WHAT UPPPPP PEOPLE!!!
Long time, no written word. With work and life, well you know how it go.
As many of you may know by now:
Food has always been a HUGE part of my life. Something I look forward to on a regular. Something that has never let me down. Something I can rely on. Of course, there's been many a time when the quality or quantity was not up to par in conjunction with my standards. I surely don't live in a fantasy world that rains down tasty stuffed mushrooms on a daily. Though, in general, food has been a constant.
Cooking and recently, baking, has been a great way for me to be creative...risky. An escape! Something that matters to me and makes ME happy.
I've never cooked or baked the same exact recipe twice. It's just not how I roll. Never do I write a recipe down, I just sprinkle, add, mix, and match whichever ingredients that I feel will work well together. It's a talent that I have been blessed with. It doesn't freak me out to venture off a written recipe or to add a little more of one spice than another.
This little knack of mine is good and bad. According to the hubs, I have never been able to recreate a small batch of lemon/pepper wings I made several years ago because I do what I do. And as time goes by, the memory has failed me!
Speaking of the hubs, this past weekend, we went out for a super overdue date night. "
Porter Cafe for Burgers!" in West Roxbury on Centre Street, is what I declared as I walked through the backdoor after work last Friday! At the time, only thinking of what I yearned for: Pinot Noir of some sort and a nice, juicy cheeseburger on a big old bun with onion relish, a wee bit of ketchup, and crispy fries! Oh, and of course an appetizer!
The hubs agreed and did not offer other suggestions, as not to piss me off. Sometimes they just get it! Sometimes... :)
After a quick nagging session for him to hurry up and shower/shave because I was STARVING, we arrived at the restaurant and were seated right away. We quickly decided on the fantastically awesome steamed mussels in coconut curry broth with crusty bread. Huge portion, delish, and devoured.
Beer battered fish and chip with tartar sauce is what my other half went with. He thoroughly enjoyed his Irish fare and even sprinkled his chips with vinegar! YUM!
Of course, I shared a bite of my burger with my man. He was just as impressed with how freaking tasty those damn patties are! Totally recommend.
Because I have blogged about this joint before, I won't go into specific detail about every little thang. But, I surely will complain again about the fact that they still do not offer dessert! You know I need/love my sugary treat after a fulfilling supper.
Because for me it is necessary to indulge in dessert, we ended up at one of our fave spots. Masona Grill which is a short drive away for more Pinot for me and a creamy slice of heaven--coconut layer cake drizzled with caramel sauce. The hubs went with an Irish coffee and apple bread pudding. Totally not a big fan of bread pudding but the apples were nice. My selection was the bomb! We sat at the bar. The place was pretty dead so we didn't feel so bad just getting a decadent treat/drinks and the staff is welcoming and chill. Good times!
