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  1. Fiesta Friday!!

    I’m hosting a Mexican themed dinner party at our place tonight!

    On the Menu:

    • Traditional Mexican Lime Soup
    • Tacos al Pastor
    • Barbacoa Burritos
    • Spinach, Jicama, Radish, & Papaya Salad
    • Black Bean and Corn Salad
    • Pico de Gallo
    • Guacamole
    • Habanero Salsa

    My friends are bringing mixers for cocktails (I see fresh pomegranate and mint!) and dessert. I’m excited to see what they come up with.

  2. (On the lamb’s brain)
It was really silky and tender. I initially thought they were sweetbreads!

    (On the lamb’s brain)

    It was really silky and tender. I initially thought they were sweetbreads!

  3. Local Mint Creek Lamb’s Brain with Anchovy and Quail Egg
I had the opportunity to attend another XMarx dinner last night with Sieger and Jacob. The theme: Offal.
I’ve regularly eaten tripe and sweetbreads before but never brains or testicles. I have to say dinner was delicious!!
On the menu:
Chicken Liver Pate with Apple Chutney, Endive
Mint Creek Lamb’s Brain Salad, Anchovy, Quail Egg
Bahn Mi with Headcheese and Green Papaya
Kung Pao Lamb’s Testicles
Trio of Tripe, Sirloin, Tongue and Cheek
Stout Cheesecake

    Local Mint Creek Lamb’s Brain with Anchovy and Quail Egg

    I had the opportunity to attend another XMarx dinner last night with Sieger and Jacob. The theme: Offal.

    I’ve regularly eaten tripe and sweetbreads before but never brains or testicles. I have to say dinner was delicious!!

    On the menu:

    • Chicken Liver Pate with Apple Chutney, Endive
    • Mint Creek Lamb’s Brain Salad, Anchovy, Quail Egg
    • Bahn Mi with Headcheese and Green Papaya
    • Kung Pao Lamb’s Testicles
    • Trio of Tripe, Sirloin, Tongue and Cheek
    • Stout Cheesecake