Pictures!!!

Yes, indeed. My first blog with actual pictures in months. And I must say, I've made some serious improvements in those few months.

Here is yesterday's promised recount of what ended up being a rather exceptional meal at BFF Christine's spot in the beautiful North Druid Hills/Briarcliff area of the Hotlanta.

The white asparagus was prepared as mentioned yesterday, braised in Guinness and finished in butter on the stovetop The chorizo is very simply roasted, but a perfect accompaniment to the pomegranate-cinnamon lacquered duck that had gotten a dry rub of tarragon, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Served that over some sauteed bok choy with brown sugar and vinegar.

The white chocolate risotto got a white chocolate ganache that was added to arborio rice cooked in milk, cream, sugar, a split and scraped vanilla bean, and a couple of cinnamon sticks. This was so good I'm pretty sure any new version of the Bible would heavily restrict its consumption.