meatloaf/lamb shank/cupcake

baked van brunt @ dikeman

ive been meaning write about cupcakes, but that is a time consuming affaire. did try 4 different cupcakes from baked and i can state the following with confidence:

1. they are very small.
2. they are slighly overpriced @ $1.50
   
3. some of the cakes are more dense than others. vanilla cake is very spongy and the chocolate density varies, depending on what time of day the cupcake is purchased/consumed.
   
4. the red velvet cake is among the densest and finest ive had in new york city.
   
5. the buttercream is slightly cloying.

ive now made meatloaf on sunday for a month now. it is way too much work for a normal person with a real job. nevertheless, americana is fun:

vella dry jack, cabot cheddar, coach farm goat, cheese, guacamole, medium salsa, blue tortilla.

meatloaf (veal/pork/turkey), garlicky mashed potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts, blanched grape tomatoes.

baby spinach salad with blood orange, blanched red onion, pecans, shaved manchego, balsamic vinaigrette. cupcakes.