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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 »