jeffbirkenstein.bsky.social
@jeffbirkenstein.bsky.social
Literature & writing professor (esp. the short story and food & literature), cooking & cookbook enthusiast, desert explorer, slow traveler, napper, husband & father. Not in that order, though.
Turmeric and jalapeño pickled eggs. Good for what ails ya...
December 6, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Thanksgiving leftovers, cont'd...

Mashed potato, turkey, onion, & thyme croquettes. Served with sour cream & Oma's spiced cranberry sauce.

#leftovers #Thanksgiving #homecooking
December 1, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Thanksgiving leftovers, cont'd.

Fortunately, I have a mother-in-law who makes the world's best cranberry sauce. Full cranberries, nothing jello-y about it, and spiced to perfection.

So, lunch today: grilled brie & spiced cranberry sauce sandwich. Amazing.

#homecooking #leftovers #Thanksgiving
November 30, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Fettuccine, jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, red pepper, & parmesan, in a tequila cream sauce.

Turkey is such a great leftover protein.

#leftovers #homecooking #Thanksgiving
November 30, 2024 at 2:44 AM
Smoked 20lb turkey, brined for 24 hours. Couldn't be easier.

Leftovers: turkey seco tortillas tonight, soup all winter long.

#leftovers #homecooking #Thanksgiving
November 29, 2024 at 5:31 PM
I'm not the only one who still loves the giblets in my turkey gravy, am I?

#homecooking
November 28, 2024 at 1:37 AM
One of the best reasons to make spicy Sichuan hotpot at home?

Besides being easy, tasty, and crowd-pleasing, the leftover broth makes an amazing ramen soup base the next day.

#homecooking
November 27, 2024 at 7:43 PM
When you're quoting Man Ray in a paper, do you just move to "Ray" after mentioning him the first time?

I ask the questions.
November 25, 2024 at 8:18 PM