Wednesday night,
we were back at the Xmaskaties'.
And Mr. Xmaskatie was cooking again.
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First, a little appetizer.
Grilled sausage.
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I loved this sausage and it's local.
It's Griffin's hot fresh sausage from Williamston,
available at the Piggly Wiggly.
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The mustard was exceptional.
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We finished the first mustard
and Mr. Xmaskatie brought out a second,
equally delicious mustard.
No, I think I liked the second mustard better.
It seemed to be a tad more complicated
in flavor.
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This is the new tube of mustard.
I uncapped it and reached for a toothpick
to pierce the foil covering so I could squirt it out.
Mr. Xmaskatie quickly stopped me.
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The cap has a built in piercer.
Gotta love that German engineering.
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Xmaskatie made a lovely salad
with lettuce, spinach,
green pepper, apple,
carrot, and cheeses.
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Cheddar, parmesan, and apple slices.
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Mr. Xmaskatie grilled a wonderful
bone-in rib eye.
He seared it for 5 minutes each side over hot coals
then moved it to indirect heat until done.
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When I asked, "How long?"
I got this:
2" thick, maybe 20 min,
but can't go by time,
too many factors on outdoor grilling,
wind, heat, drinking,
he tests doneness based on feel.
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Mr. Xmaskatie brandishing his weapons.
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More brandishing of weapons.
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Xmaskatie brandishing her weapons.
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Mr. Xmaskatie starts slicing.
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Here's my salad with pickled cucumber,
Balsamic vinegar, and olive oil.
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Slice of rib eye,
white rice,
and bean mixture
with enchilada sauce.
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Another exceptional meal.
Thank you, again, Xmaskaties.
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Finesse is everything.
Love the pinky, Mr. Xmaskatie.
2 comments:
Looks like a lovely dinner.
Twas, Mar.
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