Cookin again

[Zardnaar]

Bad week for cooking. Nothing original and well yeah. Went to bakery for loaf of bread. Donuts not such a thing here various types of cream cakes are with whipped cream. Real stuff not the bleah stuff out of a can.



Cream brioche, cream bun, raspberry "donut" , bottom right iced creamed Boston bun.

And some of our biscuits aka cookies. They're generally harder than US ones.



My favorites are the Belgium biscuits. Two cinnamon biscuits with raspberry jam and vanilla icing with raspberry jelly crystals sprinkled on top.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Monday was birthday #54 for me, and we celebrated it tonight with about 13 friends & family, some of whom we hadn’t seen in months.

One of my cousins married a nice dude from Berlin a few years ago, and he graciously supplied schnitzel and spaetzle to the meal. I made mushroom gravy to complement his offerings, as well as a corn macque choux, a garlic coleslaw, a charcuterie board, and a potato salad. We also picked up some nice breads from a german bakery and hand pies from a creole restaurant, as well as some Wingstop lemon pepper wings & thighs for those who would balk at the schnitzel.

Better yet, attendees brought fruits, veggies and other tasty goodness to turn tonight into a potluck dinner of sorts.

(I do have some pix, but haven’t edited them for posting just yet.)

Leftovers were plentiful, and we actually had trouble getting stuff into the fridge.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

As I semi-promised…
My 54th Birthday dinner party dish pix:

(Yes, I know many things are still under cling film, but I had just put the food out when the doorbell rang and my hungry guests arrived!)

Pictured:

Crab & cream cheese spread

Genoa Salami & Prosciutto

Mini Pickles, Castlevetrano olives, Cambozolla cheese, Cotswold cheese, and garlic herbed D’Affinois

Celery & carrot sticks

Mixed nuts with dates & dried pineapple

Fig preserves, cherry jam, and peach & lavender preserves

Red & white grapes

German pretzels (Breadhaus)

Sliced Mediterranean bread (BreadHaus)

Potato salad

Garlic cole slaw

Mushroom gravy

Corn macque choux

Broccoli rice casserole

Veal schnitzel


Not pictured:

Assorted crackers
Spätzle
Lemon pepper wings & thighs (Wing Stop)
Fruit bowl of berries & artisanal grapes
Fried pies (cherry & lemon) (Ms Mary’s Southern Kitchen)
Bourbon pecan pie (Breadhaus)
Lemon cake (Breadhaus)
Coconut cream pie (Diner of Dallas)
French silk pie (Diner of Dallas)

 

[Zardnaar]

On my way over. Just need to catch a convenient 20 hour flight.

 

[Cadence]

As I semi-promised…
My 54th Birthday dinner party dish pix:

(Yes, I know many things are still under cling film, but I had just put the food out when the doorbell rang and my hungry guests arrived!)

Pictured:

Crab & cream cheese spread

Genoa Salami & Prosciutto

Mini Pickles, Castlevetrano olives, Cambozolla cheese, Cotswold cheese, and garlic herbed D’Affinois

Celery & carrot sticks

Mixed nuts with dates & dried pineapple

Fig preserves, cherry jam, and peach & lavender preserves

Red & white grapes

German pretzels (Breadhaus)

Sliced Mediterranean bread (BreadHaus)

Potato salad

Garlic cole slaw

Mushroom gravy

Corn macque choux

Broccoli rice casserole

Veal schnitzel


Not pictured:

Assorted crackers
Spätzle
Lemon pepper wings & thighs (Wing Stop)
Fruit bowl of berries & artisanal grapes
Fried pies (cherry & lemon) (Ms Mary’s Southern Kitchen)
Bourbon pecan pie (Breadhaus)
Lemon cake (Breadhaus)
Coconut cream pie (Diner of Dallas)
French silk pie (Diner of Dallas)

(Belated) Happy Birthday!!!!

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Thanks!

 

[Zardnaar]

Tried this Chinese place that is authentic apparently vs US Chinese.

The starter. Wontons.



Tofu


Wife ordered this tofu dish. Never had tofu before so I ate one.

And I ordered some sort of spicy chicken dish.


Kong Po iirc was delicious. Big flavour explosion.

Best Chinese I've ever had.

 

[Zardnaar]

"Gamenight" this week is a bit more upmarket.

Menus

MENUS Our menu combines beautiful New Zealand produce, with classic flavours from around the world. Whether you are choosing from our lunch, dinner, tapas or function menu, you will enjoy food that is fresh and full of flavour. If you are just after coffee or dessert, Luna is a great choice too...

www.lunaroslyn.co.nz

Do not think I can do D&D for the rest of the year with Covid alert levels and the replacement system won't be hammered out until December.

Amazing desserts here and the mains are good just limited selection for what I normally go for.

Open for suggestions going in 45 hours or so with in laws.

Good beer as well.

Emerson's Brewery

Emerson’s Brewery was founded by Richard Emerson in 1992. A Dunedin institution offering a vibrant atmosphere and outdoor beer garden, matched with delicious craft beer and a menu that caters for all tastes. Stop by Tuesday through Sunday, dogs welcome.

emersons.co.nz

 

[Zardnaar]

Not overly exciting. Dinner.



Couple of small chicken wraps.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

I did some pork chops baked on slivered onions:

I served these with a jazzed-up commercial stuffing mix* and a faux caprese salad. (I subbed akawi for mozzarella.)





* I sautéed fresh celery, red onion, green onion, garlic and white button mushrooms to add flavor and texture to it.