Somewhat high on my pre-baby to-do list this month was up hit up what is seemingly the ‘buzziest’ new place to eat in Ann Arbor this summer: Katoi. This Thai eatery got its start as a successful Detroit food truck, and the owners are currently in the process of expanding into a brick and mortar … Continue reading
I often feel guilty after eating (American-) Chinese food (mostly because I choose the really unhealthy options and eat SO much of it!), but dang, it’s so good! A new Chinese place, Chopsticks, just opened up close to home, in the Cranbrook Plaza of Ann Arbor, that we tried out shortly after their grand opening … Continue reading
Slurping Turtle has been open in Ann Arbor for about one year now, but I finally just made it in. Chef Takashi Yagihashi is renowed for his Chicago restaurants, and has also appeared on Food Network’s Iron Chef and Iron Chef Masters. I’ll admit I considered visiting previously (and was excited to do so), but … Continue reading
Last week a new restaurant opened at Briarwood Mall! P.F. Chang’s is one of the more upscale choices in the world of chain restaurants, and now Ann Arbor has one of their own. I have to admit that I’ve long been a fan of their Asian-inspired fare. That’s why when I was invited in for … Continue reading
Howdy dudes. Today I have a shrimp recipe to share with you guys. I don’t cook with shrimp as often as I would like to because it has become rather pricy the last couple of years! So when I do make it, it seems like a special treat. (A healthy, lean special treat. I can … Continue reading
Tonight I simply have a quick ‘n’ easy post to share a quick ‘n’ easy recipe with you. Stir-fry is the perfect solution for busy cooks – it comes together so quickly, and very few dishes are dirtied in the process! This one right here is a real crowd-pleaser, methinks. It’s also quite a healthy … Continue reading
Continuing my new-found love of cooking with pork tenderloin, I recently tried out another recipe from the September 2014 issue of Cooking Light, for Smoky Pork Stir Fry. This recipe has a fairly short ingredient list filled with many pantry staples that pack a flavor punch, like garlic, ginger, dark sesame oil, soy sauce, and … Continue reading
Alert: I have a new favorite lunch spot!: Ginger Deli. I’ve eaten there, well, once… but I am totally hooked. Must return ASAP! Located near the corner of Liberty and Division Streets in Ann Arbor, Ginger Deli offers a walk-up window where visitors can get their Vietnamese cuisine fix. Grab yourself a take-away lunch, or … Continue reading
It’s been a hot minute since I last shared a recipe with you. Documenting my trials and tribulations in the kitchen my original inspiration for creating this blog, and I definitely hope to continue sharing my successes (and failures!) with you here in the future. Today – a success! You all know of my love … Continue reading
A couple weeks ago, the huz and I stopped into Seoul Street, a Korean restaurant on the north side of Ann Arbor, for lunch one late Saturday morning. Actually I think we were the first ones in the door at 11:00 AM on the dot. After hearing many bloggers and Instagrammers proclaim that Seoul Street … Continue reading
Meg Goes Nom Nom 