The past two weeks have been delicious. Last weekend Nick cooked up a storm, and I've been working my way through the leftovers all week (with some augmentation).
He made Alice Water's Ginger Carrot soup, a Lamb Tagine with Lemon Couscous, and Spinach Risotto with this salty glazed pork that tasted like pork jerky candy.
And then this weekend, we had friends in town and continued with ridiculous food adventures.
Friday night we went to Dobb's Ferry in Hayes Valley and the table split the Pizza Frites appetizer, then we ordered the Veal Marsala, Meatballs, Shoemaker Chicken, Eggplant Rollatini entrees, and Brussels Sprouts for the table. All of it was very good, savory, rich, gooey stuff.
Saturday night we went to Betelnut and had a truly epic meal. We ordered as much as 5 people could reasonably eat.... no, wait, we ordered MORE than 5 people could reasonably eat. The triumph of the night was the Roasted Yellowfin Collar, but other dishes included:
- Deep-fried Cauliflower
- Spicy Asparagus
- Steamed Pork Dumplings
- Scallion Pancakes
- Fishy Noodles (Cha Ca La Vong)
- Firecracker Chicken
- Chicken Lettuce Cups
- Pork Spareribs
- Springrolls
And then, after a walk, we went to American Cupcake Carnival Lounge and at cupcakes (mine was green) and had drinks garnished with cotton candy.
Today we went to Zazie's for Gingerbread Pancakes with Lemon Curd and Poached Pears, and tonight we're ordering Patxi's for dinner.
So after all of this, my body hurts, and I need a meal plan to bring me back into the land of the reasonable. Bon Appetit to the rescue! Browsing exclusively through their catalogue of "Healthy" recipes, I found the following, made my plan, bought my groceries, and voila.
Monday's Plan:
It's like an Oven Roasted Chicken Caesar Salad
Tuesday's Plan:
Wednesday's Plan:
Kale Salad with Butternut Squash plus whatever protein (steak, fish, pork) that I pick up that night
Lighter eating is on the horizon! Thank goodness.
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