What happens when you take someone who doesn't really know how to cook and mix that with sharp instruments, fire and white wine?
I had an idea: would it be possible to cook, sip cocktails and blog at the same time? Essentially, it's My Drunk Kitchen but in blog form–and with a lot less production value and less wit…
I had planned to be in Southern California to attend a video game talk show and was going to stay with my dear friend, Jenny and her husband Rob, for a few days while I was down there. I told Jenny my idea, and she thought it would be fun. Friday afternoon, we decided on a menu, got supplies and proceeded to make dinner... drunk.
Tonight's menu: Steak with Parmesan Butter, Balsamic Glaze and Arugula, Roasted Tomatoes, and Pie a la Apple.
The commentary that follows is totally unedited. This is going to be either comedy gold or a train wreck. Let's find out:
Because it was going to take the longest to prep and cook, we decided to do the Pie a la Apple first.
Jenny: And so it begins... 2 glasses of a buttery chard poured, a sweaty philipino, a dumb blonde, an injured frenchie, a hungry boston and we are ready to roll! We have enough food for the whole neighborhood and only my husband to feed....should be interesting.
Ernie: I am not drinking out of your glass of wine, Jenny.
Pie a la Apple
• 5-6 Granny Smith apples that can stand on their own
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• Pie Crust (homemade or pre-made)
J: I have a sharp knife... what else do you need.
E: Do you have a small knife, like a pairing knife?
J: I have no idea what a pairing knife is...
E: move...
J: 1/2 bottle complete, still nothing made....
J: bottle 2. This blogging this isn't going well...
J: Apples are done bitches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Roasted tomatoes
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- 4-6 cloves garlic
- 2 T olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 t thyme
- 1/2 t minced parsley
- 1 t basil, minced if fresh
E: we made tomaotes and shit. and we drank. and we cut tomoates and in half. and we drank.
E: We're getting louder. Jenny is doing the robot.
Steak with Parmesan Butter, Balsamic Glaze, and Arugula
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese plus Parmesan cheese shavings
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1 12-ounce rib-eye steak
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1/2 teaspoon (packed) dark brown sugar
- 4 cups (lightly packed) arugula
- 2 large lemon wedges
J: Started the entree
J: Ernie is the sloppiest cook, I need to vacuum and he poured salt on my dog!
E: Jenny--where are your thongs.
J: uggh... they're making my eyes water.
E: do you know the principals of steak cooking?
J: no.
E: neither do it...
J: oh my god... cherry tomoates everywhere, ernie...
E: i'm drunk.
At this point, the blogging deteriorated, as we concentrated on getting the meal done because we had to make our movie time later that evening… and we were drunk.
Things I learned:
- Cooking and drinking is fun.
- Cooking with friends is more fun.
- Drinking, cooking and blogging with friends is hard.
- You might be better off watching My Drunk Kitchen than reading this. It's surely more entertaining…
- I'm proud of Jenny for getting out of her comfort zone and creating a great meal!
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