The Carnivore Donut Shop

I generally don’t like gimmicks on personal websites. But I care deeply about the food I make and the food I eat. These are my thoughts on that. The name comes from a joke I have with my friends about opening a carnivore donut shop — one that specializes in einkorn donuts fried in beef tallow topped with a liver maple glaze. Delicious. One thing to know is I am fascinated by the carnivore diet and those who follow it. Let’s talk about it. But me, I eat anything and can’t be bound to one diet. Regarding my dishes, Steve Albini put it best: If you cook, you should be able to figure out how to make any of these meals. I don’t give quantities or exact recipes because I eyeball and taste everything like anybody who cooks a lot.

Burgers for Nico’s birthday (September 2020).

These are the meals and half-meals I share with Isabel, Nico, my mother and brothers, Nana, Jack, Fareena, Evan, Brian, Max, Michael, Nic, Bubba, Vega, Naj, my coworkers, landlords, enemies, hooligans, lovers, killers, and God — as well as many others whom I could continue to name. One love. – Will

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