It was already 7:30 and I was getting hangry. Squishing them down with the heel of my hand was about all the time I wanted to give it.
But next time. 
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Thank you! I’m all for being happy.
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Thanks!
Your Paella with Shellfish looks wonderful …
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Wow ! What a lovely lovely dinner menu.
Of course, I am an Escargot woman !!
We are planning to head down to the Madrid Capital for our national holiday week December 4th through the 9th. And perhaps a few extra days for retail therapy and Christmas Shopping … There is a very good French restaurant in Madrid … Shall put on our list and then we shall vote !
Have a wonderful weekend.
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Thank you!
Enjoy your weekend as well.
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Thank you …
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Gracias!
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Roast beef, provolone, caramelized onions*, horseradish Dijon aioli, and jus for the hell of it.
*I forgot how long it took to make these! It had been a while.
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Wanted pulled pork/carnitas-type of thing, but started it late. i roasted a small piece of pork shoulder for 4 hours at 250°, rubbed with bourbon sugar, smoked bourbon paprika, fennel pollen, kosher salt & pepper, cayenne, cardamom, cumin. Came out incredibly tender, with a deep, dark bark. Served with avocado/cilantro crema, Mexi-rice, and salsa fresca. The crema went really well with the pork.
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Mrs. P made butternut squash puree with shrimp; guacamole with chips; empanadas stuffed with andouille sausage, pureed kabocha squash, fuji apples, and heavy cream; The same pureed kabocha squash, fuji apple combination with endives; It all went great with an excellent red blend.
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Shrimp Tacos - Shrimps very briefly sautéed in a mixture of tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, garlic, ketchup and lime juice. Tortillas were brushed with some oil, then some shredded cheese and the shrimp mixture added and heated in the oven for a few minutes until the tortillas gained a little bit of crunch. Finished with avocado, cilantro and shredded lettuce.
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Catching up. It’s been a busy week.
Tuesday I made a sort of Currywurst bake - Brats roasted over chickpeas and potato slices tossed with Tikka masala sauce and drizzled with curry ketchup. It was good for being a quick throw-together. With salad.
Wednesday was leftover lasagne, no pic.
Thursday, mojo marinated bone-in pork chops with black beans over cauli-jasmine rice cooked with salt and olive oil. With avocado and sautees radish greens.
Last night I cooked for vegetarian friends and unfortunately forgot to get photos. We had build-your own bowls with slow-cooked pinto beans, yellow rice with sauteed carrot, corn, and onion, avocado-tomatillo crema, mixed greens, chopped radish, cilantro, baby tomatoes, and jalapeños. To start, tortilla chips with queso and homemade salsa. It was fun, although it’s getting too cold for much more porch entertaining.
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Since buying a can during lockdown I’ve been finding ways to use these - baked dishes do work really well. They’re a nice timesaver.
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I really like how your cooking draws from all over the globe. And that your menus sort of follow a theme.
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My current obsession as well! So good.
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Our of curiosity, do you not share family style when ordering Chines? We always have, but I’m realizing maybe some people prefer to just stick with their own dish.
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Have you heard about the controversy over bucatini? Some people hate it - I think Francis Lam is one 
I feel you sometimes.
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