This weekend was all about relishing the fabulous Ann Arbor weather. On Friday evening, we visited Palio’s rooftop for Happy Hour, sunshine, and a warm breeze. Half-off beer, wine, and apps! This bruschetta was especially amazing! Downtown Ann Arbor. The Voodoo Chicken with Plantains entrée was split at Grizzly Peak. YUM! La Dolce Vita Dessert … Continue reading »
This week has been about me trying to nom all my summer faves before I stop denying that August is really over. Case in point: three of my absolute favorite, ultimate summer foods on a plate. Er, on two plates. Tomato Bruschetta – I just cannot get enough tomato-basil goodness. I rub the toasted baguette … Continue reading »
Check out these monster ‘matoes. Still doin’ well I think. Saturday, while the huz was outside grilling this: ..I was indoors making this. “This” is homemade macaroni and cheese. Alton Brown’s recipe, which I blogged about last year, for Stove Top Mac-n-Cheese. Using a quality cheese is vital in this recipe. I used Hoffman’s Super … Continue reading »
I know I say it every year, but summer meals involving the grill really are the best! The huz fired up the grill last night and built a fire that he described as an especially “good one.” Meanwhile, indoors, I prepared Corn, Black Bean, & Avocado Salad. The salad is dressed in lime juice, salt, … 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 »
Since we moved into our house last October, we haven’t really had a chance to enjoy our yard and our deck yet. Tonight though, we tried out our new grill for the first time. We thought burgers might be a good place to start! We still don’t have any deck furniture but we made a … Continue reading »
