Inspired from the 2019 Roots Festival in Fayetteville, The Bad Seed is a simple, beautifully stratified cocktail that is just sweet, refreshing enough to be that perfect late Summer drink at your next dinner party.
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Grilled Bone Marrow {Straight to the Heart}
Photo by Kerri McMahon
There’s nothing in the world like the smell, sight, and sound of firing up the grill for a party with close friends. Check out this killer recipe for decadent GRILLED BONE MARROW, also known as God’s Butter, in this year’s annual Thrill of the Grill article in Citiscapes Magazine - super easy, but totally impressive to serve at your next alfresco dinner soiree. Slathered beef marrow with toasted bread and a chunky bottle of cabernet is sure to send you OVER THE MOON. THUMP THUMP!
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Photo by Kerri McMahon
Grilled Bone Marrow (aka, God’s Butter)
INGREDIENTS
· 1/2 cup rosemary leaves, plus 2 rosemary sprigs
· 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
· 10 2-inch canoe-cut beef or veal marrow bones
· Salt and freshly ground pepper
· 1 Loaf sliced country bread
· 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
“She Don’t Eat Meat…”
Photo by Kerri McMahon
TECHNIQUE
Rough chop the fresh rosemary and combine with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Transfer the oil to a large bowl, add the marrow bones and toss to coat. Season the bones with salt and pepper.
Light the grill. When temperature is at medium high, lay the bones cut side up on grate. Cover and grill for about 20 minutes, or until the marrow is warmed, sizzling.
Brush the bread slices on both sides with olive oil and grill, turning once, until toasted. Serve the bones with the toasted bread and finish with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
MODEL Behavior
Emily ONEMANBANDIT Smith turns heads. When she walks into a room, people can’t help but spill their drinks, shift their attention, and forget about whatever the hell they were talking about. Sure, she has tall, chiseled Ralph Lauren model looks, but it’s really her air of jovial accessibility that makes her so appealing to friends and strangers alike. I mean, she can talk to ANYONE as if they had been life long best friends, even complete strangers; and that laugh that is so big bold and undeniably infectious can make even the most socially awkward person feel tingly warm and accepted.
Chef Mel Celebrates Whirled Peas
A consummate storyteller, Chef Mel’s life reads like a novel, chock full of deep-sea battles with Moray eels, near-death experiences in the heart of Mexico City, scary and inexplicable ghost stories from the Midwest, and memorable encounters with rock stars such as Debbie Harry, Prince, Patti Smith, and David Byrne.
Simple Baguette, Magical Results
This recipe is simple, and can be completed in about 1 1/2 hours if you’re short on time - I prefer the 2 1/2 hour version if you have a enough time to let the dough rise twice, which is optimal, but as mentioned above, not necessary if you’re in a hurry. I hope you enjoy; and please be forewarned: Your home is about to smell MAGICAL.