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NZ Lamb Rack, Iberico Abanico and Aji Panca Chicken Thighs. Lamb too rare so had to put it back on for a bit. Some grill items intimidate me and Lamb Rack is one. Think I may cut them into double chops next time.



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You had me at LAMB!!!

Got back from Italy a couple of weeks ago and one of our meals had a simple but beautiful Spaghetti Nerano. Did my best to replicate it and for a first go I would have to say it came out a little better than I expected. Finding provolone del Monaco locally was a bust but the caciocavallo subbed in nicely.




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That looks fantastic!!

Well, thank you very much.

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My chicken and ribs look like “Space Invaders”.

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Those ribs looks amazing :yum:

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NZ Grass-fed Ribeye Spinalis, chix thighs in italian dressing, Premio sausage mix hot/mild. Garden peppers.
Spinalis great flavor and texture. Cut out of a Ribeye Roll Chuck End.

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These are the posts that make me miss grilling.

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Is that all grass fed, or grass fed and grain finished?

If grass fed, do you prefer that?

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100% NZ Grass-fed Angus from Silver Fern Farms.
Grass-fed is a misnomer and I think a better term is Pasture-raised. The cattle are raised in open pastures with room to roam and graze. The grass is actually a mixture of many different grasses and plants local to the farm where it is raised. The photo is representative of some of these plants.
True Grass-fed is raised and finished in the pasture all year round. This is simply not possible in many areas. We also sell an Irish Beef that is pasture-raised but finished with grain which reduces some of the grass-fed flavor and benefits.
There is a vast difference in taste and appearance in meats from animals that are treated well and have access to natural resources, than animals that are in feedlots getting as large as possible.
Yes, I am a firm believer in the taste and nutritional benefits of eating 100% pasture-raised beef.

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Hello all you beautiful humans ! It’s Friday that means in this household we eat fish ( not just during a lent lol) Stopped by Little Silver Fish Market and picked up some beautiful fresh large sea scallops and two magnificent Halibut steaks . Came home and seared the scallops in a bit of lemon and butter… wow! So delish ! Then I pan seared the halibut steaks in the same but also added a bit of white wine! And of course I gotta have some smashed baby potatoes . Everything came out perfect :pray:t2:
Happy weekend everyone :sparkles::sparkles:



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What are you doing next Friday?

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Gorton’s fish sticks for you :joy::fish:

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How do you find the LS fish market compared to Navesink or lusty lobster? I live nearby but don’t know anyone that goes there personally. Would love to start going there

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I find all 3 pretty much the same, great quality and very fresh … but In the summertime… definitely Little Silver… I wouldn’t dare to cross the bridge . :parasol_on_ground::joy:

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You eat more colors than we do.

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We loved the bagels at Bagel Oven in Red Bank. Although the closure since the business was sold in May is supposed to be temporary we decided to take matters in our own hands since being disappointed by all the other local shops(ABC, Bagel Station, Brooklyn Bagels, Grandmas Bagels, Sheepshead Bagels and Bagel Masters).

They are definitely darker than we wanted but had a nice crisp exterior, chewy interior & really good flavor. Next time we are going to move the oven rack down one level so hopefully they won’t be so dark.


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