Humans,
I'm a little sheepish to share, but maybe you've already heard. My bear kin were discovered partying and roaming the streets of Yosemite National Park, while you humans have been graciously sheltering in place. While Osa, Osito and myself have been practicing social hibernation in our San Diego cave, I've learned the global pandemic has been a boon for bears.
I received a letter yesterday from my Great Aunt Sally up north. She mentioned quite a few of my cousins have had surprise litters of cubs this spring and that our population has quadrupled since the parks have been closed off to humans (though she is known to be a bit of a rumor monger). Also of note, my god-nephew Hubert caught a bit of national attention when he climbed a tree in the Yosemite Valley and couldn't get back down. He's a rascal.
She also shared stories of my family members gloriously out in the open valley, grazing on the springtime grass. I could only sigh; they have no idea what kind of human grub they're missing out on. I wish I could paw deliver some of our Bear's Night In to-go meals to them, but park rangers declared that since I can walk, talk and cook, I'm not allowed. Their loss is your gain, however, as we're back with Bear's Third Night In. If you haven't heard, Bear's Night In is our new 3-course to-go experience with an optional wine pairing, available for pickup every Friday evening in Little Italy.
This week's menu is below. There are still a handful of meals available if you'd like to get in on this week's offering. Check back every Monday at cowbybear.com for the new menu. We're limited to only 50 meals per week, so I suggest booking early. We'd love to see you and give you a bear hug from six feet away.
Stay safe and be well,
Bear.
Puff Puff Pass
I apologize in advance for this one, but if I'm going to gain 200 pounds in quarantine then I need some humans right there with me. These gluten free Brazilian cheese puffs are straight up delicious.
makes about 35
2 c tapioca flour
1 c milk
1/2 c butter
1 tsp salt
1.5 c sharp shedder cheese
2 eggs
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a sauce pan, bring the milk, salt and butter to a boil. Remove from heat and slowly add tapioca flour, combining with a wooden spoon or mortar handle. Don't be afraid to get your paws dirty if needed (careful, it's hot).
2. Add the cheese and eggs to the mixture and mix until smooth.
3. Scoop the mixture into nickel sized balls (use a pastry bag if you have one to form better shaped balls).
4. Line a pan with parchment paper and bake for about 20 minutes.