15,330 dinners... give or take!
As I celebrate another dinner, I thought I would share a little math regarding it. Simple math but, you may need a calculator to figure out your own data or not... 42 years today times 365 days (avg) equals 15,330 each of breakfast, lunch and dinner for a grand total of 45,990 meals since I arrived on this rock!!!
Now, that figure is based on the fact that I actually ate each meal each day of my life.... we all know that that number assuredly will decline. Minus sick days. Minus the fact that I don't really eat the most important meal of the day in breakfast, minus the fact that most lunches are working which include snacking and not really a meal. This leaves dinner. My favorite meal, the diversity of ingredients available, the most memorable meals for sure happen in the evening.
Over time, as our palates change, so do our favorite meals. Just like that best rock concert you've ever seen... until the next one comes along because your 15 years older and in a completely different musical place... But, as in true rock concerts fashion, here's my set list of meals including the band members who played with me:
1. Lola - Chef Bill and Chef Rocco (beef cheek pierogies and crispy bone marrow)
2. OTS (Old Town Social) Bill, Rocco, Todd, Jeff, Mike and a band of others - anything charcuterie, duck wings, craft beers, amazing cheeses
3. Bar Cento - Sheri, Karen and Josh (charcuterie, homemade pasta and pizza) prefix tasting menu.
4. Topolobampo - Chef Tim, Skidge, Michelle (grand tasting menu)
5. St. Elmo's - Matt, Richard and Tom (shrimp cocktail)
6. Greenhouse Tavern - Jermaine, Chef Curtis, Bob, Scotty(niiice), (roasted pig's face) Sheri (animal fries)
7. BOCA - Chef Tim, Skidge, Michelle (grand tasting menu)
8. Ray's - Terry, Alina, Sheri, Amy, MC, Tracy, Steve, Richie, Jenny, Rob (burgers and long islands and purple hooters)
9. Poogan's Porch - Sheri (cheddar pimento fried cheese, short ribs)
10. Rose Pistola - Sheri (foccacia truffle bread with manchego cheese)
11. In N Out burger - Sheri, Karen, Josh, Mike, Gina (double double animal style)
12. Frantoio - Sheri (Arancini)
Encore --
SCOPA - Sheri (Nanna's Chicken and burrata)
Ronin - Chef Bill and Chef Rocco (sushi)
The Purple Pig - Chef Bill, Chef Rocco, Jennifer (crispy pigs ear salad)
Girl and the Goat - Chef Rocco, Chef Steve (bucatini bolognese with quail egg)
Cork and Cleaver - Sheri (Chef Adam's amazing board of sweet)
I am sure that there are plenty of other classics that were missed but, like a rock concert, the set list can change pretty quick!
What's your set list?
Cheers!
Quinney
Warm summer salad
1 bag broccoli slaw mix
1/4 c. shredded carrots
1/4 c. shredded Brussels sprouts
1 T. olive oil
1/2 t. rice wine vinegar
1 small bag baby Yukon gold potatoes (quartered)
3 T. butter
salt and pepper
6 Roma tomatoes, quartered
1 yellow onion, chunked
1 T. smoked blue cheese
Method:
1.preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. in oven pan, place Yukons and season with salt and pepper. add butter. roast for 10-12 minutes.
3. add tomatoes and onions to potato mixture and continue heating for 8-10 minutes.
4. in saute pan, heat remaining ingredients for 2 minutes.
5. add potato mixture to saute pan and plate.
6.garnish with smoked blue cheese.
Now, that figure is based on the fact that I actually ate each meal each day of my life.... we all know that that number assuredly will decline. Minus sick days. Minus the fact that I don't really eat the most important meal of the day in breakfast, minus the fact that most lunches are working which include snacking and not really a meal. This leaves dinner. My favorite meal, the diversity of ingredients available, the most memorable meals for sure happen in the evening.
Over time, as our palates change, so do our favorite meals. Just like that best rock concert you've ever seen... until the next one comes along because your 15 years older and in a completely different musical place... But, as in true rock concerts fashion, here's my set list of meals including the band members who played with me:
2. OTS (Old Town Social) Bill, Rocco, Todd, Jeff, Mike and a band of others - anything charcuterie, duck wings, craft beers, amazing cheeses
3. Bar Cento - Sheri, Karen and Josh (charcuterie, homemade pasta and pizza) prefix tasting menu.
4. Topolobampo - Chef Tim, Skidge, Michelle (grand tasting menu)
5. St. Elmo's - Matt, Richard and Tom (shrimp cocktail)
6. Greenhouse Tavern - Jermaine, Chef Curtis, Bob, Scotty(niiice), (roasted pig's face) Sheri (animal fries)
7. BOCA - Chef Tim, Skidge, Michelle (grand tasting menu)
8. Ray's - Terry, Alina, Sheri, Amy, MC, Tracy, Steve, Richie, Jenny, Rob (burgers and long islands and purple hooters)
9. Poogan's Porch - Sheri (cheddar pimento fried cheese, short ribs)
10. Rose Pistola - Sheri (foccacia truffle bread with manchego cheese)
11. In N Out burger - Sheri, Karen, Josh, Mike, Gina (double double animal style)
12. Frantoio - Sheri (Arancini)
Encore --
SCOPA - Sheri (Nanna's Chicken and burrata)
Ronin - Chef Bill and Chef Rocco (sushi)
The Purple Pig - Chef Bill, Chef Rocco, Jennifer (crispy pigs ear salad)
Girl and the Goat - Chef Rocco, Chef Steve (bucatini bolognese with quail egg)
Cork and Cleaver - Sheri (Chef Adam's amazing board of sweet)
I am sure that there are plenty of other classics that were missed but, like a rock concert, the set list can change pretty quick!
What's your set list?
Cheers!
Quinney
Warm summer salad
1 bag broccoli slaw mix
1/4 c. shredded carrots
1/4 c. shredded Brussels sprouts
1 T. olive oil
1/2 t. rice wine vinegar
1 small bag baby Yukon gold potatoes (quartered)
3 T. butter
salt and pepper
6 Roma tomatoes, quartered
1 yellow onion, chunked
1 T. smoked blue cheese
Method:
1.preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. in oven pan, place Yukons and season with salt and pepper. add butter. roast for 10-12 minutes.
3. add tomatoes and onions to potato mixture and continue heating for 8-10 minutes.
4. in saute pan, heat remaining ingredients for 2 minutes.
5. add potato mixture to saute pan and plate.
6.garnish with smoked blue cheese.
