Tonight I went to visit my friend Fabio (@fabrews) in Rotterdam.
For the last 2-3 months we both been both very busy. We didn't see each-other much.
He's been traveling to Brazil and he works hard for the company he works for. And he's also getting married soon, so he needs to make all kinds of arrangements!
(I'm one of the best men btw, and I'm going there for the wedding!)
I have been busy with dismantling my own company (and crypto related things.).
I'm slowly gaining more freedom but I'm still working at letting it all go. (you just can't walk away from it straight away, I feel to responsible).
I'm glad that we both are finding more time now. And see each other more often.
He's a friend btw that I of course met through Bianca years ago. Brazilians are just so much better at making new friends.
We decided to go to Markthal and have beer there.
The world of Beer is were we went. And they have a nice selection of beers that you can try.
I noticed they introduced a new Brewery from Tallinn, Estonia! I had to try a beer.
I went for a Stout Barrel Aged in Chianti classic wine barrels.
Wow! It was amazing. I had no idea they could make beer this good in Estonia!
We bought some more beers of the the same brewery to try later that evening.
After the beers we went to Fabio's place.
He has an apartment in the centre of Rotterdam.
This guy is besides being very knowledgeable about beers an amazing chef.
He wanted to show me how to make Short ribs in Coca cola from the pressure cooker. A combination I never thought would work. I was wrong.
The recipe is so simple yet genius. Simply marinate the ribs in some spices, brown them and then add coca cola and soy sauce to the pan. Close the pressure cooker and cook for 30 minutes. Done.
He served the meal simple, with a little bit of rice and salad. It was amazing. We had another beer from the same brewery. Again, it was awesome!
Later that evening Camilla (his girlfriend and future wife) and Bianca showed up too. We had a nice chat with all of us. We laughed a lot.
We did have to go home early though.
Tomorrow Baby Sam is coming for a long babysit session.
I need my rest. I'm not as young as I used to be :)
I had a great night!
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Sori Brewing is actually a Finnish brewery. They moved to Estonia because of the strict laws in Finland, now they can brew without compromises! :)..They have excellent beers!
Thanks for that info! That's cool to know! The beers are indeed amazing.
Any Ribs left.. I am hungry.. sounds so yummy..
Looks delicious 🤤 @olsm?
Mmm, we have to try this
Congratulations to your friend
And thank you for sharing all these wonderful moments of your own life. You and your friend are an example of successful people in their lives who deserve this success
Good
Nice !! I brew beer with my dad and we grow our own hops !!🌱
Oh yeah, it's a great time, my friend when you can spend time with friends over a glass of excellent beer and chat! It's nice to see you and Fabio together in a good mood and I'm sure that the ribs with coca cola also suited you! Thank you Mark.
Congratulations to your friend on his wedding. I wish I can have some of thise beef steaks and rice. Lovely photos you've got there. Enjoy your beer. 🍻
Thanks!
That was such a great night out for you, and the recipe with coca cola was fantastic-will try it out. Wishing Fabio and his future wife all the best, all the best to all of u, the coming days will be incredible :)
It's cool to know that the both of you had some time to catch up. All Work and no play they say makes Jack a dull boy so times like this are priceless.
But @exyle...did I just see you use Coca cola to cook meat???? #screaming..
Who thought you to do that and what's the actual implication of boiling meat with Coca cola???????
Believe me, it works. In the pressure cooker.
it seems you guys had so much fun , i wish i was around to taste the food , it looks mind glowingly tasteful.
It was really nice.
Damn coca cola with short ribs?! I was doubting it as well until i saw the pictures lol - it looks GOOD! Almost looks like Korean marinated BBQ
It works. The coca-cola sort of caramelises.
Chianti barrels, damn that sounds good! I hope you get well rested for the long Sam sitting!
Man, I am sure you would have loved it. I'm rested and it's already been a huge adventure with Sam so far. He's sleeping now.
Wow weekend started on a great note damm you are enjoying the Delicious food :D
I don't think that was diet coke:P
Can't use diet. No sugar to caramelise.
Bummer
You must be a true lover of beer hehe. I’ve heard of that recipe for the ribs, but as someone that’s studying nutrition and trying to avoid anything coval-cola related.. they do look delicious though! 😬
I almost never drink coca-cola either. But this was really nice with the ribs.
Yeah I can imagine the sweet meaty flavour. :)
Never heard of using coke for ribs, they look great. That is one I'm going to have to try.
Me neither, but it sure works!
PHHWWOOAA that looks like some serious beer!!
food looked pretty darn good also, keep the adventures coming :-)
Beer was pretty serious indeed. Very delicious though. I could recommend it any day.
Brazilian ppl are the best, most of them don't like my country very much (Portugal) but it's ok, i still like brazil the same
Working in and out of Brazil that would be awesome and the wedding is there even better! I know what you mean take it slow to gain more freedom its better to have everything sorted before deciding to give it up. Lovely beers @exyle oopps steemfat3.
Two chefs at work , cheers guys 🍻
@exyle I like you did not know that you could make Great Short Ribs in using Coca Cola. I love to learn new things everyday.
I enjoyed your blog, I look forward to some new one with beer + friendship + good food. It is hard to find that good combination. Thank you for your blog.
it's nice to see you going for an outing with your friend fabio and it seems you guys really enjoy your time and i really like that short recipe, short ribs with coca cola, honestly i don't know about this dish but after reading your post i know about it and i will try to prepare it soon, The end result of the dish was awesome, wish you all a very joyful and cheerful weekend ahead, Stay blessed
@exyle,
Are you sure, how this tasted? Coca-cola using to make meals :O I didn't knew this before! Yeah a bottle at the fridge and I will try to cook sausages today :D Hope it will work well :D
Cheers~
Surprisingly it works a treat, get them sausages cooking!!! :-)
O dang. That looks like that life for sure.
GoodMorning, Im still full of the beers from yesterday, (carnaval) but I have to admit ; those dark brown beer does look attractive already.... and the ribs; prepared that way makes me hungry.
Those two “things” proves Im ready for a new Day to celebrate the Carnaval festival.
I read your friends come from Brasilia; that place crossed my mind and thinking how they celebrate the carnaval overthere...... so your post leave me with a lot good thoughts.
Thanks and have a Nice Day !!
Enjoy with him and say to him Congratulations
Felicidades a tu amigo por la boda! Por cierto la comida se ve espectacular :)
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so delicious
very very nice...
we love you @exyle
Halo @exyle glad to know you so I know your nice pistingan. regards
looks like you guys had a great evening! good beer, tasty meal and good talks, thats what i think live is about :D
a fun trip, happy nenikmati, hope your day is fun and happy always, try it is very fun let alone gather with friends must be one thing unforgettable, thank you
Uups...really tasty 🙊
Wow, your bestie is good chef too. Smiling faces representing the quality time you must had. Hope you have memorable time on his marriage too. Best wishes for both of you.
I like the fact you can cook with coke cola , my fave drink x
Oh my, and you didnt take me to tag along😭😭.
Lol, nice one buddy, live life to the fullest
It opened my appetite your article, I'm going to get a beer freche.I forgot a lot of happiness to your friend Fabio!!!
@exyle
The best master
splendid!
Well thats unconventional! indeed fabio looks like a path breaking chef out there what else he has in his menu of this kind I'm sure it's tasty too,apparently the looks are intriguing .
@exyle rock the wedding with a humour speech.😊😊
baytiful
Okay, that photo of a plate with ribs and rice was mouth-watering! Yum!
I hope i get my invitation letter but if i dont ,i wish him happy married life in good health
May he and his wife have sex till eternity and give birth to lots of healthy children... @exyle
You bad guys give me envy to eat again!!!! lol
enjoy breakfast
If in Indonesia we start with drinking coffee
Good one bro..
Lol. I can imagine the afterthought each time you get to think of Baby Sam and a whole day of baby sitting. Hahahahaha. You really need your rest an completeness to outsmart and solve all the tricks he would be coming up with tomorrow.
Wow. I love the story tho. Once in a while, its really good to cool off. And cooling off with a rare kind of tasty food and drink, it's memory that would last a reply long time. Kinda surprised tho that there are meals you prepare with Cocacola, its my first time to hear of it tho.
And I smiled when I heard "Fabio is a great chef too", its super romantic when ur male partner is skilled in kitchen affairs, LOL. @exyle, hope you are learning from him or you're a great chef too?
Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece @exyle and I must say, your pictures are colourfully beautiful
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