Monthly Archives: March 2012

Lamb Bellies and Saugatuck Craft Butchery

After hearing about this place from a friend over lunch a few weeks ago, I took my first trip down to Saugatuck Craft Butchery (575 Riverside Ave, Westport CT) to see what their shop was like. In their words, it’s … Continue reading

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St. Patty’s Leftovers, and a New Tradition?

We had our post-St. Patrick’s Day breakfast this morning, on a sunny and warm Tuesday in March, and it was great to spend a long morning with friends who happen to be around and on vacation for spring break, but … Continue reading

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Into the Brine

The brisket went into the brine yesterday. I’m a little behind on the 5-day soak, but somewhat intentionally. We’re away this weekend and aren’t planning to have our corned beef and cabbage until Sunday night. That, and we don’t normally … Continue reading

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