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Beef, Lamb & Pork

Thumbnail image for Bistro Eats | San Marzano Lamb Stew with Meyer Lemon Risotto

Bistro Eats | San Marzano Lamb Stew with Meyer Lemon Risotto

Date Nite. Every. Friday. Night. And can I make a confession?! It still gives me butterflies. Because last week was cold and stormy, Mr. RGBistro made a request to go someplace cozy. (Can you see why I love this man?!) We were about to head down to Britta’s Café (our usual haunt) when I suggested [...]

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Thumbnail image for Braised Short Rib Hash | December at the RGB

Braised Short Rib Hash | December at the RGB

December at the RGB (clockwise from top left): Meyer lemons. Kale. Sage. The black Silkie we had to give away because he started crowing. Parsley. The buff Polish we also had to give away because he started crowing. Lavender. Stattice. The annual cut-back on the massive fig tree. – Braised short ribs. At Marché Modèrne [...]

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Thumbnail image for Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb | Winter Beginnings

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb | Winter Beginnings

In 2008, Mr. RGBistro gifted me with a bag of Narcissus bulbs for our first Christmas together, and on New Years’ Eve, we spent an entire day planting them, along with a carload of garden flowers and vegetables. I didn’t know it at the time, but that “date” of a day was just the beginning [...]

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Thumbnail image for Garlic Rosemary Brined Pork Chops with Celery Root Puree and Asparagus Fries | Feasting on a Budget

Garlic Rosemary Brined Pork Chops with Celery Root Puree and Asparagus Fries | Feasting on a Budget

Today’s RGB photos: the last of the apples and the start of some fennel: Winter apple. Winter fennel. Dog-approved snack. See the half-eaten apple? Pork chops were on sale at the market this week for $1.47/lb. Our 3.85-lb. purchase came with 6 pieces, two of which we immediately pulled out to brine for lunch (the [...]

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Chukar Au Vin Works, Too

Today looks about how we feel… gloomy and doomy. Winter dormancy beneath the storm.   It was so wet I opted for dried thyme so I wouldn’t have to step outside. Even the dog refused to do her business (we’ll see how long that lasts). Another good day for experimenting in the kitchen with chukar. [...]

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With Assistance from Britta

How did 2009 treat ya? For the most part, we were glad to kick 2009 to the curb at the stroke of midnight, but we do acknowledge that a lot of good things happened, too. Among them, Britta. Yup, a dog changed our lives. This post is dedicated to Britta, because without her, we wouldn’t [...]

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