https://gastrophysics.brege.org/ Recent content on Gastrophysics Hugo en Copyright (c) 2026 Wyatt Brege Sun, 18 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 https://gastrophysics.brege.org/post/how-to-make-a-menu/ Sun, 18 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 https://gastrophysics.brege.org/post/how-to-make-a-menu/ A menu-template note for the Gastrophysics menu shortcode. https://gastrophysics.brege.org/post/what-is-pesto/ Sun, 11 Dec 2022 16:56:56 -0500 https://gastrophysics.brege.org/post/what-is-pesto/ A short pesto note and a recipe-template example. https://gastrophysics.brege.org/recipes/chicken-salad/ Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://gastrophysics.brege.org/recipes/chicken-salad/ <h2 id="chicken-salad">Chicken Salad</h2> <p><strong>Chef:</strong> Wyatt Brege</p> <p><strong>Yield:</strong> 2-3 Quarts</p> <h3 id="ingredients">Ingredients</h3> <ul> <li>6 ea Chicken Breast (6 oz)</li> <li>6 ea Celery Stalks, diced</li> <li>4 oz Red Onion, diced</li> <li>½ Tbsp Kosher Salt</li> <li>½ Tbsp Black Pepper</li> <li>1 Cup <a href="https://gastrophysics.brege.org/recipes/pesto-aioli/">Pesto Aioli</a></li> </ul> <h3 id="directions">Directions</h3> <ol> <li> <p>Braise the chicken in chicken stock with a 6 quart stock pot until cooked to the proper temperature</p> </li> <li> <p>Poach the celery stalks in the final two minutes of braising the chicken</p> </li> <li> <p>Dice the chicken in ½&quot; sized pieces and combine with the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl</p> https://gastrophysics.brege.org/recipes/pesto-aioli/ Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://gastrophysics.brege.org/recipes/pesto-aioli/ <h2 id="pesto-aioli">Pesto Aioli</h2> <p><strong>Chef:</strong> Wyatt Brege</p> <p><strong>Yield:</strong> 6 Quarts</p> <h3 id="ingredients">Ingredients</h3> <ul> <li>1 bn Basil leaves (approx. 1 quart unpacked or cut)</li> <li>1/2 Cup Garlic Clove</li> <li>1 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil</li> <li>1 ea Lemon (juice + zest)</li> <li>1 Handful Baby Spinach</li> <li>1 Cup Water</li> <li>1 Gallon Mayonnaise</li> </ul> <h3 id="directions">Directions</h3> <ol> <li> <p>In the blender, puree all ingredients into a pesto minus mayonnaise until smooth</p> </li> <li> <p>Whisk the pesto with the mayonnaise in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined</p> https://gastrophysics.brege.org/menus/2019-08-01-farmers-market-menu/ Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://gastrophysics.brege.org/menus/2019-08-01-farmers-market-menu/ <h2 id="farmers-market-menu">Farmer’s Market Menu</h2> <h3 id="basil-pesto-pasta">Basil Pesto Pasta</h3> <p>linguini, zephyr squash, heirloom cherry tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese, creamy pesto sauce</p> <p><em>add chicken / add shrimp</em></p> <h3 id="glazed-pork-tenderloin">Glazed Pork Tenderloin</h3> <p>roasted eggplant, gold bar squash, spring onion bell pepper, turnip, carrot, plum apricot glaze</p> <h3 id="peach-crêpes">Peach Crêpes</h3> <p>blueberry whipped cream, pumpkin seed brittle</p> <p><em>Fresh produce provided by our friends at Eatwell Farm</em></p> https://gastrophysics.brege.org/menus/2018-10-18-farmers-market-menu/ Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://gastrophysics.brege.org/menus/2018-10-18-farmers-market-menu/ <h2 id="farmers-market-menu">Farmer’s Market Menu</h2> <h3 id="prickly-pear">Prickly Pear</h3> <p>silver tequila, ginger beer, local honey, lime</p> <h3 id="avocado-devilled-eggs">Avocado Devilled Eggs</h3> <p>crispy prosciutto, green onion</p> <h3 id="pesto-salmon">Pesto Salmon</h3> <p>israeli couscous, patty pan squash, zucchini, green beans, orange and red bell pepper</p> <h3 id="buddhas-hand-cupcakes">Buddha’s Hand Cupcakes</h3> <p>almond cream cheese frosting, blueberry sauce</p> <p><em>we thank all the local farmers for providing us with such amazing</em> <em>produce this season and for becoming our dear friends</em></p> https://gastrophysics.brege.org/recipes/basil-pesto/ Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://gastrophysics.brege.org/recipes/basil-pesto/ <h2 id="basil-pesto">Basil Pesto</h2> <p><strong>Chef:</strong> Wyatt Brege</p> <p><strong>Yield:</strong> 1 Quart</p> <h3 id="ingredients">Ingredients</h3> <ul> <li>2 Bunch Basil</li> <li>8-10 clove Peeled Garlic</li> <li>3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil</li> <li>1/4 Cup Seasonal Tree Nuts (shelled whole)</li> <li>1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan</li> <li>tt Salt and Black Pepper</li> </ul> <h3 id="directions">Directions</h3> <p>In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the ingredients (sans parmesan) with the immersion blender. Fold in the parmesan. Store in 1 Quart deli container.</p> <h3 id="notes">Notes</h3> <p>It is important to use actual extra virgin olive oil and not pomace or salad oil. 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