Traffic jam cheese

My new local cheese. From Detroit, MI.

Culver Farms.

My new duck farmer. Sustainably raised ducks.

Casablanca dinner at the Chophouse.

Duck confit. Root beer molasses. Fava beans. Pancetta. Radish. Black truffle.

Strawberry shortcake. Sweet cream biscuit. Vanilla bean ice cream. Strawberries. Aged balsamic

First halibut I've bought this season.

Stuffed piquillo pepper. Housemade sausage. Charred tomato sauce.

Here is a link to the RBD blog.

http://rbdcreative.com/blog

Thank you to our friends at RBD Creative!

RBD Creative is a local Marketing firm, they do a TON of fine work for a TON of local companies. Oh, and guess what? They are supporters of "dude where is my food blog", and Chef Jeremy. I promise, if you check their page, it will be a blog you will want to follow! Also, if you have any marketing needs, they would be happy to help you out. They carry their work with the utmost professionalism that you would expect, but work with their clients so closely, that if you are a chef, you might see them in your restaurant enjoying a meal! how 'bout that?!

http://rbdcreative.com/blog

Dudes! Eat local!

We as chef's,can't say it enough. When we say eat local,it starts with the fundamentals. As consumers,it is a little difficult to source proteins. Well, maybe not, but definitely not as easy as it is for us chefs to source them. With that5 being said, i have compiled a list of great local Michigan produce that you can buy, and a timeline, for the spring harvest. Remember, the closer you are to the beginning of your product, the greater, tastier, and more bountiful your final dish will be,it starts with the fundamentals,duh!

Its very easy to find a local farmers market to buy these items!

Greens ( arugula, swiss chard, lettuces,etc...) - May through September

Beets- May through October

Asparagus- April through June

Fava beans- May, June

Herbs- May through October

Morels- may through July (will drastically change from year to year, depending on temperature and rainfall)

Parsnips- May through mid summer, then once again around September

Radishes- May through October

These are just a few. Of course, we are excited for the summer harvest as well.... Heirloom tomatoes, fruits, squash blossoms...

the menu for the Casablanca themed dinner at The Chophouse

Red Snapper Tagine

tomato confit. Piperade. Basmati.



Chilled Lobster Tail.

Moroccan carrot soup. Yogurt. Saffron. Baby cilantro.



Jamon Serrano.

porcini risotto. Asparagus. Marinated olives.




Awamat.

housemade pistachio ice cream. Candied orange.

Casablanca dinner at the Chophouse

I'll post the menu tonight!

Pork belly.

I love the versatility of using pork belly. Almost any way that it's prepared, it's delicious. Here it is served with a black truffle deviled egg, the tomato jam, and some Shaved black truffle. I did this a while ago at the Chophouse. The second picture shows the pork belly with everything mentioned above, but with caviar instead of the shaved black truffle.

Shorts Brewing Co. (MI)

Today Forrest stopped in for a tasting menu with his lady. He is a brewer with Shorts Brewing Co., a Michigan based brewery. Here, in this picture, he explains why Shorts brews are awesome. Look for his guest spot on this blog in a few days! Forrest will explain how some of the flavors in brewing beer are closely related to how a chef combines flavors for dishes on our menus, and to show us some up-and-coming Shorts brews, before they are even released!

Culver Farms duck. (MI)

Seared culver farms duck. Root beer molasses.radish. Pancetta.sunflower shoots.

Cadbury egg

Creme caramel.oreo soil. Chantilly. Pistachio streussel.

Shorts brewery

Forrest telling us why shorts beers are awesome. Also he hand delivered some brews to me!

My gl1000 ready for the season

It's sad that we can't just assume our food is wholesome and pure.

http://m.npr.org/story/149921493?url=/blogs/thesalt/2012/04/03/149921493/natures-barcode-tells-the-story-of-foods-true-origin

Hey dudes, here is a recipe for my post workout smoothie!

Blueberry power smoothie

1/2 c frozen blueberries
1/2 c Greek yogurt
1 T peanut butter
1 scoop of chocolate flavored whey protein

1 c milk

1. Combine all ingredients into a bar mixer or smoothie mixer and blend


This makes enough for just about two smoothies!

It's also great for those early mornings!