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Saturdays in the Fall

Living on the East Coast, amongst those who value science, I made a decision to not fly back to MN for the Montana St game, after seeing the last two in person.  However, I enjoyed game day here in the city and had a chance to see about 4-5 other contests. 

The highlight of the day was not the Gopher victory as the team was flat.  I am giving them a pass and hoping we see a lot more next week, as 4-0  would be huge and set us up for a potential 5-1 start.

The highlight of the day was my feast.  I started off with some Italian dressed olives, assorted cheeses and a few Bombay gin and tonics.  Next, I moved on to the main course of grilled corn on the cob (the key is soaking the corn in H2O (water for you non-science believin' Jesus types), smashed fingerling pesto potatoes, grilled asparagus (marinated in balsamic vinegar with kosher salt), a crab stuffed poblano pepper and dry aged ribeye, topped with a grilled portabello.  This was washed down with Lloyd's Allagash (sorry).  I would like to focus on the steak.  I grew up with the NY strip, moved to the filet and recently have been stuck on the ribeye.  Dry aged is the key.  As a civilzed person I eat my steak rare/medium-rare, rubbed down with sea salt.  The crab dip was killer.   I added some water chestnuts, as it gave it a nice crunch.  The poblano pepper works well as their is a small bite and a bit of sweetness.   

Next week I am xconsidering roasting a chicken (free range, organic).  However, ribs and brussel sprouts will be considered.  I will be back in MPLS for the IU game and tailgating with Tipsy, Lloyd and friends, where I intend to unveil my bacon and bleu burgers, with wings and a potatoe medley. 

 

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