Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Monday, December 7, 2020
Crockpot Carnitas
This is an easy crockpot recipe for carnitas to make some yummy tacos. We always have enough leftover for nachos or quesadillas the next day.
Crockpot Carnitas
5 Cloves of garlic, minced
2 Limes, juiced
1/2 cup of Orange juice
12 oz. can of Beer, whatever you have on hand
1 tbs. Salt
1 tsp. Pepper
1 tsp. Cumin
1 tsp. Chili powder
1 tsp. Oregano
Lard
Season the pork with the dry seasonings. Place in crockpot. Add the garlic, juices and beer. Cook on low for 8 hours. When ready, shred meat and then dry with some lard in a pan till the meat becomes a little crispy. Serve with tortillas, preferably corn if you have them, and homemade guacamole.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
PigWizard PorkCorn Review
Who likes pork rinds? I do! Who likes PorkCorn? Me! What is PorkCorn you ask? PorkCorn is like caramel popcorn but air-fried and made with pork rinds instead. What?! No really, PigWizard, a sandwich shop in Monterey California makes these tasty creations, and now you can order them online.
I was sent two bags for review, Sweet Heat Caramel PorkCorn and Beer Bacon Caramel PorkCorn, but they also have a Thai Tea flavor that sounds really interesting. Let me tell you, I wasn't sure what to expect when I got these, but they are really good. They really do remind you of caramel corn but with a pork-y flavor to them. They are crunchy, flavorful and addictive. The Sweet Heat have a sweet orange flavored caramel taste at first that finishes with a heat from crushed red chilis. Not too spicy, but an explosion of flavor. It's kinda hard to explain you just gotta try them for yourself. Unfortunatly, Chris got his hands on the Beer Bacon ones and devoured them before I even got a chance to try one. He said they were delicious and wants me to order more. I hear they are also working on 2 more flavors for the holidays Mocha and Maple Ginger!
I was also going over the PigWizard restaurant menu they sent along with my PorkCorn and now want to make the drive to Monterey. This place looks good! They have a variety of homemade sausages and sandwiches that sound amazing. Like the Porchetta Sandwich with pork loin and pork belly that has been stuffed with fresh rosemary and garlic and roasted until crisp. The sandwich is served hot with lettuce tomato, red onion, chimichurri and lemon garlic aioli. All on a toasted ciabatta roll. Yum! How about the Manchego Artichoke Chicken Sausage made with chicken, Spanish Manchego cheese, Castroville artichokes, thyme, garlic, white pepper and chardonnay. This you can also make into a sandwich with your choice of "vessel", "slop", and fresh toppings.
If you are in driving distance of Monterey, CA stop by and let me know how it is. If you are not you can always order some PorkCorn to be shipped to your home here. PigWizard is located at 32 Cannery Row Suite G Monterey, CA 93940 Be sure to check them out on Instagram @pigwizardporknmore
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Saturday, October 31, 2020
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Restaurant Review: Perch
Here is an overdue post for Perch in Los Angeles. It's been over a year since we dined there but the place is very memorable. I had one of the best meals at Perch and you are in luck because I hear they are open since most of the restaurant seating is outdoors. They even have a rooftop bar, though I am not sure if this part is open. Here you get a 360 degree view of downtown LA. I imagine the view is breathtaking at night all lit up. When we visited, pre Covid, the place was packed. It was a young and lively crowd of Los Angelans wanting to be seen. We opted to sit at the indoor bar and have a couple of drinks before our meal. Large and lively crowds are not my thing. I remember the cocktails being good, though I don't recall which ones we had. The meal however, as I mentioned above, was indeed memorable.
Next, we tried the Wild Mushroom Risotto, which was earthy and creamy and delicious. We also shared the Bacon Mac and Cheese, which as you can see in the photo above, we gobbled up before snapping a pic. It was one of the best mac and cheeses I have had at a restaurant. Made with black truffle béchamel and bacon lardons.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Restaurant Review: Cowboy Star
Monday, October 19, 2020
Double Cross Vodka Fall Cocktails
I am always looking for some new cocktail recipes to try out so when I opened up my email and found these fall cocktail recipes using Double Cross Vodka I was intrigued. I have never heard of Double Cross Vodka but love finding out about new drinks to add to my bar collection. Double Cross vodka is a Slovakian vodka made with state grown winter wheat and 100% Tatra mountain spring water.
.25 oz. Luxardo Amaro Abano
.75 oz. Earl Gray Tea Syrup
.75 oz. Lemon Juice
1 Egg White
1 oz. Dubonnet Blanc
1 oz. Blanc Vermouth
1 Dash Orange Bitters