Dilettante musings

#MardiGrasBeer - a zesty #Gueuze from a brewery in Provence, #BrasserieSulauze. I spotted it in Beaune last November. Blend of three oak aged lambics. via Instagram http://ift.tt/2lpuKcl

#MardiGrasBeer - I pulled out a couple of bottles from my #CellarStash : one from the old world & the other from our #BCNeigbours #BièreSauvage - #TaMèreNature by #BrasserieSulauze from #MiramasFrance & #OudBruin - #Reynard by #StrangeFellowsBrewing from #VancouverBC. Details in further posts :) #BeerCompanion #BeerPairings via Instagram http://ift.tt/2lbHLen

#Roux is the God! My version of shrimp & chicken andouille #Etouffé #MardiGrasFood #MardiGrasColors #MardiGras2017 via Instagram http://ift.tt/2lpgssh

Separated in form to reunite in spirit :) Shrimp for #Etouffée & shrimp tails for the #ShrimpStock. #MardiGrasFood #ShrimpPhilosophy #FoodForThoughtfulness #ArtOfFood via Instagram http://ift.tt/2lbvaId

Shrimp & chicken andouille #Etouffée prep. Luscious #MexicanHeirlooms were not further involved, just really begged for participation. Celebrating #NationalCajunDay #MardiGrasInOregon :) #MardiGrasColors via Instagram http://ift.tt/2m7i8dX

One fine #TowerOfPickles - for starters @GroundbreakerBrewing You can order anything with your eyes closed here. #BeerCompanion #BeerPairings via Instagram http://ift.tt/2mlEF7J

Fresh blooms @CulminationBrewing - Oregon #KaraSakura, #SourWit with cherries & rose hips. via Instagram http://ift.tt/2lF4rTP

As savoury as it is, it's creaminess is so decadent that dessert would be an unlikely suite. :) #PochaBean Gratin, grilled broccoli & #escarole,#sunchoke, #BagnaCauda cream, breadcrumbs @OxPDX #SweetAndSavory #SavoryForDessert via Instagram http://ift.tt/2kS2nU3

A personal favourite classic - house #Morcilla - #BloodSausage @OxPDX via Instagram http://ift.tt/2mfDPWi

Looks like a square of fried tofu or a croquette - but it's not. Fried #OxtailTerrine with roasted beets, marinated peppers, celery & calabrian chile ranch @OxPDX via Instagram http://ift.tt/2lfv40B

Five millions ways to serve bread :) @OxPDX via Instagram http://ift.tt/2lfqCPf

Amuse-bouche - very creamy #CreamOfMushroom. @OxPDX via Instagram http://ift.tt/2lzZj2M

Very Baja-style, #SquidAndOctopus salad with fennel, basil & #SpanishCroutons @OxPDX. A clever way to welcome your guests waiting for a table to open up - get'em started @ #HangoutAnnex :) via Instagram http://ift.tt/2l18eqZ

Signature cocktail @OxPDX "waiting area" - Ox blood & #FruitsDeMer salad from the raw bar. OX is one of #ImmigrantWelcome weekend participants, donating 10% of the proceeds to #ACLU via Instagram http://ift.tt/2lnRDyx

#DessertQuartet to share - granita, panna cota, truffles, biscuits. Impressive by being so #ProvocativelyExpressive. Charming & erudite crew @OlympiaOysterBar - we're ever so greatful to you :) via Instagram http://ift.tt/2loYeeF

A perfect pairing for all the seafood shared - #Friulano from #Clivi Brazan - off-dry, resinous minerality, a tinge of #Cyringa. via Instagram http://ift.tt/2kEJEex

Pure #ColorsOfLove - and some of the most prominently balanced #FlavorfulAcids we've experienced - #BlackCod, olive oil poached. #SmokedTomatoes #FennelSaffronBroth @OlympiaOysterBar via Instagram http://ift.tt/2ldF8FM