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Today, I was lucky enough to be Google Kirkland's first guest chef. "Chef" is a bit of an exaggeration, but I got to make a kajillion tamales, spend a couple of hours at the service station. I arrived at 7:30, left at around 1:30. Now I think of it, I didn't have any break at all, and I didn't even notice. It was fantastic. (And the team were all very patient with the n00b under their feet.)
Here's today's menu. I was working on the Action Station: lots of small plates, put together continuously. I'm going to be making tamales this weekend for sure.
OM NOM NOM
Herb and Shallot Salmon Burger on Grilled Baguette with a Light Fennel Slaw and Dill Mustard Dressing Served with Tabbouleh
Salmon: Salmon, Shallot, Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Red Wine Vinegar, Garlic, Bread Crumb. Slaw: Fennel, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Carrot, Red Onion, Parsley, Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Orange Juice, Oil, Star Anise, White Vinegar, Yellow Mustard, Champagne Vinegar, Dill, Oil, Salt, Pepper, Cous Cous, Tomato, Green Onion, Cucumber, Parsley, Mint, Cumin, Lemon Juice, Oil
ACTION STATION
*Local Rhubarb, Caramelized Onion, and Goat Cheese Tart Topped with Balsamic Blackberry Glaze and Sautéed Spinach.
Rhubarb, Caramelized Onion, Goat Cheese, Heavy Cream, Egg, Basil, Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Flour, Blackberry, Balsamic, Sugar, Spinach
**Local Potato Risotto with Soy Milk, Grilled Artichokes and Fennel
Russet Potato, Onion, Garlic, White Wine, Cayenne Pepper, Veg Stock, Soy Milk, Artichoke Hearts, Salt, Pepper, Fennel
*Smoked Tomato Cake with California Asparagus Escabeche
Smoked Tomato, Onion, Celery, Rice, Sugar, Bread Crumb, Egg, Garlic, Salt, Pepper, Cumin, Paprika, Rosemary, Asparagus, Red Chili Pepper, Sherry, Apple Cider Vinegar, Salt, Pepper, Garlic
**Indian Eggplant Curry Soup Shooter with Garbanzo Pico
Eggplant, Coconut Milk, Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Grass, Veg Stock, Apple, Curry Powder, Cumin, Coriander, Red Pepper, Cinnamon, Dijon, White Balsamic, Cilantro. Pico: Garbanzo Bean, Tomato, Red Onion, Thai Chilies, Cilantro, Lime Juice
*Five Spice Tofu Stuffed Asian Tamale Topped with Julienne Vegetable Slaw and Sirachi Sour Cream
Five Spice, Tofu, Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Tamari, Chili Garlic Sauce, Veg Stock, Ginger, Lime Juice, Masa, Shortening. Slaw: Cabbage, Squash, Zucchini, Red Onion, Carrot, Cherry Tomato, Red Wine Vinegar, Cilantro, Oil, Garlic, Tamari, Sour Cream, Sirachi, Lime Juice
PIZZA
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni, Flour, Sea Salt, Yeast, Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs, Sugar, Mozzarella, Olive Oil
MEDITERRANEAN
**Super Veggie Explosion Stromboli
Marinated Artichokes, Mushrooms, White Wine, Eggplant, Carrots, Beets, Poblanos, Marinara Sauce
Roasted Garlic and Sage Ground Chicken and Tomato Stromboli
Roasted Garlic, Sage, Salt, Pepper, Chicken, Tomato, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce
*Thick Cheese Bread Pizza
Flour, Yeast, Olive Oil, Cheese
VEGETARIAN & VEGAN
**Pan Crisped Seitan, Grilled Oyster Mushrooms, Red Quinoa Cake with Red Wine Jus
Wheat Protein, Vegan Worchestershire, Onion, Garlic, Thyme, Olive Oil, Oyster Mushrooms, Sea Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Quinoa, Flour, Maple Syrup, Baking Powder, Sea Salt, Soymilk, Red Wine, Vegetable Stock,
SOUPS
*Corn and Potato Chowder
Milk, Heavy Cream, Mire Poix, Garlic, Tabasco, Corn, Potatoes, Thyme, Champagne Vinegar, Fresh Herbs
Italian Meatball and Tomato Soup
Tomatoes, Mire Poix, Garlic, Chicken Stock, Crushed Red Pepper, Fresh Herbs, Beef, Breadcrumb, Sea Salt, Pepper
HEALTHY STATION
**Garden of Sauteed Vegetables
They're not terrible movies, but they're not really movies you'd watch over and over again. These are definitively rentals.
Today we finally got rid of all our DVDs, with a few exceptions: we kept The Wire, Lord Of The Rings, The Sopranos, Buffy, and a couple of other things. For everything else, we'll stick to iTunes or Hulu.
That pile you see in front is our remaining DVD collection, without the boxes. The bag contains all the packaging.
DVD packaging, especially boxed sets, is a disgrace. But getting rid of it reduces a collection to a very manageable size.