Oct 30: Filet Américain, Baguette and Endive

Lunch

Although we were there just the other night, it was time for a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich from Skewers Halaal, for $11.85 per serve with a shared Fries.

Dinner

Foodie Philip’s favorite ‘meal:’ Filet Américain with Baguette and Endive. This time we tripled the add-ins and got it right. It makes three generous serves.

  • The Top Sirloin was $8.02, or $2.67 per serve
  • Add 20c for Capers
  • Add 20c for Shallots
  • The Endive were $2.99 and we shared one, or 50c per serve
  • The half a Baguette was $1.29 or 65c per serve
  • Add 10c for Arugula.

A very tasty and satisfying meal for $4.32 per serve.

Oct 29: Sous Vide Shrimp on Jalfrezi Curry

Lunch

We discovered a Sun-dried Tomato Pesto that we really liked, so Foodie Greg cooked up some Pasta and used the Pesto as a Sauce.

  • The Fusilli Corti Bucati Pasta was 89c per serve
  • The Sun-dried Tomato Pesto was $2.29 and we used half or 58c per serve.

The Pest is amazing and the dish was very acceptable at $1.57 per serve.

Dinner

Tonight we sous vide some Argentinean Shrimp and placed them on a Jalfrezi Curry of Potatoes, Spinach and Baby Corn.

  • 1 lb of shrimp was $1o.99 on sale,  or and we used half $2.75 per serve
  • The Jalfrezi Curry Sauce was $3.49 or $1.75 per serve
  • Baby Potatoes were 68c per serve
  • Baby Corn was $2.29 and we used ⅓ or 38c per serve
  • The Spinach adds 20c per serve.

A very tasty curry for $5.76 per serve.

Oct 27: Smoked Trout and Cream Cheese Frittata topped with Tomato Slices

Lunch

Our original lunch plan fell through, so we reverted to our favorite Speck and Arugula Panini.

  • The Speck was $3.99, or $2.00 per serve
  • The Ciabatta is 58c per serve
  • Arugula adds 40c per serve
  • Olive Oil adds 30c per serve.

A perennial favorite for $3.28 per serve.

Dinner

Originally a Smoked Salmon recipe, we modified it to be Smoked Trout instead.

  • Two Pastured Eggs are $1.00 per serve
  • We shared a 3.5oz can of Smoked Trout for $1.75 per serve
  • Kumato adds 30c per serve
  • Add 30c per serve for Neufchatel.

A very tasty Frittata for $3.35 per serve.

Oct 25: Seared Pork Belly with Kim Chi on Rice Noodles

Lunch

When we can’t decide on what to have for lunch, we tend to default to a Speck and Arugula Panini.

  • The Speck was $3.99, or $2.00 per serve
  • The Ciabatta is 58c per serve
  • Arugula adds 40c per serve
  • Olive Oil adds 30c per serve.

A perennial favorite for $3.28 per serve.

Dinner

Our anniversary dinner was seared Pork Belly with Kim Chi on Rice Noodles.

  • The Pork Belly is $6.49 or $3.25 per serve
  • The Kim Chi was $5.39 after discounts, and we used ¼ or 68c per serve
  • The Rice Noodles were $2.99 and we used half, or 75c per serve.

The Pork Belly was the best we’ve ever had, contributing to a really good meal for $4.68 per serve.

Oct 24: Jackfruit “Pulled Pork” Sandwich with BBQ Pinto Beans and Coleslaw

Lunch

We shared a Ham and Caramelized Onion Tarte d’Alsace for $2.50 per serve.

Dinner

We experimented with a BBQ Flavored Jackfruit sandwich on a Brioche Bagel.

  • The BBQ Jackfruit was $2.99 or $1.50 per serve
  • The BBQ Beans were also $2.99 or $1.50 per serve
  • The Coleslaw adds 40c per serve
  • The Brioche Bun is 58c per serve.

We were not impressed by the Jackfruit, yet again, so we probably will give up on it in the future. An okay meal for $3.98 per serve.

Oct 23: Sous Vide and Seared Duck Breast with Sautéed Garlic Bok Choy and Yakisoba Noodles

Lunch

Being Sunday we brunched on Oat Pancakes with Nutella and Butter for about 95c per serve.

Dinner

One of our classic Sunday night dinners is Sous Vide and Seared Duck Breast, Asian Style.

  • The Duck was $13.49 or $6.75 per serve
  • The Bok Choy was $1.49 and we used half, or 38c per serve
  • The Yakisoba Noodles $2.99 or $1.50 per serve
  • Add 15c for Garlic.

An excellent meal for $8.78 per serve.

Oct 22: Lamb Shoulder in Kashmiri Curry Sauce (Rogan Josh) with Rice and Peas

Lunch

Today’s lunch was an Potato and Peppers Scramble on a Ham Steak in a Brioche Bagel.

  • The Brioche Bagel is 58c
  • Two Pastured Eggs add $1.00 per serve
  • The Breakfast Ham is $2.99 for six, or 50c per serve
  • The Roasted Potatoes with Peppers and Onions is $2.99 for the pack, and we shared less than half, or 50c per serve.

While logistically difficult to eat – we effectively made them open face sandwiches – the Scramble was quite tasty for $2.58 per serve.

Dinner

A turn to cold weather made a curry a very good choice, so Rogan Josh it was.

  • The Lamb Shoulder Chops were $6.81, or $3.41 per serve
  • The Simmer Sauce (with dry spice rub) was $3.49, or $1.75 per serve
  • Brown Rice adds 34c per serve
  • Frozen Garden Peas add 30c per serve.

A very tasty meal for $5.80 per serve.

Oct 21: Pan Fried Barramundi with Fries and Vinegar Coleslaw

Lunch

We opted for open faced Smoked Trout Melts (like a Tuna Melt) today.

  • Dave’s Killer Bread adds 74c per serve
  • The Cheddar adds 36c per serve
  • We shared a 3.5oz can of Smoked Trout for $1.75 per serve
  • Add 30c for Mayo
  • Add 40c for Celery and Capers.

Always a tasty sandwich for $3.65 per serve.

Dinner

A typical Fishy Friday of Pan Fried Barramundi with Oven Fries and Vinegar Coleslaw.

  • The Barramundi was $9.99 or $5.00 per serve
  • Coleslaw and Vinegar add 75c per serve
  • The Fries were $1.49, and we shared half or 38c per serve.

A tasty and satisfying meal for $6.13 per serve.