Ace Biscuit and Barbecue

Posted by slowfoodiebear on March 14, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

Update: Life has gotten crazy, and I apologize for having neglected my blog.  I’ve been busy with classes, with applying to study abroad in Italy this summer, with playing club volleyball, with Crossfit and Olympic lifting, and with life in general.  It’s finally spring break at UVA though, so I should have some time to … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Steak Sandwich

Posted by slowfoodiebear on April 17, 2012 · 1 Comment 

This post features a steak sandwich I made earlier in the fall.  My sister was in volleyball season, and I met my family at a few of her games, bringing a picnic lunch featuring Cville’s wonderful ingredients.  I made a few great BLT’s with avocado and brie cheese and homemade mayonnaise during tomato season, but … Continue reading →

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Steak and Eggs Breakfast

Posted by slowfoodiebear on April 7, 2012 · 1 Comment 

This is just a quick post about one of the breakfasts I made for myself this past week.  I had made a local steak for dinner earlier in the week, so I cut it into strips and sauteed them with red onions in some olive oil and butter.  I added a splash of red wine … Continue reading →

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Braised Pork Belly

Posted by slowfoodiebear on February 19, 2012 · 2 Comments 

Pork belly is a dish I had for the first time about a year ago.  It’s incredibly fatty, juicy, flavorful, and succulent, so you can only have one small piece at a time.  I think it epitomizes comfort food.  Especially braised pork belly–it’s like a cross between barbecue, a steak (or more like a pork … Continue reading →

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