Two Fathers' Day Celebrations

Ken Hatch with ZiZi, Sean Hatch, Troy Clark

Ken was completely celebrated on Fathers' Day with his eldest son, Sean Hatch and partner Troy Clark, coming over Sunday morning for brunch.  I wanted them to see Michael Chiarello's incredible recipe for "Green Eggs and Ham" from his Bottega restaurant cookbook which involves numerous, complicated steps to make it work.  I needed Sean's and Troy's extra hands to help make it all come together at the same time.  Unfortunately, I was working with eggs that were too fresh which makes them so hard to peel when semi-cooked.  Thankfully, most of the divots were covered once the eggs were dipped in flour, buttermilk and the Panko crumbs and then deep-fried.  Anyway, they tasted delicious with the Cambazola and fresh thyme sauce, the crispy fried prosciutto bits and poached asparagus on toasted English muffins.

Ken Hatch and Michael Hatch with
Andrew, Spencer and Jackson Hatch

Then in the afternoon, we met Ken's third son, Michael Hatch along with his wife, Alicia, and three sons Jackson, Spencer and Andrew at Overlake Golf Club for a casual barbecue.  They brought Ken some interesting gourmet food items and definitely the heaviest present he has ever received.  It is a solid salt block that can be used as a serving tray, or to cook on.  He has been wanting one but couldn't justify it since we already have practically every kitchen gadget ever invented, so was thrilled when they brought him one!  Where we are going to store it, I haven't yet figured out.

Happy Fathers' Day, Ken!

Ken Hatch with grandson, Andrew Hatch