Harissa-Rubbed Grilled Skirt Steak with Orange-Fennel Relish

I wanted something quick and easy, but also light – so I made this.

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I decided to go with a bottle of Vielle Rouge from Bale Breaker.

Korean Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Kimchi Slaw, Grilled Sweet Corn on the Cob with Salty Coconut Cream

After an absence from last year, the Korean BBQ sandwiches and Pok Pok grilled corn made a return for my birthday party. My wife made Toro Bravo’s Caramel Panna Cotta for dessert.

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As usually, I busted out a few gems from the cellar: Bière de Coupage and The Demon King of Friday from The Ale Apothecary, Positive Contact from Fort George, Barrel Aged Spruce Tip from Wolf Tree, and with dessert, Rankin Bourbon barrel aged stout from Fair Isle.

Shrimp & Grits with a Salad

Once again, I had planned on grilled Lobster but couldn’t find the “Grillers”. So, I went with Plan B: Shrimp & Grits.

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I decided to go with a bottle of Bobbi from Fair Isle Brewing.

Grilled Sambal Chicken and Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Fish Sauce Vinaigrette

I decided to make this again.

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I went with a bottle of Old Money from Standard.