Whole lamb on the grill

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Short cuts to twit pics

BugFest cook off clip

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Here is a Link to the BugFest cook off from WTVD News.

BugFest 2011 Cook Off

Scorpions

The judges

                                                                     Michael

                                   Me and my Sous Chef Dominick plating the Scorpion toast

Crittercannolis

Caterpillar roll

Yesterday I had the pleasure to participate in the BugFest Cook Off at the Museum Of Natural Science In Raleigh North Carolina. I have never cooked with insects before so I wasn't sure how to go about it. Many cultures eat insects and some of the dishes I prepared, I borrowed from these cuisines. As I came up with some ideas for what to make, I tried to and make things that I was familiar with and make them without the bugs first. I decided to make foods that were at first glance recognizable and most people would have probably tried before. We were told we needed to come up with an appetizer, entree and dessert and that we would have a mystery ingredient (scorpions) to incorporate in one of our dishes. My dishes were Spicy Scorpion toast on a bed of baby bok choy, Chripotle taco with onions, red bell peppers, napolitos (prickly pear cactus) and crickets. and for dessert Crittercannoli with sweet potato ricotta and mascarpone cheeses with sorghum molasses. My fellow participant was Michael Lee, Executive Chef of Sono Sushi. Michael won the cook off with a score of 167 and my score was 160. I was impressed with how creative he was with his dishes. His entree was a maki roll that looked like a Caterpillar and incorporate silk worms and meal worms. I had a great time at this event and pushed myself to go outside the box and try something new and I made a new acquaintance and hopefully a new friend.

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Wednesday Farmer's Market August 24th

Bull City Burger and Brewery

Look at the green tomato. I went to the farmers market in Durham the next day and bought me some.

Pickles with a pretzel crumb coating :)

My friend Anna-Marie told me about this place. I love beer and I love burgers so I thought I would check it out. I read about it on line and followed them on twitter and was pleasantly surprised to find out just how much of the food was prepared from scratch and the beer was brewed on property. So I convinced my wife to come with me and try them for my birthday. I couldn't wait, finally the day came,we were going. We walked in and I instantly loved the place . We stood in line and ordered. I had the Parrish St. Pale Ale and my wife had the Black Cherry Soda. My Burger had cheddar cheese, house cured bacon, home made pickles, spicy mustard, onions, mayo, lettuce and a green zebra tomato. I also had the duck frittes as a side. My wife had a burger with mayo cheese and lettuce, simple but delicious. She also had a side of deep fried pickle chips. I wish I took more pictures but I couldn't stop eating long enough to do so. I will definitely be back for more pictures and beer, and burgers. The staff was friendly and we left very happy. Thank you Seth.

Here is a link to their web site

http://bullcityburgerandbrewery.com/BCB%26B/Menu.html

Weekend in Wilmington

Went to Front Street Brewery in downtown Wilmington

.Fried Pickles

Cheddar Ale Soup

Buffalo shrimp

Beef Brisket

Tuna

                                                                                      

                                                                         Chicken Pita 

We had a great time, good service, good food and great beer.