Category Archives: Gastronaut Blog

Gastronaut Blog / Stardate: February 2 / Lunch Scuttled Today / New Winter Menu In The Works

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

This winter has sucked big time! At times it has felt like a gastronomic Apollo 13. Numerous launches have been scuttled due to harsh atmospheric conditions. Rocketeers admit to hesitation in braving the cold and venturing out for a visit. … Continue reading →

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Gastronaut Blog / Stardate: January 29 / Fun With Buckwheat Crepes / Oddo’s Until 3:00

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

Yesterday we conducted tests involving Buckwheat Crepes. Empirical data suggests that the results were savory, delicious, and totally appropriate for a winter afternoon snack. Further studies are to continue today with a focus on stuffing them with yummy things. Pork … Continue reading →

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Gastronaut Blog / Stardate: January 26 / Avery’s Soda

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

As the crew has traveled around Connecticut provisioning the rocket we have been fortunate in finding great suppliers. Keeping our business as local as possible means that we often get to meet the owners and the people behind the scenes … Continue reading →

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Gastronaut Blog / Stardate: January 24

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

This past weekend the crew conducted experiments involving beef brisket. To be more precise, locally raised beef brisket from Blue Moon Farm in Harwinton, Connecticut. We applied a dry rub of specially formulated rocket spices and then let it sit … Continue reading →

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Gastronaut Blog / Stardate: January 22

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

We are continually searching for new foods to bring aboard the rocket in order to provide all of you with fun and delicious reasons to pay us a visit. Recent experiments with chicken wings yielded positive results and favorable comments … Continue reading →

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