Started a new blog!

Hi all! I started a new blog that I can keep up while I am in graduate school! My hope is to continue my SuperYum Blog along with this new blog.  Check it out sometime!
http://www.dailyyumswithjulie.blogspot.com/

Pulled Pork

I am trying to play catch up with all my blog posts and was shocked that I didn't posted details of the pulled pork I made in July.. (I know... I'm kind of failing on my updating!) I was and continue to be pretty proud of this dish.  It was my very first time making pulled pork and  I knew I wanted to get a bone in shoulder or boston butt but I was stuck between which cooking method I should use.  I didn't have access to my fams smoker, so it was either roasting or slow cooker.  I check out various recipes for both cooking methods then decided I would roast the pork.  I seasoned the meat with BBQ seasoning mixture my friend brought back for me while he was vacationing in Tennessee. I roasted the pork for 6+ hours at 300 degrees and it was literally falling apart when I pulled it out of the oven.  I allowed the meat to rest for at least 30 minutes before I started to pull it apart.  The results were amazing and I can easily say it was one of the best dishes I have ever made.  I topped it with a mango salsa and red cabbage for crunch! It was super yummmmmers and I think I will be making this again very very soon! :)

Fresh from the oven! 

Meaty goodness

Pulled Pork with Mango Salsa and Red Cabbage

Honey Toast to finish off the meal! :)

BLT Steak

It's official people... grad school has begun and I learning to save the world one client at a time.... It's been a great experience and a lot of work! I finally found some time to blog and realized it's been a while since my last post.  I was shocked that I didn't blogged about my sister's birthday! But the more I think about it, I am more surprised my sister hasn't harassed me about her birthday blog post :) 

Anywho, my Fams and I went to BLT Steak in Los Angeles for my Sister's birthday.  I was really excited to check this place out because I really enjoyed BLT Burger in Vegas and BLT Steak is owned by the same company, so I figured it should be good right??? Well.......... there were some hits and misses throughout the meal especially in the steak department.  I've had way better aged steaks elsewhere for the same price or less.   BUT BLT Steak does have some very tasty treats that are worth a try.  BLT Steak's ambiance is very modern with a view right off of Sunset Blvd, so if you want to impress your date, you could bring them here! 

Chicken Pate with red wine.... it was Drool-a-licious 

Chicken Pate spread on baguettes 

Holy Popover!!! 

Tuna Tarar... it was beautiful and extremely delicious 

Noms!!! Raw Oysters!!

Mussels in Wine Sauce, super yummmmy!

New York Steak... this is what my baby sister ordered... and it was 10 times better than my Rib-Eye

BLT actually got this very right! Braised Short Ribs were falling off the bone and very flavorful

Our Sides: Stuffed Mushrooms, Truffle Mac-n-Cheese, Herby Tomatoes, Potato Gratin  

Peanut Butter Dessert... this was very very rich 

Housemade Donuts... um... yes please... over and over again

Souffle Crepe

BOA Santa Monica CA

August is filled with many birthdays and I am extremely lucky my friends love to eat super yummy food! For my friend Gia's 30th birthday, we all surprised her at BOA in Santa Monica for dinner.  It had been a long time since so all of our girlfriends (or I should say most.. we were still missing a few gals) have gotten together and had a nice dinner together.  So we used Gia's birthday as an excuse to get dressed up and go out to a fancy dinner! My friend suggested BOA and set up a prefix meal with the restaurant to make things easier.  The ambiance was chic and modern, pretty typical for the Santa Monica/Los Angeles area.  The food was tasty but what made the entire experience uber fantastic was spending time with amazing my amazing girlfriends and our David.  I am a very very lucky girl to have amazing family and friends.

Special Menu for Gia's Birthday!

Surprise!!! The birthday girl arrives! 

Our David!!! He got too excited about drink more wine... so he broke a wine glass...  :/

The Birthday Girls gets fed by the Naughty Nat.. :D 

Cheers to a fantastic night!

Even at BOA people get too wasted and decide to vomit outside of the restaurant.  Keepin' it classy.

Corks for our Chef Cha Cha

Martini from BOA. Sorry I can't remember the name! 

Super Yummy Red Wine we ordered from BOA.  

Crab Cake with Hearts of Palm Salad.. yes please! 

Organic Mixed Greens 

Housemade Sauces for our Steaks  

Medium Rare Bone-in Rib Eye with Roasted Garlic.... very tasty!

Sides of Mac-n-Cheese, Garlic Mash Potatoes and Seasonal Mushrooms

Lava Cake for the Birthday Girl

Cheesecake with Strawberry Ice Cream and Adult Smores.  I loved the strawberry ice cream and the smores were amazing!!

Capital Grille in Beverly Hills

This year my dearest brother turned 30 years old.  For this momentous occasion, the fams decide to go all out and treat the birthday boy to an amazing meal.  We stumbled upon Capital Grille on accident really.  The Fam Bams and I were yelping various steakhouses.  Initially, my brother wanted to go to BLT Steak in Hollywood, but they are closed on Sundays.  After browsing through numerous reviews, we decided on Capital Grille.  Capital Grille is located within the Beverly Center and was easy to find.  When we walked in, we were greeted by the hostess and noticed small lockers with plaques on the walls, each locker filled with personal wine stashes.

The entire experience was wonderful.  I made reservations and informed the hostess that we were celebrating my brother's 30th birthday.  Our table decorated with bits of confetti and the restaurant had a card ready for my brother, wishing him a Happy Birthday and thanking him for spending his special day with them.  Our main waiters' name was Emmy and the other waiter/bus boy name was Bentley... (I am not kidding!) they both were AMAZING.  The service was top notch, our waiter was extremely attentive, our glasses were never empty, didn't wait a long time for our food to be served, and the food... OMG.... Hands down... ONE OF THE BEST Steaks I have ever had and THE best Coconut Cream Pie.  My mouth is literally salivating as I reminisce about my experience here.  I kind of feel like the Capital Grille is a little gem at the Beverly Center.  I have never noticed it before while shopping at the Bev Center, but now that I know it is there I know I will be making frequent stops for the Coconut Cream Pie.  Everything about Capital Grille was great and everything we ate was flavorful and amazing.  I highly recommend giving Capital Grille a try! They can give Mastros a run for their money!!! :)

Enjoy the photos and let the droolfest commence!

confetti to help celebrate my brother's 30th birthday 

The birthday boy!! Happy Birthday to the BEST BROTHER IN THE WORLD!

My sister and GG... GG loves bread! 

Amuse bouche of Gazpacho with Lobster  

Pan Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers

Wagyu Beef Carpaccio 

Lobster Bisque 

Double Cut Lamb Rib Chops

Filet Oscar: Filet Mignon topped with Lump Crabmeat 

Side Orders of: Lobster Mac-n-Cheese, Asparagus, Summer Squash, Seasonal Mushrooms

Dry Aged Porterhouse Steak- so tender, juicy and so so good!

Porcini Rubbed Delmonico with 12-year Aged Balsamic with Lobster: my brother order this with the lobster.. amazing!

I also ordered the Procini Rubbed Delmonico with 12-year Aged Balsamic: WOW... SUPER SUPER YUMMMMMMY!  One of the best steaks I've ever had!

Coconut Cream Pie for the Birthday Boy!

Coconut Cream Pie and Cheesecake on the house for the Birthday Boy! Coconut Cream Pie was out of this world! Super light and the graham cracker crust... super moist and out of control delicious! 

My brother and GG! We're number 1!!!

My sisters and I with GG

My sisters and GG

My Momma and GG :)