of spinach.
Definitely one of my favorite things Lila and I have ever cooked.
Valentine’s Dessert: Red Velvet Cake from Alliance Bakery.
From our favorite local bakery.
Valentine’s Dinner: Peppered Steak with Balsamic Glazed Portabella Mushrooms
I’m giving Eric credit for the mushrooms, which made the meal. Who thought of putting soy sauce with balsamic vinegar and sugar (and butter, obvi)? Delicious.
I made the asparagus, sauteed with shallot, garlic, parsley and lemon juice. Another hit, but not the most memorable part of the dinner.
Miso Chicken with Corn and Edamame Salad
Note to self: Salad tastes much better the next day, make in advance.
