Housewarming

I had a little get together with friends and family this past weekend... here are the ups, and the downs. 

Up: About 4 dozen great chicken lollipops baked off in the oven like fried chicken. 

Down: Tried to make a balsamic gastrique to drizzle over some roasted figs, but forgot about it and walked back inside my apartment to a lovely plume of black smoke and a crusty All Clad. 

Up: Pickled beets with ginger and cinnamon.

Down: I had to clean up some vomit... I'll spare you all.

Up: Friend's, family, and great company.

Down: Trek was barking at everyone, but finally seemed to simmer down towards the end of the party... he is still a puppy after all, just a very big one. 

Up: House plants as gifts including a brand new money tree.

Up: Finally started watching Breaking Bad... wish me luck.

Up: Learning how to saber a champagne bottle. 

All-in-all, a wonderful party and a great weekend. More to come soon!

- Adam from Tipped Mixology