Dinner Meal Plan for June 16-22

Dinner Meal Plan for June 16-22

You might remember in my last weekly post I said that this past week would be a “wing it” week, and it WAS – because I was traveling most days! Recap of Last Week: Dinner Meal Plan for June 9-15: Saturday: Knight’s Steakhouse The huz and I split an order of wings. He finds it … Continue reading »

Ann Arbor Restaurant Week–Marnee Thai

Ann Arbor Restaurant Week–Marnee Thai

Hey guys! This week has been a bit crazy for me, to say the least. It is currently Ann Arbor Restaurant Week (June 9-14, 2013 – tomorrow’s the last day!). I was sad that I wasn’t going to get to partake in Restaurant Week this summer, but I found time to grab dinner downtown with … Continue reading »

Southwestern Bean Salad

Southwestern Bean Salad

Today I have another great summery side dish to share which was inspired by a recipe in the Williams-Sonoma Grill Master Cookbook. First I prepared a homemade Pico de Gallo, which included chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, salt and pepper. In another bowl, I combined two kinds of beans – black and kidney … Continue reading »

Conor O’Neill’s Irish Whiskey Tasting

Conor O’Neill’s Irish Whiskey Tasting

Recently, the huz and I attended an Irish Whiskey Tasting at our local Irish pub, Conor O’Neill’s in downtown Ann Arbor. Upon arrival, we received a welcome cocktail made with Paddy Irish Whiskey, lemon-lime soda, and lime. Also known as a Paddy Wack, this cocktail is Conor’s signature drink. Tasty! At the front of the … Continue reading »

Dinner Meal Plan for June 9 – 15

Dinner Meal Plan for June 9 – 15

Recap of Last Week: Dinner Meal Plan for May June 2-8: Saturday: Grilled Steak, Grilled Corn, Salad Sunday: Taste of Ann Arbor! Monday: Pork Schnitzel, Drunken Pinto Beans, Cherries Tuesday: Biercamp Brats, Drunken Pinto Beans, Roasted Brussels Sprouts Wednesday: Northwest Salmon Salad <- This recipe is fantastic! Thursday: Cajun Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potatoes, Creamed Spinach … Continue reading »

Drunken Pinto Beans

Drunken Pinto Beans

Earlier this spring I planted lots of flowers around our yard, including these potted flowers on our deck. Unfortunately, this little a-hole has taking a rather fond liking to these flowers. In fact, he finds them quite deliciously nom-able. He’s been caught in the act many times over this past week. I’m afraid my attempts … Continue reading »

In Bloom

In Bloom

The peonies are in bloom! If you’re lucky enough to live in Ann Arbor, you have access to the largest display of heirloom peonies in North America! Had I been a June bride, and not a July bride, my wedding would have been full of blushing pink peonies, my very favorite flower. Have you been … Continue reading »

Dinner Meal Plan for June 2-8

Dinner Meal Plan for June 2-8

I hope you’ll forgive my weekly recap post being a few days late. Lots of bloggable things have been happening and I’ve yet to catch up! Recap of Last Week: Dinner Meal Plan for May 26 – June 1: Saturday: Thali at Madras Masala Sunday: Patty Melts and Crispy Rosemary Oven Fries Monday: Coconut Chicken … Continue reading »