Our house has seen a lot of action lately with new folks arriving and old friends flying out for a quick visit. All the new and old friends has definitely been the highlight of the summer and so far one house guest has risen above the others.
My friend Anthony Tarascio came to visit for a few days and ended up extending his flight not once but twice! Squamish tends to suck people in and make you want to stay!
Anthony projecting the sit to Worm World Cave
A summer day at Alice Lake
Anthony is in culinary school and was kind enough to cook amazing meals for us during his visit including:
Mango curry pork
Bacon wrapped chicken stuffed with spinach and goat cheese
Red wine risotto
White chocolate butterscotch puff pastries
Peanut Butter and Banana Crepes
Chicken and Baked Potato in a Bechamel Sauce
Tortellini with homemade tomato sauce and mozzarella
One night, through an inspiration from Epic Meal Time, he created bacon tarts. Yes, they were as amazing as they sound. Delicious bacon infused vanilla pastry creme, topped with bacon and covered in Jack Daniel’s sauce. That night officially sealed Anthony’s crown as Best House Guest of Squamish 2011. There have been several close contenders but with only two weeks left at our house, I’m skeptical anyone can take his title this late in the game.
Bacon Tarts.
but i am actually laughing out loud. Tarascio makes the best snacks known to climbers worldwide. i’m convinced.