My husband and I celebrated the Kentucky Derby at some good friends house this past weekend. The 'Booms. Tyler and Sara Hougaboom. Our good friends, the Michiganders.
We didn't know shit about the horses or who was favored to win, it was all about the mint juleps. We had Eagle Rare, Sazerac, and Wellers on hand. A couple of those and everything was alright.
Tyler had planned to make some pizzas for the occasion. While I don't have the recipe, I managed to catch some food porn pictures. Enjoy!
Tyler's man arms! Work that dough!
Fresh mozzarella. Or "Mootzarelle" if you are a purist.
Prosciutto, basil, and sauteed mushrooms.
The sauce.
Toppings.
Meat and Veg.
Cheese and over time.
We also enjoyed a nice selection of cheeses, an aged gouda, a local blue, and some boucheron. As well as some homemade white bean dip with garlic made by Tyler. Good job 'Booms!!
Okay, so let me say first of all, that Mint Juleps done well, are my absolute favorite...
I will also add that if I had friends that made me Mint Juleps and homemade pizza and bean dip along with a selection of cheeses, I would declare that these are definitely friends to keep for a lifetime!
Posted by: Nicole | 05/06/2009 at 10:20 PM
I can dive right into this large photo, and also some of my all time favorite cheeses! A total Yum on my scale!
Posted by: Chef E | 05/06/2009 at 06:23 AM