Wagyu Beef Bacon

 

Yes, it's quite expensive, but it's important every once in a while to indulge in something decadent. 

Saturday Sundown

Smoked Chicken Birria Lavash

With green onion, pickled red onion, and a drizzle of ancho sauce. 

Pastrami & Brisket Sausage

 

With fried potatoes and homemade honey mustard. 

Kettle Chips Chili Crisp

Good. 

Not as good as I had hoped they would be. 

Goldfish Awesome Sauce

Not bad, I'm not sure how necessary it was to create this flavor. 

Wagyu Tenderloin

Probably the second-best steak I have ever had. 

The Greatest Day of My.... Month

It was the first full day of summer, so of course I went to the farmers market and got two of my favorite things in this world: English peas and an apple cider slushie.

And then headed down to Albuquerque to watch a friend play tennis. 

This is the first time my car has hit that number in 361 days. 

I had not been here in a couple of months and I heard they started selling Wagyu beef, so I stopped by to check it out. 

I bought several things, including Wagyu bacon.

This place was dark and air-conditioned and I took a seat and drank cold water. 

I did not order any "Jepanese" beer.

The food was good. 

Nothing special. 

I will not return. 

I went to Del Taco and got some tacos for dinner, but did not take photos. 

I watched my friend play tennis, but did not take photos. 

I drove home on the backside of the mountains, as I usually do, and it was as great as always. 

I got these at a Hispanic market in ABQ. 

I bought these at an Asian market.

And this at the brewery. 

Welcome Back, Summer

Patagonia Provisions x Deschutes Brewery Kernza Lager

This might become my official beer of Summer 2025. Light, delicious, and environmentally responsible. 

Though, I don't give a fuck about that third one. 

Pineapple & Black Pepper Smoked Chicken Tacos

Go ahead and guess how they tasted.

Lay's Wavy Magic Masala

These were some of the best "limited edition" chips I have ever had. 

I am going to buy a bag and set it aside until the weather cools down in a few months, and dip them in chicken tikka masala and raita.