Your pictures feature everything really well. Thanks for the interior pictures. I’ve been curious about Gjusta for a while. But even more since a recent discussion about how complicated or not it is to maneuver.
I wonder where we could find the Okinawan sweet potatoes.
I know a lot of people hate turkey (head scratcher). But I it. In particular everything you can make with it after Thanksgiving, like the heavenly, roasted, turkey sandwich. Au jus!
I don’t eat pumpkin pie that often either. But that one looks uniquely delish. I wonder why more people don’t put the seeds on top. That’s a nice touch. Do you remember what the little yellow ribbon is? Who’s Marie de Choirga? I would love to get some pies for T-Day. Was that enough questions for you you? .
Maybe they are bonelesss. But still, it would require prep, like brining, etc. It is probably why people are such Gjusta fanatics. They go the extra mile and it shows.
Thanks! You must visit Gjusta one of these days and let me know if you need any recommendations.
I think I understand why some people hate “Turkey,” probably because they’re subjected to “Turkey” at places like Subway, or many restaurants around LA with a “Turkey Sandwich” (which turns out to be mass-produced, pre-sliced, dry, chalky Turkey Breast).
Gjusta’s Turkey is really amazing stuff; the complete opposite of most Turkey Sandwiches.
The little yellow ribbon on top was a think slice of Orange citrus. It gave it a beautiful fragrance when eating the Pumpkin Pie.
As for Marie de Choirga? It’s the name of a local farmer’s varietal of the Pumpkin being used.
Thanks! We will definitely get to Gjusta. If you look at FTC as a whole, Gjusta could be voted “best of”.
You’re probably right about the turkey aversion. Plus, as far as home cooking goes, if you stick it in the oven and rely only on basting, without brining or some other manipulation it can come out dry. That can lead to a life long prejudice .
A couple years ago, I picked up Thanksgiving lunch from Kingburg Kitchen. I was surprised to see that they were closed today (but good for them), so I went to Huge Tree Pastry instead. Here’s their green onion pancake, fish and chive dumplings, vegetable bun, and pickled vegetables. My you tiao (Taiwanese donut) was M.I.A. The total damage was $18.25.
We had a frenched rack of lamb from Bristol Farms in the fridge that we were planning on preparing for Thanksgiving - we never got to it. We ended up spending most of the day having the privilege of serving meals at a church in the SFV. Wife dropped this on me kinda last minute - probably so I wouldn’t have time to back out with a half-baked excuse.
Worked our asses off most of the day. At the end of the service, eyes were bloodshot, feet were sore and our souls were tempered by the reality that, no matter how unfortunate one may feel, so many more are far worse off.
Another friend gifted us with a homemade pumpkin mascarpone pie. As great a baker as this guy is, I honestly didn’t have the energy or appetite to properly enjoy his gift. The real gift of the day was another kind of pie - humble.
it. In particular everything you can make with it after Thanksgiving, like the heavenly, roasted, turkey sandwich. Au jus!
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You must visit Gjusta one of these days and let me know if you need any recommendations.
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I read that one to the hubby.