Super Bowl Spread

Just a party tray if Super Bowl deliciousness

Adventure To Union Kitchen & Tap

I went to Union Kitchen & Tap yesterday after driving by it for the past few months. This quaint little restaurant located in Encinitas could easily fit in in the neighborhoods of South Park or North Park as well.

Fig Flatbread with Laura Chenel Goat Cheese, Poached Figs, Balsamic Onions and Fried Sage

The Menu is completely diverse and offers Gluten Free Options as well. They are open for Brunch also offer Late Afternoon and  Dinner options as well. I also really appreciate how they call their Happy Hour; Social Hour. They also offer a rather extensive wine menu paired with a wide variety of Scotches and Whiskys as well.  The Beer list is equally extensive and rotates frequently. Union Kitchen & Tap also has several house beers on tap as well brewed locally in Encinitas.

After much debate over the menu my guest and started with the Fig Flatbread  for a Starter, the Salmon Creek Pork Belly, Scottish Salmon and the Ricotta Scented Doughnuts and Peach Crumble for Dessert.

Pork Belly w/ Stewed Butter Beans, Wilted Greens and Molasses.

Scottish Salmon with Hopping John, Cornbread Puree and Wilted Greens

Close up of the Ricotta Scented Doughnuts

Ricotta Scented Doughnuts with Meyer Lemon Jelly

Peach Crumble with Bourbon Pecan Gelato

Long story short I will be going back as they just announced when I was there a Fall Menu.

Slaters 50/50 Adventure

So had to go back, so here it is..

Guinness Malted Milk Shake

Background: French Fries with Bacon Ketchup
Foreground: Fried Pickle Chips w/ Dijon Aioli

1/2 pound Burger with Carmelized Onions and Bacon.

Charcuterie Plate

So decided on making a Charcuterie Plate for Dinner last night.

It consisted of Homemade Olives, Salami and asst cheeses.

It was paired with a Lost Abbey Farmhouse Ale.

Breakfast Burritos

One of my weakness is Breakfast Burritos, especially if they are homemade. They are quick to make, tasty and can be a good way to clean out your fridge of leftovers.

Homemade Breakfast Burritos

Original Pancake House

I recently went to the Original Pancake House and decided to go for the gut bomb; Corned Beef Hash with Pancakes. It was pretty tasty.

Hamming it up!

I decided to break in my new Le Creuset Dutch Oven, and what better way than by cooking a whole ham.

Ham in the Pot.

Final Plate, finished and delicious