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This was the first year for Live Fire at the Hill Country Wine and Food Festival, and let's just say that it was plenty of fun. A big thanks to the festival for having me out as media. Being my first time at the Texas Disposal System Pavilion, I didn't not know that there were wild animals running about.
Emus stared at me.
Elk ran from me.
And I adore giraffes.
There were several things that I found particularly memorable. One of which is foie gras butter. And the other is the good looking Chef Brad from Public, NY on the other side of the table. There were whisperings about all week about the attractive chefs, but I think Chef Brad is my favorite.
Chef Brad's dish was beefy black pudding waffles with red wine poached pears and foie gras butter. The waffles were also grilled prior to serving, and boy were they AMAZING. I've used the work amazing before, but not in all caps. The waffles were smoky with unami flavor, sweet and fruity from the pears, and sinfully rich with the foie gras butter. I am in love with these waffles.
Another memorable highlight of Live Fire (and the festival in general) was the Portland Posse. Here's just a few including Mike Thelin and Geoff Lantham from NickyUSA. Portlanders were among us, and they fit in quite nicely.
Here's some delicious rack of meat by Silvies Valley Ranch. This ranch is all grass feed, and utterly delicious.
And here's more meat. Oh, the meat. *insert dirty joke here*
Here's the long line for some hot, juicy meat. This is the line for Franklin's BBQ.
Live Fire was also the very first time that I had Franklin's BBQ. I am a convert. This is some of the best barbeque I have ever eaten in the state of Texas. And Texas has some pretty fine barbeque. The fatty brisket was so tender and juicy that it would make Bobby Flay wet himself. I am in love with this brisket.
And lastly, Maker's Mark is known for making a splash in whatever they do. From booby shows to secret parties, Maker's Mark brought it to the Live Fire. Adam here was chipping ice off their ice sculpture to make drinks. Maker's Mark also held a cocktail contest, and Adam was nice enough to share the recipe. Eddie "Lucky" Campbell from Bolsa, Dallas won the competition with a drink called “Art of War.” Mix:
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