While on our summer trip to DC this summer, we got to have lunch with Mary, Jim and Al (Unfortunately, Iny had to work). Two kinds of crab chowder – tomato and cream: And here is the first tray, with tools: Of course, you must be properly attired: Ready for another few? I like them …
Category Archives: Foodie
Real North Carolina Q
Stopping for lunch in NC for the real thing. I wanted eastern NC Q (characterized by a vinegar based sauce with peppers) as opposed to western NC Q (characterized by a sweeter more tomato based sauce). Purely by serendipity, we encountered Bubba’s. Ordered the platter, with beans, mustard based cole slaw, and the hush puppies …
Berghoff Take Out
Still available at the stand up bar at The Berghoff Hand carved corned beef on Berghoff rye: Breaded cod with a side of creamed spinach:
The best pizza in Chicago?
Just kidding. That question is way too controversial to answer definitively, but Pequod’s definitely is one of the best. This particular pan-style pizza is known for its caramelized cheese crust (they actually add cheese to the outside of the crust!), baked in often used, well seasoned pans. A secret in Chicago is to ask for …
Most Awesome Pretzels
I think these have to be the most awesome pretzels I’ve had. From your friends at Utz
Bacon Sarnies
Karen suggested we try the new Black Forest Bacon from Trader Joe’s. In thinking what to do with it (short of just cooking it and eating it plain, which is not a bad idea itself), I thought about making a Bacon Sarnie. Not quite authentic, but totally awesome in their own right. We used a …
Budding Foodie Accoutrement
For the young yet discriminating foodie.
Karen and Sam In Heaven
Karen and Sam went to Heaven on Seven on Wabash today. Bananas Foster French Toast with syrup butter. Angry Shrimp omelette.
I Love Bacon Party
On Saturday night, Scott and Amy through an “I Love Bacon” party. Party-goers brought dishes to share. Beer and wine were consumed. One of the items we brought was Candied Bacon, with cayenne. It was quite popular, as we were requested to bring it. Caramel pecan thing. It was made with toasted and seasoned pecans, …
Vegetable Dishes
We had grilled hamburgers tonight, with two vegetable sides. Grilled asparagus (dry asparagus on the grill), with a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Garnished with a bit of Parmesan. Think I got this from Lidia. Shaved Brussels Sprouts, cooked with a bit of bacon and onion. Simply awesome. Brussels Sprouts …