home alone

I went out with some friends, leaving D to fend for himself. Looks like he's learned a few things from hanging out with me.

iceberg wedge & mushroom omelette
The rest of the iceberg & blue cheese, plus a nice homemade omelette.
[iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing; eggs, mushrooms, cheese, thyme, salt, pepper]

forecast: a rise in cholesterol level

These new grills are doing nothing good for our health or waistlines, but it's oh-so-convenient and tasty.

iceberg wedge
I think that if people knew what went into blue cheese dressing, they'd stop ordering it. I made this with some blue cheese that was hanging around our fridge and it's just decadent. The benefit of making it yourself is that you can make it as cheesy as you like.
[iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing: sour cream, mayonnaise, heavy cream, blue cheese, white wine vinegar]

steak & mashed potatoes
We tried to replicate a classic steakhouse meal, and I think we did a pretty good job. One day we will buy real steak knives (we're using my paring knives as they're the sharpest and most easily wielded), and that might enhance the experience.
[ribeye steak, potatoes, milk, half & half, butter, salt, pepper]