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Not a straight caramel sauce, but I have done Alton Brown's Dulce de Leche recipe numerous times with great success. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/dulce-de-leche-recipe-1948282 For added lusciousness, I would add in some chocolate at the end to melt in.

The Peanut Butter mousse from the following video would likely make a great filling Peanut Butter Icebox Cake Higher on the sugar content, 1 C of brown sugar 2C whole milk. 1/4 C cornstarch, 4 egg yolks, 1.5 C peanut butter, 4T butter, 1tsp vanilla, pinch of salt 2/3 C heavy cream whipped to medium peaks

Luckily several wonderful bakeries in Portland. I'm old enough that I've gotten numerous bakeries. Hungry Hero Portland Cheesecake Pix Patisserie

Another take on Koji aging from Bon Appetit Bon Appetit

Maybe try something along the lines of this to get the smokiness? Covered dutch oven with a few ramekins of water and liquid smoke. https://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2009/12/oven-smoked-pulled-pork-shoulder.html

Anova on clearance at Target. Ringing up at $64.50 around me. https://brickseek.com/target-inventory-checker/?sku=072-10-0414 Plug in your zip code to check local availability.

I don't post much, but I frequent these forums on a daily basis. I joined back in my mid 20's, and all the regular egulleteers are perpetually in their mid-20's in my head, even though I have aged and had to deal with similar issues with my grandparents, and now my parents generation.

Reminded me of this video about Valerie Gordon, food anthropologist and baker. Her bakery specializes in bringing cakes back from the past.

Blue apron gift cards now at Costco. 2X$50 Gift cards for $65.....

I love these guys' taste tests.. Tabi Eats

Amazon has matched the $320 price.

This video reminded me of this thread

Was it grilled, stew, or .... If grilled the closest thing I can find is http://missadventureathome.blogspot.com/2011/07/ga-nuong-chao-fermented-bean-curd-bbq.html

Think Dcarch is referring to Cha Siu.

This place's Yelp mentions a California burrito with Carne Asada and French Fries http://jalapeno-mex.com/mexfoodmenu/ https://www.yelp.com/biz/jalapeno-mex-food-seattle?osq=french+fries+burrito Down here we have the "Oregon" Burrito, which has Carne Asado, pico, and french fries https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g52051-d4647157-r283232756-Muchas_Gracias_Mexican_Food-Saint_Helens_Oregon.html

Video demonstration

Had a wonderful dinner last night at Twisted Filipino Popup. Chef LaMagna aims to introduce more diners to the cuisine of the Philippines. Link This was my first time at a popup, so not sure what to expect. The dinner was coordinated by Feastly which made the process easy. It was an enjoyable evening, with communal tables and lot of entertaining chit chat. The highlight of the evening for me was the sticky rice with bone marrow, it was luscious, bright and bitter in the right places.

I got the little Dash Yogurt maker for 15 bucks.

Time for a salted caramel tart?....

Just the beef patty is kept in a warming tray. The whole burger is assembled at time of order, however the beef is not cooked a la minute.

Better than Bouillon makes a fish version and a lobster version of their stock concentrate. Available at several online retailers.

I have not had the chance to try the Grappa. If you are ok with crowds, Pine Street Market can be fun. http://www.pinestreetpdx.com/ So many awesome places to dine in Portland.

Oh, also if you are interested in distilleries, Clear Creek is just North of the Pearl http://www.clearcreekdistillery.com/tasting-room/

Paley's place is always a winner. http://www.paleysplace.net/ Chef Naoko just opened a new dinner restaurant serving dinner: http://www.shizukupdx.com/#general I'll second teardrop. Shift Drinks is pretty good for drinks as well. http://shiftdrinkspdx.com/

A local popup serves only family style, which allows them to concentrate on a few dishes. http://www.maepdx.com/