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This morning I woke up hungry and wanting something different for breakfast, so I made an omelet stuffed with kimchi, drizzled with sriracha syrup, and topped with sesame seeds and cilantro. Very satisfying. I found the recipe in New York Times Cooking. I used a bit less sugar in the syrup than the recipe calls for, and I also heated the kimchi in the pot I made the syrup in rather than scrambling it into the eggs. Recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015053-kimchi-omelet-with-sriracha-syrup?action=click&module=Local Search Recipe Card&pgType=search&rank=2

stir fried chicken, peppers, and shiitake mushrooms in a hoisin, garlic and ginger sauce

My mashed potatoes are filled with butter and cream. That's what makes them tasty! Tonight, husband requested the menu: cedar plank grilled salmon on a bed of rosemary with a maple-ginger-garlic glaze, eggplant fries, simple broccoli, and mashed potatoes (3 lbs. yukon gold potatoes, riced, 2 sticks butter, 1 cup heavy cream, copious salt, for six servings plus leftovers). I cooked, he cleaned, all are happy.

I had not heard of it until recently either. There is a pizza place across the street from my niece's school that makes it, and this is the flavor that she and all of her friends like the most. It's a layer of mozzarella, topped with warm mashed potatoes seasoned per usual, then cheddar, then bacon and chives, and a final sprinkling of cheddar.

Pizza night. Mashed potato for the teen Scallop for the adults

Last night we had sausages with peppers, olives and polenta

I used an America's Test Kitchen recipe for potato dinner rolls. As you probably know, they keep all their recipes behind a paywall. I will paraphrase though: Boil a peeled, chopped 10 ounce russet potato until tender. Drain and reserve cooking water. Measure out 5 tbsp. water and set aside to cool (discard the rest). Mash the potato and measure out one packed cup (discard the rest). Mix the potato with 2 tbsp. butter and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, mix 2 1/4 cups bread flour with 2 tsp. instant yeast and one tsp. salt. Mix one egg and 1 tbsp. sugar in to the 5 tbsp. cooled potato cooking water. Mix the cooled mashed potato into the flour. While mixing, slowly add the liquid to the flour. Knead 2 minutes, then set mixer to medium low and knead 8 minutes. Knead by hand briefly, then transfer dough to greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled. Deflate dough, then press into 12" log. Cut dough into nine pieces and form into smooth balls. Place on baking sheet, cover and let rise until doubled. Brush balls with beaten egg and top with sesame seeds if desired. Bake at 425 15-18 minutes and let cool on wire rack.

My house is set pretty far back from the street, so I buy full size bars for those willing to make the trek up the driveway. This year, I have M+Ms, (plain and peanut), Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Hershey bars, Reese's Cups, Milk Duds, Swedish Fish, and Snickers. I think most of the kids in my neighborhood are aging out of trick or treating though. I have not gotten anyone yet, and they usually all come here since they know I give out the big bars. It's raining and windy which I am sure is impacting things. Lights are going out at 8PM sharp--I am already hungry for dinner! My nephew at college is hoping that nobody shows up so that I mail him all of the candy tomorrow 🤣

Yesterday I baked up some potato burger buns topped with sesame seeds. This was my first time making burger buns and I was happy with how they came out. Filled up with buttermilk and jalapeño marinated fried chicken, lettuce, pickles, and for the sauce I put together a batch of the Momofuku ranch since @JoNorvelleWalker keeps talking about it. It was really tasty and kind of addictive. Now I need to buy more Kewpie mayo...

Those look tasty, unlike the ugly ones in my yard!

Thank you! I did mulch that plot this year since I was not planting it. Since they are not poisonous I will tell the landscapers to dig them up when they do the fall clean up.

I am definitely not foraging these at all, but today while out in my yard I noticed I have strange mushrooms growing in what is often my tomato patch. I did not plant anything in it this year. Does anyone recognize these and know if they are poisonous? They smell like dirty feet. There is another kind I have never seen before out there too, but it started to rain before I could take a picture.

Today was supposed to be my CFS delivery, three days worth of fish. Storms offshore prevented the boats from going out and now the fish is coming Friday. So, not wanting to go to the food store, I broke out another package of Imposible Burger and made Italian-American style meatballs. The seasonings were basil, oregano, garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, and cracked pepper. Binders were egg, breadcrumb and pecorino. No added salt because this product has plenty of sodium. Served with sauce I made from the last vacuum sealed and deep frozen bag of tomato pulp from last year's garden. Pretty tasty for mystery food.

I baked a loaf of cheddar-black pepper bread yesterday Dinner was an updated version of chicken marbella (I used dried apricots, cherries, and raisins for the fruit instead of prunes, plus less sugar), mashed potatoes and spinach. Nice comfort food

miso marinated cod with baby bok choy and rice

We also had squid last night, braised with tomatoes, spicy chiles and garlic, served with rigatoni. The recipe called for parmesan which I thought was odd. I tried it but would not add it again.

pan seared salmon coated in fennel, orange zest and rosemary, crash hot potatoes and roasted asparagus

Final installment. Oysterfest day two was still pretty crowded, but more manageable. None of us were starving so we just shared a few things. Sea dog (fried lobster tail) Oyster stew Fried oysters More smoked salmon Conch fritters To drink, a local rose in a can. We were not driving! The shuck off was a lot of fun as usual, and local favorite Calen won again After the shuck off there was live music and dancing. Fun That's a wrap for 2019. A couple of scenic shots from our hike this morning before driving home See you next year!

Smoked salmon tacos with a side of elotes off the cob. This was my brother in law's plate. I only managed one taco and a bite of corn. My stomach is shot post-vacation. Too much restaurant food.

Well, as expected, yesterday's Oysterfest was a bit of a bust. It was insanely crowded, much more so than in prior years. Here are a couple of pictures to give you an idea: We could not get near the main food tent, so as a result, did not eat much. At one point, the fire chief closed off part of the grounds due to overcrowding. So, here are our pitiable selections. Husband was starving so we went to the congregational hall since they usually have some various foods. This year, it was just cheese or soup. We went with cheese. Not excitng but it was my husband's breakfast. We stood in a long line to get some clam cakes from Harmon's. These were good We also went to Hatche's fish market for some oysters baked with spinach and garlic, and some smoked salmon. Their salmon is excellent. I went back and got us three more plates of it. We also managed to acquire a dozen oysters from one of the stands This truck was selling hot dogs, sausages and lobster rolls. The line stretched all the way to the street. We did not wait. When we could not take the crowds any longer we came back to the house and ate all of the restaurant leftovers we have been acquiring through the week for dinner. We are heading back to the festival in about half an hour for what should be a more reasonable experience, if things stay true to to prior years. Here are a couple of scenic shots. Waves at Race Point beach. Last night's sunset

Here is that cruise ship we spotted in Provincetown the other day. So odd to see this big ship in a tiny town. Working wharf We ate lunch at Local 186 in Provincetown yesterday. Drinks. Mine is on the left, a vodka-lime-sparkling water thing. The guys all ordered the one on the right called a Diablo. It is supposed to be spicy, but this time they put way too many chile peppers in it. My husband sent his back and had a glass of wine instead. The other two toughed it out. Guapo burger (with fried avocado) Classic burger with cheddar and bacon Burger with cheddar and truffle aioli. This was my husband's. He paid an extra $3 for mixed greens to be added. He got two tiny pieces of mesculin mix. The burger was overcooked too. It was not his day at 186 I guess. Pulled chicken sliders Bonus pictures, the Lobster Pot sign. This is probably the most popular restaurant in Provincetown. My entire family really dislikes it. The sign is cool though. Last night's sunset at Duck Harbor Heading over to Oysterfest in a bit. I am not sure how much we will get accomplished today, because Saturday is always really crowded, but we have tickets for tomorrow too, which is always a lot mellower and in my opinion more fun.

Thanks! It is a gorgeous (though cold) day today. We still do not have power, and it's not expected to be back until 8PM tomorrow, but the generator is going strong. We did venture out last night, and had dinner at Blackfish in Truro. We had to detour a couple of times due to downed lines, but we gave ourselves extra time to get there. The restaurant was completely packed. I am very glad I made a reservation. Drinks (cucumber martini and ice and fire) Frisee salad with panko-coated duck egg Buttermilk-fried oysters with mignonette Scallops with parmesan fondue and frico Nephew and brother in law both opted for the famous tuna bolognese I chose the roasted chicken with farro verde and roasted carrots. There was enough food on my plate for three people! Leftovers reside in the fridge Husband had the roasted pork chop with chard and potatoes Cranberry panna cotta Chocolate tart with salted pretzel crust We are headed to Provincetown in a bit for a (freezing) beach walk and a late lunch. Tomorrow: Oysterfest!

Well the predicted bombogenesis did indeed come to pass. We had 90 mph winds here last night. We lost power at 1AM (it's still out, but the caretaker came over and reset the generator this morning). The doors off the dining room blew wide open at 3AM. Luckily we heard it and were able to get them closed again before too much water got inside. We now have the dining room table wedged against them to keep them closed until the winds die down, which is predicted for about 5PM this evening. Before all that craziness, we went to Mac's Shack so my nephew could have some Mexican food. That's his favorite cuisine, and there are no Mexican restaurants out here (at least that I am aware of). My husband and I pretty much stuck to the regular menu. Oysters Clam chowder Yellowtail jalapeño Cochinita pibil chicken torta Carne asada prosciutto wrapped cod black and white cake We have reservations for this evening but are not sure if we will get there are there are lots of wires and trees down and much of the outer Cape has no power. There are lots of leftovers in the fridge if we can't get out.

You are right, and I was wrong. It was not Benedictine, it was chartreuse. I guess I just did not like the flavor profile. Monday we stayed in and I cooked pizza. Last night we went to Provincetown for dinner at Mews. There was a cruise ship in town again, but it pulled away shortly after we arrived. It's Women's Week this week, so I guess that is why it was there. Overall the town was really quiet. I think there were about five other tables filled at Mews. Drinks to start. Husband's was a cucumber martini and I had a citrus drink. Bread with olive oil Nephew ordered a grilled peach, prosciutto and burrata salad Husband and I split some baked oysters with bacon and jalepeno And a tempura tuna roll Nephew had pesto pasta with roasted peppers and grilled sausage. He was unable to finish and brought the rest home for his lunch today. I had an almond crusted cod with citrus beurre blanc and roasted vegetables Husband had butter poached lobster with mushroom risotto Today's plans are up in the air. Mac's Shack offers a small Mexican menu on Wednesdays, so we'll check that when it's released at 1PM to see if there is anything on it that my nephew would like. I'll need to call and make sure it is allergy friendly. If that does not work out, we might go back to PB Boulangerie. There is a big storm coming in later today (they are calling it a bombogenesis), so the weather is going to factor in to our plans as well.

It's a dreary, foggy day here in Wellfleet. Luckily, the weather looks better for the rest of our stay. Yesterday we had a late lunch at Winslow's Tavern. We ordered a mix of new items and old favorites. Drinks--a crush and blush, and a new drink called the Last Word. It was....odd. It had gin, luxardo cherry, and benedictine. I would not get that drink again. The usual roasted oysters A tuna tartar. The tuna was an odd color and lacked in flavor. I don't think it was local, which is weird. Pear apple salad Burger with prosciutto and blue cheese crab burger Wild mushroom pasta with truffled egg Squid pasta Butternut squash and crispy lamb belly soup Niece of course ordered the triple chocolate mousse for dessert. We have been here so many times that the waitress did not even ask, she just brought it over Nephew had a malva pudding This morning my sister and I took the teens to breakfast at the Wicked Oyster. Niece got french toast, which she started eating before I got a picture. Nephew had blueberry pancakes Sister ordered an omelet stuffed with bacon, sour cream, and avocado I had chilaquiles Sister and niece left after breakfast because niece has school tomorrow. They will be back Friday. My brother and my husband's brother are leaving shortly and will be back Thursday night. So, it's just me, my husband, and my nephew for the next few days.