Homemade Candied Bacon Coffee Iced Cream

Just when you thought that the candied bacon debauchery was over, this comes out. Homemade Candied Bacon Coffee Iced Cream. Coffee, bacon, iced cream. Imagine if you will perfect creamy coffee iced cream, with little savory explosions of sweet Bacon goodness. Now imagine you are riding a unicorn jumping over Niagara Falls. Its funny that the iced cream was better inst it?

Candied Bacon Creme Brulee - Christmas Ed.

You've heard of it, you've dreamed of it, and above you see it. Candied Bacon Creme Brulee. This hardly believable dessert of the Gods is better than you are imagining, better than you hope, and in fact better then you remember it being. The perfect combination of sweet creamy and savory flavors placed into each bite of Candied Bacon Creme Brulee make it the best dessert in the world. Surly once, many ages ago, there was a Garden where this food grew on a tree.

White Pavlova

The "White" Pavlova is a New Zealand dessert much like a meringue, traditionally topped with cream and fruit; Chris' 'White' Pavlova takes a twist on the Kiwi version with a special chocolate whipped cream and toasted coconut shavings, we then finished it with a white chocolate peppermint sauce. The result is a sticky sweet Christmas dessert, light and delicious. 

Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

For so many years I was told that Brussels Sprouts are not delicious, so many of my childhood friends would cringe at the thought of eating these delightful little greens. Here we have some Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Garlic, the pork flavors and green textures are a treat to behold in sight and savor.

ISO 1250

35mm

f/6.3

1/160 sec [speedlite 430ex]

Blackberry Brandy Pork Ribs

Famous for these Blackberry Brandy BBQ Pork Ribs, no event is truly a Curtis event without them. Delicately flavored with his own blend of spicy jerk seasoning, then carefully, lovingly covered in Chris' secret Blackberry Brandy BBQ Sauce, these tender pork ribs are a life changer. Perfect tangy sticky sauce, perfect tender pork. Perfect.

ISO 1250

28mm

f/2.8

1/200 sec [speedlite 430x]

Prime Rib of Beef

Above you see the glorious pinnacle of a Standing Rib Roast, four Dry Aged Prime Ribs of Beef, roasted bone in with a delicious black Hawaiian sea salt and fresh ground pepper crust; To top off the already incredible savor, these thin slices of Heaven are served with a drizzle of Fig and Red Wine reduction which forms a perfect complement to the flavors of the meat. This is easily the best tasting beef I have ever encountered. Those are strong words.

ISO 1250

21mm

f/6.3

1/250 sec [430ex speedlite]

Bacon and Cheese

Bacon Cheddar Ale Soup with fresh baked Bacon Cheddar Biscuits served with Bacon Jam. Thats right, bacon jam. Yes, it is everything that your dreams are made of. Yes this is what unicorns eat with their toast at breakfast. Yes, if you eat this you gain the ability to fly for no more than ten minutes, but no less than seven. One day I will eat something so sweet and savory again, but until that day, here are the pix.

ISO 1250

16mm

f/5.0
1/60 sec [speedlite 430ex]

Rack of Lamb in Rosemary and Thyme

These bad boys were later given a wonderful whole mustard crust and finished in the oven, however I was too engrossed the act of consumption to snap a good capture, that is how incredible these are. High quality lamb, vacuum marinated in fresh rosemary thyme and olive oil, cooked to high quality perfection. There are few flavors in the world that might rival this.

ISO 1250

35mm

f/6.3

1/160 sec [Speedlite 430ex]

Candied Bacon

Christopher Curtis is a man of many talents: a loving father, handsome husband, and purveyor of candied bacon to name a few. Above you see a taste of his handiwork, candied bacon. It has been said that bacon is like meat candy, and indeed, it is exactly that. These particualar bits of candied bacon either went into my mouth or into Chris' homemade coffee bacon iced cream, or atop his famous candied bacon creme brule. Either which way it went, it was sweet and savory delicious.

ISO 1250

35mm

f/5.0

1/80 sec.

Meteor Shower

So in North America on Monday night December 13th and early morning the 14th the Geminids were out and they lit up the skies. I was not lucky enough to actually catch one through my lens, however I did get some nice shots of the residaul lights from the city as well as my good friend Kendrick "Diesel" Bishop. We drank some good free trade coffee (thanks Tina). The beauty of the sky and the fellowship of a friend makes for a good night.

ISO 400
16mm
f/3.0
30 sec. [Speedlite 430 ex with soft box]

Poached Eggs On Mushrooms and Sourdough Toast

While the potential loss of a Saturday remains one of the most devastating results of employment, the reclamation of a lost Saturday could possibly be one of the most celebratory events in all of human history. This morning, in celebration I made the, poached eggs on a bed of button and shitake mushrooms sauteed with green onions and shallots served on warm buttery sourdough toast. As you imagine, it was delicious. 

ISO 250

32mm

f/2.8

1/40 sec