The achiote has a very strong and particular flavor. I haven’t had it prepared by someone else but maybe once in my life, so I can’t say if it was very authentic. Otoh, I sent out my h for a pork butt and he came home with a loin, and I didn’t think it would work. Given how lean it was, I thought it would be absolute leather at the end. And I was pleasantly surprised. It was just shredded and soft, but without so much fat. Which is a positive in my book. 2 1/2 lbs, 300 for 3hrs. Braised in some water as RB instructs.
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RB?
I’ve had it quite a few times, and i actually have achiote in the house! however, it’s in these really hard pellets, and i’ve never been able to get them to break down easily, so i’ll probably get some achiote paste or powder from a nearby mexi-mart. Can’t wait!
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so sorry for the discomfort. hope you can hold on for the robotic and that it all goes well…
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Oranges with red onion, EVOO pressed with blood oranges
Corn frittata with fresh chevre, ham, bolted chard buds and…
With a splash of green chili sauce
The daily bread
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Thanks Maria. Talking to my cousins daughter who is a surgical resident she said doesn’t matter the end result is the same.
Her dad is a plastic surgeon who went to school with the senior doc in this practice. I’m sitting in the exam room and texted my cousin. Hey I’m in Dr. so and sos office. He texts back went to school with him. He was top in the class. I look up at him and say you know my cousin, he’s my cigar buddy. Just after discussing my cigar/tobacco usage. He looks up and smiles and replies he was top in the class.
Back to food
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as long as the end result is a good one!
funny story. feel better!
Well it wasn’t for dinner . Mt Shasta is beginning to open up . Was taken out to lunch at the newest and my favorite brew pub . Pipeline. Had a great burger and beer. No weirdo masks , gloves , or plexiglas. Just social distances in booths and tables . First meal out in three months . It was so good .
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Seeing people wear masks makes me happy.
Glad you enjoyed.
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Yes, I call her Superwoman. I don’t know how she does it between, cooking, gardening, cleaning. I am one lucky guy 
I’m sure your deck is going to be beautiful once it’s completed. We were fortunate to get our extension completed the Friday before the lockdown.
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Yes and no . I’ve seen a lot of gross masks and bandanas that look like dirty underwear covering their face . They are only good for one use . Throw away or wash .
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I made vodka sauce for the first time today - I love it, but have never actually made it.
We usually have pasta on Fridays while the kids have pizza, so I started the sauce this morning as I had a bunch of calls in the afternoon.
But… what I didn’t know there was backyard (distanced) entertaining occurring tonight with pizza delivery.
So… I had my pasta anyway, while watching a movie “together” with my college roommate.
The sauce is DELICIOUS. I made a double batch, and haven’t added the cream to the lot of it so it can be frozen.
Ooh - and a first attempt at fried zucchini flowers (from the garden), stuffed with a bit of ricotta.
Happy Friday, everyone!
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ugh, very true.
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your zucchini flowers are adorable!
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Don Pepe II reopened for takeout just in time for my weekend birthday celebration. We enjoyed twin lobsters stuffed with scallops, shrimp, and crabmeat; scallops with shrimp and crabmeat stuffing; clams casino, and crispy Spanish chips. It all went great with an awesome Ridge Zinfandel.
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OOF! Now that’s a celebratory meal!
Happy birthday @paryzer!
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I had a similar reaction to that recipe. Not sure pibil is for me.
Thank you! Sunday I officially reach Social Security age (62).
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A belated welcome back, @TheCookie! Congratulations on the new arrival, and condolences on the loss. Glad to have you here again.
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Happy happy!
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