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It's difficult to think about making food right now, in the aftermath of my friend's "where the wild things are" birthday party for her one-year old son that involved 16 lbs of BBQ and an entire dessert table. Who knew DC had great BBQ? Baby Jack definitely enjoyed his first taste of brisket.
I listened to a great book on the drive down: News of the World. It's a short read; there are no stunning plot twists or deeply nuanced characters, but it's a beautifully written post-Civil War Western nonetheless. If you're looking for something new and uplifting to read, I highly recommend it. Conversely, I don't recommend the last rest stop in NJ on the drive south down 95....
Caleb is coming for a visit this week, so I'm hoping to prep some meals before he arrives.... after I recover from today's feast.
Please vote for your favorite dish by Monday!
A) Cheddar Cheese & Black Pepper Bread from Bread Illustrated
B) Quinoa Stew with Potatoes, Spinach, and Chard from Love Soup
C) Mushroom-Barley Soup with Cabbage from Love Soup
D) Soft Chocolate and Fig Cake from Sweeter Off the Vine
Although I generally vote for one of your savory options, the idea of fig and chocolate is compelling. I'd love to read your review of the recipe and it's outcome!
A) Cheddar Cheese & Black Pepper Bread has my vote. We have had other kinds of cheese and black pepper in bread before but look forward to using cheddar.