Indulgence of the Night - September 2009

[castlecraver]

Show off those gentlemanly indulgences: drinks, smokes, meals, etc you've enjoyed this month!

[jpweston]

Menu della Cena

Pizzette Assortite
Assortment of mixed appetizers
Frank Family Signature Champagne, 1998

Zucchini e Ripiene al Tartufo Nero
Zucchini stuffed with quail egg, alfalfa sprouts and black truffles in a vellutata sauce
Frank Family Chardonnay, 2007

Gnocchi Verdi
Housemade fresh spinach potato dumplings with pancetta, black kale, parmesan and scamorza tossed with a saffron cream sauce
Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006

Choice of
Sogliola al Radicchio di Treviso
Petrale sole stuffed with shrimp and scallops then wrapped in a radicchio di treviso leaf with a lobster brandy sauce
or
Filetto in Crosta di Polenta
Pan seared beef tenderloin crusted with polenta and peppercorn over black fig and balsamic reduction sauce
Both are served in a nest of potatoes with fresh asparagus and baby sprouts
Choice of Frank Family Vineyard Zinfandel, 2006 or Chardonnay, 2007

Piccola Pasticceria
Fresh berry and kiwi tart and a chantilly cream filled puffed pastry drizzled with chocolate sauce
Frank Family Zinfandel Port

[TimmyBoston]

The simple pleasure of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a tall cold glass of milk.

[BigRich]

Last night I finished off the last of my first homemade Boston Cream Pie.

[ambrose]

I cannot stop drinking oolong.

[murchmb]

The simple pleasure of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a tall cold glass of milk.

It really doesn't get better than that. Also, why is it that a PB&J made for you by someone else tastes so much better than one you make yourself?

[letterk]

Last night a pour of Eagle Rare 10yr.

[Jim]

I had the pleasure of meeting heirkb, one of our younger members today in NYC.
And if thats not enough, I had the honor of breaking bread and some awesome Thai food, with the legendary senior member ameetmedi.

What a great day- Thanks B&B!

[castlecraver]

A Manhattan (RR, Punt e Mes, Peychauds + a dash of Luxardo... yeah, it might be growing on me a little) and a long pour of WT Rare Breed on the rocks.

Incidentally, I highly recommend not "indulging" whilst watching "Man Vs. Food" on the Travel Channel. It's surprising, the few items in fridge that couldn't with a little imagination and ambition, be pan-fried. :blushing:

[Lynchmeister]

I went to the Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday. A few of the things I ate then with joy that I'm regretting now. :tongue:

Deep fried cheese curds
Falafels*
Fire roasted sweet corn
Chocolate chip cookies
Elk burger
Gyro (slightly larger than my head)
Chocolate malt
Crawfish
Grilled pork chop*
Summit Extra Pale Ale


*on a stick.

[murchmb]

I went to the Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday. A few of the things I ate then with joy that I'm regretting now. :tongue:

Deep fried cheese curds
Falafels*
Fire roasted sweet corn
Chocolate chip cookies
Elk burger
Gyro (slightly larger than my head)
Chocolate malt
Crawfish
Grilled pork chop*
Summit Extra Pale Ale


*on a stick.

Yikes! Must have cost a fortune as well!

[Lynchmeister]

Yikes! Must have cost a fortune as well!

It did. :eek:

[letterk]

This one is for Scotto.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18331

+

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18332

= Yummy tomato sandwhiches.

And yes, the brandywine was the best.

We're fighting hornworms at the moment. :mad:

[Scotto]

This one is for Scotto.
[snip]
And yes, the brandwine was the best.

We're fighting hornworms at the moment. :mad:

Aren't those hornworms weird? Like something from outer space.

Looks great; it has not been a good year for tomatoes on the East Coast. :mad3:

[letterk]

Aren't those hornworms weird? Like something from outer space.

Yes, and HUGE! We've killed about 30 so far. I think we've managed to save all 5 plants, but I'm sure the production has been reduced.


Looks great; it has not been a good year for tomatoes on the East Coast. :mad3:

We've done well, but the brandywines are coming in late. Not as many heirlooms, but they're the least flavorful of the 5, so not a huge dissapointment.

[ravkesef]

Work commitments precluded a wonderful dinner--that will come over the weekend: For tonight it was:

1. a couple of glasses of Lagavulin Distiller's Edition Double Matured in Pedro Ximenez cask wood. A few drops of water brought out the richness of this quintessential Islay single malt.

2. A stravecchio reggiano--nutty, delightful complement to the Lagavulin.

3. the wonderful woman with whom I've shared the past 31 years, waiting upstairs for me.

[Not A Nice Person]

Scotch tasting night at my local cigar lounge . . . actually Scotch, bourbon, and wine tasting, with deli trays and chocolates, and a couple very nice cigars. Lovely time.

NANP™

[Scotto]

Last night's Manhattan was truly sublime: 2 parts RRR, 1 part Carpano Antica, Peychaud's bitters, and two homemade maraschino cherries.

[DMac]

..... and two homemade maraschino cherries.

Care to share a recipe? I've got some cherries steeping in whiskey and some steeping in cognac, but so far I've not been super-impressed with them

Thanks!

[Scotto]

Not sure I have a recipe, per se, but here is what I do. Find a good jarred sour cherry. You can find morelo cherries here and there (Trader Joes actually has a good one), and often at specialty stores. Don't use sweet cherries. Drain the cherries of their juice, dump them in a mason jar, and cover with Luxardo Maraschino liquor. Let them soak for about a week, and then add a bit of simple syrup if things are a bit too sour for you.

They'll last indefinitely, and are delicious. Just don't expect them to look anything like jarred maraschinos.

[Dharion]

Enjoyed a Santa Damiana Churchill. :001_smile:001_smile

[joshmpdx]

I just tried the 3rd cigar from this bundle (http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=cigars&brand=CONSUEGRA) which has been a slight let down.

i bought bundle of Corona's with an EMS wrapper, and if i try them again will pick up Maduro's.

im realizing a fairly surprising truth that with cigars, you get what you pay for.

[Scotto]

The Bronx Cocktail (1.5oz gin, 0.25oz sweet vermouth, 0.25oz dry vermouth, 3/4oz orange juice, shaken):

[LeverTime]

Last night a pour of Eagle Rare 10yr.

How do you like that? I bought a bottle a while ago without having tasted it, and I was somewhat disappointed.

[TimmyBoston]

Last night I had a great meal. Had the best tuna, I've ever had. It was bigeye tuna served in a carpaccio style, totally raw with four dipping sauces. The restaurant said it was A++ grade, I don't know if that means anything, but it was freaking awesome.

[Luc]

A nice Courvoisier X.O. in a superb Brandy Glass... The glass makes the difference. I will need to review that bottle when empty!

[marvin100]

http://spume.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/negroni.jpg

A perfect negroni. And then another.

[ouch]

Jewish food
I know, it sounds like the title of one of the world's smallest books, but there are a few good recipes.

Matzoh ball soup
Stuffed cabbage
Potato knish
Brisket
Kasha varnishkes
Doctor Brown's cream soda

Recipes on request.

[castlecraver]

A delicious Dark 'N Stormy with Meyers

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18348

[BobS]

Just back from 3 weeks vacation in New Zealand and Australia and decided I needed to crank up both my grills. I used Primo to roast some beets (coated them with EVOO and added some pecan) for a salad that was in this month's Fine Cooking and cooked some burgers on the BGE. It really hit the spot.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j305/SmartRM/06-09-09RoastedBeets.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j305/SmartRM/06-09-09Burgers.jpg

After 3 weeks, they both needed a cook.

[profsaffel]

A tall glass of cold chocolate milk. That's it. Yum.

[TimmyBoston]

A tall glass of cold chocolate milk. That's it. Yum.

Sometimes that's all you need.

[Not A Nice Person]

Grilled ribeye and baked potato with all the fixins . . . followed by Hendricks and grapefruit juice watching a movie, and JWB and soda smoking a Padilla Miami.

Life is good. :biggrin:

NANP™

[letterk]

How do you like that? I bought a bottle a while ago without having tasted it, and I was somewhat disappointed.

Good question. It's a good quality bourbon, but not necessarily to my preferred tastes. The alcohol is very pronounced which distracted me for a while. Reminded me of Maker's, which I'm also not a huge fan of because of the overbearing alcohol. Also, a little more medicinal than I prefer, but I may learn to like it, like I did with the Van Winkle Lot B.

[180gVinyl]

BrewDog Imperial Pale Ale - 9% abv craft brew from north of the border

Lagavulin 16

A fine Scottish double

[eightysixCJ]

Spent the day with my family in the yard. Smoked a few butts, ribs, and a few cigars.:biggrin:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=730&pictureid=1114

Tom

[Jim]

Lookin good TJ!

[joshmpdx]

This evening, Fish Taco's:

-Talapia
-Refried Beans
-Jack
-Cabbage
-Cilantro
-Pico
-Chipotle Aoli

[professorchaos]

I love fish tacos. Did you fry or grill the fish?

[jpweston]

Just a bit of Germain-Robin Fine Alambic Brandy.

j.

[joshmpdx]

I love fish tacos. Did you fry or grill the fish?

the plan was to bake the fish however, my oven started smoking something horrific, set off the smoke alarm, and as an impromptu fix, used veggie chorizo in place of the fish.

the food was killer, but my composure took a few minutes longer.:blushing:

[joshmpdx]

Met with Jeremy (jkh) for the first time last night to do some honing and B&B talk. He's a very cool fellow and i had a great time with him!

He brought a couple of nice 24oz beers for us from a local Ptown brewery called Laurelwood. i believe our brews were a seasonal pale ale, which were especially hoppy and fit the bill perfectly yesterday.

[letterk]

Went to the Melting Pot last night with the wife and no kids. Overpriced, but tasty.

[ouch]

Went to the Melting Pot last night with the wife and no kids. Overpriced, but tasty.

My daughter demanded requested The Melting Pot, and we already have a reservation for- get this- March 6. :w00t:

Tonight I was coerced into cooking three different nationalities' worth of cuisine-

Grilled shrimp tacos with tomatillo sauce
Chicken teriyaki
Penne all'Amatriciana

I'm beat.

[180gVinyl]

An American theme:

Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2006
Snake Dog India Pale Ale
Anchor Liberty Ale
Sazerac 18

[r0ckrat]

A glass of Merlot, and some Chicken & Cheese ravioli in browned butter.

[TimmyBoston]

A very tiny pour of Highland Park 12.

[Mandrake]

Had this last night while watching Real Madrid's match:

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t305/MANDRAKEFOTOS/utf-8BSU1HMDAwMzEtMjAwOTA5MTUtMTk0N.jpg

Definitely, I am an Islay man!!!

[Macion grey]

Enjoying the start of warmer weather in Australia. Celebrated an early Spring day with a Partagas Habanero and some '92 Glenrothes.

Lovely.

[Lynchmeister]

Tried my first Berliner Weiss last night. Wow. Like a cross between an acidic, white wine and a crisp, bitter pilsner. In a word: awesome.

[maskaggs]

Didn't indulge last night, but the previous night was Dewar's White Label, neat. Nothing special, particularly with the rather anaseptic finish, but smooth.

[boboakalfb]

George Dickel Barrel Select...then another one...good stuff. :001_smile

[TimmyBoston]

Made some pulled pork bbq nachos. :biggrin:

[kedarroy]

Talisker 175th anniversary and Cohiba Genios cigars - great combo

[eightysixCJ]

Took the family to NYC for some wandering and the Rubin Museum www.rmanyc.org. Took in some nice Himalayan art and some very good northern Indian/Tibetan food in their cafe. Toped off with a couple of Kingfishers.


Tom

[AndrewWiggin]

Just smoked an Oliva Serie V Double Robusto down to the nub. Fantastic cigar.

Also had a La Aurora 1495 Connecticut Connoisseur a few nights back. That is an amazing cigar with a very unique blend of tobaccos, it has Brazilian, Peruvian, and Nicaraguan fillers and an Ecuadorian wrapper. Very interesting and unique taste, I'm saving the rest to age in the humidor until I can find/afford some more.

[Will P.C.]

I went to the Melting Pot (Atlanta) last night with my girlfriend and another couple. What an overpriced place, but the food was good and a good atmosphere.

I came home and had some Rolling Rock. I'm 24 and for the most part only drink beer. After coming to this forum, I am tempted to try some good scotch. Does anyone have any good recommendations for a lower priced scotch (40) that is good?

[Scotto]

A perfect Americano highball last night: 1oz Campari, 1oz Carpano Antica vermouth, a wedge of orange, topped off with soda. Sweet, bitter, and a perfect pre-meal aperitif.

[jmwebster]

Watching the Bengals game and enjoying a bottle of my recently completed IPA (homebrewed). Yum!!!

[_JP_]

Went to nice little local place here in central New Jersey tonight and had a chicken pesto. It was served on a bed of noodles that resembled long, skinny, uncut macaroni. Probably Gramigna, but about ten inches long per noodle. What an odd eating experience. Because the noodles were hollow I couldn't suck them up, I would just suck air instead. I finally had to attack the plate with a knife to tame the pasta.

[eightysixCJ]

Managed to get out from work early today and hit the range. Very nice afternoon with my Rock River 1911 .45. Somehow got the following target, nothing before and after it like it, but very nice.

10 shots, 50 yards on a 25 yard target.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=766&pictureid=1159

Yes, there are ten shots, and I was using one hand and iron sights.

Topped the day off with a dram of Dalwhinnie Double Matured and a Cuban Cohiba.

Back to reality tomorrow.

Tom

[Jim]

Looking good Tom!

[boboakalfb]

Last night, Arthur Guinness himself would have been proud....250 years. :biggrin:

[Lynchmeister]

Last night, Arthur Guinness himself would have been proud....250 years. :biggrin:

So that means that his lease will be running out in what in another 9479 years?

:biggrin:

[TimmyBoston]

Rare Filet, horseradish mashed potatoes, and green beans. Boodles martini. And for dessert, Highland Park 25. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! :biggrin:

[marvin100]

Went to a new izakaya in Cheongdam-dong last night. Very good--the ama-ebi was still alive & had to be buried in ice to keep it from flipping out of the box. The uni was the best I've had in Seoul. Nice bottle of chestnut shochu, as well, half of which is being kept there for my next visit. Which may well be tonight.

[eightysixCJ]

Little Neck clams on the halfshell and steamed shrimp and crabs.:biggrin:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=781&pictureid=1179
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=781&pictureid=1180
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=781&pictureid=1181

Tom

[thunderball]

Candied potatoes, Salmon cream pasta, Teriyaki chicken, Kanonkop Pinotage wine, Palliser Pinot Noir. Ahhh....:biggrin:

[ambrose]

I love crab :biggrin:

[marvin100]

Went to a new izakaya in Cheongdam-dong last night. Very good--the ama-ebi was still alive & had to be buried in ice to keep it from flipping out of the box. The uni was the best I've had in Seoul. Nice bottle of chestnut shochu, as well, half of which is being kept there for my next visit. Which may well be tonight.

Well, I did indeed go back. Outrageously good ikkura (salmon roe) and had to start another bottle of the shochu, plus a few orders of grilled scallops (and who knows what else...we just kept it coming).

This spot is now in my top five rotation.

[180gVinyl]

Aberdeen Angus Rump Steak
Vivaldi potatoes
Peas

Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 McLaren Vale

[ouch]

Short ribs of beef ranchero
Chiles rellenos
Refried beans

[Lynchmeister]

Last night's indulgence was all about the beer. I went over to my buddy's house and we did some drinking and bottling...ok, mostly drinking, but we did bottle 2 cases of a Belgian Trippel that was brewed a few months ago. Even in its non-carbonated state it was, in a word, awesome. He also had another brew that he entitled "Lords Heavy." I don't know what style it is, but is was black as oil, came in at 12.5% ABV, was thick, smooth, caramel-y, and utterly delicious. Apparently it had been sitting in a secondary fermenter for almost a year and just lost its rocket fuel finish about a month ago. He wanted a few opinions as to whether it should be primed and bottled or just bottled. Both his brother and I agreed (after tasting) that to carbonate it would be a shame, so straight to bottle it shall go.

[letterk]

Just a pour of Eagle Rare 10yr. Still not winning me over.

[joshmpdx]

today, in my snus fury, i had four different portions:

~Ettan white portion on the way to work with coffee

~General Original just after lunch

~General mini mint in the afternoon

~Roda Lacket after dinner with a little wine

[TimmyBoston]

Just a pour of Eagle Rare 10yr. Still not winning me over.

That's how I feel about it. It's primarily my giveaway bourbon. I highly doubt I'll be purchasing it again.

[Lynchmeister]

today, in my snus fury, i had four different portions:

~Ettan white portion on the way to work with coffee

~General Original just after lunch

~General mini mint in the afternoon

~Roda Lacket after dinner with a little wine

What did you think of the Roda Lacket? I've got a can in the fridge that I'm looking forward to opening once I burn through all the cans that are currently open.

[Scotto]

A bourbon crusta, then beef and broccoli in oyster sauce. Here's a lousy picture of the drink:

[Copycat]

At the minute:
http://www.beerhere.co.uk/acatalog/FRB19_Desperados_Btl.jpg

Something new over here, thought i'd try it, Lager with Tequila and lime in it, Got a very nice Shandy taste to it, something might be the tequila but i've never had it so I don't know the taste, but bloody refreshing.

[Scotto]

A healthy pour of 1919 rum in a Glencairn glass. I am really liking these glasses for high end rums.

The 1919 is delicious - pure, buttery marshmallow and spice. It is funny how taste and scent memories work; I knew that I had tasted something similar before and it was really nagging at me. Then it hit me - there is a tobacconist called De la Concha on 6th avenue in da City. More than 20 years ago I used to smoke one of their pipe tobacco blends called Don Pepe. The scent of it is a dead ringer for the 1919's aroma.