Chocolate Rosemary Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cornbread Stuffing

So, I was really bored today. Figured I'd attempt something I've been wanting to do for a while now...Chocolate and Rosemary Pork Loin stuffed with Apple and Onion Cornbread stuffing.

Sweet cornbread batter


Batter in the skillet


Chocolate Rosemary Rub


Pork loins (top right), Crumbled cornbread (big bowl of yellow), Onions, Apples, Raisins


Caramalized Onions and Apples in the cornbread


And the end result...



Man, this turned out MUCH better than I had expected...mmmm.

Molecular Gastronomy

So, being the nerd I am, I decided to try my hand at molecular gastronomy...starting with Melon Caviar.

Red = Watermelon Caviar
Green = Honeydew Caviar


Watermelon Caviar in Basil Soda


The basil soda was made with a simple syrup infused with basil leaves and mixed into club soda.

The flavors of the caviar themselves were very light, I think it was due to the fact that I used fresh puree. Next time, I'm going to reduce down the puree and maybe add a dash of sugar.

All in all...a blast to make.

Cake Lollipops

I made Cake Lollipops for a former coworker/supervisor at my old job.

Rather than writing up a how-I-did-it....I'm just going to let you all see pics of the yummy yummy goodness.

Enjoy!

mmm....vanilla cake!


mmm...Red Velvet Cake!


Red Velvet Cake...v. crumbles.


Vanilla Cake....v. Crumbles


Mmmm...frosting!


Times two!


Cake Balls!


And now...with STICKS!


Cake Pops in a Vase....


This is what I do...I make things for people. Rather than just handing out a card, I'd much rather bake or cook!