Is it really a scallop?

Or is it a BIG FAT Cheek for a bigger fish? Do Scallops really grow this BIG? We had this conversation a couple weeks ago, and it is always in the back of my mind, so when I saw these beauties at the market, I grabbed some. I am not a big fan of scallops really; but, we had some great ones over at some friends a couple weeks ago as well as in Boston (stay tuned for Boston Part 2), so I figured I would cook them up.

I pan seared these chunky little morsels with olive oil, salt and pepper and then drizzled them with some truffle oil and topped with these killer Korean red pepper threads (part of the Boston part 2 series). Don’t they look so pretty? Well, I do not have much to say about them – I thought they sucked; but, Lenny loved them and that is not saying much as this guy EATS just about anything!!

Okay, I do have to say, the meal was not totally a disaster, I was estatic last week when I saw my FAVORITE strawberries in our neighborhood market. They basically are the crack of strawberries, you never get enough after your first taste and they are an expensive habit. Regardless, we were shouting – YIPPY!!! Blue Organics have hit the market! You may remember hearing about them often last year ….. Fresh, Roasted, with cream, blah blah blah. These strawberries are truly the best ones I have ever put into my mouth – small, ripened just enough, super juicy (runs all over your mouth, down your chin and into your lap) and the flavor is just bursting out!

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