As I was typing the title to this post, I found myself second-guessing the spelling of BBQ. Barbeque? Barbecue? Is it just me, or do they both look right? At this point, I have typed them each so many times that I can’t tell the difference. I think I will go with “barbeque” since the … Continue reading »
Today I have yet another recipe for you that I discovered on Pinterest. Totally addicted. The recipe is for Pesto Pasta with Chicken Sausage & Roasted Brussels Sprouts, from Gimme Some Oven! I used this chicken sausage in the dish: After cutting the chicken sausage into slices, I heated it in a skillet until lightly … Continue reading »
A week or two ago, I was perusing the Cooking Light website and stumbled upon a recipe for Coconut-Curry Chicken Soup. I decided to add it to my Pinterest “Recipes To Try” board, and within minutes, over a dozen people had repinned the picture! [ source ] Apparently I was not the only one who … Continue reading »
What’s better than homemade mac ‘n’ cheese? Not much, my friends. Not. Much. Pure indulgence. Here’s a version that it would actually be okay to eat frequently. By replacing part of the pasta volume with broccoli, the overall calorie density of the dish is decreased. (Plus you get the added bonus of all that green … Continue reading »
Have a bunch of black bananas in need of use? Try this recipe. If you’ve got the ‘naners, I bet you’ve got the rest of the ingredients on hand. I did. After searching for a quick and easy banana recipe, I came across these Banana-Cinnamon Muffins from Betty Crocker, and made a double batch, in … Continue reading »
Spring has sprung here in Michigan. Evidence: our forsythia bush flowered this past week. Bright and cheery yellow beside our yellow house. On Saturday I went to my parents’ for the day (and night), for a spring shopping extravaganza, followed by a pre-movie dinner next door to the theater at Bdub’s with my mom. Commence … Continue reading »
This weekend I had the pleasure of dining in Blue Tractor’s newly acquired space, which now doubles the restaurant size, in downtown Ann Arbor. The restaurant expansion has been beautifully renovated and complements the adjacent, original dining area and bar. The new space is adorned in a warm, rustic brown shades, with walls covered in … Continue reading »
Thursday evening – the weekend is in sight! After a rather dull work day, I needed a little pick-me-up, so the huz and I headed to Depot Town for dinner at Sidetrack. Pretty fresh lilies were on the tables today! I tried one of the most recently new-on-tap drafts: Lindemans Framboise, a raspberry lambic beer. … Continue reading »
