Semi-formal needs a structured jacket, dress trousers or pressed chinos, and leather shoes
Brandt Beef tri-tip is rubbed with its Pig Spice (hint: good paprika and celery seed do wonders), sleeps for 24 hours, then is seared and rested for an hoursliced and seared again, placed on a mini baguette wet with fresh chimichurri and smoked tomato aioli, then topped with melted aged provolone, grilled peppers, onions, and gremolata (parsley, garlic, lemon zest)
Sweaters during this decade did see some slip-ups, like a growing reliance on synthetic fibers, but there were still plenty of pure wool and cotton options to be found
Bacon Bits: Add a smoky, savoury flavour and a crunchy texture, complementing the other ingredients
"While black was once expected, today it's much more about honouring the individual and respecting the wishes of their family." If the family has requested a specific colour or asked guests to avoid black altogether, don't panic, it's simpler to navigate than it sounds