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Quotes of the Day, 12/2/2008December 2

Not one but two great quotes for today…

“You must not think me necessarily foolish because I am facetious, nor will I consider you necessarily wise because you are grave.” — Sydney Smith
(this reminds me of something I’ve been saying for years: “I am a serious person. However, I do not confuse being somber with being serious.”)

“I base my fashion taste on what doesn’t itch.” — Gilda Radner
(gosh, do I miss Gilda! I agree with her fashion taste, by the way.)



Quote of the Day, 11-13-2008November 13

Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her sperm, she’ll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she’ll give you a home. If you give her groceries, she’ll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she’ll give you her heart. She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her.

So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of shit.

– Unknown author

HAPPY MOUTH — October, 2008October 30

At the end of October, it was my month again to pick for the monthly outing of the Happy Mouth Supper Club. I selected the Iron Horse Inn, which has newly reopened in Glendale after being closed for a while. Chef Stefan Marcus is at the stove, and does a very nice job!

Almost the entire Happy Mouth group was there (with a few guests: Beth, Julie, and Terry) and we were seated downstairs in the restaurant’s formal dining room. Our server took exceptional care of us all night.

We started with a mussels appetizer compliments of the Chef, then went into other appetizers — the excellent Red Pepper Bisque and the night’s special soup of Creamed Spinach and Cognac. Both were awesome, as were the Lobster Strudles we enjoyed. Afterward, Chef sent out a small green salad with duck confit. The salad was lightly dressed, and the duck confit was very tasty.

After that, it was into entrees. Everyone fell quiet, which is a sure sign that people are enjoying their meals quite a bit! Desserts were great, too!

Chef Alan Neace’s Category A EntryOctober 30

DSC_4632 The following is Chef Alan Neace’s Category A Entry in the 2008 International Culinary Olympics in Erfurt Germany. Photos after the jump.

  • Turkey Platter for Eight
    • Nadine Roasted Turkey Breast
    • Tewis Style Corned Turkey Thigh
    • Applewood Smoked and Stuffed Burlington Wing
    • Kinsella Neck Sausage with Dried Fruit
    • Celery and Golden Raisin Salad
    • Marinated Haricot Vert
    • Markham Poached Pears with Stilton Mousse
    • Spiced Peach Chutney
    • Creamy Chive Herb Sauce
  • Kent Island Fruits de Mer
    Sole, lobster, and mussels, warm herb scented tomato water, concasser, corn, and cucumber noodles.
  • Phillipe Foie Gras Trio
    Terrine with pickled sweet potato tear drops and orange pomegranate reduction; Torchon with aged balsamic, roasted figs, appled and  petite greens; Mousse atop toasted fennel scented brioche, grey sea salt, and caramelized apple.
  • Kentucky Rabbit
    Roasted rack of Owensborough-raised rabbit, fine herb farce, rich rabbit jus


Chef Greg Skibinski’s Category B EntryOctober 30

PA220198 The following is Chef Greg Skibinski’s Category B Entry in the 2008 International Culinary Olympics in Erfurt Germany. Photos after the jump.

  • West Side Three Course Meal
    • Smoke Roasted Squab Breast with Cucumber
    • Black Peppercorn Creamy Herb Sauce=-=-
    • Poached Lobster Tail with Corn Custard and Turned Potatoes in Broth=-=-
    • Grand Marnier Mousse with Macerated Fruit and Duet of Passion Fruit and Pomegranate Sauces
  • Owensville Duck Platter for Two
    • Roasted Leg of Duck
    • Duck Breast and Shiitake
    • Sweet Potatoes
    • Vegetable Accompaniment
    • Essence of Orange Duck Jus
  • St. Omar Wild Boar Chop
    • Cous Cous
    • Vegetable Medley
    • Natural Jus
  • Mediterranean Roulade
    • Turkey Tenderloin
    • Poached Pear
    • Polenta
    • Haricot Vert
    • Turkey Reduction
  • Quinoa a la Quito
    • Quinoa Stuffed Cabbage Wrap
    • Vegetable Terrine
    • Stuffed Portabella Mushroom
    • Swe