tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23030120060502244972024-02-07T22:45:49.607-06:00Eating Right...Most of the time.Exploring recipes, eating out and being healthy on a budget.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-55094678390476251372017-05-29T18:21:00.000-05:002017-05-29T18:21:47.742-05:00Quick Dinner and Meal PrepWe had a kind of low key Memorial Day. We'd had family over for some great smoked meats and delicious sides and desserts.<br />
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John smoked some pork and chicken. He also made collard greens and I made cheesy grits. It was a very southern meal, that reminded us of our road trip last summer. </div>
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I baked a pound cake! It was my first attempt and I have to thank my kitchen hero, Trisha Yearwood for the recipe.<br />
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For dessert, I put the pound cake into a strawberry shortcake trifle. I'd seen it on Valerie Bertinelli's cooking show. I may be watching too much Food Network. <br />
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It was a delicious day off from the diet. Now it is back to reality. We like to prep for the week. It helps keep me on track throughout the week.<br />
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First we pulled pasta out of the cupboard. We use these pastas because I am trying to avoid white flours. The edamame pasta also has 25 grams of protein per serving. The chickpea has 11 grams of protein. All good for my diet.<br />
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For my lunches for the week, I like something quick and easy. Since I eat at my desk and then walk on my lunch hour, I prefer something I don't have to heat up. So I shredded a couple of the chicken thighs that John smoked yesterday. These will go into my pasta salad for the week.<br />
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John cut up onions, peppers and mushrooms. I will put some of these raw into my lunch.<br />
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I started with the fusilli pasta.<br />
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Then we piled on the chicken and the veggies. We added a couple of tomatoes. A little light italian dressing and it was ready to go. <br />
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The rest of the onions, mushrooms and peppers got saute'd in a little oil. I add them to my scrambled eggs in the morning to bulk them up and get more vitamins.<br />
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For dinner we had shrimp, Have I mentioned that I love shrimp? We have made shrimp scampi before, but we had to adjust it slightly. My food plan doesn't allow for any dairy during the week. So there goes butter and cheese, which are staples. But John is brilliant and he adjusted beautifully and I don't miss the dairy.<br />
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He grilled the shrimp in a little olive oil. <br />
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He took out the shrimp and added a little water to de-glaze the pan. You can also use chicken broth, but we used all ours in the grits and collard greens we made yesterday. Then he added garlic and red pepper flakes. Finally added the cooked edamame pasta.<br />
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The shrimp goes back in and it is all mixed up. <br />
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So with about an hour in the kitchen, I got veggies for my breakfast, pasta salad for my lunches and delicious dinner.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-74568236472613569852017-05-26T18:02:00.000-05:002017-05-26T18:02:04.316-05:00Chipotle Shrimp TacosThe blog is back! Some how we took a little break that turned into an eight month break. Since then, we've been working harder on the "eating right" part of the blog.<br />
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I also started selling Pampered Chef, so when I found<a href="https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Main+Dishes/Chipotle+Turkey+Tacos/1278053?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=recipe&utm_content=turkey-tacos-5-24-2017" target="_blank"> this recipe</a> on their website, it fit all my diet needs and let me play with my new Pampered Chef toys.<br />
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We did change the turkey to shrimp, since our deep freeze is VERY full again, and we had shrimp near the top. John helped by defrosting the shrimp and peeling the shell off. Of course he saved all the shells for making some seafood stock later.<br />
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I got an onion and a green pepper. I only needed half of each.<br />
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The food chopper is a tool we've had for a long time. It is great for chopping the pepper and onion very fine.<br />
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While they softened I opened my cans. It took a jar of black beans, drained and rinse.<br />
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I added a tablespoon of chili powder and a teaspoon of cumin. This along with an 8 ounce can of tomato sauce and the black beans get added to the pepper mix.<br />
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I added the shrimp so they could cook for a couple of minutes.<br />
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Finally a chopped chipotle in adobo sauce. John was teasing me all day because I kept calling it adobe sauce.<br />
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While the shrimp finished cooking, John made a quick little guacamole to go along with the tacos. He learned a trick when we went to Mexico. You look at the stem button on the avocado.<br />
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You flick it off and if you see green, it is perfect. We have never done this at the grocery store. John doesn't want to ruin it for the next person. <br />
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A little mash and some lime juice.<br />
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I warmed the whole wheat tortillas in the microwave and plated it up. It was great. Delicious smokey flavor and very hearty.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-345895044452088742016-09-11T12:57:00.003-05:002016-09-18T19:22:19.146-05:00John's Big Bad Breakfast<div><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal; font-family: '.SF UI Text'; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: '.SFUIText';">One of my favorite meals to make AND eat is a big breakfast on a weekend morning. I got a chance to do that over the weekend as we had house guests. The big breakfast needed to be gluten-free. I wanted to make one of my favorites, the breakfast casserole. It usually uses a layer of bread on the bottom, but omitting the bread still makes a very tasty egg casserole. I started making it without the bread several years ago when we were cutting out the carbs. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal; font-family: '.SF UI Text'; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: '.SFUIText';"><br></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal; font-family: '.SF UI Text'; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: '.SFUIText';">I start by browning a pound of breakfast sausage. </span></p></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkj34p5Fuk30DC2TGZqt5rNipMvNy-drNm1EqV7wVbMr2v7vsprwq5wmBOz30qxtbtRs6-UFwZcMm8FTQi4NDBYu-nHGsTSLjscDRLUTAkmrxH5zEen4PbXNbwu0HjJZ1F3JEvuEy9vOKF/s640/blogger-image--1002978250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkj34p5Fuk30DC2TGZqt5rNipMvNy-drNm1EqV7wVbMr2v7vsprwq5wmBOz30qxtbtRs6-UFwZcMm8FTQi4NDBYu-nHGsTSLjscDRLUTAkmrxH5zEen4PbXNbwu0HjJZ1F3JEvuEy9vOKF/s640/blogger-image--1002978250.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Whisk up 10 eggs with about a cup of milk. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5t2s1RNz5smDdu-10mdb_VbdF1aLXVJB50yGrUFEU-nZFKlRfDcnvCTlSfTaMCvmrGEOcB4KUsW4Ii6ftQtdsxQ6mrBS8issi4ytSmoM31uyJNBV6q5HQSDVz8X8bCszjAzRL0_VKBD3A/s640/blogger-image-1612268247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5t2s1RNz5smDdu-10mdb_VbdF1aLXVJB50yGrUFEU-nZFKlRfDcnvCTlSfTaMCvmrGEOcB4KUsW4Ii6ftQtdsxQ6mrBS8issi4ytSmoM31uyJNBV6q5HQSDVz8X8bCszjAzRL0_VKBD3A/s640/blogger-image-1612268247.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Spread the cooked sausage over the bottom of a greased baking dish (I use nonstick spray). </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFM4Xu-039onO2uLFHHlfbzhpsQpqDvB5aiemZSuEcuFVk-6bT2caynwhtJhwzSvbz492hkc9txtrNl6GdbaBktr7EwEgJJxpkmkDduF3p8WavQleZivs4Tlw2KJlgYpt1EKcMNuXHRp2L/s640/blogger-image--1853144172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFM4Xu-039onO2uLFHHlfbzhpsQpqDvB5aiemZSuEcuFVk-6bT2caynwhtJhwzSvbz492hkc9txtrNl6GdbaBktr7EwEgJJxpkmkDduF3p8WavQleZivs4Tlw2KJlgYpt1EKcMNuXHRp2L/s640/blogger-image--1853144172.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Cover the sausage with a mix of shredded Swiss & cheddar cheese. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZ2mxp6fO-IUhSyT3KJSi9_-MrAyxqEW6Y6d1115DYxX_TJ8jnUh7F8RhRYLqVndIc7MhiQ4K-DPywVHVHOXfBWWM8Ji1spxdA7IG8HONx6I14xzdYebUsbLCxmS-xyms8tMWntCGkv_x/s640/blogger-image--1943872445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZ2mxp6fO-IUhSyT3KJSi9_-MrAyxqEW6Y6d1115DYxX_TJ8jnUh7F8RhRYLqVndIc7MhiQ4K-DPywVHVHOXfBWWM8Ji1spxdA7IG8HONx6I14xzdYebUsbLCxmS-xyms8tMWntCGkv_x/s640/blogger-image--1943872445.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cheese & sausage. Cover with foil and bake at 375 for about 45 minutes. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgwX8v-uoKd_jfHS_llxZBUopKHH-RFi2pnx68duvDcsn6AzZs8cFVDUcen_mZ6lQFqjqeaOYL2c2lYSvFsAjYKO0xItPY1RTt-JGDfbxvUaao6OznfpPSD-Ppjm_0kve70-COQ_CURwyD/s640/blogger-image-1173675652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgwX8v-uoKd_jfHS_llxZBUopKHH-RFi2pnx68duvDcsn6AzZs8cFVDUcen_mZ6lQFqjqeaOYL2c2lYSvFsAjYKO0xItPY1RTt-JGDfbxvUaao6OznfpPSD-Ppjm_0kve70-COQ_CURwyD/s640/blogger-image-1173675652.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>More $1.99 peppered bacon! I'll cook that in the oven since it's already on. </div><div>Cover cookie trays with foil and lay down the bacon. Luckily, there's an equal number of pieces (9) on each sheet!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_3Q9XY4vqb2W3FppV5ov_3Kc9biMAOB89vemHz4_CWg2apAMYiLuYboa1b6HwmBluRs1ud8eeQAjtAKsYqJOzUkmLCGsffc296-aBt-kJwuUCTht6U6BNLI1eUjDxxMkF_f-VzwBCqik/s640/blogger-image--1447017638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_3Q9XY4vqb2W3FppV5ov_3Kc9biMAOB89vemHz4_CWg2apAMYiLuYboa1b6HwmBluRs1ud8eeQAjtAKsYqJOzUkmLCGsffc296-aBt-kJwuUCTht6U6BNLI1eUjDxxMkF_f-VzwBCqik/s640/blogger-image--1447017638.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal; font-family: '.SF UI Text'; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: '.SFUIText';">I diced up a few potatoes to make some home fries cooked in peppered bacon grease. I season them up with a mixture of seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. I cover them to start so they'll cook a little better, then stir them up and get them crispy on the outside. I also like to use leftover baked potatoes for this. It gives them a really deep potato flavor. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal; font-family: '.SF UI Text'; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: '.SFUIText';"><br></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal; font-family: '.SF UI Text'; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: '.SFUIText';">Sometimes I'll add some diced onion and some diced green peppers, but not today. </span></p></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOtmVPjH_W5_VpOaBf1VRHszNLRnVYzUueBZ30xsTo-31qLu74DsxhJWwpnGxk9vr2-iiIabdwZvfB062HGkKky_HpqwNlgYqgIgBwel1CqOxyl5Pjq7IwhubPmkLJlqlqJCTlSZd27rq/s640/blogger-image-401748501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOtmVPjH_W5_VpOaBf1VRHszNLRnVYzUueBZ30xsTo-31qLu74DsxhJWwpnGxk9vr2-iiIabdwZvfB062HGkKky_HpqwNlgYqgIgBwel1CqOxyl5Pjq7IwhubPmkLJlqlqJCTlSZd27rq/s640/blogger-image-401748501.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Bacon is done! I also uncovered the casserole so it can brown a little. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkypKqdnNVtuRqvXu6X7xz__RbFnfl_HhlXSLvuz4WzR-SeLADVrbJRe48i1NoLOZjulHRFjrwywlIjbjQraOKQOAqwvrKHNod8xCom3EJYmMWhuUgguRxUq5UBujWb_iMT247M4p13_DD/s640/blogger-image--28938638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkypKqdnNVtuRqvXu6X7xz__RbFnfl_HhlXSLvuz4WzR-SeLADVrbJRe48i1NoLOZjulHRFjrwywlIjbjQraOKQOAqwvrKHNod8xCom3EJYmMWhuUgguRxUq5UBujWb_iMT247M4p13_DD/s640/blogger-image--28938638.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The finished breakfast casserole. Everything tasted great. I love big breakfast!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimB6iAwwFiUXIoYV4EpQ35JOL1hZMI7sT7Rg004_zracsrGuiYU0u-RGjxdJGYh0P9RQAy4Sq-OEr7bu61r6KxJhN3_hS_Jo_C0cYiHMika2QwW0Ow0itot_m93mMe8nwT3_lC8IB1Laiz/s640/blogger-image--894671677.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimB6iAwwFiUXIoYV4EpQ35JOL1hZMI7sT7Rg004_zracsrGuiYU0u-RGjxdJGYh0P9RQAy4Sq-OEr7bu61r6KxJhN3_hS_Jo_C0cYiHMika2QwW0Ow0itot_m93mMe8nwT3_lC8IB1Laiz/s640/blogger-image--894671677.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-39487758909904007942016-09-11T12:57:00.001-05:002016-09-12T17:15:24.199-05:00Gluten Free Seafood Chowder<div>I've seen a lot of seafood chowders on Food Network lately, so I thought I would give it a shot. I've only made clam chowder once, and I make lobster bisque once a year. Had some fish & shrimp in the freezer, along with a can of clams in the pantry. My attempt at serving a gluten-free meal to our houseguest failed yesterday (sorry, Paula...who knew soy sauce wasn't gluten-free? I mean, isn't it soy? Guess they should rename it soy/wheat sauce). </div><div><br></div><div>I wanted to make up for that mistake by making my seafood chowder gluten-free. </div><div>I start by using all those raw shrimp shells & tails I've saved and frozen over the past several months to make a basic shrimp stock. Cover with water and simmer for 45 minutes or so. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcjvGllpURfmQHkAeG1btEYkKYFmPrHqbCHFXgJzehVracy9s7QNMX49T5E9CSxGhyQW5Uv7UXMjCo-sxHrnj36A_rTkvMuWGTJHcXOjYnZgvcc21iUGgmtFVXWoNe3l6ACLnD5xulWIp6/s640/blogger-image--1703747859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcjvGllpURfmQHkAeG1btEYkKYFmPrHqbCHFXgJzehVracy9s7QNMX49T5E9CSxGhyQW5Uv7UXMjCo-sxHrnj36A_rTkvMuWGTJHcXOjYnZgvcc21iUGgmtFVXWoNe3l6ACLnD5xulWIp6/s640/blogger-image--1703747859.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I peeled and diced up 3 potatoes. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIYv8aBwksYTWp1XZjG4Qft_6HOYtfWoBldCm7XGBoxb1i_6uw7tsTWema9k-S6FtsMxOuyNnuRTLoIEhvlAb_YwR892P_alWeAQrfFW9_54rWZRWVtIkelmJGheVh2X_91ApJ26QKbED/s640/blogger-image--1193405132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIYv8aBwksYTWp1XZjG4Qft_6HOYtfWoBldCm7XGBoxb1i_6uw7tsTWema9k-S6FtsMxOuyNnuRTLoIEhvlAb_YwR892P_alWeAQrfFW9_54rWZRWVtIkelmJGheVh2X_91ApJ26QKbED/s640/blogger-image--1193405132.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>My dad always put bacon in his clam chowder when he made it (and bacon is pretty awesome!), so I'll dice up a package and cook it. I'll also use some for our baked potatoes tomorrow night. Jo got mad because I bought this bacon during an apparent "meat buying ban", but it was peppered bacon for $1.99 a pound. I bought 3 packages!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjekoLgN_LvfyvYSCREVJWSGYyfg2cfM2zyZW6_Z_o4JCor1k044Umzqk9tFX8qMGOxxj1Ta5cIr1VKmzk7KxD2VEtrhswK8RxahpYCSbZ6hZqOPRZvNaN9pajjjG3uobfze_igtjWIVma/s640/blogger-image--2065600275.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjekoLgN_LvfyvYSCREVJWSGYyfg2cfM2zyZW6_Z_o4JCor1k044Umzqk9tFX8qMGOxxj1Ta5cIr1VKmzk7KxD2VEtrhswK8RxahpYCSbZ6hZqOPRZvNaN9pajjjG3uobfze_igtjWIVma/s640/blogger-image--2065600275.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Diced up and into the pan to brown. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxf32i_HGEpZxOfkRdaljXMnWChEk-RYU3eTfN1tgUvja7l_TWSkbJLF5JvOh6KUlTRZZBa3OqWtbzaoohtC36TeBLbAnWoaJjbxjwUVjOqDU5TvXk4pL_M-2hLELqSSMu-wPzgIqe9ZUM/s640/blogger-image-937271723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxf32i_HGEpZxOfkRdaljXMnWChEk-RYU3eTfN1tgUvja7l_TWSkbJLF5JvOh6KUlTRZZBa3OqWtbzaoohtC36TeBLbAnWoaJjbxjwUVjOqDU5TvXk4pL_M-2hLELqSSMu-wPzgIqe9ZUM/s640/blogger-image-937271723.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Had about 1/2 pound of raw shrimp in the freezer, along with a couple Swai fish fillets. We love the taste of Swai and it's very inexpensive at Aldi. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzii21lZzwVWm6xLcMfFOCjDQFbgcyBZ7KczFMQxpYVUYp-fLn5vqiaQQLNbUlsSH8N7SUpI6aHw13j3UWmYrhf7aa4tYLGrYgzg_mm_k3t77prgKCzIypAGUKba4FtT_Prfebtxe5owdY/s640/blogger-image--1074025130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzii21lZzwVWm6xLcMfFOCjDQFbgcyBZ7KczFMQxpYVUYp-fLn5vqiaQQLNbUlsSH8N7SUpI6aHw13j3UWmYrhf7aa4tYLGrYgzg_mm_k3t77prgKCzIypAGUKba4FtT_Prfebtxe5owdY/s640/blogger-image--1074025130.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I strained the shrimp stock and have about 4 cups of stock. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDHADPuAzh5UfkZXICTx9v912wRC4xPg8_hhvBMs9OYBEvWJ2zf6gtgl1wCjips6hvAM86SFxTevGFKHLfkjEFTCyCfB7Z7BVZfpy-TFmL5rW66U2iCHgZOuWPti38YutTJKluew-yhrzR/s640/blogger-image--1119095689.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDHADPuAzh5UfkZXICTx9v912wRC4xPg8_hhvBMs9OYBEvWJ2zf6gtgl1wCjips6hvAM86SFxTevGFKHLfkjEFTCyCfB7Z7BVZfpy-TFmL5rW66U2iCHgZOuWPti38YutTJKluew-yhrzR/s640/blogger-image--1119095689.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I did a quick boil on the diced potatoes to soften them up just a bit. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6SyThCHTxaNZrth77quS0u8sNadS11VV64I_9iR9OS5Z_ENbT2TZD1aIzWGoThm0UIBdGxdFQPNH-I29FJpHgKWIwrFze-IN3vyaZtcCPikK7GlvmHjNjaaEQiwa3wzIvksSNcj8Z5p3z/s640/blogger-image--1378795132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6SyThCHTxaNZrth77quS0u8sNadS11VV64I_9iR9OS5Z_ENbT2TZD1aIzWGoThm0UIBdGxdFQPNH-I29FJpHgKWIwrFze-IN3vyaZtcCPikK7GlvmHjNjaaEQiwa3wzIvksSNcj8Z5p3z/s640/blogger-image--1378795132.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Bacon is all crispy. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNghg4vVshiFkLtS0oVOkqs2GEFXBTv0dNtGXSJJKgB-kfAYpS2px4F8bHEqiC7vi9mILyL6LFcN6QtGf5rXHfdOI4Xrk6h68EenBjLgS4fyWUvcOloYVO1kFJQAFIMSicbZa4UIYGNOUf/s640/blogger-image--1411820749.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNghg4vVshiFkLtS0oVOkqs2GEFXBTv0dNtGXSJJKgB-kfAYpS2px4F8bHEqiC7vi9mILyL6LFcN6QtGf5rXHfdOI4Xrk6h68EenBjLgS4fyWUvcOloYVO1kFJQAFIMSicbZa4UIYGNOUf/s640/blogger-image--1411820749.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Now for the roux to thicken the chowder up. I use a little of the peppered bacon grease and about 3 Tablespoons of butter. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxdWxPxqlcXNsn6f3z2ITGTe4qP8K9ij28QcDBFK21sNouxCYMRHuzWTpwqwk4mdE0yWZvzqHJ8TKuTm_f6pwujgw9b_eff8zL6n7Mt7Bji68aYxt_sppIKPXD32Xgyk5L4GlK2DA_8-hu/s640/blogger-image--1171139039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxdWxPxqlcXNsn6f3z2ITGTe4qP8K9ij28QcDBFK21sNouxCYMRHuzWTpwqwk4mdE0yWZvzqHJ8TKuTm_f6pwujgw9b_eff8zL6n7Mt7Bji68aYxt_sppIKPXD32Xgyk5L4GlK2DA_8-hu/s640/blogger-image--1171139039.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>To make it gluten-free, I'm using rice flour to make the roux. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-MkCPN46pOYifnj0BM4v78uF-M0ol_mxFXHRVZwLn1f7uU61m59i-fYospFnoc-w79Q86mpumpQpGG7TGXzcVhp9ZgouPyNXyS1BjPBahU3YhDv-0yGyxFu1YyLcZ-J9vDhGzf0SZRMH/s640/blogger-image-1696426834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-MkCPN46pOYifnj0BM4v78uF-M0ol_mxFXHRVZwLn1f7uU61m59i-fYospFnoc-w79Q86mpumpQpGG7TGXzcVhp9ZgouPyNXyS1BjPBahU3YhDv-0yGyxFu1YyLcZ-J9vDhGzf0SZRMH/s640/blogger-image-1696426834.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Looks pretty normal. This might work!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9IpMH0VJRnS7kaUqh7Ullzo7p6gnOUasPMqAtc028zQNpeeFB5uTXpDFdHd_51uOgWYhFIq-U0HhSxDY6bveoNAKZ1mhOtx43enx2h46XenYMH1cJkfz2wcc_lRaafvaeIk5M5QObF7Z1/s640/blogger-image--339563446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9IpMH0VJRnS7kaUqh7Ullzo7p6gnOUasPMqAtc028zQNpeeFB5uTXpDFdHd_51uOgWYhFIq-U0HhSxDY6bveoNAKZ1mhOtx43enx2h46XenYMH1cJkfz2wcc_lRaafvaeIk5M5QObF7Z1/s640/blogger-image--339563446.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>After cooking the roux for a few minutes, I start adding the shrimp stock and whisk. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfzdOhtM-ngb6uMFrw-rAucZ1Wu9UMqVQwc-gNZaFCUb4HxoerOyusW3RYCW-CsMH95HzebbRgWn3sVnPGru4fOJnGUILdXq0sQ5rVXjH_dw4MVRT1HGZr1wDehFhRn_LExA9omnwPs0P/s640/blogger-image--158644062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfzdOhtM-ngb6uMFrw-rAucZ1Wu9UMqVQwc-gNZaFCUb4HxoerOyusW3RYCW-CsMH95HzebbRgWn3sVnPGru4fOJnGUILdXq0sQ5rVXjH_dw4MVRT1HGZr1wDehFhRn_LExA9omnwPs0P/s640/blogger-image--158644062.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Next up is a pint of half & half. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC4hx5dzrpi2ewEm52x5yDkfUaYPx2g-iNjlf2PBkdo5IpHo_bNLbbulWkXvClf7joLWS7uSsiYkoRZd5UWeqj9QF6m5xLxyT6Q4Bs9T9qVTJT3Dve7El15BwY-9BXoAjvpblS_q5lHaDI/s640/blogger-image--1151105966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC4hx5dzrpi2ewEm52x5yDkfUaYPx2g-iNjlf2PBkdo5IpHo_bNLbbulWkXvClf7joLWS7uSsiYkoRZd5UWeqj9QF6m5xLxyT6Q4Bs9T9qVTJT3Dve7El15BwY-9BXoAjvpblS_q5lHaDI/s640/blogger-image--1151105966.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Then I added some milk. I keep whisking and adding milk until the consistency is very chowder-like!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIkt-5zNeKl_L5s89ajxHy7LqCF4G7HdkqrBTcy6ZiBs-lUMBvhduSIP9H7JqxGp5-0scfrG9_9SuS3mgz91NA5trbbq6hgz_o-tRhGM82BgXCpq9O_rVm12aC3bClhN5M8XoTjD0MuW_/s640/blogger-image-381884654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIkt-5zNeKl_L5s89ajxHy7LqCF4G7HdkqrBTcy6ZiBs-lUMBvhduSIP9H7JqxGp5-0scfrG9_9SuS3mgz91NA5trbbq6hgz_o-tRhGM82BgXCpq9O_rVm12aC3bClhN5M8XoTjD0MuW_/s640/blogger-image-381884654.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>A can of clams from the pantry. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicRDhd7YsBtWCcmiEen420KXblXUO-D0d-ooA1s-rn5XnuOpd1b8ZU5KwHCqp3_mxyVC7COs-erBw2q04oJ_6EnuhPI6Wf5XpYB-nYqdtbGE4JtM3ZvgF75hjAMcXqCgrNkOckhD4LH1e3/s640/blogger-image-1565179915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicRDhd7YsBtWCcmiEen420KXblXUO-D0d-ooA1s-rn5XnuOpd1b8ZU5KwHCqp3_mxyVC7COs-erBw2q04oJ_6EnuhPI6Wf5XpYB-nYqdtbGE4JtM3ZvgF75hjAMcXqCgrNkOckhD4LH1e3/s640/blogger-image-1565179915.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Chopped clams & juice into the mix. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIWI8BjGm1zVOeILX-2Jssby558REnXA8OaEf8iyvXra5AF_KHvgcigpT0z1meH_q4YaLBV6b9M-BnzIo86c7LqI-W_HYs8ntymKJ4gs1cB9bCMCd4Uq1guq-SQfkfo3lf0EJluz_OnvI/s640/blogger-image--953516589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIWI8BjGm1zVOeILX-2Jssby558REnXA8OaEf8iyvXra5AF_KHvgcigpT0z1meH_q4YaLBV6b9M-BnzIo86c7LqI-W_HYs8ntymKJ4gs1cB9bCMCd4Uq1guq-SQfkfo3lf0EJluz_OnvI/s640/blogger-image--953516589.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The potatoes...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnr2nnx0YlzhXyfqZXzCcG841GgwwtMhwGkBrvJu9jqudmq0xDJElxYnKeCYo_cntaCoKI37trpb9cjvnVICzIbZR5XyAmmTDYAeNvZRf4luAbmzXfz1HxIFZnMk9ZEg4BFeauUDvKq5y/s640/blogger-image-2097883263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnr2nnx0YlzhXyfqZXzCcG841GgwwtMhwGkBrvJu9jqudmq0xDJElxYnKeCYo_cntaCoKI37trpb9cjvnVICzIbZR5XyAmmTDYAeNvZRf4luAbmzXfz1HxIFZnMk9ZEg4BFeauUDvKq5y/s640/blogger-image-2097883263.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And the raw shrimp & fish. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtS6Uod6-fnKVZ-uW00WxkJOjHBr9OsYfWqvwpsFqv2Brrxh_je7ecwyQclXTVxiv3yxilZwGAAGd4Kyg1QtkCTmIuxtocUi6_X41W7U9cKJwykv7xJJhiMzG0sV1YQTYQdIv7A314vrI4/s640/blogger-image--1694480599.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtS6Uod6-fnKVZ-uW00WxkJOjHBr9OsYfWqvwpsFqv2Brrxh_je7ecwyQclXTVxiv3yxilZwGAAGd4Kyg1QtkCTmIuxtocUi6_X41W7U9cKJwykv7xJJhiMzG0sV1YQTYQdIv7A314vrI4/s640/blogger-image--1694480599.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The shrimp were a little big for soup, so I cut them in half. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDYQOvdMF31PC9uFV7TLIh28lb95hrzrdavi1uCeM90xiiageD1f_pmGDW8yRuDiJwW8cRuVltIWhd8_Jbyi4-hTPZyRYzd_0skt1uYT7gydYBWklL5BjKZ3GKjLg9JiW4a5eU4BZaCSiR/s640/blogger-image-2050530086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDYQOvdMF31PC9uFV7TLIh28lb95hrzrdavi1uCeM90xiiageD1f_pmGDW8yRuDiJwW8cRuVltIWhd8_Jbyi4-hTPZyRYzd_0skt1uYT7gydYBWklL5BjKZ3GKjLg9JiW4a5eU4BZaCSiR/s640/blogger-image-2050530086.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Added the cooked bacon, too. It's all in there! Simmer, covered for an hour or so. </div><div>Add a little Old Bay seasoning and some salt & pepper til it tastes awesome. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2sbb7KGxe3yGlpp49zAHTdHHx2vQRNTb7uAqGUB8vHZxx5thPw93mUe_KhjQYEgMAX5uNfIrJNmvfxVvBE_YEFxT79iSur1aOQicxdYUXq-adexDz62L2MsjbtOpFxcFEVAEgvRuz_oQM/s640/blogger-image-1135275944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2sbb7KGxe3yGlpp49zAHTdHHx2vQRNTb7uAqGUB8vHZxx5thPw93mUe_KhjQYEgMAX5uNfIrJNmvfxVvBE_YEFxT79iSur1aOQicxdYUXq-adexDz62L2MsjbtOpFxcFEVAEgvRuz_oQM/s640/blogger-image-1135275944.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Nice chunks of seafood in the chowder. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJ9DFxGetuc6aXaU_dwpwRnlqeOOHvAIqIrMH-n4RBRIkrM16Ka-EEdsYj4xyhZkMEWeWaqAbjfR8RX4NX5gRZEULlvj0e7o0r1gUHRaUOlCVKy5vIE8lrSGTKpLGr3IbXzKDzNrn56Pw/s640/blogger-image--1250735324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJ9DFxGetuc6aXaU_dwpwRnlqeOOHvAIqIrMH-n4RBRIkrM16Ka-EEdsYj4xyhZkMEWeWaqAbjfR8RX4NX5gRZEULlvj0e7o0r1gUHRaUOlCVKy5vIE8lrSGTKpLGr3IbXzKDzNrn56Pw/s640/blogger-image--1250735324.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Tasted great! Had it for lunch, then had 3 containers for the freezer. Rice flour thickened it up just like regular flour. Gluten-free worked for the seafood chowder. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjU8kuOtRGSNI3feKiUZ3ELecDtJo8jyWuL7i4g6-ePJHgqVqBrV0uMb5glxlfKggpBqPoAcrMpplWXnSWlbvlxp0RxWoy69kIykF-pAOheyzHkxygrk7eVLgH2X4Vf2ruoT8YAjJeaGau/s640/blogger-image--842121465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjU8kuOtRGSNI3feKiUZ3ELecDtJo8jyWuL7i4g6-ePJHgqVqBrV0uMb5glxlfKggpBqPoAcrMpplWXnSWlbvlxp0RxWoy69kIykF-pAOheyzHkxygrk7eVLgH2X4Vf2ruoT8YAjJeaGau/s640/blogger-image--842121465.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>One casualty on the day...my favorite all-purpose plastic bowl. I've eaten bushels of popcorn out of this bowl over the years. It has been filled with my Chex mix every winter. I stupidly put it down on the stove on a burner that had just been turned off. Goodbye, old friend. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsZojm9OI7xIHuvRoDqyXLvZf-y67XeuScQbviydM9z_JdqPoHNZ6eQm4-8otaMg4jcrwuTnyhOCciKtBqNwZ5Zn7ck03NzPPvBAbGXpcudt3vOBZavoqU9_3ZzWrWqtqVyAMclg0dT8N5/s640/blogger-image--1167478095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsZojm9OI7xIHuvRoDqyXLvZf-y67XeuScQbviydM9z_JdqPoHNZ6eQm4-8otaMg4jcrwuTnyhOCciKtBqNwZ5Zn7ck03NzPPvBAbGXpcudt3vOBZavoqU9_3ZzWrWqtqVyAMclg0dT8N5/s640/blogger-image--1167478095.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-69517723518777426362016-09-06T18:19:00.001-05:002016-09-06T18:19:26.240-05:00Bang Bang ShrimpJohn is a big YouTube fan. He often falls down the rabbit hole while looking for a video. A couple of hours later he's watched bootleg footage of the Eagles, toured a cruise ship and watched cooking demos. <div><br></div><div>One such demo became tonight's meal. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZjDq03Zig0pPx7FUEa9EUgbjJ7HpDS0kZVrUcmzh72j9GUNbELnJZn_XYclEE-5WU-Pjnjg4Ura_uK57CSA_YyTGV_4Fldw1daN1Tpjq3BTxri_6db3OhyphenhyphenYYgi-JO6Y3ES-R2PmQOqCE/s640/blogger-image--1408569958.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZjDq03Zig0pPx7FUEa9EUgbjJ7HpDS0kZVrUcmzh72j9GUNbELnJZn_XYclEE-5WU-Pjnjg4Ura_uK57CSA_YyTGV_4Fldw1daN1Tpjq3BTxri_6db3OhyphenhyphenYYgi-JO6Y3ES-R2PmQOqCE/s640/blogger-image--1408569958.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It started with shrimp. We have a couple sizes in the freezer. (Which is to capacity AGAIN!). John chose a pound of the bigger ones and put them in water to defrost them. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjutr3uXWBoOtQ9-_o23atJ-eqal6ewg8fXz_TbiE-Gy2PibbLDScK8U-nrXGnt2TWts1O3NGl1u-opVkFo5x-DO1NpckQbceo1b8XDRkUQrc9Hs-gIbCrgyJ9oQSVxioNntI_ijJ0slrc/s640/blogger-image-1365109240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjutr3uXWBoOtQ9-_o23atJ-eqal6ewg8fXz_TbiE-Gy2PibbLDScK8U-nrXGnt2TWts1O3NGl1u-opVkFo5x-DO1NpckQbceo1b8XDRkUQrc9Hs-gIbCrgyJ9oQSVxioNntI_ijJ0slrc/s640/blogger-image-1365109240.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Now for the Bang Bang sauce. It has 1/2 cup of mayo, 1/4 cup sweet Thai chili sauce and about 1 TBSP siracha. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyh0Bc0dH2DwgBIaHNsl_T9pleXLwD6LbsWE-s3I1a678yjdvxdukwQ-_ttbhncvszbCfRtTGwRuB9SoAZmSGS4a4pMf9p8SBn5ghT0jUwUyPedvmDndG6i4yLTIeRPZvUwvkcIY9lvu4/s640/blogger-image--1627470942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyh0Bc0dH2DwgBIaHNsl_T9pleXLwD6LbsWE-s3I1a678yjdvxdukwQ-_ttbhncvszbCfRtTGwRuB9SoAZmSGS4a4pMf9p8SBn5ghT0jUwUyPedvmDndG6i4yLTIeRPZvUwvkcIY9lvu4/s640/blogger-image--1627470942.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>All mixed together, we added more siracha for the heat. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpkjpghKezRsimEbM6X83I0-sgh70NxvB4_5As2ZmiYailNCQNMd4hD90zc5sGttTwA-oL8aOOGwXB9tmejbsMdP5O547DzJf3aUOwMH3vDetPshkN78lquRFoGHTNMrp4xAPbf-AFR8/s640/blogger-image-664429921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpkjpghKezRsimEbM6X83I0-sgh70NxvB4_5As2ZmiYailNCQNMd4hD90zc5sGttTwA-oL8aOOGwXB9tmejbsMdP5O547DzJf3aUOwMH3vDetPshkN78lquRFoGHTNMrp4xAPbf-AFR8/s640/blogger-image-664429921.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>John peeled all the shrimp, saving the tails and skins for a future seafood stock. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdjGXE33Syy18XDJLiaRA392ZYsVRTjg9hdLz4q4d7yHCkYWVftpL9luGFqE3EEQMyxN4SkS2xbLaLWzu88gTZRsKilw-rmmr8d9SGcaKTA3U6mLCZyY1GAvwSFbIKSN2Gg0tjU84MYpE/s640/blogger-image-1532646402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdjGXE33Syy18XDJLiaRA392ZYsVRTjg9hdLz4q4d7yHCkYWVftpL9luGFqE3EEQMyxN4SkS2xbLaLWzu88gTZRsKilw-rmmr8d9SGcaKTA3U6mLCZyY1GAvwSFbIKSN2Gg0tjU84MYpE/s640/blogger-image-1532646402.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>After drying the shrimp, he dredged them in cornstarch. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqCPkIF1qpC0_0ljs4-gWTrw9PGa9XWpli3pm_HB2KW7g1MV_OCcEeQc7Bk4mhfnDALBLeAv7XgoYD0Mpo6QD53LjgLxpS_-adsRAcbHOFTiiap2-vaA5XrAL0_1CsF_OQG6iMNagSCU4/s640/blogger-image--1806811977.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqCPkIF1qpC0_0ljs4-gWTrw9PGa9XWpli3pm_HB2KW7g1MV_OCcEeQc7Bk4mhfnDALBLeAv7XgoYD0Mpo6QD53LjgLxpS_-adsRAcbHOFTiiap2-vaA5XrAL0_1CsF_OQG6iMNagSCU4/s640/blogger-image--1806811977.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We started the pasta. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijN6hNFplQF9m3GOeBoUjnKxdng_Zm0ReIymswPt21y6FGtVhEm5WWXtz-1oYQ5lK7P_Fc8Bd7IHx0AWAlorAh-DLlylK_z8PiaNjc0l7aiJLRM5ijgHPgnVB_tM3vHc1ChfEIBX1AKLY/s640/blogger-image--550535288.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijN6hNFplQF9m3GOeBoUjnKxdng_Zm0ReIymswPt21y6FGtVhEm5WWXtz-1oYQ5lK7P_Fc8Bd7IHx0AWAlorAh-DLlylK_z8PiaNjc0l7aiJLRM5ijgHPgnVB_tM3vHc1ChfEIBX1AKLY/s640/blogger-image--550535288.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Then we dropped the shrimp in the fryer. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-10hRd7lRB4WQoVTDJyzUs2JaLh9HJeBcL32OttvNHlzOYVcNwRJ1_rMJjSo_TWYnRYvvoO9_4gONlpunMNrFi9iTlZrxl4o1KTa3LNliZipqnyIQEVZFrC7QxFi5PO1H5Wi5LwiHS5Q/s640/blogger-image-121490931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-10hRd7lRB4WQoVTDJyzUs2JaLh9HJeBcL32OttvNHlzOYVcNwRJ1_rMJjSo_TWYnRYvvoO9_4gONlpunMNrFi9iTlZrxl4o1KTa3LNliZipqnyIQEVZFrC7QxFi5PO1H5Wi5LwiHS5Q/s640/blogger-image-121490931.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>It came out perfectly. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBm_UIXIiu-LLPIjBjynGVsH_YgUqWcG_rXchmei2P6M_hEaqE5Zl1jUVvTA4k5SGuQ4SIVj7Id9T3_TIWIm-tcTkKLFA36kN2X8aJiPn5fDVnr1EELc9qALC0-q_LCWTfFW-CnqpTCik/s640/blogger-image--786663414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBm_UIXIiu-LLPIjBjynGVsH_YgUqWcG_rXchmei2P6M_hEaqE5Zl1jUVvTA4k5SGuQ4SIVj7Id9T3_TIWIm-tcTkKLFA36kN2X8aJiPn5fDVnr1EELc9qALC0-q_LCWTfFW-CnqpTCik/s640/blogger-image--786663414.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Right in the Bang Bang sauce. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8WqJ5alNrBZHzQvBbHLTK1OMtIVoUG83F81qLV7K10CilCWZHbMwJG7ekhanx16HwC66vcuhE3yyBJnDw2fEt2MG0YrVkL8z3OxsL7KHX91M2My50V0lVf8lXjlJNDdCEVosakOGbPcA/s640/blogger-image-1306565262.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwyZLBhiMwqNB63FKsICNKB6CU3PCaLjXaG8zK4mHsQV3_H-WsVmiVoDT0B9JlrZHEdlW2U0Jagh_B_pxwMw0DQlO6GpyT2ny0TJC9AD7duKnSHLpxlqVgAU9oSXRKmMRnyFRllwgyavA/s640/blogger-image--1661777206.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The flavor was great. The shrimp was crispy. It could have been spicier and we are thinking of adjusting the mayo. It seemed heavy. Overall, we really enjoyed the meal. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-34043216343505525832016-08-20T20:13:00.001-05:002016-08-21T07:03:52.148-05:00Cast Iron PizzaJo saw somewhere that somebody cooked a pizza in a cast-iron skillet. She thought we should try making a deep-dish pizza that way, so I accepted the challenge. <div><br><div>I've had a great Chicago deep-dish pizza recipe that I've been making for about 30 years, but I've always made it in a deep pizza pan. And I haven't made it for about 20 years. I also wanted to try to make the crust more buttery & flaky. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Can't wait to try a few modifications and make a pizza that's the perfect size for the 2 of us. </span></div><div><br></div><div>I start with the dry ingredients:</div><div><br></div><div>3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour</div><div>1/2 cup cornmeal</div><div>1 1/4 tsp salt</div><div>1 TBSP sugar</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPRir9R5AjvnCnp7kGVh2Cf61OMyg12YpGosCU-Ki1ahRboArXtHO0qimKRNN9IXc333K_NQuqJpT7-KVElgiF9NQ70mv1jwARG4_9QjRDzIjpsWVstEyaUxh_XCmLvdb9MzZXBtVl9atN/s640/blogger-image-145083946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPRir9R5AjvnCnp7kGVh2Cf61OMyg12YpGosCU-Ki1ahRboArXtHO0qimKRNN9IXc333K_NQuqJpT7-KVElgiF9NQ70mv1jwARG4_9QjRDzIjpsWVstEyaUxh_XCmLvdb9MzZXBtVl9atN/s640/blogger-image-145083946.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Dissolve 2 1/4 tsp yeast in 1 1/4 cup warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilNcGIj9-oXIz1S7Bx5kUT2rsmjUSyxo9KNDzD95fc_genHsKkKfxBwk3DD5iSbvP9z8BXYMZLkuLygJLXzN0b5js5N_yvCOhmyZSuK0MxVdjQxwl-2FtgbXJHi-KZtcvKPdG8rzFtSqVt/s640/blogger-image--1826368212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilNcGIj9-oXIz1S7Bx5kUT2rsmjUSyxo9KNDzD95fc_genHsKkKfxBwk3DD5iSbvP9z8BXYMZLkuLygJLXzN0b5js5N_yvCOhmyZSuK0MxVdjQxwl-2FtgbXJHi-KZtcvKPdG8rzFtSqVt/s640/blogger-image--1826368212.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Melt 1/2 stick of butter and let it cool down a little. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxPx4LGYw34j5KoMjIII4pJzcDvgmXKgzIF9WJaE16s6AUI1HBML2uYrkW5IVP8rYRz06ZamIYkCILZKiXe-k7tvgHbUUKSu77Bs3ZChUq1gu8sAdHHT8mvxTyUXdW9jhtfYSTvxMMho91/s640/blogger-image--230710656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxPx4LGYw34j5KoMjIII4pJzcDvgmXKgzIF9WJaE16s6AUI1HBML2uYrkW5IVP8rYRz06ZamIYkCILZKiXe-k7tvgHbUUKSu77Bs3ZChUq1gu8sAdHHT8mvxTyUXdW9jhtfYSTvxMMho91/s640/blogger-image--230710656.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Use the dough hook on the Kitchen Aid for easy mixing and kneading. </div><div><br></div><div>Add the yeasty water and the melted butter to the dry ingredients and start that dough hook mixing. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgULLiOV_Kwn3cLvB-MBDwCP_Sus-7TBndeWs26FF2Jm7kDGBNEIwsdl9gqKUIoOVX7HT8S5I1sWMvvGu-efTpbi8BvzJYwN8MUCYhxz5SJmo6PLTrvfhjEG3j5K93Lyn5GcyOeqwy1nvRX/s640/blogger-image--1267432433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgULLiOV_Kwn3cLvB-MBDwCP_Sus-7TBndeWs26FF2Jm7kDGBNEIwsdl9gqKUIoOVX7HT8S5I1sWMvvGu-efTpbi8BvzJYwN8MUCYhxz5SJmo6PLTrvfhjEG3j5K93Lyn5GcyOeqwy1nvRX/s640/blogger-image--1267432433.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Mix until the dough comes off the sides of the bowl and forms a ball. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbadIfmUTJmm7iemxoDZEAVmhmDuDns5HC7tyPe-7eAlqMnIofehbzyn3oaOPrFA7ppSYZNy65NfkAH3QYS23EfOCshzZejrc0xp3kBPt188nVhL-KaEJUT7ulHx8IGqU8tH_CHLhQINr/s640/blogger-image-235366777.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbadIfmUTJmm7iemxoDZEAVmhmDuDns5HC7tyPe-7eAlqMnIofehbzyn3oaOPrFA7ppSYZNy65NfkAH3QYS23EfOCshzZejrc0xp3kBPt188nVhL-KaEJUT7ulHx8IGqU8tH_CHLhQINr/s640/blogger-image-235366777.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Oil a large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, then flip it over to coat with the olive oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until it doubles in size (about 1-2 hours). </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjk6BQ-agrpd_W8gxbysSSPUaiDAT92fonBbbZQRXbm5IVmK5pWzHvoa194YeghK6djPe7etGXs8NOKMB0W4UjJQ7fz3AG4Xh7Ayv4gb4Bsj_iZPpq4sSja9fgcb129EPAKmCmcIfWXKCE/s640/blogger-image-1191799216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjk6BQ-agrpd_W8gxbysSSPUaiDAT92fonBbbZQRXbm5IVmK5pWzHvoa194YeghK6djPe7etGXs8NOKMB0W4UjJQ7fz3AG4Xh7Ayv4gb4Bsj_iZPpq4sSja9fgcb129EPAKmCmcIfWXKCE/s640/blogger-image-1191799216.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Press the dough out on a floured surface. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0hPDdb-kj1UEoZhCNWVrxVdsSxQn_1f_G-XIx0272YRC43PFKaWeFYGOqeIK3-rGAWDzH-MsaQEk6yMtms8_n8s27O7CKGGYUfINpFIp1px24R6g01xlZlSin17__xjo3SSR6jAE8LUsC/s640/blogger-image--468820556.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0hPDdb-kj1UEoZhCNWVrxVdsSxQn_1f_G-XIx0272YRC43PFKaWeFYGOqeIK3-rGAWDzH-MsaQEk6yMtms8_n8s27O7CKGGYUfINpFIp1px24R6g01xlZlSin17__xjo3SSR6jAE8LUsC/s640/blogger-image--468820556.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Roll into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Czl2eW7pjFA84mIihOaB-HfSKp1-TtuUKaJZHT14dyahz4Vwy5GcvMdmsVXwejA1LUERmp6tCAWZ7wLEdwC1rM2CekEVGvoCNd8xuIZVZbq3gXrhiRux0-h2q3H4b8IL1KAHmuI_bj8d/s640/blogger-image--57082568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Czl2eW7pjFA84mIihOaB-HfSKp1-TtuUKaJZHT14dyahz4Vwy5GcvMdmsVXwejA1LUERmp6tCAWZ7wLEdwC1rM2CekEVGvoCNd8xuIZVZbq3gXrhiRux0-h2q3H4b8IL1KAHmuI_bj8d/s640/blogger-image--57082568.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Spread 1/2 stick of softened butter over the dough. Yes, REAL butter. No fake stuff in my house!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9p8KoPaWsZuM90qsrOkcfsC4J-0UdZjXdkp69P7oGeKfAOABfJQCHsV5kjkg3Hd84so446tgp-ANrE8ix8GCsIhWS7qo03TsPWtMcxi9rt2YL6Y20cdJ8s14Nr4WjrC45zUtD6AzJeUr/s640/blogger-image-1143181876.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9p8KoPaWsZuM90qsrOkcfsC4J-0UdZjXdkp69P7oGeKfAOABfJQCHsV5kjkg3Hd84so446tgp-ANrE8ix8GCsIhWS7qo03TsPWtMcxi9rt2YL6Y20cdJ8s14Nr4WjrC45zUtD6AzJeUr/s640/blogger-image-1143181876.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Now roll it up like you're making cinnamon rolls. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1g3NsZm-7npgxJfnvGJ_heD-qxJzhqj6PxL-qGbmr2WjVCJ5gcJGrEUPi0WuSNKMDtGjzoD9pCR4_LREgt7Y0pDyYUX30lzTLKE1OHIW12-vaXy18TWve6KgGgKFFbE2RNPegjpiRjC-2/s640/blogger-image--198487870.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1g3NsZm-7npgxJfnvGJ_heD-qxJzhqj6PxL-qGbmr2WjVCJ5gcJGrEUPi0WuSNKMDtGjzoD9pCR4_LREgt7Y0pDyYUX30lzTLKE1OHIW12-vaXy18TWve6KgGgKFFbE2RNPegjpiRjC-2/s640/blogger-image--198487870.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPTRx-DZCRQ3TnQfFdqzkPnwup19pMeu5hJcQw3VYPB5tgSHkVbifJrc6jJJP43NZbEJiHTC6rqD3IaZQ57PXyyAryIqmvmzxQeazpjMjb47pjcjxWUI071akrR0tK7LiC1a2P4PhUm7Rq/s640/blogger-image-128769517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPTRx-DZCRQ3TnQfFdqzkPnwup19pMeu5hJcQw3VYPB5tgSHkVbifJrc6jJJP43NZbEJiHTC6rqD3IaZQ57PXyyAryIqmvmzxQeazpjMjb47pjcjxWUI071akrR0tK7LiC1a2P4PhUm7Rq/s640/blogger-image-128769517.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>My guesstimate is that there is enough dough for 3 deep-dish skillet pizzas. So I cut the log of dough into 3 equal pieces. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4a7vFDgmD_Kv4ydtfBcLxV5_9DeZWz8xABU-ckvauUD6rhmyrWsPnCcnIuDvkNpVC_ldw4LagwjrFjTArhpvN2Bo5_2hmTqT0Ml46SCNv60Gs28uOBJ6b2RkM2UL3KzYznkDLTMyJ2On/s640/blogger-image--1921271343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4a7vFDgmD_Kv4ydtfBcLxV5_9DeZWz8xABU-ckvauUD6rhmyrWsPnCcnIuDvkNpVC_ldw4LagwjrFjTArhpvN2Bo5_2hmTqT0Ml46SCNv60Gs28uOBJ6b2RkM2UL3KzYznkDLTMyJ2On/s640/blogger-image--1921271343.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Shape them so they're close to round and put back in the bowl to rise, covered, for another hour in the fridge. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPzhw7xrPLR-iRjoIPJzy8La34MnnEyuuFyla2te_4yAHFtdmFduLqrC_-iBPBkJXaiiUDBaxKA4jKHOK_mOTWdc3wSQ8-EZ8luyDuXnK-tAvw7Lab-a5GeHEodi1s3ylQopYj8K1pdlMX/s640/blogger-image-716531613.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPzhw7xrPLR-iRjoIPJzy8La34MnnEyuuFyla2te_4yAHFtdmFduLqrC_-iBPBkJXaiiUDBaxKA4jKHOK_mOTWdc3wSQ8-EZ8luyDuXnK-tAvw7Lab-a5GeHEodi1s3ylQopYj8K1pdlMX/s640/blogger-image-716531613.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Here's the 11-inch cast iron skillet I'll be using. It's been in the family for decades and is well-seasoned. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0jD-fELwH8b8mVjf5CMRwQgyRERakGmQpDSJwykJjhQ8K2PWoDxkSCuuMw2HUhwDRmVqwIz87yaKdR8BAiEIk4Wg9bXEZda6NufDH_ykaGVfe6NL8IUG05VPVyJ_NKLmWf7u3T4rJ0BtF/s640/blogger-image-235983464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0jD-fELwH8b8mVjf5CMRwQgyRERakGmQpDSJwykJjhQ8K2PWoDxkSCuuMw2HUhwDRmVqwIz87yaKdR8BAiEIk4Wg9bXEZda6NufDH_ykaGVfe6NL8IUG05VPVyJ_NKLmWf7u3T4rJ0BtF/s640/blogger-image-235983464.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I sprayed the skillet with some butter-flavored non-stick spray. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcNnp1X2OggYKqriER7lzx_2TIiSvITUG5q2VnKWUDti_XZ1XiauoWvXLXTcDRIsyQCRCiv1xQDH90TconzJ-5n4K5b4LD4nPJsxgIl81Q8CZ8RThGr6BEMUq2xzDi8mnkEKG_76Cn1wUl/s640/blogger-image-114762902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcNnp1X2OggYKqriER7lzx_2TIiSvITUG5q2VnKWUDti_XZ1XiauoWvXLXTcDRIsyQCRCiv1xQDH90TconzJ-5n4K5b4LD4nPJsxgIl81Q8CZ8RThGr6BEMUq2xzDi8mnkEKG_76Cn1wUl/s640/blogger-image-114762902.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Drop in 1 of the dough balls. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKNow0lh7Ki3pbWSSCuR_1IA9rWqSJlBmIBUwLibstOesZ-iRIvz_trWVci1sXneulRGHewaEVLG5GOhu4MBvPgOefhfHV3BcNLhyaT6nInpxcVUoJ7tWv5uUY7wmDZnzG_SVhAkysQzK/s640/blogger-image--1985477494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKNow0lh7Ki3pbWSSCuR_1IA9rWqSJlBmIBUwLibstOesZ-iRIvz_trWVci1sXneulRGHewaEVLG5GOhu4MBvPgOefhfHV3BcNLhyaT6nInpxcVUoJ7tWv5uUY7wmDZnzG_SVhAkysQzK/s640/blogger-image--1985477494.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Flatten out the dough evenly in the skillet. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIlh7ndS7fEB2DS9g1LJaJre7OnCeOFx1Rk-thWRyYv9oIaG-gemW-JaQEQizXaiyk9XT4H8kg9Qb71GBva7-rDmnvJxUok6KPFZca44_A2oifrdC1sOfwPT7VKe5ungQleeytW85eJ0_G/s640/blogger-image-1578114067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIlh7ndS7fEB2DS9g1LJaJre7OnCeOFx1Rk-thWRyYv9oIaG-gemW-JaQEQizXaiyk9XT4H8kg9Qb71GBva7-rDmnvJxUok6KPFZca44_A2oifrdC1sOfwPT7VKe5ungQleeytW85eJ0_G/s640/blogger-image-1578114067.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Just enough dough to pinch some up the sides for a high edge to hold in all those toppings. Looks like my guesstimate was spot-on...it's just the right amount of dough. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ9puMVWoWBGknH4jjfoVPc4qujKvhzkk7tQWUzTXApPwhep-gKG1HzitLmRQamJf9B4YfYwEsdOi-Svrrkrp9YL8l-a-KwI2yc996053t5PB0InKnjwy6YyjyRV-fZ35Xc3RODn0QaCd1/s640/blogger-image--1622051719.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ9puMVWoWBGknH4jjfoVPc4qujKvhzkk7tQWUzTXApPwhep-gKG1HzitLmRQamJf9B4YfYwEsdOi-Svrrkrp9YL8l-a-KwI2yc996053t5PB0InKnjwy6YyjyRV-fZ35Xc3RODn0QaCd1/s640/blogger-image--1622051719.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Chicago-style deep dish pizza is built a little different. First, a good amount of mozzarella cheese goes right on the crust. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj62wp19kvXA9OCZNFtQLUs0QZbnxxdvLx8kz1MyHooOfPyEMETpC5p2Pqg6SHLB93uevxeQfz1FpGzHj4q7x11XRcj3EJ2BGF8BSRDNQhrTdfSs-_N1YZAgJ4SqMSdp3ESIs-dxA1zfkOj/s640/blogger-image-1957965740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj62wp19kvXA9OCZNFtQLUs0QZbnxxdvLx8kz1MyHooOfPyEMETpC5p2Pqg6SHLB93uevxeQfz1FpGzHj4q7x11XRcj3EJ2BGF8BSRDNQhrTdfSs-_N1YZAgJ4SqMSdp3ESIs-dxA1zfkOj/s640/blogger-image-1957965740.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Oops...almost forgot to dice up the garlic cloves!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPKRo7ZRHFjYdv2vjGPM1Fkq5mWFURfYgd_q3vx0fdRN8jIe6hn-cB_c98serhZa405Kcs1NP6TD5H93AAKZnNx6jqwToqXITAqEswYCPJAYreE_cBvx5lfqD-fwfZIq3CsYum1ZlCvmDX/s640/blogger-image--274956403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPKRo7ZRHFjYdv2vjGPM1Fkq5mWFURfYgd_q3vx0fdRN8jIe6hn-cB_c98serhZa405Kcs1NP6TD5H93AAKZnNx6jqwToqXITAqEswYCPJAYreE_cBvx5lfqD-fwfZIq3CsYum1ZlCvmDX/s640/blogger-image--274956403.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>A nice layer of cooked Graziano's sausage goes on the cheese. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6YnO2RodVvoQy4dwa-rz5jY33nwlDADTK5ZcTpOdxgfwwwGLqH4p9cfx06DjeZhhSn3vWnDvlmw8PheOx0GB7N8H-Vzmw58PdA0SGoTCon82DVeB4ji1LzVORjjUnRjpUJFP7gxVXv5p/s640/blogger-image-2074692765.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6YnO2RodVvoQy4dwa-rz5jY33nwlDADTK5ZcTpOdxgfwwwGLqH4p9cfx06DjeZhhSn3vWnDvlmw8PheOx0GB7N8H-Vzmw58PdA0SGoTCon82DVeB4ji1LzVORjjUnRjpUJFP7gxVXv5p/s640/blogger-image-2074692765.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We prefer fresh mushrooms, but nobody had them on sale this week. So I just used canned mushrooms. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgjwJEe9fgtFf3mkAh7vRemtgCMBAcfoDemEoZDtLJ3tNU_2QU06kln8plte1cVSENipBBwqlVaufK4m-es-PT1r_hHpEIBQTNYOBErtvRNXHfwDOS5hyC6gfVVSL8F1Kq6qYJlPpQZBq/s640/blogger-image-1606492232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgjwJEe9fgtFf3mkAh7vRemtgCMBAcfoDemEoZDtLJ3tNU_2QU06kln8plte1cVSENipBBwqlVaufK4m-es-PT1r_hHpEIBQTNYOBErtvRNXHfwDOS5hyC6gfVVSL8F1Kq6qYJlPpQZBq/s640/blogger-image-1606492232.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Now, cover with pepperoni. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjubhrwKzNIPi6W_9r5jJVk9ycEA3XxXJRJS30XCq8Y9jH5rh4LEnv5vJR_qbpSzpB7fSCnsaylEt4P58kKmOVH6xFmEkPsuqYIJEriSOfldYZyHGbNAQ1zSMn39t4WWwAJuplENaw6y6pS/s640/blogger-image-5191516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjubhrwKzNIPi6W_9r5jJVk9ycEA3XxXJRJS30XCq8Y9jH5rh4LEnv5vJR_qbpSzpB7fSCnsaylEt4P58kKmOVH6xFmEkPsuqYIJEriSOfldYZyHGbNAQ1zSMn39t4WWwAJuplENaw6y6pS/s640/blogger-image-5191516.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Then cover with a 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes. I like to use the Italian style, which includes some Italian spices. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdXnL2VkHVzp8ppYwsXCwWtqFcUw_AKplVHtZuy6z4g_L357IHXNujkKLRlAH2DLKJoDzpLVvfY-NzjJfW910Axl4dgpn9V-gYUwkdyrcKY3T0Q98nLM24PTURQnoHoxfobdXyRVQ96zk/s640/blogger-image--480758400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdXnL2VkHVzp8ppYwsXCwWtqFcUw_AKplVHtZuy6z4g_L357IHXNujkKLRlAH2DLKJoDzpLVvfY-NzjJfW910Axl4dgpn9V-gYUwkdyrcKY3T0Q98nLM24PTURQnoHoxfobdXyRVQ96zk/s640/blogger-image--480758400.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Add the chopped garlic. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgocuCncQ4Rm72pz-sXinpte2tECSxgJShovEZvf02pi85WCALNFp_ba3JKZZNeNkMkKwucIaT-6Dy1lFJipavFWReulvnfEK4p1WtNhn6ixXdkxzm6dPByWrX_zxogY4TySQu4AQUZcruV/s640/blogger-image-140946460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgocuCncQ4Rm72pz-sXinpte2tECSxgJShovEZvf02pi85WCALNFp_ba3JKZZNeNkMkKwucIaT-6Dy1lFJipavFWReulvnfEK4p1WtNhn6ixXdkxzm6dPByWrX_zxogY4TySQu4AQUZcruV/s640/blogger-image-140946460.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And top with some Parmesan cheese. Might want to sprinkle a little salt on those tomatoes, too. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDw_77GYowzXzhZtOkpXmmr5g-95s4hgCILi8N8dJyXIrB29Kb0FXxZ9n23JKWE2muanog0acRQtmiTsfCOJcSzez_nWCPIkeuzU7tFBujrfAXxX54srhU5ATwAeBLzX6EQWWarL3DBUgG/s640/blogger-image-2078020642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDw_77GYowzXzhZtOkpXmmr5g-95s4hgCILi8N8dJyXIrB29Kb0FXxZ9n23JKWE2muanog0acRQtmiTsfCOJcSzez_nWCPIkeuzU7tFBujrfAXxX54srhU5ATwAeBLzX6EQWWarL3DBUgG/s640/blogger-image-2078020642.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Bake at 425-degrees until the crust is golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMFB7l1JSkmo0j7z0buoWKFb8VWw7w9MO_KBYbXC9s_5oMye5g8BdgwslyFoB29sqwCbKXPYQ0ZFLfcTFi1W6uX9XprOi4fvrghsDhMM-dj5hmLXrce4nWwUAhGdhiNtvWX-NIyiWmvXBL/s640/blogger-image--1105742269.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMFB7l1JSkmo0j7z0buoWKFb8VWw7w9MO_KBYbXC9s_5oMye5g8BdgwslyFoB29sqwCbKXPYQ0ZFLfcTFi1W6uX9XprOi4fvrghsDhMM-dj5hmLXrce4nWwUAhGdhiNtvWX-NIyiWmvXBL/s640/blogger-image--1105742269.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>That looks good enough to eat!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKoBipiqaaLjOFt77Ni9VEjZBQX_Fwej8CwAHCpCMr4waX8AG5XrxVsk8hbP3nygtC_QgpsZue0P9zB34nJNkfSR2EOvGlMagdHRU3mRr7FWll1t4FTFpnC8HXRrgtODmSgnFics3sNubZ/s640/blogger-image-1222280087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKoBipiqaaLjOFt77Ni9VEjZBQX_Fwej8CwAHCpCMr4waX8AG5XrxVsk8hbP3nygtC_QgpsZue0P9zB34nJNkfSR2EOvGlMagdHRU3mRr7FWll1t4FTFpnC8HXRrgtODmSgnFics3sNubZ/s640/blogger-image-1222280087.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Good stuff! And we have leftovers!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ1-rCh_VSAyaCVuLan0G9Y1uqZczfhGeHWZP_rP_IvQ5eInkRTGxmMXvRR51_AzQGZnPvWkxvqDbfAhabNyF_A5pRRhpDVLA-W3pMiEYwo19ARxCWz1bWV8Vc3q-76wVxosO_bKyLWqcA/s640/blogger-image-1676533863.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ1-rCh_VSAyaCVuLan0G9Y1uqZczfhGeHWZP_rP_IvQ5eInkRTGxmMXvRR51_AzQGZnPvWkxvqDbfAhabNyF_A5pRRhpDVLA-W3pMiEYwo19ARxCWz1bWV8Vc3q-76wVxosO_bKyLWqcA/s640/blogger-image-1676533863.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And now we have 2 future deep-dish doughs in the freezer. I'll just thaw them out, let them rise for a couple hours, and make them into pizza. </div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-36882962077256818522016-07-17T18:42:00.001-05:002016-07-18T17:23:30.309-05:00Eating Out -Fong's PizzaFor years we've heard about Fong's Pizza. But being downtown Des Moines, with its parking challenges, we've never been. <div><br></div><div>Yesterday we went to Altoona for the Camel, Zebra and Ostrich races. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsbYBw4hpFYQhifRzbBcX7bhDT3I_imrIPDB1PXDJWlu2wlho4tWFs_TPkaHNxRwzOP8uNLjB6lkVFmmGG6e6IX5Eonzs9Uza0PxUONkS1Xddq5uCXGh79nsN3sZOWe_ti5KOTy9bJJf8/s640/blogger-image--2041902956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsbYBw4hpFYQhifRzbBcX7bhDT3I_imrIPDB1PXDJWlu2wlho4tWFs_TPkaHNxRwzOP8uNLjB6lkVFmmGG6e6IX5Eonzs9Uza0PxUONkS1Xddq5uCXGh79nsN3sZOWe_ti5KOTy9bJJf8/s640/blogger-image--2041902956.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>They were fun, but crazy. People who never go to the track are there en mass. </div><div><br></div><div>After the craziness getting out of the parking lot, we were ready for dinner. They opened a new Fong's in Ankeny so we decided to give it a try. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhHGKH6FKDLQhpry_Dc928JeA1tDgbu0UYveUXiOKFnYqOrzF0p8bP7DI4agV2IfUtcz3eLrg0DMsrKdjk3vFesZ8fM8l6CNu_b8fa_jVohVLlb8FYsUBShsH_KGype2Fxj-mDbSb91k/s640/blogger-image--341409081.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhHGKH6FKDLQhpry_Dc928JeA1tDgbu0UYveUXiOKFnYqOrzF0p8bP7DI4agV2IfUtcz3eLrg0DMsrKdjk3vFesZ8fM8l6CNu_b8fa_jVohVLlb8FYsUBShsH_KGype2Fxj-mDbSb91k/s640/blogger-image--341409081.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It's in a new development that our gps didn't recognize. John looked at the map on my phone and got us there easily. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrXtsBRilbo7UVmFZ-5jKyGa5hevlD6VCOhu5CoWxW_sRgSSUhbDH-MhXtUvHVoR3rvbSihz5et9NHSkZBEMOROpQOgoYiXbBQyXsorZfENEChRsGcjijmULkyDmqekDVQMouO8MCM4xg/s640/blogger-image-1071662253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrXtsBRilbo7UVmFZ-5jKyGa5hevlD6VCOhu5CoWxW_sRgSSUhbDH-MhXtUvHVoR3rvbSihz5et9NHSkZBEMOROpQOgoYiXbBQyXsorZfENEChRsGcjijmULkyDmqekDVQMouO8MCM4xg/s640/blogger-image-1071662253.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>It has a "Chinese restaurant in a movie" vibe. The waiter kind of ambled up and took our drink order. I got water and John ordered a cherry coke. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Waiter: Do you want it the way I make it?</div><div><br></div><div>John: However it's done. </div><div><br></div><div>Waiter: I make it with real cherry syrup!</div><div><br></div><div>Then he was gone. </div><div><br></div><div>We ordered the infamous crab rangoon pizza. The choice was a ten inch or a sixteen inch. I was surprised there wasn't an in between choice. We got the smaller one. </div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkJwbja2-Mlw9Aqo_fE-xp1TT4YyPon6RZbnNBcJVQlJqlUdTzDe2G7ctMQK_X8dX3ZbJmoo3xE0nFnjaP7cgY36D6-GyJDonEOhS-YicHQsduc_C-347_z4E6Z2QhwZx3FWbUP2rRSQ/s640/blogger-image-120660164.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkJwbja2-Mlw9Aqo_fE-xp1TT4YyPon6RZbnNBcJVQlJqlUdTzDe2G7ctMQK_X8dX3ZbJmoo3xE0nFnjaP7cgY36D6-GyJDonEOhS-YicHQsduc_C-347_z4E6Z2QhwZx3FWbUP2rRSQ/s640/blogger-image-120660164.jpg"></a></div> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">It came out fast and hot. The crust was cracker crisp. It was a little sweet for my taste. It was good, but I don't think I'll be running back for it anytime soon.</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><i>I liked it better than Jo did, but I would agree that I wouldn't rank it up there as one of my favorites. I like my pizza meaty, cheesy, and saucy. But I'm glad we finally tried it. And it was a very good thin crust. </i> </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCwwylUzIrr4baa6MSRTEpJZju4qtfM4PaIUXxOY2nHA3br1nNzjdVqza1K91d-RUDetFeBAwK1TZ-9KahJQUoT9g7-ItqOZMEeKudUpiFJ0hq55k22pd35iTxcXfJ2efxPfqhmzMWDKA/s640/blogger-image--909885710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCwwylUzIrr4baa6MSRTEpJZju4qtfM4PaIUXxOY2nHA3br1nNzjdVqza1K91d-RUDetFeBAwK1TZ-9KahJQUoT9g7-ItqOZMEeKudUpiFJ0hq55k22pd35iTxcXfJ2efxPfqhmzMWDKA/s640/blogger-image--909885710.jpg"></a></div><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">We got our fortunes. I guess they didn't know I just had a vacation. And John's in my world quite a bit, so I don't know what to do with that. </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Also another odd waiter moment. He brought the check and we put money in it. He walked by and said "Have a good night!"</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">He didn't pick it up or ask if we needed change. </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">To quote John Travolta in Pulp Fiction. "I don't think Buddy Holly is a very good waiter."</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-34771972143420365952016-07-16T12:34:00.001-05:002016-07-16T13:40:22.758-05:00Restaurant Redo - Country Style Steak and Collard Greens<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">While on our road trip through the south a few weeks ago, we enjoyed our lunch at Aunt Bea's restaurant in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. Country style steak with gravy, collard greens, mac & cheese, and hush puppies. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-WDdB5Dw3gUm0rQIi65N-XbgguXqEAF3yI0bBAvEIETvZjgv3Ni37-GLOU4s46J1TR0jH4OWiNmhZrxRnrixuACTX-UEh2SrLP2RX989R3-NWPHCIUBLMaJrnsfE3vJbxa44Vrkisak7/s640/blogger-image-1057588618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-WDdB5Dw3gUm0rQIi65N-XbgguXqEAF3yI0bBAvEIETvZjgv3Ni37-GLOU4s46J1TR0jH4OWiNmhZrxRnrixuACTX-UEh2SrLP2RX989R3-NWPHCIUBLMaJrnsfE3vJbxa44Vrkisak7/s640/blogger-image-1057588618.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Much to our surprise, Jo and I both loved the collard greens, which we'd never tried before. That was a challenge to me to re-create them! I'll grab a round steak out of the freezer and try re-creating the steak & gravy, too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I rinsed the greens and took the big stems out. Then I rolled them up and cut them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigG2B-Q60I-ekWMdzKJc24_zZX0qdRzRJNerkDb1kIL2Cc68JvLWg-FC0CLBUUz5UEPhermUTUXkIK7qDAVLdPA2vkf9Vt9NtZe9UYwupOHH5iA6iYPaQyLtcgbSLxO3Fnfe3Hr8vcshNA/s640/blogger-image-2067939481.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigG2B-Q60I-ekWMdzKJc24_zZX0qdRzRJNerkDb1kIL2Cc68JvLWg-FC0CLBUUz5UEPhermUTUXkIK7qDAVLdPA2vkf9Vt9NtZe9UYwupOHH5iA6iYPaQyLtcgbSLxO3Fnfe3Hr8vcshNA/s640/blogger-image-2067939481.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I found some recipes online and based mine on those, with no real specific measurements. I'd picked up a couple small smoked ham hocks when I got the greens. Those add lots of flavor to the cooking broth, which was about a quart and a half of water. I added some chicken base (to make it a chicken broth). I simmered the ham hocks for about 30 minutes, then added the cut up greens. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij1NcbLOUX2E2CtsSaUhX_nwwZD1uw8kT14f0d6hRBV4XP163da_GOXXfr2KaABhIZ7eO2ilM-H_x9UtpvjVWkV9jpSY23UrBnQwRLN62BgKwW7t-e_mKEzWZkEjEae5z71SyJN1pGipRk/s640/blogger-image-1032555441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij1NcbLOUX2E2CtsSaUhX_nwwZD1uw8kT14f0d6hRBV4XP163da_GOXXfr2KaABhIZ7eO2ilM-H_x9UtpvjVWkV9jpSY23UrBnQwRLN62BgKwW7t-e_mKEzWZkEjEae5z71SyJN1pGipRk/s640/blogger-image-1032555441.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I added about a TBSP each of sugar & salt, some black pepper, about 15 garlic cloves, half a sliced Vidalia onion, a little cayenne pepper, and about a TBSP of Family Dollar soul food seasoning. Also, about 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar. Covered and cooked for about 2 hours. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For the gravy, I diced up some onion and portobello mushrooms. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zsXX94joG-IZ-KSiI9I0Sy90eBPWKcbvoi4zNuBjQZpUkcI1f5J7PHeWCQTS1qrcAJeBjJGRRFFG7w8kEFoIlqk1NiEeCepp62KYc09h_ogO2t1yU5Mj7cgFdVRvQGHtAsdw8AiO-qF1/s640/blogger-image--694168299.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zsXX94joG-IZ-KSiI9I0Sy90eBPWKcbvoi4zNuBjQZpUkcI1f5J7PHeWCQTS1qrcAJeBjJGRRFFG7w8kEFoIlqk1NiEeCepp62KYc09h_ogO2t1yU5Mj7cgFdVRvQGHtAsdw8AiO-qF1/s640/blogger-image--694168299.jpg"></a></div><br></div>A little olive oil in the pan, along with a hunk of fat I cut off the round steak (I don't want to eat it, but it's great flavor for the gravy!). </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd9W9xEQphA51GO19BgnM24Ka19rx6e40sUa9XynDxUu-K5kjSCxlosvQ1Rr1pq4U8DxSAwoCvqbuVPdYwBPqsRzuI1943rMMwFkbeWol6_xNJnHhmVu5_QEHSkbb2VTXMQ2C6pQdXHP25/s640/blogger-image-772481976.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd9W9xEQphA51GO19BgnM24Ka19rx6e40sUa9XynDxUu-K5kjSCxlosvQ1Rr1pq4U8DxSAwoCvqbuVPdYwBPqsRzuI1943rMMwFkbeWol6_xNJnHhmVu5_QEHSkbb2VTXMQ2C6pQdXHP25/s640/blogger-image-772481976.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Seasoned the tenderized round steak with seasoned salt & black pepper, then into the pan to brown. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc9e2q7QimdfYjI-W6TNmxtfm7Jlj9nYKnBTRW5cuOiigcCrE0FwC5-DpOhpMCiMH8ps2qv8p2wVIYHYMxQ1pJES0QCTuYTaQxvGBkXUyDLrmL3_sOuBfm2eWOiWlNErqr5snCpoKtv4Im/s640/blogger-image-1466280701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc9e2q7QimdfYjI-W6TNmxtfm7Jlj9nYKnBTRW5cuOiigcCrE0FwC5-DpOhpMCiMH8ps2qv8p2wVIYHYMxQ1pJES0QCTuYTaQxvGBkXUyDLrmL3_sOuBfm2eWOiWlNErqr5snCpoKtv4Im/s640/blogger-image-1466280701.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>After browning on both sides, it's out of the pan and into the 350-degree oven to finish cooking. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0eOjRfNoxEKL5HHI-QjIILn76mt0dh0ow9iGJ2dGWVy-dJENz5AKHERhHk47lOtTM12lciRedx89F1kB7VV09IRs3vhc0Hq5q4xjMT_xeYGvwVjhObZ_TUxd9Cr0D6GwMcLZa19hVtnMZ/s640/blogger-image--978011638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0eOjRfNoxEKL5HHI-QjIILn76mt0dh0ow9iGJ2dGWVy-dJENz5AKHERhHk47lOtTM12lciRedx89F1kB7VV09IRs3vhc0Hq5q4xjMT_xeYGvwVjhObZ_TUxd9Cr0D6GwMcLZa19hVtnMZ/s640/blogger-image--978011638.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Now, let's make some gravy! A couple TBSP butter into the pan. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHTHcDngDghcp6S5Yo8yTvphyphenhyphenSx3K1RCd4hxhSR0xJPlkNQq0973B3jhBKgy0HMtVUVfpy18N-FlsXj5QD4xb4dFmBCuZ72GlZiRTTaKmwmQg9s9FVSA5xD6xLbV5varyF3R4COZaQUGht/s640/blogger-image-19091180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHTHcDngDghcp6S5Yo8yTvphyphenhyphenSx3K1RCd4hxhSR0xJPlkNQq0973B3jhBKgy0HMtVUVfpy18N-FlsXj5QD4xb4dFmBCuZ72GlZiRTTaKmwmQg9s9FVSA5xD6xLbV5varyF3R4COZaQUGht/s640/blogger-image-19091180.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Add the diced onions & mushrooms. Season with salt & pepper. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfuKZ8ZztdsPnRMSHum2G3kxasbQetr3aZ5gabezXYozcgsOXXqEXzT9evmPG26xJk89lxRcm__7TIBR-dcp9Ms3aAUF2BpfuBjB5OadtMAT2ET3_K9kkWwYBl05pt2C7G25NHf1bWNzkS/s640/blogger-image--1327221569.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfuKZ8ZztdsPnRMSHum2G3kxasbQetr3aZ5gabezXYozcgsOXXqEXzT9evmPG26xJk89lxRcm__7TIBR-dcp9Ms3aAUF2BpfuBjB5OadtMAT2ET3_K9kkWwYBl05pt2C7G25NHf1bWNzkS/s640/blogger-image--1327221569.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Stir and cook until soft, about 7-8 minutes. This is already good enough to eat!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNNbHasRn9iTsHQi0VnlPkSaN9rR4k7s6ogvkSuDReXwvOdFIe5GjFVsFon6jZr6t4MAv0idkeSeDFarW0a4-Jv1fh05SoNczkKM4DFHVEbB5TZkz7yK4b4sykkBsarHmgueouAFsC72A/s640/blogger-image-310323599.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNNbHasRn9iTsHQi0VnlPkSaN9rR4k7s6ogvkSuDReXwvOdFIe5GjFVsFon6jZr6t4MAv0idkeSeDFarW0a4-Jv1fh05SoNczkKM4DFHVEbB5TZkz7yK4b4sykkBsarHmgueouAFsC72A/s640/blogger-image-310323599.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Add a couple TBSP flour and mix. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMw0MTUtE1FOEI-3xyyVRcSHD9bEzEpfX9HmV5hhYhPsYi7LSsORlk1EgCHwpF9izyTQ9-G529eetCnVVx5Qw-BGlGxV4M058Tp7N44liJyzKOnLndFoFY02rb7S1F1ZNXpZ20agzM9RjV/s640/blogger-image--1047267927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMw0MTUtE1FOEI-3xyyVRcSHD9bEzEpfX9HmV5hhYhPsYi7LSsORlk1EgCHwpF9izyTQ9-G529eetCnVVx5Qw-BGlGxV4M058Tp7N44liJyzKOnLndFoFY02rb7S1F1ZNXpZ20agzM9RjV/s640/blogger-image--1047267927.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div> Cook for a couple minutes. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTa1m9kZBEyZKMZCjZq5L75SvkJXIGZZPad4SnsivX1B8KsJ983uFCmVaaENkAnVO2VTKAXrJqmpI0UxeLprl5gjKbB-M-0y_2LosrxUlKqeZ5iDMtbS_mdXetkuC-vFubKcT8V270QWd1/s640/blogger-image--807102355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTa1m9kZBEyZKMZCjZq5L75SvkJXIGZZPad4SnsivX1B8KsJ983uFCmVaaENkAnVO2VTKAXrJqmpI0UxeLprl5gjKbB-M-0y_2LosrxUlKqeZ5iDMtbS_mdXetkuC-vFubKcT8V270QWd1/s640/blogger-image--807102355.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Then add a couple cups of water and a little beef base or beef bouillon. Stir until thickened. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9U7FXxzkMkd8Kj2akdBvyGVOHP8PEPGUXLrQ0jZFTygZLLcAfIdhledegm7kLj85n7Sh_VmRNCSg6mjYdoYjqiNy8W0inqrNZUTyKvEqifvALjlzTUqo4dr-xgoxTVAOqNLHVH5ON-gtO/s640/blogger-image--443548071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9U7FXxzkMkd8Kj2akdBvyGVOHP8PEPGUXLrQ0jZFTygZLLcAfIdhledegm7kLj85n7Sh_VmRNCSg6mjYdoYjqiNy8W0inqrNZUTyKvEqifvALjlzTUqo4dr-xgoxTVAOqNLHVH5ON-gtO/s640/blogger-image--443548071.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Collard greens are done!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZQYjTR1Yjq9k6V4Ug0Pp9CMnKBtwUxZiJqBYXrNakZ9Ea59XNipI5yZKOyNNGRB8y43Yln2SQZmzr4GuO4GReHsaYXGzjQ4NkSQPy6ardqrxj5tghp60Y_jMwKki8cK_QAV5zNbzt1im/s640/blogger-image-528807977.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZQYjTR1Yjq9k6V4Ug0Pp9CMnKBtwUxZiJqBYXrNakZ9Ea59XNipI5yZKOyNNGRB8y43Yln2SQZmzr4GuO4GReHsaYXGzjQ4NkSQPy6ardqrxj5tghp60Y_jMwKki8cK_QAV5zNbzt1im/s640/blogger-image-528807977.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Plated up country style steak with mushroom onion gravy and collard greens. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLk7Mt4QO0nDzAa9vp2qKrIDUaXsyScrwsyT7hDKLAP1PiWcZTisFnNx3Qf-IRJW3pwf3i3Dl8Tf2tlx4RBiQgePXxh3_TJvvEgZay4yNy7XKBCiE95mzflMFV00aTr-0tRkV7MT2G2rld/s640/blogger-image--1931024866.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLk7Mt4QO0nDzAa9vp2qKrIDUaXsyScrwsyT7hDKLAP1PiWcZTisFnNx3Qf-IRJW3pwf3i3Dl8Tf2tlx4RBiQgePXxh3_TJvvEgZay4yNy7XKBCiE95mzflMFV00aTr-0tRkV7MT2G2rld/s640/blogger-image--1931024866.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Once again, Aunt Bea's...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupSThl1pIBbKUtBHjWnmd1nMEvhwOq12oempETx4RCwNTQmXQYU0-oliRieKK5Bj8s3TuruaHX_kY6IZ4PpSxp3wCFyHE1btVF0kNN8rvUwtXYd_4vw6fOIlXRuWt7gcEFLsorru123nv/s640/blogger-image-248389787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupSThl1pIBbKUtBHjWnmd1nMEvhwOq12oempETx4RCwNTQmXQYU0-oliRieKK5Bj8s3TuruaHX_kY6IZ4PpSxp3wCFyHE1btVF0kNN8rvUwtXYd_4vw6fOIlXRuWt7gcEFLsorru123nv/s640/blogger-image-248389787.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And mine...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogOv16aTSDvnAUnG5u4XkdHlW-1u1Pg4jhIdY3Y3m7qcJCcItAdj7ocnUawsj_yUPPM_c0UV_i7iDV80JoY3URc5VLukXpT6tayqpNSBPvig48T4cdvAUmbhjdmjLcPo9aP2phniRP2q6/s640/blogger-image--786471001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogOv16aTSDvnAUnG5u4XkdHlW-1u1Pg4jhIdY3Y3m7qcJCcItAdj7ocnUawsj_yUPPM_c0UV_i7iDV80JoY3URc5VLukXpT6tayqpNSBPvig48T4cdvAUmbhjdmjLcPo9aP2phniRP2q6/s640/blogger-image--786471001.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I think it was a little better than the original at Aunt Bea's. I will say I nailed the collard greens on the first try. They were fantastic! How'd I do, compared to the original meal, Jo?</div><div><br></div><div><i>It was very good. There was no mac and cheese, but I had plenty to eat. (And I already know his mac and cheese rocks!)</i></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-58245448710466330542016-07-02T17:24:00.001-05:002016-07-02T18:38:14.349-05:00On The Road - Driving Up Memory Lane<div>Today we drove from Jonesboro, Arkansas to Springfield, Missouri. It was a leg of the road trip I was looking forward to because we were going to go through the Bull Shoals area where my grandparents lived in the 70's & 80's. </div><div><br></div><div>We went there for summer vacation every year while I was living at home, and the last time I was there was about 30 years ago. I kept telling Jo about things I wanted to see, and wondered how many would still be around. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgx6zf2yh-s21uW6rIQ1kVcD4fhjS5FBbf2F1W32jRE2qsjgluoCWwWMgrdn7OKoa4DSkRl9P-sstMrSq45ZxK6jApClN0W9vIwLr1_gHmp9_ZPyqdnQTI0qETnUAMfs7AsLZQa3jmk3g/s640/blogger-image--1286284550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgx6zf2yh-s21uW6rIQ1kVcD4fhjS5FBbf2F1W32jRE2qsjgluoCWwWMgrdn7OKoa4DSkRl9P-sstMrSq45ZxK6jApClN0W9vIwLr1_gHmp9_ZPyqdnQTI0qETnUAMfs7AsLZQa3jmk3g/s640/blogger-image--1286284550.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I followed the route we had taken so many times, and they haven't changed it a bit. Easily found where we camped and fished on the White river. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5Y6AsoIXyttf3oD70EwCfV_VGXRjtx5b44BtwBLPYyu-wKQ74BR_6UMQeBLo2-zPDa4iideOsCvEwyUf8DMmsIjUpFRd-oCbD7A_jXskiQBYzfplkTU37cFMGmDOKEj3_twGJXLvstQ/s640/blogger-image--2029030295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5Y6AsoIXyttf3oD70EwCfV_VGXRjtx5b44BtwBLPYyu-wKQ74BR_6UMQeBLo2-zPDa4iideOsCvEwyUf8DMmsIjUpFRd-oCbD7A_jXskiQBYzfplkTU37cFMGmDOKEj3_twGJXLvstQ/s640/blogger-image--2029030295.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I caught a lot of trout here! I also DIDN'T catch a lot of trout here!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9YkSV1U1fZERIULw-8PVUtxn6LPkBOzmZSYSqHqag93y7pWCQSxrK3DgLA88hC3QyDbgOhDv9e9IT1sVSqVxupY5kBMCVrkckM85N_eDxYzYAokgPb6vUcU8qfAFwKYsIXljMnwiUHc/s640/blogger-image--935077831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9YkSV1U1fZERIULw-8PVUtxn6LPkBOzmZSYSqHqag93y7pWCQSxrK3DgLA88hC3QyDbgOhDv9e9IT1sVSqVxupY5kBMCVrkckM85N_eDxYzYAokgPb6vUcU8qfAFwKYsIXljMnwiUHc/s640/blogger-image--935077831.jpg"></a></div> </div><div>Their mobile home is still there, 43 years after they bought it. It's been re-sided and added on to. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPEgDz3J7EumKBrIXRCHqNxYDnooN-avdgfzU3TvAV5KDOOxbkptSTzj-9FbsFvOxmmRl_BsmvBfIDbqwuAmhyyqENnvfOY_ZTaB6SyFCow1MyRnwjbcOXxu2IesoHp0GIO-BfAQ15Iw/s640/blogger-image--1961174624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPEgDz3J7EumKBrIXRCHqNxYDnooN-avdgfzU3TvAV5KDOOxbkptSTzj-9FbsFvOxmmRl_BsmvBfIDbqwuAmhyyqENnvfOY_ZTaB6SyFCow1MyRnwjbcOXxu2IesoHp0GIO-BfAQ15Iw/s640/blogger-image--1961174624.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I told Jo the Bull Shoals dam was much bigger than Hoover dam. It's 1/2 mile across. This is the back. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc1VSUaZVb3TsLmZA7J29Q28DAlt81nz4BBq7muzU9Xm4H26yafftu2e1sm5xGhN9KeZP598EXB2S3p_R7VrtwzwyPogR-1WIIJ2SpTXbxH_JdcOOqWM3HS4Mkt6sQq3x8Ojo0qhh3nq4/s640/blogger-image-1280609375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc1VSUaZVb3TsLmZA7J29Q28DAlt81nz4BBq7muzU9Xm4H26yafftu2e1sm5xGhN9KeZP598EXB2S3p_R7VrtwzwyPogR-1WIIJ2SpTXbxH_JdcOOqWM3HS4Mkt6sQq3x8Ojo0qhh3nq4/s640/blogger-image-1280609375.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Back in the day, you could drive right up to the dam from below, but apparently you can't do that anymore. Not sure how you go on the "dam" tour nowadays. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIrbe_ai7L6VxQ5IFdk1IlA9QdyErhPLYAjXa-ej7yJsEL9aAJTU1RS2kYX5MuKSKtOY08EAHbPv8d7NtAr5V8fCagNq1ovxzYZDFonsZbnzfE-6gjMhTTJREYp0HmjlMVFFcYqcltc0/s640/blogger-image-1123375249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIrbe_ai7L6VxQ5IFdk1IlA9QdyErhPLYAjXa-ej7yJsEL9aAJTU1RS2kYX5MuKSKtOY08EAHbPv8d7NtAr5V8fCagNq1ovxzYZDFonsZbnzfE-6gjMhTTJREYp0HmjlMVFFcYqcltc0/s640/blogger-image-1123375249.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>I was sorry to see the Dam Cafe was no longer in town. Always loved going by that when I was a kid! </div><div><br></div><div>After a winding-road drive, we were in another state. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN9Z8HJTn721NJzodBH7pmnrxp9TJnMFUXcbX23EdMebRn16v5fLMGAUmRlv4EnQOiw9FYBlrVsQFajCOYMRlY8Ag1DyMa0lY4R7WAZPBVct4v-JgcefVsnWEw92IdxIull5LLKZkfA5E/s640/blogger-image-1574631135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN9Z8HJTn721NJzodBH7pmnrxp9TJnMFUXcbX23EdMebRn16v5fLMGAUmRlv4EnQOiw9FYBlrVsQFajCOYMRlY8Ag1DyMa0lY4R7WAZPBVct4v-JgcefVsnWEw92IdxIull5LLKZkfA5E/s640/blogger-image-1574631135.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>When we left Jonesboro (where we had a fabulous, unique dinner), we didn't find anything special for breakfast, so we just grabbed some coffees and hit the road. Lunch was just some snack mix while driving, so we knew we'd be ready for some dinner in Springfield. Jo hit up Yelp again and found a BBQ place with great reviews. We got to the hotel at 3:00, checked in, and took off for City Butcher & BBQ. Their website says they only cook a certain amount every day, and when they run out, they close for the day. Well, we got there at 3:45 pm and saw the sign on the door..."BBQ SOLD OUT TODAY". At 3:45 on Saturday! </div><div><br></div><div>We debated about just going to Hooters for some wings (we love Hooters wings, and we no longer have a Hooters back home), but we were stoked for BBQ again. So we found another place that had good reviews and was near the hotel. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsZZxIsraVSt51KlIBuZPAI8qPBHfeIh81g460wAmFnCid8E17RG9TOniw3o9tpnTa4w8jEbsSYs18JMsU40dmxZqZAK3Z9th_Ghrmu-2y4mYYx4AFE6pawH9q-vyj-o6zI1rmHlovg10/s640/blogger-image-2023801611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsZZxIsraVSt51KlIBuZPAI8qPBHfeIh81g460wAmFnCid8E17RG9TOniw3o9tpnTa4w8jEbsSYs18JMsU40dmxZqZAK3Z9th_Ghrmu-2y4mYYx4AFE6pawH9q-vyj-o6zI1rmHlovg10/s640/blogger-image-2023801611.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We got a platter with ribs, pulled pork, brisket, beans, Cole slaw, potato salad, and a roll. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8Y_dPW9WW-u19MrIvuBduXZyRQ-FBSpri3Lay321F6JQPdauj2x4GcntG2ym3WkrKPy4h7x0HlJgYBbMOTe65mlsbfuR7xKlbQ1EOj5MyNmi-hdBYnJOr0dh3L3BgWSzWGFX0mCpqZA/s640/blogger-image--383396794.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8Y_dPW9WW-u19MrIvuBduXZyRQ-FBSpri3Lay321F6JQPdauj2x4GcntG2ym3WkrKPy4h7x0HlJgYBbMOTe65mlsbfuR7xKlbQ1EOj5MyNmi-hdBYnJOr0dh3L3BgWSzWGFX0mCpqZA/s640/blogger-image--383396794.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Ribs were sweet & very well cooked...really caramelized. Pulled pork was pretty standard, made better with a little of the #3 sauce, which was pretty good. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOGTWsvuxPjW_jU8PnuN_jfLSIWH0mMGYRU6Fb7BzB5gs4SJIyNu-J2aGgHZDs2Kbj62RumDWypbHsHfPDRoQ1EavovPs0scFC_R-BbudY0VTv5l9Q-9VmxVPUbGKG6v_oeUMzfX2Ut4/s640/blogger-image--2097002431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOGTWsvuxPjW_jU8PnuN_jfLSIWH0mMGYRU6Fb7BzB5gs4SJIyNu-J2aGgHZDs2Kbj62RumDWypbHsHfPDRoQ1EavovPs0scFC_R-BbudY0VTv5l9Q-9VmxVPUbGKG6v_oeUMzfX2Ut4/s640/blogger-image--2097002431.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>When it comes to brisket, I find most of them pretty average. I've had some great BBQ at places that do awesome ribs, pork, chicken, turkey, etc., but I'm almost always disappointed in the brisket. This one was very good brisket. Almost as good as mine!</div><div><br></div><div>Beans were standard, slaw was good, and the potato salad was different, and I like that! They made it their own. Large potato chunks, green onion, a little pickle relish, mayo, and sour cream! It was like potato salad made with chip dip, and it was good!</div><div><br></div><div>We are glad to have some shorter days as we get ready to go home. It's nice to put up our feet and relax. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-33697243178451607092016-07-01T12:33:00.001-05:002016-07-01T19:01:46.744-05:00On The Road - Graceland!Today is the day! Graceland! John went about 25 years ago, but I've never been. <div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWv5gCpb0fqFOzwxGIHUdH-1gKXNjMVa5PpGmk6ffXLaRhk5xWZJgnIpfnsvGBvt6LizMWv66qwEoT828ccgtAauzHmy-EiIFXhH02hCY4y1kK-nBruNfZeCfYVzIKPw4hG4EIoMWfzAU/s640/blogger-image--537092457.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWv5gCpb0fqFOzwxGIHUdH-1gKXNjMVa5PpGmk6ffXLaRhk5xWZJgnIpfnsvGBvt6LizMWv66qwEoT828ccgtAauzHmy-EiIFXhH02hCY4y1kK-nBruNfZeCfYVzIKPw4hG4EIoMWfzAU/s640/blogger-image--537092457.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>What better way to start our day than Waffle House! (I'm not angry! I couldn't tell if we got the picture.)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYf8p5W1oKS5EhANx1rgxE6e9q5U9n81wdYrpXoBXbzIAAf5lE0zrU_R_ToAaVXafN3QrFoFeNoNSc7YWqmG5O6uLc2XDbQ9r5E35bGzgcaOgOamG2ubahgKWGchLri-MSi1uMFE6SA8/s640/blogger-image-1916626439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYf8p5W1oKS5EhANx1rgxE6e9q5U9n81wdYrpXoBXbzIAAf5lE0zrU_R_ToAaVXafN3QrFoFeNoNSc7YWqmG5O6uLc2XDbQ9r5E35bGzgcaOgOamG2ubahgKWGchLri-MSi1uMFE6SA8/s640/blogger-image-1916626439.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I had my usual, the All Star Breakfast. </div><div><i>It also includes a waffle. </i></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcD7v35biByIwackSSKrkX-JIhuI1d8LPhc6Gmhg3aOIPdMC1dbAHlA897ORzKLGzETVgMS6BJt0qFKh5JwmELxu1j1414vST5iGG2c0vNlEi3G_Id5eitOx2O_q2wZ1ZRs-OEh1pZRI/s640/blogger-image-2124416827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcD7v35biByIwackSSKrkX-JIhuI1d8LPhc6Gmhg3aOIPdMC1dbAHlA897ORzKLGzETVgMS6BJt0qFKh5JwmELxu1j1414vST5iGG2c0vNlEi3G_Id5eitOx2O_q2wZ1ZRs-OEh1pZRI/s640/blogger-image-2124416827.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>John had a biscuit sandwich with bacon, egg and cheese. They also toasted the biscuit, which I've never seen. His hash browns were smothered, covered and chunked. </div><div><br></div><div>Now we are fortified for Graceland!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVW6-sibxvojde1LysM8Fsbifq8tdUF3_uCdKhpUZwetlUp5JSfU5Wzs4hTPQJ2weZldk41TXbWwYTgCei2QWKwY7cpvH8WoLB_Z7LEmLttZ4E8VsDfrW8DVo31gUX1s9TA61HFRvAMc/s640/blogger-image--921234383.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVW6-sibxvojde1LysM8Fsbifq8tdUF3_uCdKhpUZwetlUp5JSfU5Wzs4hTPQJ2weZldk41TXbWwYTgCei2QWKwY7cpvH8WoLB_Z7LEmLttZ4E8VsDfrW8DVo31gUX1s9TA61HFRvAMc/s640/blogger-image--921234383.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We made it! We got in, bought our tickets and went to the bathroom. They don't have a lot of bathrooms on the tour. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgULNsn1V_oTmbyiKonoEJQosaXuGrodskXiIxOB0mdtunTHTY0KGSnONHGY14sp1xDlWTHxtGkZANcImyQC2qg2QwJrMuIsw9PSTtX8FEeMcOK33LcVjMnoPmZELeS76h9LxK9NR_I9X0/s640/blogger-image-461298176.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgULNsn1V_oTmbyiKonoEJQosaXuGrodskXiIxOB0mdtunTHTY0KGSnONHGY14sp1xDlWTHxtGkZANcImyQC2qg2QwJrMuIsw9PSTtX8FEeMcOK33LcVjMnoPmZELeS76h9LxK9NR_I9X0/s640/blogger-image-461298176.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We got our iPads and headphones for the self guided tour. John and I both got hinky ones. One of the guides had to fix mine and they had to bring John a new one. </div><div><br></div><div>The bus took us over. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXPm5WNdynnb-lVHsEjkolsd1ZR_SLZtyRibIiICPB6u_RyrJsPnJ2T76XvzX3oJVWqqF1qmjxw70fzWhMzTCP5bb6sf4GHSaO-cqkt_dbmVcsUSRq1Cj0Nsh6XPB2n34gGdXRD_AJGHY/s640/blogger-image--677012368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXPm5WNdynnb-lVHsEjkolsd1ZR_SLZtyRibIiICPB6u_RyrJsPnJ2T76XvzX3oJVWqqF1qmjxw70fzWhMzTCP5bb6sf4GHSaO-cqkt_dbmVcsUSRq1Cj0Nsh6XPB2n34gGdXRD_AJGHY/s640/blogger-image--677012368.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We overheard this lady with an Australian accent. A guy was asking her about her vacation and asked what she did for a living. She said she was an actress. All I'm going to say is that Nicole Kidman looks way different in person!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTXvxB6uZfz8kkmqmgTOM-1Vx_c6Qin6Fa2h78SrNBz1GS0VvW6aE6ezUv3zIoqEjx6eMvmY4pwK7YZPOuCBrkphBcQAjey7YJiH29NF_gsRYijLE726W0zBQyx5zHVeefMOd4MaeF1r4/s640/blogger-image--1986222354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTXvxB6uZfz8kkmqmgTOM-1Vx_c6Qin6Fa2h78SrNBz1GS0VvW6aE6ezUv3zIoqEjx6eMvmY4pwK7YZPOuCBrkphBcQAjey7YJiH29NF_gsRYijLE726W0zBQyx5zHVeefMOd4MaeF1r4/s640/blogger-image--1986222354.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I took a ton of pictures and won't make you look at all of them here. This is the living room with the custom 24-foot long couch. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgq-nbeEpK2PK9gmxiyiRGAnJ2GPwXkjTc_oFq1RuJ9ctFy9xpTew1WZbgutVgmBFs8_Z_IdLZAoo6xXuqhlCO8nqR3F36pG9mAt8zWEEWjldZqG63JKmrhCT6GB0R8madLPCOVBKU7c/s640/blogger-image-1041469410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgq-nbeEpK2PK9gmxiyiRGAnJ2GPwXkjTc_oFq1RuJ9ctFy9xpTew1WZbgutVgmBFs8_Z_IdLZAoo6xXuqhlCO8nqR3F36pG9mAt8zWEEWjldZqG63JKmrhCT6GB0R8madLPCOVBKU7c/s640/blogger-image-1041469410.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The kitchen was big and state of the art for its time. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYzBlqTwTeN-WKIq3GosCKes46m2yLuUbWqXctiMnPHWtyIWVXRObZbD8AB10YF8HrwLCQSFaOvlvd2oJeykscJdIPGG_HEPdCn-JH04udkZY3XKpbEidwKYmrnyEfuEcgzcCoLrJu6I/s640/blogger-image--1489924470.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYzBlqTwTeN-WKIq3GosCKes46m2yLuUbWqXctiMnPHWtyIWVXRObZbD8AB10YF8HrwLCQSFaOvlvd2oJeykscJdIPGG_HEPdCn-JH04udkZY3XKpbEidwKYmrnyEfuEcgzcCoLrJu6I/s640/blogger-image--1489924470.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Elvis had three televisions so he could watch all the networks at the same time. Imagine if he'd had cable!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1oKY97_G2DsktAiy7w5ocP53-fdWvHJi6fL_yQePtxbwNBM7NjaDOyafKdyi28kO1N2Nr2I9MbDC_8tFuQ_tz23Zy2zrsg2emiWa8qd9t7rohCXG5ttZeYzIeYXCDLkVKcyBK72UKHQ/s640/blogger-image-1233320398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1oKY97_G2DsktAiy7w5ocP53-fdWvHJi6fL_yQePtxbwNBM7NjaDOyafKdyi28kO1N2Nr2I9MbDC_8tFuQ_tz23Zy2zrsg2emiWa8qd9t7rohCXG5ttZeYzIeYXCDLkVKcyBK72UKHQ/s640/blogger-image-1233320398.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The Jungle Room was wild!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBYPej4TefR76nCshZ9thQHdwiUYSlDkmQ2LaGG7bWww7Fj1f4yL1To2umgevjcelT7IOFUBjPsufBMt3QOQuaKpFtWK778hk33BAcDg782cofimdqs0ggJ_Ehc6VO-ommGEYrC8EMC8/s640/blogger-image--247667630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBYPej4TefR76nCshZ9thQHdwiUYSlDkmQ2LaGG7bWww7Fj1f4yL1To2umgevjcelT7IOFUBjPsufBMt3QOQuaKpFtWK778hk33BAcDg782cofimdqs0ggJ_Ehc6VO-ommGEYrC8EMC8/s640/blogger-image--247667630.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>There was even carpet on the ceiling. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaElK5Rc5okS8kDFdvns-6EGlnxi7ZnY16ykBoKyR7_dxlQkGclwJF6C-AKMfIdHx-NQ5zS3WhuwWZUzUkS-0mEamQ7bbPq4GXI8zoDHMAbaa2mYwOQgGD7OjtYtHdYEaR6CgD49A22Wg/s640/blogger-image--1744431212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaElK5Rc5okS8kDFdvns-6EGlnxi7ZnY16ykBoKyR7_dxlQkGclwJF6C-AKMfIdHx-NQ5zS3WhuwWZUzUkS-0mEamQ7bbPq4GXI8zoDHMAbaa2mYwOQgGD7OjtYtHdYEaR6CgD49A22Wg/s640/blogger-image--1744431212.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>Speaking of ceilings, the one in the game room was covered in fabric. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Very 70's!</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70HrhzSMVxJSNhyphenhyphenv0LmxJX-AzlHseDQaSdJPZtM-HAK4si_RmGDZWXZmSKu7tzJP58jTYMxY4q-fk6esKluttt5X_Ry3y0B4AQC1Wi7N0RZaOeSMh98JTMg0beKHNaOC8yQF3Bq8rNcE/s640/blogger-image-1757567024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70HrhzSMVxJSNhyphenhyphenv0LmxJX-AzlHseDQaSdJPZtM-HAK4si_RmGDZWXZmSKu7tzJP58jTYMxY4q-fk6esKluttt5X_Ry3y0B4AQC1Wi7N0RZaOeSMh98JTMg0beKHNaOC8yQF3Bq8rNcE/s640/blogger-image-1757567024.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>His trophy room was loaded with gold and platinum records. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisisG5Y8PManD-xG1Bhl1kZp-PpBEC2xOryAqqwnReV3Yan87fhT-kqQxtv9nreKmoy6IppQ_kVKKAZcB5EA9fvMERYI7UCATz81hm2HTGKZBGZ_xPkvlbw8YXJt0_OP8oZPiBKxAQOGg/s640/blogger-image-952495931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisisG5Y8PManD-xG1Bhl1kZp-PpBEC2xOryAqqwnReV3Yan87fhT-kqQxtv9nreKmoy6IppQ_kVKKAZcB5EA9fvMERYI7UCATz81hm2HTGKZBGZ_xPkvlbw8YXJt0_OP8oZPiBKxAQOGg/s640/blogger-image-952495931.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We paid our respects. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTEahpzj4fOiZOCjDcKVcuAE8KML04XtgqvWUUUR1n9nvg4qW8iPN90nw4c_Lo8ShIQ4FPjh3UmQvVzSwuMsxw_zbfHHGTQnS3b_hBWRWQKqehZjpqxTn_6je_4FLW4x1MYlj5goS8le4/s640/blogger-image--441378109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTEahpzj4fOiZOCjDcKVcuAE8KML04XtgqvWUUUR1n9nvg4qW8iPN90nw4c_Lo8ShIQ4FPjh3UmQvVzSwuMsxw_zbfHHGTQnS3b_hBWRWQKqehZjpqxTn_6je_4FLW4x1MYlj5goS8le4/s640/blogger-image--441378109.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After the mansion, we checked out the Lisa Marie. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQOBT5Qq-HLEU9mp9m-NEuvcc5ecg7rg_qVtc_uQseB7AjPyjfA_sywqChfQ72O1KbdhxtAJrN0n-KvJJzItYUVCFS-GHELEVd9dRbtRguOSMGRkHVqkBdtiSdUBXdibwKxr0f99D10mw/s640/blogger-image-912228132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQOBT5Qq-HLEU9mp9m-NEuvcc5ecg7rg_qVtc_uQseB7AjPyjfA_sywqChfQ72O1KbdhxtAJrN0n-KvJJzItYUVCFS-GHELEVd9dRbtRguOSMGRkHVqkBdtiSdUBXdibwKxr0f99D10mw/s640/blogger-image-912228132.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>It was very spacious. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDW35i1zb9_uFHvqzcQJF8SMlUdCiQhyphenhyphenTtQ5-ihyphenhyphenIz3ZN3hPm7XgSfxyRVJyD3WkPpHHLe3R7BnEJlBODVzT9dNRnjq5onGGfGEA0yUZlTpLWWS9Q9fa02vBL_gkeKsMF2BC2Hg9-clPo/s640/blogger-image-481713643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIxYUZ57gypNttmNxNuazpH0ADL9unII4Y8Y_8ilyR5h785OCWcjSUJKhr1lkPGH7SMzuLVZK7lpobscZUzPIeutzvFiEWNyxrq5wl5FyiQn948jBtIax7G-OXlflVGVbbw4RWPS3kPvM/s640/blogger-image--1779031346.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Dyer's is famous for its hamburgers cooked in grease. They have used the same grease for over a hundred years. It was even escorted by armed guards when they moved. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAvdx8sOv-ktIx62kiZ0sk-EKqICiy9ESY1vCuNOySU4OcpGED1Xj2u4hUAi_ttb_DTjbY3TX40I8kEHQKp9spGTPsR1ZK5RX-xRYfMYLKOchHe-jDmP8iWn0LqSzqfuwPuJ1z5Cbb4uk/s640/blogger-image-1938518746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAvdx8sOv-ktIx62kiZ0sk-EKqICiy9ESY1vCuNOySU4OcpGED1Xj2u4hUAi_ttb_DTjbY3TX40I8kEHQKp9spGTPsR1ZK5RX-xRYfMYLKOchHe-jDmP8iWn0LqSzqfuwPuJ1z5Cbb4uk/s640/blogger-image-1938518746.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>Not buying new grease must keep prices down. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv6vJ0MDpT0SMBTlw67gE2B666wxpIfU6rqgoCwf2PCvQI7PMmeTvpk52oAiyRm4L38Bta0lBjCNlMu-6xIaJMpaP3AZkknzelfrmmOakA95Vgn9T8m7-oajSBRqx25vwGJGzxEqCjW3U/s640/blogger-image--1235462017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv6vJ0MDpT0SMBTlw67gE2B666wxpIfU6rqgoCwf2PCvQI7PMmeTvpk52oAiyRm4L38Bta0lBjCNlMu-6xIaJMpaP3AZkknzelfrmmOakA95Vgn9T8m7-oajSBRqx25vwGJGzxEqCjW3U/s640/blogger-image--1235462017.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The burger was amazing. The perfect greasy, cheesy, delicious burger. The fries were crisp and the Cokes were ice cold and the best I've ever had. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkjaWzT72dgtJBF-eyP2uuar1YRlN-8xDF2FWlwR3_wf9iMkXSabw8L_1qyBjpD4y6I86F35FoykwhBid6nC4_wPaZjiBbG8f1IidNrJbFTUZSmK9juQcpRE04noL4vVywBPlCvJU-Bs/s640/blogger-image--1841913788.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkjaWzT72dgtJBF-eyP2uuar1YRlN-8xDF2FWlwR3_wf9iMkXSabw8L_1qyBjpD4y6I86F35FoykwhBid6nC4_wPaZjiBbG8f1IidNrJbFTUZSmK9juQcpRE04noL4vVywBPlCvJU-Bs/s640/blogger-image--1841913788.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The kitchen is open, so I had to sneak a shot. My only regret was when a waiter walked by with a plate of fried chicken. John had to pull me away. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9W7AhlDdcAkS9QRU7zJVi8Wd8iF-nxJAn0d3qBjkzSJ2RopCh_DvcRi351YQXWehtbnlIbFGbyLLL3QpaBcg5AOnYxjYiadGac63iQOVtTznxBQitOX3t8Uhi0W76Wfazw_aonImSA5g/s640/blogger-image--132626003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9W7AhlDdcAkS9QRU7zJVi8Wd8iF-nxJAn0d3qBjkzSJ2RopCh_DvcRi351YQXWehtbnlIbFGbyLLL3QpaBcg5AOnYxjYiadGac63iQOVtTznxBQitOX3t8Uhi0W76Wfazw_aonImSA5g/s640/blogger-image--132626003.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Outside, there were notes on the sidewalk. We said goodbye to Elvis and got ready to head to our next stop. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV7WRHbopqXFTMtrLoh-wICH5LkuKGQslimk2tnBHu3WEZleWRgECwXbPHGTYTL-vUTEdMYTwRMJzNMWaHIi-hl3vg8Vh2seqaZyZpSqMKz9xETO2sG8oqLttHoAernSDE6QHyEAfUUrI/s640/blogger-image-87175426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV7WRHbopqXFTMtrLoh-wICH5LkuKGQslimk2tnBHu3WEZleWRgECwXbPHGTYTL-vUTEdMYTwRMJzNMWaHIi-hl3vg8Vh2seqaZyZpSqMKz9xETO2sG8oqLttHoAernSDE6QHyEAfUUrI/s640/blogger-image-87175426.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We drove by the Peabody, home of the famous ducks and a location in "The Firm". </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx1ZjKpKpgDm9snnZstf4-sCtqYm9vKYp0TWd0YUGkmiQQhOqqGcqGU7xo3zj6jh9yMq9908ES68MwQRWDDaCcxVwdlcU67ZUKRXx5tlDN6x0A4a8URP-LeadOkWGIO4Tfxm7jC1mOY9E/s640/blogger-image--656049575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx1ZjKpKpgDm9snnZstf4-sCtqYm9vKYp0TWd0YUGkmiQQhOqqGcqGU7xo3zj6jh9yMq9908ES68MwQRWDDaCcxVwdlcU67ZUKRXx5tlDN6x0A4a8URP-LeadOkWGIO4Tfxm7jC1mOY9E/s640/blogger-image--656049575.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>On to Arkansas. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo9GSM4B31KWfpHzER2nHNdk8w7QCTCqP3RNnlnOWJAkjWf9LQOoyaghh3XsU1dA-TLKVakCdFt6cTtPWJf6GT3eaJA04gI96pRFhdA35pbTZz3RKe7vTWiCOal0TNB4y_qsLeHDoFF1g/s640/blogger-image-1971957123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo9GSM4B31KWfpHzER2nHNdk8w7QCTCqP3RNnlnOWJAkjWf9LQOoyaghh3XsU1dA-TLKVakCdFt6cTtPWJf6GT3eaJA04gI96pRFhdA35pbTZz3RKe7vTWiCOal0TNB4y_qsLeHDoFF1g/s640/blogger-image-1971957123.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I did Yelp research and found Skinny J's in Jonesboro. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzyfgqyDQSVItXEXoOu3QtlAHZ6631kFdWHVXFM3ed1uNPUJXy7cKdmIE9h67UH5hDfeXxLSXBxcxK4qWOYpsg10PO8IDvEpqZnhbAgHu0-S6baxwot6vJaiol2w00dKx8ZETWp2cFf4A/s640/blogger-image--393868159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzyfgqyDQSVItXEXoOu3QtlAHZ6631kFdWHVXFM3ed1uNPUJXy7cKdmIE9h67UH5hDfeXxLSXBxcxK4qWOYpsg10PO8IDvEpqZnhbAgHu0-S6baxwot6vJaiol2w00dKx8ZETWp2cFf4A/s640/blogger-image--393868159.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>It was fun and funky. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaAUnl6hv0PM8qTD8bc3YUPV8tUbvCE1KEkzAwA6W7mca2oZeOSjc7BExcHb2HMaRoHYqGDLNgoomVx1s-HHnNPdF3gHslQu062ArAgPDmz9lrvv22iPJw2GoQ-dgusFt-tdYPVpfFw6M/s640/blogger-image--695662543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaAUnl6hv0PM8qTD8bc3YUPV8tUbvCE1KEkzAwA6W7mca2oZeOSjc7BExcHb2HMaRoHYqGDLNgoomVx1s-HHnNPdF3gHslQu062ArAgPDmz9lrvv22iPJw2GoQ-dgusFt-tdYPVpfFw6M/s640/blogger-image--695662543.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I got a pretty and fruity drink called a Byrdbathe. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGXFnCWSrzXPCUpOwKkUn0nTi149AJtOId4-BjsQVQpy7N56oREaPB1FnRx8ZdFZJD98J9Q__gb4TuHSUMyB-kwNydNbZkXLQ8q-qyPGKLqDZzF99sK2g9z1_Vh1urKrHGBQKuS3IUBjo/s640/blogger-image-719359362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGXFnCWSrzXPCUpOwKkUn0nTi149AJtOId4-BjsQVQpy7N56oREaPB1FnRx8ZdFZJD98J9Q__gb4TuHSUMyB-kwNydNbZkXLQ8q-qyPGKLqDZzF99sK2g9z1_Vh1urKrHGBQKuS3IUBjo/s640/blogger-image-719359362.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>They had beer samples for a quarter and John got two local Arkansas brews. They turned out to be bigger than expected and he stuck with just the samples. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhog8JklJrfjeTHE8X8gA3dQZzoIWEqHCNO91E6gFIRmU2QTkjQUwL990Dtt1jHQAUlOlMlnN6yoHaW-jAh9bbFKazi12R-zcV9_tkjXFmxnDzIUzVqC1dFAUo7nc0nUDGoUBFczkkpBV4/s640/blogger-image--543043580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhog8JklJrfjeTHE8X8gA3dQZzoIWEqHCNO91E6gFIRmU2QTkjQUwL990Dtt1jHQAUlOlMlnN6yoHaW-jAh9bbFKazi12R-zcV9_tkjXFmxnDzIUzVqC1dFAUo7nc0nUDGoUBFczkkpBV4/s640/blogger-image--543043580.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I got the prime rib sandwich. It had horseradish, cheese and onions. It was delicious. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXxHxMjJtYaewAR7vxwSxp0k9_BtARzM0GYbnical5AF8by1vg8x9QWJWEfjbMdG1KLj92UVNWLTy7LpE9vupgyLYxPLlSDn6IhyUDjZr-8D4oLGSXsWHRysjL5k_0Fh3MrxgCcceEo58/s640/blogger-image-1537857532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXxHxMjJtYaewAR7vxwSxp0k9_BtARzM0GYbnical5AF8by1vg8x9QWJWEfjbMdG1KLj92UVNWLTy7LpE9vupgyLYxPLlSDn6IhyUDjZr-8D4oLGSXsWHRysjL5k_0Fh3MrxgCcceEo58/s640/blogger-image-1537857532.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>John got the Parmesan butter chargrilled oysters. He'd always wanted to try some and loved them. </div><div><br></div><div>Now after a long day of exciting sights and good food, we are relaxing. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-8642451898176361562016-06-30T20:09:00.001-05:002016-06-30T20:57:12.711-05:00On The Road - Georgia To Memphis<div>Slept in a little and headed out of Atlanta a little after 8. We'll gain an extra hour heading west anyway, so that's OK. We stopped at a Quik Trip for big coffees after we got out of town, and Jo started looking for a unique place for breakfast further down the road. </div><div><br></div><div>After a short while, we were crossing the state line. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCXHvHuPtO8j1dnHDzxThJO_adlRvRyATZ6e-bnma2Y5X0H4ItOAIWhfv-VHvc7_fzhqdEw6Klmkn5meMLccRvyd3SVHYPpty1z9i1g_YzcY1Ye5IYL6VDO6m-kIgd8PdIW-d11kcOMpI/s640/blogger-image-2135534684.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCXHvHuPtO8j1dnHDzxThJO_adlRvRyATZ6e-bnma2Y5X0H4ItOAIWhfv-VHvc7_fzhqdEw6Klmkn5meMLccRvyd3SVHYPpty1z9i1g_YzcY1Ye5IYL6VDO6m-kIgd8PdIW-d11kcOMpI/s640/blogger-image-2135534684.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Suddenly, we were in Talladega county and right at the speedway. I realized we were at another movie location and Jo insisted we stop. I did my best Ricky Bobby pose out front ("I'm not sure what to do with my hands..."). </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc01sVenM1jt8er2C6UzfXKMPwXDgWPQzc37zm_wq7JKf5azwtZuiale7R9ryA3Uu6q8eLk_v8v2serBfy43HomY8th6ptnSEHrMFDfolO-rKkcJy2Nb1jTWv5hKeC7lEiQxu1RdIaaqE/s640/blogger-image--1999800270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc01sVenM1jt8er2C6UzfXKMPwXDgWPQzc37zm_wq7JKf5azwtZuiale7R9ryA3Uu6q8eLk_v8v2serBfy43HomY8th6ptnSEHrMFDfolO-rKkcJy2Nb1jTWv5hKeC7lEiQxu1RdIaaqE/s640/blogger-image--1999800270.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Just down the road from the speedway is this nice little stop for race fans. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNQdnFs35DsHxQBWIistMEXV85Jgp5oNY0zoJT9M8EegZk-VxJ01NL9lD8RQR4EYRdoir3I_rn0hHVNgr7Vlf_qW5dTFOATNBl2L5t_VbIXfVKZDNZWpgh777yv8F03VpuSf2JWTAoJ8/s640/blogger-image-205883166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNQdnFs35DsHxQBWIistMEXV85Jgp5oNY0zoJT9M8EegZk-VxJ01NL9lD8RQR4EYRdoir3I_rn0hHVNgr7Vlf_qW5dTFOATNBl2L5t_VbIXfVKZDNZWpgh777yv8F03VpuSf2JWTAoJ8/s640/blogger-image-205883166.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Perfect if you need that hot shower, water, or firewood!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGAWRyRxp7-7bVdOiifza421lkQmJtZ8kNBv1LbA6e12RZn7T7-vs546D9XEpwMfkBjKn1qfduw9HeAy6jtysyMqwSXTD8Pdiq2BayXthyphenhyphenStDKtt70Bj7xooHOGp2gGdNKWBUU6j6-ex4g/s640/blogger-image--320059392.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGAWRyRxp7-7bVdOiifza421lkQmJtZ8kNBv1LbA6e12RZn7T7-vs546D9XEpwMfkBjKn1qfduw9HeAy6jtysyMqwSXTD8Pdiq2BayXthyphenhyphenStDKtt70Bj7xooHOGp2gGdNKWBUU6j6-ex4g/s640/blogger-image--320059392.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>THAT is a community shower!</div><div><br></div><div>Jo searched Yelp and found a place in Birmingham for breakfast. I had mentioned that I wanted a place with good cured country ham like I had when I was in the south with my parents back in '84. She assured me this place had it. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRYx-ebW8nMIEp29Rtw3ueyeXPRxGCCiMkvrYvsvVmhtLiGYk21YkNcwfQOrw80gzM7DYEUNl8cGI0MzY3EHCA76ghI1PBRJ_GHWZkItWWXSMUkxaBmcBnz_cqocso92XCi3Byabv-I6Y/s640/blogger-image-516188971.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRYx-ebW8nMIEp29Rtw3ueyeXPRxGCCiMkvrYvsvVmhtLiGYk21YkNcwfQOrw80gzM7DYEUNl8cGI0MzY3EHCA76ghI1PBRJ_GHWZkItWWXSMUkxaBmcBnz_cqocso92XCi3Byabv-I6Y/s640/blogger-image-516188971.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Yes, it's called "Big Bad Breakfast". </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZY5xckXaigNUrme-awRcuuEEBILF3I2BozXk69vziv-v4hBtfMXwKxlAGgKB8d-np4MpRDb08Iz0GwXGYNNbWNFRWgvuJoxgjC3V2ZTVCjKjFXkKXYzfBPLZS-1AxSgPLt5ZCoYvvSI/s640/blogger-image--718061785.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZY5xckXaigNUrme-awRcuuEEBILF3I2BozXk69vziv-v4hBtfMXwKxlAGgKB8d-np4MpRDb08Iz0GwXGYNNbWNFRWgvuJoxgjC3V2ZTVCjKjFXkKXYzfBPLZS-1AxSgPLt5ZCoYvvSI/s640/blogger-image--718061785.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Gotta love a breakfast & lunch place that has a well-stocked bar! </div><div><br></div><div>We sat at a table. Jo ordered the Big Bad Breakfast skillet, a mix of eggs, cheese, ham, sausage, onions, peppers, and diced potatoes. It came with a huge biscuit. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02gMDbSWY28bgB2tUxoDri8sXGcXNDBIEJYh_QStfV_RDpqhBLkMfA-qtih3g45loy4D4fLDWqOpH4A2d1BbN4hy4IPd4j3g01bITxAcqWhHG52qCgZVNZrEobkemo4sT067NwqeU73o/s640/blogger-image-1741637764.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02gMDbSWY28bgB2tUxoDri8sXGcXNDBIEJYh_QStfV_RDpqhBLkMfA-qtih3g45loy4D4fLDWqOpH4A2d1BbN4hy4IPd4j3g01bITxAcqWhHG52qCgZVNZrEobkemo4sT067NwqeU73o/s640/blogger-image-1741637764.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I got a slice of country ham and I was not disappointed. It was great, and just like I remembered...salty, like bacon. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlJ0arz2GWAzIkcpRQxYaGHfjyJsYx114Diipktu7xZmn4AL84jcxCK-7VKW_7bdFXpQsaUGHgfxSqK-gD-7Qg1JZHwHr7AbCqj-LcNo0oS_AnW_jNyuUPPum9d67Oj8MXElBHEMqIKU/s640/blogger-image--2033986740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlJ0arz2GWAzIkcpRQxYaGHfjyJsYx114Diipktu7xZmn4AL84jcxCK-7VKW_7bdFXpQsaUGHgfxSqK-gD-7Qg1JZHwHr7AbCqj-LcNo0oS_AnW_jNyuUPPum9d67Oj8MXElBHEMqIKU/s640/blogger-image--2033986740.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>They also make their own preserves for the biscuits. We both liked the blueberry. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LW-1gLPylxLsGj-jq6PY9rQoZIY2EY8Gx797SsBjc_TK6qmZdOgj6St5wOIXYumOpAr2T3Fv-7xmR_d6jFTxcU0Zq4RSc-GLcgdSbsB4OrKfTl7JstLNX2K_KrwjFgvZUfGXBbN9sUU/s640/blogger-image--651937233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LW-1gLPylxLsGj-jq6PY9rQoZIY2EY8Gx797SsBjc_TK6qmZdOgj6St5wOIXYumOpAr2T3Fv-7xmR_d6jFTxcU0Zq4RSc-GLcgdSbsB4OrKfTl7JstLNX2K_KrwjFgvZUfGXBbN9sUU/s640/blogger-image--651937233.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>After we got the check, our waitress asked if we needed anything else. After saying no, she asked if we'd like a couple ice waters to go. We happily accepted!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxvq_H0gX_kEYqcThyK5f_Ls2ku6LPgTBybIFUlLKFtN90wcvXMGrocteZ4g7k23aWovhnFhWGZKMaZkGIkfEeMXaxgJlSzg_Q3DkEMzJRuLQAoA2s3DCRuobPIPfAUwZo6xK_MJb8Mms/s640/blogger-image-675920191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxvq_H0gX_kEYqcThyK5f_Ls2ku6LPgTBybIFUlLKFtN90wcvXMGrocteZ4g7k23aWovhnFhWGZKMaZkGIkfEeMXaxgJlSzg_Q3DkEMzJRuLQAoA2s3DCRuobPIPfAUwZo6xK_MJb8Mms/s640/blogger-image-675920191.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It happened last night at dinner at Pappadeax in Atlanta, too. I don't know if that's just a southern thing or what! </div><div><br></div><div>Maybe they just wanna make sure we stay hydrated?</div><div><br></div><div>Jo saw this shirt as we left and had to have it. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4rnNJz5hQjt6Msg9ryXyDH-euNo4Rbq2P0-StXaZbi5CNqYP9RHZBBxqjDCZ5QOGVXjEDHCi4Q7pYBzmNVO0cI1M3kUnx5xF5T092vE8mJoJ-V2s-T5llLub4SpukhSz23MLBMPeaTyI/s640/blogger-image-2018849047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4rnNJz5hQjt6Msg9ryXyDH-euNo4Rbq2P0-StXaZbi5CNqYP9RHZBBxqjDCZ5QOGVXjEDHCi4Q7pYBzmNVO0cI1M3kUnx5xF5T092vE8mJoJ-V2s-T5llLub4SpukhSz23MLBMPeaTyI/s640/blogger-image-2018849047.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>With ice waters keeping us refreshed, we enter another state. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwKBSKqKIWiuU-ydRTtyIH3VUQuhikT2OBywo9Th2A9tnCRxrdUOhpE_f5zv3eSacrJjEyJjI2l9zYfyo1qFM1RSqtaRvvbuLnlaBnUbNxyvbNbMrTw-baI1_8jicU1xRLm6fRp2GxkFQ/s640/blogger-image--148787443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwKBSKqKIWiuU-ydRTtyIH3VUQuhikT2OBywo9Th2A9tnCRxrdUOhpE_f5zv3eSacrJjEyJjI2l9zYfyo1qFM1RSqtaRvvbuLnlaBnUbNxyvbNbMrTw-baI1_8jicU1xRLm6fRp2GxkFQ/s640/blogger-image--148787443.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We arrive in Tupelo and find the tiny house where Elvis was born. His dad, Vernon, built it. And it is REALLY tiny!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJi0hdaQh2dDw4aCSpMwQtipdmz55xqb24odM8IV00F7ms98cRwAtzIpb5LvfuYHv2OTo7-O-6Xxu9bzOT9zzpgazpdZ_O7WXzp0QwGSMt83czXsD7dyZGrV2d5u9iUnlCoHef0V5T7I/s640/blogger-image--304499182.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJi0hdaQh2dDw4aCSpMwQtipdmz55xqb24odM8IV00F7ms98cRwAtzIpb5LvfuYHv2OTo7-O-6Xxu9bzOT9zzpgazpdZ_O7WXzp0QwGSMt83czXsD7dyZGrV2d5u9iUnlCoHef0V5T7I/s640/blogger-image--304499182.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This is the same model car that the Presley family drove when they moved from Tupelo to Memphis. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh85guaEJ3t5BdVJLKW3-Fo3TU4RHwLVvQSVc8Qt2BzV9s1p5_ELx5bOo-GdA84qgS_858GgmyIV-6pRIzQg2rVtaaU4k2l6eywID4L2lP_QopnmHOl9y3HqCXqbWYhxfPuQUOWxT-yQg/s640/blogger-image-204402036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh85guaEJ3t5BdVJLKW3-Fo3TU4RHwLVvQSVc8Qt2BzV9s1p5_ELx5bOo-GdA84qgS_858GgmyIV-6pRIzQg2rVtaaU4k2l6eywID4L2lP_QopnmHOl9y3HqCXqbWYhxfPuQUOWxT-yQg/s640/blogger-image-204402036.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We checked out the gift shop, but didn't pay for the tour. Just did the free stuff here, then headed on to Tunica. </div><div><br></div><div>Staying at the Horseshoe, which is a short drive into Memphis for more stuff tomorrow. Ate at a place called "8-oz Burger". That's a half-pound burger patty in that fresh-baked bun!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCBOe0eHon02YQp6WqMAkOOnL7aNBXCrhNZdYMfhNLXLgYdhjfVIuY2bKkjgwzNpBHqFJjcSEegakh8H7so2vcCE6FgJzZzGyRD_NNec9boVDv5bpGMsOXEpe5t0ncsPNVoqhXCuqDMY/s640/blogger-image--1532179592.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCBOe0eHon02YQp6WqMAkOOnL7aNBXCrhNZdYMfhNLXLgYdhjfVIuY2bKkjgwzNpBHqFJjcSEegakh8H7so2vcCE6FgJzZzGyRD_NNec9boVDv5bpGMsOXEpe5t0ncsPNVoqhXCuqDMY/s640/blogger-image--1532179592.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It was cooked medium-rare and came topped with lettuce, pickles, onion, tomato, and their special sauce. It was a really good burger, and too big to finish. </div><div><br></div><div>We should have shared! Ready for a good nights sleep and more adventures tomorrow. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-65767344799674495782016-06-29T18:28:00.001-05:002016-06-29T19:45:11.983-05:00On The Road - Gone With The WindGone With The Wind is my favorite movie. I've wanted to visit Atlanta for years to see where it all came to life. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXMa2syeEHkhv639KApaMitDmzHOZZl0c0rQA-Ph3U7mEY9MiNbRdpD1lGmgE0JR6RdO_RxUQShFhDN2Zul2RkH2wNfYB2xFil-9siXMyxJdZa42dxywRHeqyPjWTstVGTCbJ7-aGcdZU/s640/blogger-image--1876700710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXMa2syeEHkhv639KApaMitDmzHOZZl0c0rQA-Ph3U7mEY9MiNbRdpD1lGmgE0JR6RdO_RxUQShFhDN2Zul2RkH2wNfYB2xFil-9siXMyxJdZa42dxywRHeqyPjWTstVGTCbJ7-aGcdZU/s640/blogger-image--1876700710.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We started with hotel breakfast. I finally got my grits and they were delicious. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFztQ_kP5aDIEQK50_V3ecQrUGGZ6A0c6gkuETB8XgsjJ3IjwJ_Tg5o21mn-ctBnPZScOX4ZyckVyM2lgOJl54L9U86rzzO-PpO-K8rMWBw2Fk_iDLGWJM5o6XInMHYniXcQ7JNTwars/s640/blogger-image-1020954024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFztQ_kP5aDIEQK50_V3ecQrUGGZ6A0c6gkuETB8XgsjJ3IjwJ_Tg5o21mn-ctBnPZScOX4ZyckVyM2lgOJl54L9U86rzzO-PpO-K8rMWBw2Fk_iDLGWJM5o6XInMHYniXcQ7JNTwars/s640/blogger-image-1020954024.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We took the subway to Margaret Mitchell's house. On the elevator there was a sign advising that public urination is against the law. But apparently pooping on the elevator isn't. It was not pleasant. </div><div><i>We'll spare you any pictures!</i></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQId1ZAaDRq51pYHBLAX5LfYwMEPjT5Ri7yVrtjZrEraxzL_htJB2r-ctU_DPxEEru0F9MiSDUISPX790wbkRZLndmXeDAODpmNIoVMKy3qU6089yolLoVxCcGle8wgZl-lVSBCh4Bcw/s640/blogger-image--623145615.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQId1ZAaDRq51pYHBLAX5LfYwMEPjT5Ri7yVrtjZrEraxzL_htJB2r-ctU_DPxEEru0F9MiSDUISPX790wbkRZLndmXeDAODpmNIoVMKy3qU6089yolLoVxCcGle8wgZl-lVSBCh4Bcw/s640/blogger-image--623145615.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>After learning you have to move quick to get on the train, we walked the short distance to the house. </div><div><br></div><div>In our (mostly mine) excitement, we were about an hour early. We sat on a bench and did some people watching. </div><div><br></div><div>A man sang to us and we struck up a conversation with a local. She gave us great food recommendations. So many nice people!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFz9EZyY69NxmyDiAQc5ca-8RseTLI2PEq5L26JadW9sUvca4QwDivHiQ8zYHspnx6Qp-nzGPd2go4XeNdkyCmywDHstlKyONuG2ox-HG7toVSiIPdOXCy9FbWCsN1p4wxBhwG5TGHFjY/s640/blogger-image-1629751065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFz9EZyY69NxmyDiAQc5ca-8RseTLI2PEq5L26JadW9sUvca4QwDivHiQ8zYHspnx6Qp-nzGPd2go4XeNdkyCmywDHstlKyONuG2ox-HG7toVSiIPdOXCy9FbWCsN1p4wxBhwG5TGHFjY/s640/blogger-image-1629751065.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>This is the house, although Margaret Mitchell only rented an apartment. It houses a gift shop and other exhibits. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgua3kxeVRsbqyplD-3knP7UFds8PWHm37WI-DC7t7gYTnftnF1fq98CvppCWnDpgbj_mI4HLf7q2wGljm1gC9ak7UVHI2gY2pajOXLHS-1VnSR4RP9e-QUeg_pNQvSv4kLnlp7gJncRtE/s640/blogger-image-995027530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgua3kxeVRsbqyplD-3knP7UFds8PWHm37WI-DC7t7gYTnftnF1fq98CvppCWnDpgbj_mI4HLf7q2wGljm1gC9ak7UVHI2gY2pajOXLHS-1VnSR4RP9e-QUeg_pNQvSv4kLnlp7gJncRtE/s640/blogger-image-995027530.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>It had two fires in the nineties but the original apartment was intact after both. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8HpDqYDwHnOhKoglfPDvqsXCA3HG0QuvshSL-I43LbS0u2NWWFkBn6njUhT3EVsuN-zsyUGRNpbIOVWSn2h2Z7DleuRppg9zE0womqVz7B1KhpWm1LJq-iMLKFNhIl2wLfGWGgaBUW_Y/s640/blogger-image-1935260459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8HpDqYDwHnOhKoglfPDvqsXCA3HG0QuvshSL-I43LbS0u2NWWFkBn6njUhT3EVsuN-zsyUGRNpbIOVWSn2h2Z7DleuRppg9zE0womqVz7B1KhpWm1LJq-iMLKFNhIl2wLfGWGgaBUW_Y/s640/blogger-image-1935260459.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The furniture isn't original to Mitchell, but there were no ropes. I made coffee. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYkMp43dpPTG78XxISkHU8v_wnRJpmFj7lE3si0AIiCEvoNcWtGNeGrlZAeJhT-58oacwfIVMCXIuGGEoVfRAn9IupjSHNmsWc9Zc5V4NttS01NBr4RVYwhiRh2IVRl7KCC26V_mNG6E8/s640/blogger-image--1933690728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYkMp43dpPTG78XxISkHU8v_wnRJpmFj7lE3si0AIiCEvoNcWtGNeGrlZAeJhT-58oacwfIVMCXIuGGEoVfRAn9IupjSHNmsWc9Zc5V4NttS01NBr4RVYwhiRh2IVRl7KCC26V_mNG6E8/s640/blogger-image--1933690728.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The apartment was a good size. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWQXeyPwhPSANhUMaX5b9cb58n86-61PMTiYNYilKgUUI5N8FwjIwz3B55KjQjPTargzhlKaODs4X4ggj3wuTLW7G8cypFqIvlqvG1LMn5XYP0zXhMF5hvLxzmm-IB5Zj68GE5p-izpQ/s640/blogger-image--580175582.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWQXeyPwhPSANhUMaX5b9cb58n86-61PMTiYNYilKgUUI5N8FwjIwz3B55KjQjPTargzhlKaODs4X4ggj3wuTLW7G8cypFqIvlqvG1LMn5XYP0zXhMF5hvLxzmm-IB5Zj68GE5p-izpQ/s640/blogger-image--580175582.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>They did have a sign that we couldn't use the toilet. But there were bathrooms upstairs. So I peed at Margaret Mitchell's house. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiPcYMiXIXAi9XAAvRHONfV8tthbuPtpmWwD4Gn11KXt3LGxMznDY9COq1IMaEs3CHkfnSKS2e7jU6cR2W9xqFqFu8p74jCL-qfxCdDexXwvdG8SvPUfdIqKSsJzLcLcImWSROw4BCkF0/s640/blogger-image--1481373843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiPcYMiXIXAi9XAAvRHONfV8tthbuPtpmWwD4Gn11KXt3LGxMznDY9COq1IMaEs3CHkfnSKS2e7jU6cR2W9xqFqFu8p74jCL-qfxCdDexXwvdG8SvPUfdIqKSsJzLcLcImWSROw4BCkF0/s640/blogger-image--1481373843.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Across the courtyard they had the giant painting that hung on Rhett's wall. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4bpSfABtK2k3QgDi-BrHVMJTiX5c19lgj4lbvwU0ZvLZJA5dsYf1nPJgYNEWkCF5B3dxd3LJgn1EA42Sn_rAL3nuT6Qj_AbLz1Y3vzOocJiAQBGRhtpdtiRmEoLJGIf3_WDulNIOrxI/s640/blogger-image--1063348075.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4bpSfABtK2k3QgDi-BrHVMJTiX5c19lgj4lbvwU0ZvLZJA5dsYf1nPJgYNEWkCF5B3dxd3LJgn1EA42Sn_rAL3nuT6Qj_AbLz1Y3vzOocJiAQBGRhtpdtiRmEoLJGIf3_WDulNIOrxI/s640/blogger-image--1063348075.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>There was also the door from Tara. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGg4DaY8nQnhXLK0b1LqD_GcMXjb3snTV145YnImz33X_BuYITH-AbCGskWmSK34Wrck7yGcywsq00xr-SxD3u35RZ-frijZ8AVFBkBvSk_XmJhyT5KdmPZo4-XWWMsGKKwbV8MzGznO8/s640/blogger-image--1122632661.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGg4DaY8nQnhXLK0b1LqD_GcMXjb3snTV145YnImz33X_BuYITH-AbCGskWmSK34Wrck7yGcywsq00xr-SxD3u35RZ-frijZ8AVFBkBvSk_XmJhyT5KdmPZo4-XWWMsGKKwbV8MzGznO8/s640/blogger-image--1122632661.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>For lunch we took a trolley to Sweet Auburn Market. It's an indoor farmers market. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLzyomRuoNuyoXR5k9dHda1bGkdgVm7cZVbd_-ZqjRlsJooswjF05IDbDJc_8pZpjC0POvevFYduLW1cX0jhxsZMfz-KOUFlxqf2c8r73u91of9r6jIZGzjg36arNtX638Rwd08KLlJVQ/s640/blogger-image-419438787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLzyomRuoNuyoXR5k9dHda1bGkdgVm7cZVbd_-ZqjRlsJooswjF05IDbDJc_8pZpjC0POvevFYduLW1cX0jhxsZMfz-KOUFlxqf2c8r73u91of9r6jIZGzjg36arNtX638Rwd08KLlJVQ/s640/blogger-image-419438787.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We walked around to see what was available. There was a huge variety. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDb71As8s23J9rKLY6LhpWTgHXWUHPGT0wpMEQldbU_VfbujkqIjQ98n4lsK9yAFGrh4Oc5UvWaTqfLP_EoKQtjTwCASsZBgs0RD4bsxxkon1UmHw4jld8OKMv9gg9-SjDQHF_FP-nt3I/s640/blogger-image--130669295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDb71As8s23J9rKLY6LhpWTgHXWUHPGT0wpMEQldbU_VfbujkqIjQ98n4lsK9yAFGrh4Oc5UvWaTqfLP_EoKQtjTwCASsZBgs0RD4bsxxkon1UmHw4jld8OKMv9gg9-SjDQHF_FP-nt3I/s640/blogger-image--130669295.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We settled on an Ecuadoran place. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjawUA-UEMshCIp06QY1QPP0U_3qWpuSy4cw6iJ-5l1cKxv-6aoQUH_IafVW-R12Rzx8W2aS46RYe_JQDvIM9WmRWVCXkyhx_0gBh47Bc6-7_tAivaSOjHvoMwkhAJdGn1T77K-z8ZMSXY/s640/blogger-image-833152767.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjawUA-UEMshCIp06QY1QPP0U_3qWpuSy4cw6iJ-5l1cKxv-6aoQUH_IafVW-R12Rzx8W2aS46RYe_JQDvIM9WmRWVCXkyhx_0gBh47Bc6-7_tAivaSOjHvoMwkhAJdGn1T77K-z8ZMSXY/s640/blogger-image-833152767.jpg"></a></div> </div><div><br></div><div>We got shredded beef and cheese empanadas. It came with three great sauces...one like a very hot enchilada sauce, one an almost sour cream sauce, and a great avocado cilantro sauce. They mixed together very well! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPs-o648jLyylIxaZrB9-c8Okwb1LPPmBBR3HJ3hmusHTnIIqZ2LDVd0QjJqkLXxhAAmeXP_jb4tmohsbJo8H8MXQiWlZMEBcUzHrhHiVXu5BLffgERU_hbbUyaFikUHOEkmutHUFxlUg/s640/blogger-image-1341502218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPs-o648jLyylIxaZrB9-c8Okwb1LPPmBBR3HJ3hmusHTnIIqZ2LDVd0QjJqkLXxhAAmeXP_jb4tmohsbJo8H8MXQiWlZMEBcUzHrhHiVXu5BLffgERU_hbbUyaFikUHOEkmutHUFxlUg/s640/blogger-image-1341502218.jpg"></a></div> </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>After lunch we had time to drive to Marietta for another museum. This was started by a collector who loved the book and movie. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_-e8tUWDN-mUjPdPR5GrBgnK5T8R8tmzZYULY1rbGv4oTRiltosJS6TtIjsc76ndTCR3Jitg8FZNQ7nCLqgmHKFFWni8CL0dvy8Zvo-ziDO3DGHAtHCLpNr_acj_JpjjdiXJU6IA42g/s640/blogger-image--1089080730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_-e8tUWDN-mUjPdPR5GrBgnK5T8R8tmzZYULY1rbGv4oTRiltosJS6TtIjsc76ndTCR3Jitg8FZNQ7nCLqgmHKFFWni8CL0dvy8Zvo-ziDO3DGHAtHCLpNr_acj_JpjjdiXJU6IA42g/s640/blogger-image--1089080730.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>It's signature item was Scarlett's honeymoon outfit. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXxUGAq4K-G-67PZHozi6oT8jDAlyydQ7PgNlLrMzwtDRgQyt_TiKj27YIwZHEbZSVi4lDpF30h8-cqsKnjzrNUCXENoFFU0w6SY_fQSFLpymKCX8DG2MvGLtqQxCZAV8DQmWoQKmcCCo/s640/blogger-image-1933016534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXxUGAq4K-G-67PZHozi6oT8jDAlyydQ7PgNlLrMzwtDRgQyt_TiKj27YIwZHEbZSVi4lDpF30h8-cqsKnjzrNUCXENoFFU0w6SY_fQSFLpymKCX8DG2MvGLtqQxCZAV8DQmWoQKmcCCo/s640/blogger-image-1933016534.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Our local recommended Pappadeaux for seafood. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZOTK6Yvenq0ghqymQpldqHlI-kWYYjqQskMEszPp5-dNXS9hb5R4F0DsVdVEF7edXD_cAMTovU1ZbOJ2PCb38BxYyjQ_Vws9m7BvHTa4ymtX6cWeWDZilj6qxcSnegV8zpldsXdzokE/s640/blogger-image--1860867414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZOTK6Yvenq0ghqymQpldqHlI-kWYYjqQskMEszPp5-dNXS9hb5R4F0DsVdVEF7edXD_cAMTovU1ZbOJ2PCb38BxYyjQ_Vws9m7BvHTa4ymtX6cWeWDZilj6qxcSnegV8zpldsXdzokE/s640/blogger-image--1860867414.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I got a Captain's Hurricane. It was very rummy!!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6X5wGyqVVPCmBPgoN-0sT5Fztw0iVYm_N96LdlpZP1ZB5rOAqkNd6Ax-feMgE8bYA8EEjHGu13YNFF5LiP4jjd8LotuW-BBtInsXYkFsLLupDnlO94dt0estQ-UYpDiwbnXVa8DKFtJU/s640/blogger-image-1423929626.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6X5wGyqVVPCmBPgoN-0sT5Fztw0iVYm_N96LdlpZP1ZB5rOAqkNd6Ax-feMgE8bYA8EEjHGu13YNFF5LiP4jjd8LotuW-BBtInsXYkFsLLupDnlO94dt0estQ-UYpDiwbnXVa8DKFtJU/s640/blogger-image-1423929626.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We shared a delicious seafood platter. There was a stuffed crab, two kinds of fish and more. </div><div><i>A catfish filet, a talapia filet, stuffed crab, stuffed shrimp, fried shrimp, and a crab cake. Tons of French fries, too! </i>It all came out fast and hot, and very tasty. Excellent Cajun spices!. </div><div><br></div><div>Now for a little relaxation before we hit the road heading west tomorrow. </div><div><i>Gonna try to find a good breakfast place between Atlanta & Birmingham, then do lunch in Tupelo. Looking forward to what we find on the road!</i></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-35932916097501915842016-06-28T21:43:00.001-05:002016-06-29T06:48:48.574-05:00On The Road - Eating Fried Green Tomatoes With My Cousin Vinny<div>Today we made it to Georgia. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4gagVmFzTU2JR7Ga_Deb-yr99gTjxYmo8rW8M71buZLpsNHzcVHHtrKlPlK5taLHHlv9fz6d_Y-psyDXsrqTBN83KDkDdcmD_7gYCDuQuY9fD1TP0opX-nWsbN3-R1cce1RKU4CTI8S0/s640/blogger-image-2035216432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4gagVmFzTU2JR7Ga_Deb-yr99gTjxYmo8rW8M71buZLpsNHzcVHHtrKlPlK5taLHHlv9fz6d_Y-psyDXsrqTBN83KDkDdcmD_7gYCDuQuY9fD1TP0opX-nWsbN3-R1cce1RKU4CTI8S0/s640/blogger-image-2035216432.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>After our night in Charlotte, we hit the road early. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT8U97PufXMeh3JyAPRMw8N4hfmDu_4rhgbukTo4qLhBZeS23XUh3o8jTMEYFflBiPf2hGXMWG63HczHIaFRYKiN4DsFu7cFkLRvkPmwU_QshLPUkx-4u2BU5d8B82q8FuRsIBtMHxITs/s640/blogger-image-1051767676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT8U97PufXMeh3JyAPRMw8N4hfmDu_4rhgbukTo4qLhBZeS23XUh3o8jTMEYFflBiPf2hGXMWG63HczHIaFRYKiN4DsFu7cFkLRvkPmwU_QshLPUkx-4u2BU5d8B82q8FuRsIBtMHxITs/s640/blogger-image-1051767676.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The visitors center had rocking chairs that John took advantage of while I went to the restroom. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSq4YX5OxHbkwOrgspDheG9i3-tYqpnvATi4QbJ6k_yEi5kHjgQBsLa3V6cRUoAO3c3drA9-vCb4adCHs5VAoB6OE_FpPp77FIKR4cumYkGnkMPW-lUJzxnbSDFmdb48M2Iy3l3HJTehU/s640/blogger-image--1929205271.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSq4YX5OxHbkwOrgspDheG9i3-tYqpnvATi4QbJ6k_yEi5kHjgQBsLa3V6cRUoAO3c3drA9-vCb4adCHs5VAoB6OE_FpPp77FIKR4cumYkGnkMPW-lUJzxnbSDFmdb48M2Iy3l3HJTehU/s640/blogger-image--1929205271.jpg"></a></div> </div><div><br></div><div>Our first stop was the square in Monticello, Georgia where the filmed My Cousin Vinny. We are standing right where Vinny and Lisa were!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhsVFt1OIq0DwkQfYpb9o6U7u00WJM8wdxHIXNR-IObHK6Djxq-Vl5ie8uO0dqlqucv46083uV64J1zrGb79hsuJOQeZApqMaYjKDOyxNySL3pDeoKmd5fjfMmTkZ5aNj_3VHXjrw4ZE/s640/blogger-image-1765643491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhsVFt1OIq0DwkQfYpb9o6U7u00WJM8wdxHIXNR-IObHK6Djxq-Vl5ie8uO0dqlqucv46083uV64J1zrGb79hsuJOQeZApqMaYjKDOyxNySL3pDeoKmd5fjfMmTkZ5aNj_3VHXjrw4ZE/s640/blogger-image-1765643491.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Next we stopped at the Sac-O-Suds. We got what we needed and left in great haste. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgytcJebatFoZewUU9X-IkJGK54O8aY0uRKqdpWN_hXxps8xlW5vajnkZz1nqlow05SwwfRezh_SasfrTKAzXdrQtdfccvk3uGn_TA-bA1oACjWH7E3RJvPfRgLPfAPi9W4Ti-R0mBtoPY/s640/blogger-image--817035690.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgytcJebatFoZewUU9X-IkJGK54O8aY0uRKqdpWN_hXxps8xlW5vajnkZz1nqlow05SwwfRezh_SasfrTKAzXdrQtdfccvk3uGn_TA-bA1oACjWH7E3RJvPfRgLPfAPi9W4Ti-R0mBtoPY/s640/blogger-image--817035690.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>As it was lunch time, and on the way, we went to the Whistle Stop Cafe in Juliette, Georgia. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31eS_s-5RtTaD-42B4TQY1QLcDMHKepO9_MP9kCNgeIx_Lqs_k9VGq4Z9t5H-xernT1AP6wtBPhAkgU9kZD6Z828MRrXJ8TZDEnAnwRd6Hrzicej4W6hTtY9os_3DcZWscpUVkR2Wy20/s640/blogger-image--387862726.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31eS_s-5RtTaD-42B4TQY1QLcDMHKepO9_MP9kCNgeIx_Lqs_k9VGq4Z9t5H-xernT1AP6wtBPhAkgU9kZD6Z828MRrXJ8TZDEnAnwRd6Hrzicej4W6hTtY9os_3DcZWscpUVkR2Wy20/s640/blogger-image--387862726.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>It really was like stepping into the movie. We ordered our fried green tomatoes right away. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcdhJ9ILtv7HH-PR2KyQlQItL8ekx6aLqVNxVvYTfmDIOkv9qvCW9M3-4TKY-9iOsinuQavOA_KuZXKLFWBoP6qf_So2MEWNNGxp9lphV8YtIkD4ihahrwPXeQ2e6_gj5zItl6HFpcNXE/s640/blogger-image-662876923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcdhJ9ILtv7HH-PR2KyQlQItL8ekx6aLqVNxVvYTfmDIOkv9qvCW9M3-4TKY-9iOsinuQavOA_KuZXKLFWBoP6qf_So2MEWNNGxp9lphV8YtIkD4ihahrwPXeQ2e6_gj5zItl6HFpcNXE/s640/blogger-image-662876923.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>They were served very hot. There was also a spicy dipping sauce. They reminded me of fried eggplant. It got better the more I ate. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeSRzz4I57XNB54BTYVkYWVDTNpb739tJpc1-1LIruOdR5azzAZHI3gRrBuvSuXN0XbIrv174smMeDurKZ-lriV7Eb903mzzZ6MoBubEVryPLYvxxxJNrPAJAgwEmAwfaBGMX8iVaYBzY/s640/blogger-image-224679759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeSRzz4I57XNB54BTYVkYWVDTNpb739tJpc1-1LIruOdR5azzAZHI3gRrBuvSuXN0XbIrv174smMeDurKZ-lriV7Eb903mzzZ6MoBubEVryPLYvxxxJNrPAJAgwEmAwfaBGMX8iVaYBzY/s640/blogger-image-224679759.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>For lunch we shared a chicken dinner. The menu is odd. They only offer a fried chicken breast or tenders. No other chicken pieces. Also there was no gravy on the potatoes. They were good on their own.</div><div><br></div><div>The greens weren't as good as MidWood's but still tasty. The corn bread had good flavor but needed butter. Overall it was good but didn't feel homemade. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJsPzUPyKzC_UHhbRqw8JglSQgugPc5gsAiUSNwdgu-sKUiMWgpA7sodxBR8mjw3L9EOsuF8Id3RQumSjL1bSOT19DNHNjzSdQpA0gKWwzK_AAa6FeCig9RWGJqrBpAo0xa_Y04vvjShg/s640/blogger-image--293795231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJsPzUPyKzC_UHhbRqw8JglSQgugPc5gsAiUSNwdgu-sKUiMWgpA7sodxBR8mjw3L9EOsuF8Id3RQumSjL1bSOT19DNHNjzSdQpA0gKWwzK_AAa6FeCig9RWGJqrBpAo0xa_Y04vvjShg/s640/blogger-image--293795231.jpg"></a></div><br></div>We had to try the pecan cobbler here as well. It was different but equally good. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Tz24CBhYmfqLri75ZaMe7GkI43BQ0Jd0aVozUohFVbvAbj4VPFmEbqvWiuE2CWWtm-zWMYtitPBVY5xn6bH7GqpVn5_EaKuNAjvTysxgwY1-6uRn8aM83cL-ec76QIg4o-YRFg5kXwk/s640/blogger-image--1073292314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Tz24CBhYmfqLri75ZaMe7GkI43BQ0Jd0aVozUohFVbvAbj4VPFmEbqvWiuE2CWWtm-zWMYtitPBVY5xn6bH7GqpVn5_EaKuNAjvTysxgwY1-6uRn8aM83cL-ec76QIg4o-YRFg5kXwk/s640/blogger-image--1073292314.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The waitress took our picture and I insisted that John call me girly girl. But I didn't eat any of Frank Bennet's Barbeque. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_ddjEbG4ObyQhYsVEf2ShYVHREIBSCGy5l52F1F8g0R0sgGEb3LsqmCV_Z0s1KJ_pfTi22oZ1uoXUtIi3Txp1recVlugpwuZqsrbRUdxA5aonkt5U_upazJa3Zz5Fw4gGEVuL8P2hpQ/s640/blogger-image-947573124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_ddjEbG4ObyQhYsVEf2ShYVHREIBSCGy5l52F1F8g0R0sgGEb3LsqmCV_Z0s1KJ_pfTi22oZ1uoXUtIi3Txp1recVlugpwuZqsrbRUdxA5aonkt5U_upazJa3Zz5Fw4gGEVuL8P2hpQ/s640/blogger-image-947573124.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We hit torrential rain going into Atlanta. </div><div><br></div><div>Then an accident slowed us a bit, but the other drivers let us change lanes without any problem. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5STciCAO8rXBGfZxAly4zbcZt_XbKTMzJ0xP-KRzTATzyfoiLZ9rOuxTe9PAd4NHhnVrDQkpgv2mDuTf60sggB_6mVGUEuzJGu9wKw-_DOoDEE4bHcG2q7libOFm0pQLyvKfZaY2I8Fk/s640/blogger-image-1243349894.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5STciCAO8rXBGfZxAly4zbcZt_XbKTMzJ0xP-KRzTATzyfoiLZ9rOuxTe9PAd4NHhnVrDQkpgv2mDuTf60sggB_6mVGUEuzJGu9wKw-_DOoDEE4bHcG2q7libOFm0pQLyvKfZaY2I8Fk/s640/blogger-image-1243349894.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We met a friend of John's for a Braves game. It had cleared up and cooled down a bit. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKjigdjhHkTuKsyMkI0Z05HPs0wgTj0FRfLtvLAAYeHKIoB8ChllOBSup6Nf0bSw4UVgz9TcncG94g54InNoAM1-5QP3zvnsqGNPP5jo0BQzeGeRqOlRn1-PdkA0TzJPiN0Yuucx2uHoA/s640/blogger-image-1006823561.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKjigdjhHkTuKsyMkI0Z05HPs0wgTj0FRfLtvLAAYeHKIoB8ChllOBSup6Nf0bSw4UVgz9TcncG94g54InNoAM1-5QP3zvnsqGNPP5jo0BQzeGeRqOlRn1-PdkA0TzJPiN0Yuucx2uHoA/s640/blogger-image-1006823561.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>John got ID'd buying a beer. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8CLq6vKiugOrwmm5tsNyawtp2YS4qiC_iM5Cd3T7-fjGewHOE1OmeApjxDaPwVZKlIE2WfvJZyYiwgA9_55QzVjDJP-vK5i1ald76UuhfJ2m23N0eMPvoOSMRr1ZiuICX8fiLphnAGtQ/s640/blogger-image-1281660265.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8CLq6vKiugOrwmm5tsNyawtp2YS4qiC_iM5Cd3T7-fjGewHOE1OmeApjxDaPwVZKlIE2WfvJZyYiwgA9_55QzVjDJP-vK5i1ald76UuhfJ2m23N0eMPvoOSMRr1ZiuICX8fiLphnAGtQ/s640/blogger-image-1281660265.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We got an order of Parmesan garlic fries that rocked. </div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1282FXlyiTZ8O0cZs_OfB0OFuap_lFTBnkuo4vcWsIlppsnC2WZRpesIc6CgD2RaBySVrt4gLWYo4AQaRG2jwxVb9KpdPMTju4gGN6zl9ZtTlN7ZxPP1An6Fe1dq1xk_mPGFUNk9o_Cc/s640/blogger-image-1481434414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1282FXlyiTZ8O0cZs_OfB0OFuap_lFTBnkuo4vcWsIlppsnC2WZRpesIc6CgD2RaBySVrt4gLWYo4AQaRG2jwxVb9KpdPMTju4gGN6zl9ZtTlN7ZxPP1An6Fe1dq1xk_mPGFUNk9o_Cc/s640/blogger-image-1481434414.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Braves played the Indians. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENxR8dY_0Y28WvmeUUnVNNknEHEPpQqA8pFWtcZcYw36zG6_Zr0U28oiz-4jCXOKQWjF2V_y2MGd8YYCOkHEcYeoNPAp8FSmOERyd9Zsh_Wo-hJRTjAiq5Tx2nnrk5ZoVyufPdXq0DvY/s640/blogger-image-17951618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENxR8dY_0Y28WvmeUUnVNNknEHEPpQqA8pFWtcZcYw36zG6_Zr0U28oiz-4jCXOKQWjF2V_y2MGd8YYCOkHEcYeoNPAp8FSmOERyd9Zsh_Wo-hJRTjAiq5Tx2nnrk5ZoVyufPdXq0DvY/s640/blogger-image-17951618.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">John got a dog and a beer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV3Z1tcSeo9t4ft88RwComw_-Gx4X3_Lzb4ZploEGWHfCUjX6y5sOgSL08vFMcdW_jWVt0oNn8SQT2Q1xKMIjB8-ctBd3bQO9U0jRO11faP-WVlPHPRKWVzcOiu2O9yB8oUIcY_u9_vyY/s640/blogger-image--756863424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV3Z1tcSeo9t4ft88RwComw_-Gx4X3_Lzb4ZploEGWHfCUjX6y5sOgSL08vFMcdW_jWVt0oNn8SQT2Q1xKMIjB8-ctBd3bQO9U0jRO11faP-WVlPHPRKWVzcOiu2O9yB8oUIcY_u9_vyY/s640/blogger-image--756863424.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We took a selfie cause the guy behind us looked like William H. Macy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_2tKebY-bcthF8iDU0jfViGDzDCpZIoJBkt9ECJJHh20DOl9zifwxzZgFiwAVRKkxYKqA6TlwTiseg44FdQvBMlLhGbolBGxWfWWrnj9g-QgXdH7Q72h-kPaHX-TlRmubMWccPV-R-U/s640/blogger-image--177511156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_2tKebY-bcthF8iDU0jfViGDzDCpZIoJBkt9ECJJHh20DOl9zifwxzZgFiwAVRKkxYKqA6TlwTiseg44FdQvBMlLhGbolBGxWfWWrnj9g-QgXdH7Q72h-kPaHX-TlRmubMWccPV-R-U/s640/blogger-image--177511156.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We left before the Braves lost to beat traffic. Now time to rest up for our big day tomorrow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-21887302231808937692016-06-27T20:02:00.001-05:002016-07-19T08:57:25.056-05:00On The Road - Dirty Dancing, Mayberry and BBQ<div>We left my friend's house early on Monday headed south. We had a few stops and knew it would be a long day. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRMy7jMJWPEGK16HBYM_Th1gimCD7_Jo4zyel_Kwd1ff25zYUyQjQd_wJ8cMj0iXjiOLfUrWcRoWfIUyfvNDaY23WZv_1oQ1oV5zSaDehMnGigQg7BCKzhToye27a92vxmcy9qsVrXJk/s640/blogger-image--1294961842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRMy7jMJWPEGK16HBYM_Th1gimCD7_Jo4zyel_Kwd1ff25zYUyQjQd_wJ8cMj0iXjiOLfUrWcRoWfIUyfvNDaY23WZv_1oQ1oV5zSaDehMnGigQg7BCKzhToye27a92vxmcy9qsVrXJk/s640/blogger-image--1294961842.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We'd stopped for coffee but wanted to watch for a unique breakfast place. We'd gotten into Virginia when I saw a sign for Biscuit World. You can't see that and not stop! I believe I may have squealed. (Which would explain why John was less responsive the rest of the day. Sorry about your ear drum baby!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGaM87y8ue-yxeGiF65F7gQbkJxzJlymreABnhz6MLIvSOogXP0RaXTUe8qmRWlIjkcGlgeJa45O1fphvGN-3og6Ifd6oACVahEwxb0phKdP07gnWmDaCLrE8dM85x-FvugbMxxyakrU/s640/blogger-image-1068529747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGaM87y8ue-yxeGiF65F7gQbkJxzJlymreABnhz6MLIvSOogXP0RaXTUe8qmRWlIjkcGlgeJa45O1fphvGN-3og6Ifd6oACVahEwxb0phKdP07gnWmDaCLrE8dM85x-FvugbMxxyakrU/s640/blogger-image-1068529747.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>We got the shave ham biscuit sandwich. There was a cheesy, almost hollandaise sauce on it. The biscuit was light and flaky. Very good!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-Um-mBWSDUjJ-eKtsTvV6u2MuL034mmbyuHfi_d5SncA8g4ihgmQ_PTOnlPzUSpiaAQBrL749ZiOfyzhu5awxzOJy7N54o_ku2UbTOG4l2GkqKywnk0twNZuNOiU7NHYpsfOU0a5CuU/s640/blogger-image--1186186789.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-Um-mBWSDUjJ-eKtsTvV6u2MuL034mmbyuHfi_d5SncA8g4ihgmQ_PTOnlPzUSpiaAQBrL749ZiOfyzhu5awxzOJy7N54o_ku2UbTOG4l2GkqKywnk0twNZuNOiU7NHYpsfOU0a5CuU/s640/blogger-image--1186186789.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>Our next stop was Kellerman's, aka Mountain Lake Lodge, where Dirty Dancing was filmed. On the map it doesn't look far. John even questioned how we could be five miles away and it was going to take twenty minutes to get there. It was the wiggliest road ever. I was driving so John and I were both wrecks by the time we got there. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoMOuvOLwK2TeczpjDGv4PvmDE3tawQFdlKKmuyOfKbRm4yNRAtNJYB3qkRxKx63ykn_xHI4ACFpAdOiFkvQBmC7WaoviR3BggPX8Qs2yYXWSGfseS2DrWkPBPwVxb4K0W0teAWZu-QwU/s640/blogger-image--278242409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoMOuvOLwK2TeczpjDGv4PvmDE3tawQFdlKKmuyOfKbRm4yNRAtNJYB3qkRxKx63ykn_xHI4ACFpAdOiFkvQBmC7WaoviR3BggPX8Qs2yYXWSGfseS2DrWkPBPwVxb4K0W0teAWZu-QwU/s640/blogger-image--278242409.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>There was a cabin with movie pictures and a map of the filming areas. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHRlx9YRAobyyNlkLku5z4nhs31clbhxLmN4jARW9aZzo3jqiecuUtbwddXQw4hIBPTlrz-7c1rbw7dmFDPoqLukxupzrBj7zqlUx-eEcZzjezxxdif9IjuVr_J3PKqYi8ipvg12vXwk/s640/blogger-image--249818493.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHRlx9YRAobyyNlkLku5z4nhs31clbhxLmN4jARW9aZzo3jqiecuUtbwddXQw4hIBPTlrz-7c1rbw7dmFDPoqLukxupzrBj7zqlUx-eEcZzjezxxdif9IjuVr_J3PKqYi8ipvg12vXwk/s640/blogger-image--249818493.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This is where Dr. Houseman parked and was greeted by Max Kellerman. They don't let you park there. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIitQ3HmHU71VWY8W-jhURD_WYE2ige5bmXKQmx51-3FPZHcipK6VJ9-dKpL6-zRKBj8znczdqZLycEb8T2Zi8BNDYQ5UfGJy0DxCENaSbpVdaP4i73k1Q4kB-KvaWWzvf4JR40OQspNg/s640/blogger-image-1330564626.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIitQ3HmHU71VWY8W-jhURD_WYE2ige5bmXKQmx51-3FPZHcipK6VJ9-dKpL6-zRKBj8znczdqZLycEb8T2Zi8BNDYQ5UfGJy0DxCENaSbpVdaP4i73k1Q4kB-KvaWWzvf4JR40OQspNg/s640/blogger-image-1330564626.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>So we had to walk up this hill to check it out. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0IJg7OVzCxYcFG825m4H5O8QRdQlLg0FHDLtPiv3VoTj9b9S4TwyqjkRgnThHmO5PX8LEzDsocrmhUnzjkAai84GeV9NXKXZKAVtbGUjLPpzfGG_zXOJ1mt0eDpEzv9qjdvnyy3IV-pY/s640/blogger-image-970282524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0IJg7OVzCxYcFG825m4H5O8QRdQlLg0FHDLtPiv3VoTj9b9S4TwyqjkRgnThHmO5PX8LEzDsocrmhUnzjkAai84GeV9NXKXZKAVtbGUjLPpzfGG_zXOJ1mt0eDpEzv9qjdvnyy3IV-pY/s640/blogger-image-970282524.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>If you look closely the sign says Kellerman's. I don't know if this is always there. The day before was the end of the Dirty Dancing weekend. That's my timing. It's also why I couldn't get a Kellerman's t-shirt. The largest size was a medium and that's not happening. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitjYPlfutP-3gyWiMNf4wd2WsrpJFlI8Fqx6UPvxHI-C2Pa2nhFtM6Ut7zUj4jJ4vPfnnmmWTdEU2IQizHvN21BmqcT2195Z3V83JXLFw6r1O7cAAnJLLxePZ2WyQSlAkJeMvT3UlWeFA/s640/blogger-image-1266498750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitjYPlfutP-3gyWiMNf4wd2WsrpJFlI8Fqx6UPvxHI-C2Pa2nhFtM6Ut7zUj4jJ4vPfnnmmWTdEU2IQizHvN21BmqcT2195Z3V83JXLFw6r1O7cAAnJLLxePZ2WyQSlAkJeMvT3UlWeFA/s640/blogger-image-1266498750.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>John drove down the mountain. There was a nervous few miles behind this truck loaded with hay bales. They didn't look that securely attached. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDciuDXCa92OB0sWEAAX3fWoRXbP7KhorFgnKLFj2q5ki16ocGkYXs3FmqEEmj0IO0OmzhOJ-zfbd94BLcX3VeMqC0lAqz30-9fW0wh-ny5dKyj3Ok_XCjRUoq9uyDP1BSTrEunLBmCw/s640/blogger-image--74378083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDciuDXCa92OB0sWEAAX3fWoRXbP7KhorFgnKLFj2q5ki16ocGkYXs3FmqEEmj0IO0OmzhOJ-zfbd94BLcX3VeMqC0lAqz30-9fW0wh-ny5dKyj3Ok_XCjRUoq9uyDP1BSTrEunLBmCw/s640/blogger-image--74378083.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>After all my places, we finally hit a place for John. Mayberry, aka Mount Airy, NC, is Andy Griffith's hometown and is the model for Mayberry. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgthT0SNzueMabD2kLSYOtrJjjvxwW4dZ15YIxjuEZzbCE0LTksGTco8uqzC3FyLpjO6pFkUojvvQXJAt418eokfmmZkPmLbNxGnqlAzSkToGEhngYegkPv45gRxGjK53bB3m2yUD2mJSA/s640/blogger-image-738939930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgthT0SNzueMabD2kLSYOtrJjjvxwW4dZ15YIxjuEZzbCE0LTksGTco8uqzC3FyLpjO6pFkUojvvQXJAt418eokfmmZkPmLbNxGnqlAzSkToGEhngYegkPv45gRxGjK53bB3m2yUD2mJSA/s640/blogger-image-738939930.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>John had to stop at Floyd's barbershop. He got a new t-shirt too!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5vtQAGxf3uEX4gwj37aqLjwFyxnHunLqZZF4lnB-t2YQAAEqppUWNzn-UoT1-4l3rPFtFkNfdJRtpGBmGjXO02-8mfI_YrmjaGk3nLLKNzwbZgrJAsaFXoIObE3q7LHP_Gvrn5KSHzE/s640/blogger-image--25228271.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5vtQAGxf3uEX4gwj37aqLjwFyxnHunLqZZF4lnB-t2YQAAEqppUWNzn-UoT1-4l3rPFtFkNfdJRtpGBmGjXO02-8mfI_YrmjaGk3nLLKNzwbZgrJAsaFXoIObE3q7LHP_Gvrn5KSHzE/s640/blogger-image--25228271.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We walked by this toy store and saw John's childhood tractor.</div><div><br></div><div><i>It's the one on the far left. I still have it, but it's not quite in that good of shape!</i> </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBriMsLqLuYHrAFk_eflewOTJ532iqVroOuJKefFg3y9D_x5XaQa0SOr2ZnQ0lCxbH1kXqPNk_lLEKWU85NIEy975zQPCTbiQ2PrFmnIINW1zZTgRgzrsxbEJRVKHVRs5VojUvo5p3zLA/s640/blogger-image-289209153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBriMsLqLuYHrAFk_eflewOTJ532iqVroOuJKefFg3y9D_x5XaQa0SOr2ZnQ0lCxbH1kXqPNk_lLEKWU85NIEy975zQPCTbiQ2PrFmnIINW1zZTgRgzrsxbEJRVKHVRs5VojUvo5p3zLA/s640/blogger-image-289209153.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We passed this Dollar Tree selling $1 steaks. We passed.</div><div><br></div><div><i>They were supposedly 3.5 ounce ribeyes!</i> </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJUH1oRJ4F3nYIJYZvLs8E8oC5XsGilYRoC0GkCYrG0JcdXZPeiVRlu21XF9_IEMlRYhcSGokrEinpxZYLsXWBIQ203Axpd_IUdTGlY0mgPuqxKhEHvc2i9VEU76iYL04Fl2QORNi2BKI/s640/blogger-image--761854052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJUH1oRJ4F3nYIJYZvLs8E8oC5XsGilYRoC0GkCYrG0JcdXZPeiVRlu21XF9_IEMlRYhcSGokrEinpxZYLsXWBIQ203Axpd_IUdTGlY0mgPuqxKhEHvc2i9VEU76iYL04Fl2QORNi2BKI/s640/blogger-image--761854052.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>For lunch we had to stop at Aunt Bea's restaurant. There were a lot of choices. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnMs935hP8oTJyq-Yrs4vxzSjSJFfHQhn3iH_7TcQisZBCpIXqxcyBd1K-8mK8XKwsvbSGKaBucKz4tpUlOGDUas2yQBKJ8GYG-fGazsRS_qALDgG_rTkJU5ZpOQXnVVpqncdZ1tCXKf8/s640/blogger-image--19392494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnMs935hP8oTJyq-Yrs4vxzSjSJFfHQhn3iH_7TcQisZBCpIXqxcyBd1K-8mK8XKwsvbSGKaBucKz4tpUlOGDUas2yQBKJ8GYG-fGazsRS_qALDgG_rTkJU5ZpOQXnVVpqncdZ1tCXKf8/s640/blogger-image--19392494.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We went with the country style steak, Mac and cheese, collard greens and hush puppies. We also got sweet tea. All this for $7.68. Great deal. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsZb48O3y6cZMhXnLjMpZR1AUH4lD3Pz1UyDU-kTQdVzKLXpZevyDhEIIL1YOEgTIP-zBT-oZdfja57lAgULUtOH-NfmLZtz93rV2neRMoOwwDFpcaUz-ag3uaYFTK01uf5XToyw9eYA/s640/blogger-image-1213893196.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsZb48O3y6cZMhXnLjMpZR1AUH4lD3Pz1UyDU-kTQdVzKLXpZevyDhEIIL1YOEgTIP-zBT-oZdfja57lAgULUtOH-NfmLZtz93rV2neRMoOwwDFpcaUz-ag3uaYFTK01uf5XToyw9eYA/s640/blogger-image-1213893196.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We've never had greens, so this was a new adventure. We'd been hesitant because we are not fans of cooked spinach. But they were a revelation. The flavor and texture were amazing. </div><div><br></div><div><i>And for the little pieces of meat in the greens...diced Bologna!</i></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNhJays0EyVtY1unP-UfJj4jmG-hEQP9J3uuZEx-aDz-lvgKcfSS5uZ2_bqdYLrWIfobKcwkpcvN5GBJFPzPlzTVvpEZSmZjRM5AJTuRtRgJ92QXj5dqDccDnswi0E-LqjisZDEoYr8hA/s640/blogger-image-1513127156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNhJays0EyVtY1unP-UfJj4jmG-hEQP9J3uuZEx-aDz-lvgKcfSS5uZ2_bqdYLrWIfobKcwkpcvN5GBJFPzPlzTVvpEZSmZjRM5AJTuRtRgJ92QXj5dqDccDnswi0E-LqjisZDEoYr8hA/s640/blogger-image-1513127156.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>For dinner in Charlette, NC, got the recommendation of Midwood Barbeque. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJoTnHoju7UAnpcfe1J5FTVeSW7LDb_InwkE_V1xOTUfiY3x81W_KRFnkzvjvwgJJ262vccJDpkj1PoQ7WHLaWysFIjMGI96p7cqZWgZ6njhKLfJfwp5A3G5X8hPOi2inrZXRZ_SggnJM/s640/blogger-image-345471320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJoTnHoju7UAnpcfe1J5FTVeSW7LDb_InwkE_V1xOTUfiY3x81W_KRFnkzvjvwgJJ262vccJDpkj1PoQ7WHLaWysFIjMGI96p7cqZWgZ6njhKLfJfwp5A3G5X8hPOi2inrZXRZ_SggnJM/s640/blogger-image-345471320.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We shared the Well-Fed combo. We didn't get the chicken. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9asfeUFXPh1gEbwtLd8Eaq3I1GypmQ9clf3rG1SvkZ8ayuBn3VJvGghGMwsEE5EMALImrDqlA4E1A2tyTP4btx4NgOHsnrlSsACGL2Vzgp6fBJRD9i2avDR4q_DmuZd0I20c0jNlyJXM/s640/blogger-image-1058959261.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9asfeUFXPh1gEbwtLd8Eaq3I1GypmQ9clf3rG1SvkZ8ayuBn3VJvGghGMwsEE5EMALImrDqlA4E1A2tyTP4btx4NgOHsnrlSsACGL2Vzgp6fBJRD9i2avDR4q_DmuZd0I20c0jNlyJXM/s640/blogger-image-1058959261.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We talked to our waitress Laurie and she brought us all the sauces to try. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzJo8afmdmEQL4uWSAK-t3eH2o7n-bL3ichPuGee1DtqDrBmliHEsHXj099JZs3aOp_SSPf_rkEV_lNvukpelZpx0XYJBtaRXVKxyWnfIg3GnKET5ARJMwuJXZqdfuO-4_Z4dmoz_qlXo/s640/blogger-image--1447908312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzJo8afmdmEQL4uWSAK-t3eH2o7n-bL3ichPuGee1DtqDrBmliHEsHXj099JZs3aOp_SSPf_rkEV_lNvukpelZpx0XYJBtaRXVKxyWnfIg3GnKET5ARJMwuJXZqdfuO-4_Z4dmoz_qlXo/s640/blogger-image--1447908312.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>There was quite a variety. </div><div><br></div><div><i>A Carolina vinegar (didn't care for it), a mustard based sauce (it was OK), a ketchup based sauce (outstanding!), and a spicy ketchup based sauce (also excellent). </i></div><div><i>As for the meats, the sausage was good, the ribs were excellent, chopped pork (which they season with the vinegar-based sauce, and served with thinly-sliced pickled white onions) was outstanding, and the brisket was decent (not as good as mine!)</i></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWkDXWKFm0hFG_g5OSVRAHfrRZjfLR-exfp3gykFBL2Qzi_FnpNNbJm92TiLtNaww2IEdp5FEB5bVZg-sBQeqtqoIh2Tmg0VhcjUtVX75f2qsEumjzSHKg-Ewkj4mOxMkw-06tQY40M1A/s640/blogger-image-419230799.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWkDXWKFm0hFG_g5OSVRAHfrRZjfLR-exfp3gykFBL2Qzi_FnpNNbJm92TiLtNaww2IEdp5FEB5bVZg-sBQeqtqoIh2Tmg0VhcjUtVX75f2qsEumjzSHKg-Ewkj4mOxMkw-06tQY40M1A/s640/blogger-image-419230799.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For our sides we got collard greens and bbq coleslaw. We'd never heard of bbq coleslaw. The sauce is vinegar based rather than mayonnaise. The flavor was great. The cabbage was chopped up super fine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>I am hooked on collard greens! So much better than I thought they'd be. Cooked in a broth with a little heat to it, and some shredded pork thrown in for more flavor. So good!</i> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QG4_qYctGWmS86QQIXhTF66fOXt1apskqtHJrPaL5VAvEmSCggboM_DmHhQilafMCWEXs8ymREflGn1QdQkIG65hTh2coQPmQrv1uPiPumF8iBhm1f1oJeSHf3YUM8AomAyqP8iEWvM/s640/blogger-image--367805049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QG4_qYctGWmS86QQIXhTF66fOXt1apskqtHJrPaL5VAvEmSCggboM_DmHhQilafMCWEXs8ymREflGn1QdQkIG65hTh2coQPmQrv1uPiPumF8iBhm1f1oJeSHf3YUM8AomAyqP8iEWvM/s640/blogger-image--367805049.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For dessert we got pecan cobbler. It was AMAZING! It was lighter than pie and not super sweet. Perfect finish to a tasty day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-13519647595144882782016-06-26T17:32:00.001-05:002016-06-27T15:22:46.842-05:00On The Road - Shawshank!Great day yesterday!! <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPF4cX5020ylF54UxyCkq6X9LZfsPwsRKifd2hVkWAyb-Zn1vGjBACWxyIAM5lxtZTJfbYWzQtM__LI3ku-c4D1SkpZHg7Dgvusl6LbhqBBv0gYcasQaVJqUKqct96lf3z5JLakf1tplU/s640/blogger-image-1860873672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPF4cX5020ylF54UxyCkq6X9LZfsPwsRKifd2hVkWAyb-Zn1vGjBACWxyIAM5lxtZTJfbYWzQtM__LI3ku-c4D1SkpZHg7Dgvusl6LbhqBBv0gYcasQaVJqUKqct96lf3z5JLakf1tplU/s640/blogger-image-1860873672.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We started with these delicious doughnuts. They are from a small shop. Our host ventured out and brought them home. They were light and delicious. The cruellers were exceptional. John and I agreed it was one of the best doughnuts we've ever had. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvpr0wyccSbilUjG2J0IZfVptFyJj6LeZkvPz3Yn08S9X6aEhSEl2NGN0RBxpYhRGvq2632lcEpg4jMo8aruk57wVKvEGyhxnbxZVCSbL1-Hg1GbPVsYBuIC11k9ZpxZg73l_8MatIRc/s640/blogger-image-799125596.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvpr0wyccSbilUjG2J0IZfVptFyJj6LeZkvPz3Yn08S9X6aEhSEl2NGN0RBxpYhRGvq2632lcEpg4jMo8aruk57wVKvEGyhxnbxZVCSbL1-Hg1GbPVsYBuIC11k9ZpxZg73l_8MatIRc/s640/blogger-image-799125596.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>Then it was road trip time. My second favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption. My friend DiAnne lives only a little over an hour from Ohio Reformatory at Mansfield where it was filmed. She's also a huge King fan and had been there several times before and was happy to join us. </div><div><br></div><div>Her girlfriend had just recently seen the movie and was excited to come along. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjReJJgIH2IZTduDkjql525nDcyeNLyV9YT7rCTUc_b3DliGOdc88ShMilDRMQBhMpQzOJ9CMCDYS4W6WuCxxCqv8emqjQ8WtxDrHPZfOUcDIm3NyKPQjQnl69ayShOtzrB3thtSwXwPH8/s640/blogger-image-847880915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjReJJgIH2IZTduDkjql525nDcyeNLyV9YT7rCTUc_b3DliGOdc88ShMilDRMQBhMpQzOJ9CMCDYS4W6WuCxxCqv8emqjQ8WtxDrHPZfOUcDIm3NyKPQjQnl69ayShOtzrB3thtSwXwPH8/s640/blogger-image-847880915.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We turned a corner and John said "There it is!" I then took a lot of pictures. Mostly recreating our favorite scenes. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnB8AXZpw7Xr6voeGU3Dx_HzctvQlx5fG1PiJAtiCqRuWJM_VM3MfO41onK48Q0lJDgRYjV7bg3rGRdjf-h7qn2l2dEMf8IpjNU_LrJT2QCCVTkLO1AcM1MNkH2Mu3YbDQl0PMvAbV3K0/s640/blogger-image-579261147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnB8AXZpw7Xr6voeGU3Dx_HzctvQlx5fG1PiJAtiCqRuWJM_VM3MfO41onK48Q0lJDgRYjV7bg3rGRdjf-h7qn2l2dEMf8IpjNU_LrJT2QCCVTkLO1AcM1MNkH2Mu3YbDQl0PMvAbV3K0/s640/blogger-image-579261147.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>John and I showed our tats to prove we could survive in the big house. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFDw9X0IWh1J1P7yyvvZ73kVhiPndVexFXIRwF4QubLmV37GeMn6qegbwOeNiY4T3HEuHISFLw14kuJJTBeVECdHI4KTR-s3xq0QPKZTUw86eYn84sxmhN5b9UBXBdJArPW8iOasqA0A/s640/blogger-image--1943192845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFDw9X0IWh1J1P7yyvvZ73kVhiPndVexFXIRwF4QubLmV37GeMn6qegbwOeNiY4T3HEuHISFLw14kuJJTBeVECdHI4KTR-s3xq0QPKZTUw86eYn84sxmhN5b9UBXBdJArPW8iOasqA0A/s640/blogger-image--1943192845.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>There are several options for tours. We opted for the self guided so we could go our own pace. They gave us each a remote control-looking playback device. Throughout the tour there were signs with numbers on them. You just typed the number in and held it to your ear to hear the info. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>But it looked like everyone was talking on the phone! Great info though. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_YXeAMfLPWG0zVKucLBe_l_lOGG0jV2RYdWRQl8H-LJqT5bYvHWYwTSQSk_RoQ8aq_kyTmf6RJHeMzfVUCnB3EGQcqjFzuO2A4WepjnDFdHAin5SOczrBoCDmA7ueB3Bfr4t-us-7tL4/s640/blogger-image--482989022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_YXeAMfLPWG0zVKucLBe_l_lOGG0jV2RYdWRQl8H-LJqT5bYvHWYwTSQSk_RoQ8aq_kyTmf6RJHeMzfVUCnB3EGQcqjFzuO2A4WepjnDFdHAin5SOczrBoCDmA7ueB3Bfr4t-us-7tL4/s640/blogger-image--482989022.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>These are the stairs Andy and the warden walk down to discuss funds for the library. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4gGhdJbnWwqgD2gQtwZKzCaDnA7N5j4e8agQ8mtHRBDHWAptk01pLeA-VsnwIOCW9G_r05GramLEiG8wqg0w_oQ9xWmz421qYC_DQvxaX7QjgUj9TsUcH2nKmEWAhVGdMnItTLLgYIvk/s640/blogger-image--1558113768.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4gGhdJbnWwqgD2gQtwZKzCaDnA7N5j4e8agQ8mtHRBDHWAptk01pLeA-VsnwIOCW9G_r05GramLEiG8wqg0w_oQ9xWmz421qYC_DQvxaX7QjgUj9TsUcH2nKmEWAhVGdMnItTLLgYIvk/s640/blogger-image--1558113768.jpg"></a></div><br></div>John and I never did engagement pictures. So we did one by this window. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpLwl1iwAPB6eCAW5d0KTnScFI06qSDt7xKXRgLjJ5rF3RrYGqLEie7k7Ow_q2rHCixlXpVQVQDYmfOxq-FVx4Y54CDmXsdExwPnorM_sdom2i0g4-UltCU-n6EvWgk5DlcZ52qG7Pv5o/s640/blogger-image--415138727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpLwl1iwAPB6eCAW5d0KTnScFI06qSDt7xKXRgLjJ5rF3RrYGqLEie7k7Ow_q2rHCixlXpVQVQDYmfOxq-FVx4Y54CDmXsdExwPnorM_sdom2i0g4-UltCU-n6EvWgk5DlcZ52qG7Pv5o/s640/blogger-image--415138727.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>John did his best prison guard impression. He was going to bust some skulls and was happy to break a window. (It was already broken from the filming)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidt3KD8kyII_zjrEnCa8dM35qTeFPGplPjs0eOleYX15dST2Dd3BG9dCbrMZtTzK1095TMmV2DK22fKc8FuDKYvlmU-8a_WV7mlQptBVq3SqkwgkpyTHONG1Szpu95RD3oL2G0JgJHjAI/s640/blogger-image--907412583.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidt3KD8kyII_zjrEnCa8dM35qTeFPGplPjs0eOleYX15dST2Dd3BG9dCbrMZtTzK1095TMmV2DK22fKc8FuDKYvlmU-8a_WV7mlQptBVq3SqkwgkpyTHONG1Szpu95RD3oL2G0JgJHjAI/s640/blogger-image--907412583.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Alright Andy, give me the books recording my elicit activities. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjloOEhsvpW8ei4WihqjvsUMo5JbA4JTk0fve-0t41utV8GBbqr2yP_OuLG92zJyZF2sgGvWzFqDzxjdAorYAdcFI_7oMEUKeYRMbWHCd_1KbZKSKyBmGP20FQQoctghZV5esc-7IToeYw/s640/blogger-image-1285891990.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjloOEhsvpW8ei4WihqjvsUMo5JbA4JTk0fve-0t41utV8GBbqr2yP_OuLG92zJyZF2sgGvWzFqDzxjdAorYAdcFI_7oMEUKeYRMbWHCd_1KbZKSKyBmGP20FQQoctghZV5esc-7IToeYw/s640/blogger-image-1285891990.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The desk is still there with the red phone. I was amazed that you could just sit down at the desk. Access was unbelievable. There were very few areas that were off limits. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmEJXMWhSDs4mEVg2Pq8A1PsoLg7femGKVWHwpj68DUMCOIUOW9SOY34kVoQ5dSC1TDJlOXnFzf2q965_ZWDBW74vZFUdiN4tf7ptDOGtmxjLwE69qgHITbAFJCtgR-HU8KZW_fBkbgdo/s640/blogger-image--703667280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmEJXMWhSDs4mEVg2Pq8A1PsoLg7femGKVWHwpj68DUMCOIUOW9SOY34kVoQ5dSC1TDJlOXnFzf2q965_ZWDBW74vZFUdiN4tf7ptDOGtmxjLwE69qgHITbAFJCtgR-HU8KZW_fBkbgdo/s640/blogger-image--703667280.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>John as the warden. Me as Andy. </div><div><br></div><div>"Why are you being obtuse? Is it deliberate?"</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1uEKN5cwYyAqK0itk_XhgilYEPfFTprPGIDvxmjzeibpqR95nzoJQljM5rm388zb5bJmnQkc5vE_UsDCB8jlSsmeyyYVQRfTO0jtIsc9I9tvzuMroEHyqNE9Be1nbvWJ_62vuYIqAAI/s640/blogger-image--771805476.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1uEKN5cwYyAqK0itk_XhgilYEPfFTprPGIDvxmjzeibpqR95nzoJQljM5rm388zb5bJmnQkc5vE_UsDCB8jlSsmeyyYVQRfTO0jtIsc9I9tvzuMroEHyqNE9Be1nbvWJ_62vuYIqAAI/s640/blogger-image--771805476.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Warden looking out his window. Planning evil, no doubt. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3a4mamCQKzuytup1RxI4yd4JUVoEWi0yQrd6YflwkTEw0FmSaIVECGI7FJ6Z-hUanQwL_SsvzURJyaN-DZVye865pA2S6uGu4WY7vfg87Nc3rgmFB_IOsNLcxqjhC24CG06mdlx6ZOs/s640/blogger-image-219052439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3a4mamCQKzuytup1RxI4yd4JUVoEWi0yQrd6YflwkTEw0FmSaIVECGI7FJ6Z-hUanQwL_SsvzURJyaN-DZVye865pA2S6uGu4WY7vfg87Nc3rgmFB_IOsNLcxqjhC24CG06mdlx6ZOs/s640/blogger-image-219052439.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>John, as Red, facing the parole board. Didn't look good. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSsci2IsCEXK3SSDbiZV7TqNUuibMpwDwmyXMihqW24iKULoUI_gTQvzlTBbSehQI-A-dsputnMqgsums_dYLYJ6bIY7XG_-arMzU9WM-__k9TfhwMBoF-qK6832aGdFJIJFU3xrQG2d4/s640/blogger-image--1858188940.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSsci2IsCEXK3SSDbiZV7TqNUuibMpwDwmyXMihqW24iKULoUI_gTQvzlTBbSehQI-A-dsputnMqgsums_dYLYJ6bIY7XG_-arMzU9WM-__k9TfhwMBoF-qK6832aGdFJIJFU3xrQG2d4/s640/blogger-image--1858188940.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Brooks and Red's room was here, too. It was roped off or I totally would have made John get in that bed. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh7swBOY3Vn2tDhvUf2RoP9TOvNF60iEzCJH-FaQFYJAlx0Fa-ei1QE1oSNGp0O1s39amDuavG3A46XK5ey2QiqmVyTVwIfZMAL2Fm3s3-03cBfEQtU-imcUD1uBl_713tey1vaPpVdVk/s640/blogger-image--1527253107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh7swBOY3Vn2tDhvUf2RoP9TOvNF60iEzCJH-FaQFYJAlx0Fa-ei1QE1oSNGp0O1s39amDuavG3A46XK5ey2QiqmVyTVwIfZMAL2Fm3s3-03cBfEQtU-imcUD1uBl_713tey1vaPpVdVk/s640/blogger-image--1527253107.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The cell block was massive. And so was the rust. I'd hate to be the guys on the top floor. No elevators here. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBPbhDOqOYH-nWgh_aWhpPnBctFG7wmhPxWlncD45oCmBtYmmzXKAF3aqJ6oLq81JaMlkm2HDL53QJqErC9aDdh-8CVdB04kmyR4oAeFyVMUjq0h309KOe8TAm0nWaBUVRbrNcirApAps/s640/blogger-image--1746553401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBPbhDOqOYH-nWgh_aWhpPnBctFG7wmhPxWlncD45oCmBtYmmzXKAF3aqJ6oLq81JaMlkm2HDL53QJqErC9aDdh-8CVdB04kmyR4oAeFyVMUjq0h309KOe8TAm0nWaBUVRbrNcirApAps/s640/blogger-image--1746553401.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I got to be Andy as the prison <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">librarian. </span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsUy5PV8N0D-v9dWshVX4PsQ7R0l4ZpF-jS8ioRhGD5W9L3Kwa6Gl0RrXd1UGDbhFQ5DL5KKOh7dhNcnQkKgfjOlEl9lN9h6YaM_1Blhz6ruQO8XgAl2pv_gl68tdFrlkXeK70hg2APkA/s640/blogger-image-766195367.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsUy5PV8N0D-v9dWshVX4PsQ7R0l4ZpF-jS8ioRhGD5W9L3Kwa6Gl0RrXd1UGDbhFQ5DL5KKOh7dhNcnQkKgfjOlEl9lN9h6YaM_1Blhz6ruQO8XgAl2pv_gl68tdFrlkXeK70hg2APkA/s640/blogger-image-766195367.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Here's John getting the view the warden had behind Raquel Welch aka Miss Fussy Britches. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDN6qSMw8lkohVstEgnkcS5HA3QsZ2kXHmr6Q1YC94MHZ5XNxrJHZyPpTRN2CEPoo8RBKA3iNd3EjYKDhyphenhyphen6WWBiCJ8B3MpghhB-7FyZH9WvtSdoiedR08aBfac0Y5Gn8dxASta_BMK6ao/s640/blogger-image--617797505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDN6qSMw8lkohVstEgnkcS5HA3QsZ2kXHmr6Q1YC94MHZ5XNxrJHZyPpTRN2CEPoo8RBKA3iNd3EjYKDhyphenhyphen6WWBiCJ8B3MpghhB-7FyZH9WvtSdoiedR08aBfac0Y5Gn8dxASta_BMK6ao/s640/blogger-image--617797505.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>They didn't let you in the yard. The new prison is right next door and their yard is quite visible. There were signs in the prison that you couldn't take pictures at certain windows since inmates could be seen. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWtsMU3vIPKsgyFKx8nkxwj2DHg0PpBK2WgCxaZGq5WuwCsI49V3Va0udA0KtUAPm2VHxDwTtjrASamg3E0Sw5uDpnAr9JH6SUvyO1sLhKLwMLfoCAQ49ZH9aFatvouHGpBYL0H5xpAU4/s640/blogger-image--1677984338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWtsMU3vIPKsgyFKx8nkxwj2DHg0PpBK2WgCxaZGq5WuwCsI49V3Va0udA0KtUAPm2VHxDwTtjrASamg3E0Sw5uDpnAr9JH6SUvyO1sLhKLwMLfoCAQ49ZH9aFatvouHGpBYL0H5xpAU4/s640/blogger-image--1677984338.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>When we came in we saw this food stand advertising lemonade shake ups. I love shake ups and decided after walking a could of hours it would be my reward. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>But it was a LIE!!! It was just lemonade and not very good. Imagine that! Liars at a prison! </div><div><br></div><div>We went into Mansfield and had lunch at a place called Two Couzins. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZjFcBfUrqZYJWgKnyN0ksXh9fAYEKueIqcr-Zp0sjOleEpHOFaUWwuz61XbyNIjnvEXRwmhjTUR_Hhi-SIeBAT0tHU5waaN9wfOP9FZAU8GzHXtJJnOu5KQfc0VsBaQho_nah26TlhQ/s640/blogger-image-1794164728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZjFcBfUrqZYJWgKnyN0ksXh9fAYEKueIqcr-Zp0sjOleEpHOFaUWwuz61XbyNIjnvEXRwmhjTUR_Hhi-SIeBAT0tHU5waaN9wfOP9FZAU8GzHXtJJnOu5KQfc0VsBaQho_nah26TlhQ/s640/blogger-image-1794164728.jpg"></a></div> </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We got an order of garlic cheese bread. It was cheesy and good. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTaYKzt_JuZOktMZ3M0Ekrh-i36ZLOUcKLi1HtoP16sFel6bNr8k9bwlgtUUe8cj7KeTsEjWCk-uVyWBOPnR0WVRRdiYscu7NpivlL-BjZF0WLPGLhja7N-COv2C1X6UsHuivS3QSD6kA/s640/blogger-image-196020380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTaYKzt_JuZOktMZ3M0Ekrh-i36ZLOUcKLi1HtoP16sFel6bNr8k9bwlgtUUe8cj7KeTsEjWCk-uVyWBOPnR0WVRRdiYscu7NpivlL-BjZF0WLPGLhja7N-COv2C1X6UsHuivS3QSD6kA/s640/blogger-image-196020380.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Then we had garlic Parmesan boneless chicken wings. I prefer bone in, but they were out. They were smothered in sauce and very tasty. And VERY garlicky!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZFS7XeXRNA6LOk1tUZYCdAfKET7o1e04vh7AViAqnKnkO5mwBsp1WYdk8VGCUAO7gg_yf_tpEzHA3zAX8BLnyuaB-QEoZDcOcNMEK5pTzjzRCjQQvkzP9_BMsikA_l05ssucC9QFewxg/s640/blogger-image-1419538225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZFS7XeXRNA6LOk1tUZYCdAfKET7o1e04vh7AViAqnKnkO5mwBsp1WYdk8VGCUAO7gg_yf_tpEzHA3zAX8BLnyuaB-QEoZDcOcNMEK5pTzjzRCjQQvkzP9_BMsikA_l05ssucC9QFewxg/s640/blogger-image-1419538225.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>There was a carousel in Mansfield and for $1 a ride I couldn't resist. My friends joined me but John hung out to take pictures. </div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukn6HTZRx4eAsQbnhjp1Bb-u3YrA27747mtIAhpAUVdi04xEiVWbB5ckAez4AB9Tqz97-DuNNbwAaH571vSjWPFELNaJThcDLIGHrAjhsXXxP3Vu_Mv9NGmhiay9IM9AqvvHfwih8QmE/s640/blogger-image-2054106554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukn6HTZRx4eAsQbnhjp1Bb-u3YrA27747mtIAhpAUVdi04xEiVWbB5ckAez4AB9Tqz97-DuNNbwAaH571vSjWPFELNaJThcDLIGHrAjhsXXxP3Vu_Mv9NGmhiay9IM9AqvvHfwih8QmE/s640/blogger-image-2054106554.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>After our long day, John made homemade macaroni and cheese for our hosts. Great finish to a long day. Now John doesn't have to cook for the next week. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-78088748704769586982016-06-26T06:45:00.001-05:002016-06-26T07:08:04.248-05:00On The Road - Indy to Ohio!We woke up early anxious to hit the road. It wasn't a long car day, but we knew we need to be in Dayton to meet a friend of John's for breakfast. <div><br></div><div>We needed gas! John loves that our new Escape shows the miles to empty. But when we did our test drive, it was at zero miles to empty and made it the four miles or so to the gas station. So now John likes to run it empty. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh003KdWZSOY3lgbOWGC4geio6YzMa7FcHOJEmVQuCtenESE8CA9vD9c8BDx4Ikqs3DILsCYlNvPFh4H3y210BjjktwZWo2Z8LC-yk1dnreQq71V70UlcqXMrxGFs2Knql1ZcxTSuu2yXY/s640/blogger-image--748341396.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh003KdWZSOY3lgbOWGC4geio6YzMa7FcHOJEmVQuCtenESE8CA9vD9c8BDx4Ikqs3DILsCYlNvPFh4H3y210BjjktwZWo2Z8LC-yk1dnreQq71V70UlcqXMrxGFs2Knql1ZcxTSuu2yXY/s640/blogger-image--748341396.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>(Don't tell John, but this isn't the REAL Indianapolis Speedway!)</div><div><br></div><div>We snacked a little since breakfast wasn't until 9:30. We met John's friend, Ed, at Bob Evans. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjFnDAs5FO-xEL-Vzy3mizsIKduC4xfmEkLYdz6Flqukp8OnoHrXRJ1CVFDw6kT3iPx9Zu0m5o4SsBd699B4ub0obtQV5_u8E4fkhyHn1ioq3DKuW647wXu3oq9VjeBVl65Bypvk3wv-8/s640/blogger-image--1961626201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjFnDAs5FO-xEL-Vzy3mizsIKduC4xfmEkLYdz6Flqukp8OnoHrXRJ1CVFDw6kT3iPx9Zu0m5o4SsBd699B4ub0obtQV5_u8E4fkhyHn1ioq3DKuW647wXu3oq9VjeBVl65Bypvk3wv-8/s640/blogger-image--1961626201.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I didn't know this was a restaurant. I've seen the breakfast meats and meals at the grocery store but thought it was just another brand. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2bScUZm6jshd9Wud3by_D9Osp4wkPvm6wSHwJXS3GSCLYJGsyKV5VMCIpULTlPNZeyvcs8wx8IVea98rklGM8MlFYds9RZXB92bm7Ko0qYNlKivrXUiN4LAIKItDXfOHlPNK5mrJJq4/s640/blogger-image-40843155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2bScUZm6jshd9Wud3by_D9Osp4wkPvm6wSHwJXS3GSCLYJGsyKV5VMCIpULTlPNZeyvcs8wx8IVea98rklGM8MlFYds9RZXB92bm7Ko0qYNlKivrXUiN4LAIKItDXfOHlPNK5mrJJq4/s640/blogger-image-40843155.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I had brioche French toast with fresh strawberries and a side of bacon. The bacon was super crisp and very flavorful. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVPKUGaKO0dWvS3xUb2uNWo2h6ASziKurcoJHwg_wIJ5xEDpZyX7KWY_RSQGisCyg6RN7ieabv3_K5rtL9aLX0JvqUR75s0oAT-6dkftP7LVdhBtkxypeRo3LvZiNjsu2fJbd1FsIfmgg/s640/blogger-image-500727529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVPKUGaKO0dWvS3xUb2uNWo2h6ASziKurcoJHwg_wIJ5xEDpZyX7KWY_RSQGisCyg6RN7ieabv3_K5rtL9aLX0JvqUR75s0oAT-6dkftP7LVdhBtkxypeRo3LvZiNjsu2fJbd1FsIfmgg/s640/blogger-image-500727529.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>John had eggs and sausage with two biscuits. He didn't ask for two and it seemed like a lot. The sausage was ok, but the bacon was better. </div><div><br></div><div>The waitress was also shocked when I took a photo of his breakfast. I think she was new. </div><div><br></div><div>There were more stories and John and Ed played the "what's that guys name" game. </div><div><br></div><div>(Sorry no picture of his buddy. Didn't think of it till we were in the car.)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We hit the road again. We listened to the audio of Shawshank Redemption in preparation of our next stop. I'd read the story several times. But John's only seen the movie. He learned why Red was in prison. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We got into Dover and finally got to see a friend of mine! DiAnna and I met years ago on the internet through our love of Stephen King. After meeting in Maine many moons ago we have stayed in touch. (Gotta love Facebook!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnfnom3MmMjRD8j435Hm5awtXvZVNx9MIBdo13-xJgiIEVrISUVTzwCi1FgZALI8oHRYrCCp27aePe4Wvk1PuFUJLm-9mEZKvJkocKttErpvPecKXZLWm0MTBnkjN4uDFudwtojeOYMcY/s640/blogger-image--1542682669.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnfnom3MmMjRD8j435Hm5awtXvZVNx9MIBdo13-xJgiIEVrISUVTzwCi1FgZALI8oHRYrCCp27aePe4Wvk1PuFUJLm-9mEZKvJkocKttErpvPecKXZLWm0MTBnkjN4uDFudwtojeOYMcY/s640/blogger-image--1542682669.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Her cat Melody wasn't too sure about us, but luckily let us stay. </div><div><br></div><div>DiAnne reads the blog and loved the post where we made shrimp scampi. So we recreated it for her. We bonded with her family. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJl-JGmM8kYN266fnn140xXF5JBcgZjy9c3ZBw0280c7WgSdrgAnPNjtpzB8_Hiahj5GdsuKoTUB8uQMsXH_TxhxdvVCpllYamg3jd6IDlGeBhU4K8e11xEC_7ZyCHBFMYDOjPOjXR2uA/s640/blogger-image--1088592832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJl-JGmM8kYN266fnn140xXF5JBcgZjy9c3ZBw0280c7WgSdrgAnPNjtpzB8_Hiahj5GdsuKoTUB8uQMsXH_TxhxdvVCpllYamg3jd6IDlGeBhU4K8e11xEC_7ZyCHBFMYDOjPOjXR2uA/s640/blogger-image--1088592832.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>John tried some virtual reality courtesy of DiAnne's daughter, Heather. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPa-1_bai6H80SklkEmQdF7ljNkpo5OwutrS_pyNP8D8IntohxcLY-tukpgR9ZZrkX2tCs3VXh4F1M4Bp4UekCYcFMg1BbqWXxiwItl3YOmHiNIwrUvUj6RQYHbA6GSRpifegJHEjS_DU/s640/blogger-image-1528728191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPa-1_bai6H80SklkEmQdF7ljNkpo5OwutrS_pyNP8D8IntohxcLY-tukpgR9ZZrkX2tCs3VXh4F1M4Bp4UekCYcFMg1BbqWXxiwItl3YOmHiNIwrUvUj6RQYHbA6GSRpifegJHEjS_DU/s640/blogger-image-1528728191.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>He also bonded with her mom and found out they were birthday twins. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9OdY7WquhIfgrKjBXmRBfEdj66dYkclAuBgEDDWccGrniyr0J8EBph2Vk7powGuddDmKea3ijui0gRqQBHFPwz7m_H74VaqAHjIENNuPhVFMnlH0GFMIMQ63Dw3-wYKNbyXrQO0hMRKw/s640/blogger-image-141173509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9OdY7WquhIfgrKjBXmRBfEdj66dYkclAuBgEDDWccGrniyr0J8EBph2Vk7powGuddDmKea3ijui0gRqQBHFPwz7m_H74VaqAHjIENNuPhVFMnlH0GFMIMQ63Dw3-wYKNbyXrQO0hMRKw/s640/blogger-image-141173509.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>He fell in love with some homemade hooch. </div><div><br></div><div>This did not completely influence the rest of the night. </div><div><br></div><div>After John's ordeal last year he'd talked about getting a tattoo. He wanted it to honor what he'd survived. On this trip, after years of saying I'd never get one, I decided I needed one, too. </div><div><br></div><div>I asked DiAnne if Dover had a good tattoo place and she knew right away. </div><div><br></div><div>We stopped earlier in the day but the artists were all booked. We left my number in case of a cancellation. </div><div><br></div><div>At 9:30 my phone rang. If we came right down he'd get us in. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClH19vw6u_uNh4KyfUH4r0AagYTH0tBR8b1iBj_Z1O_ruPaZQ4kr8CK8IA5NVBEXYDFlTc74iRMXQeSyXKqYXc8KlO5_yMzh6_vKiXb-3R7gi65egnJfkXcZXsG-28_ABopMxjhaXmLs/s640/blogger-image--550171941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClH19vw6u_uNh4KyfUH4r0AagYTH0tBR8b1iBj_Z1O_ruPaZQ4kr8CK8IA5NVBEXYDFlTc74iRMXQeSyXKqYXc8KlO5_yMzh6_vKiXb-3R7gi65egnJfkXcZXsG-28_ABopMxjhaXmLs/s640/blogger-image--550171941.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I went first. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZafaMHx1s3Nrh5jTBo0BerTDMOwl-2EjgUxEJWh48f8crcL6C6ssGjkklKlWLP9KpROD8WMHrb03FWVKhDhWe10Bze9X5AK7d3ScVi3cviS-t2pMmlcO5pkAmmYHDzPq4fNYSzF1wZTY/s640/blogger-image--1194417857.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZafaMHx1s3Nrh5jTBo0BerTDMOwl-2EjgUxEJWh48f8crcL6C6ssGjkklKlWLP9KpROD8WMHrb03FWVKhDhWe10Bze9X5AK7d3ScVi3cviS-t2pMmlcO5pkAmmYHDzPq4fNYSzF1wZTY/s640/blogger-image--1194417857.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>This is from Stephen King's opus The Dark Tower. It is Ka. It means fate, destiny and fulfilling your purpose. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXWsbY5gvuUfwInn1eNVfocdCQ3FxEDuZSx4Rq1FTnqYrFZhaLolW7AvLocgCZhalHTtVtKMoKdl1slBE03xPcZmYfDB0VSs7j5ECALAVVWe8qsJCuuI_JgleqK0ytEvlMT65SDmJ2zlU/s640/blogger-image-1847914703.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXWsbY5gvuUfwInn1eNVfocdCQ3FxEDuZSx4Rq1FTnqYrFZhaLolW7AvLocgCZhalHTtVtKMoKdl1slBE03xPcZmYfDB0VSs7j5ECALAVVWe8qsJCuuI_JgleqK0ytEvlMT65SDmJ2zlU/s640/blogger-image-1847914703.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>John got Elvis' Taking Care of Business logo. Inside is a semi-colon. It represents a life that could have ended but didn't. Also, it represents that he had part of his colon removed, so he now has a "semi" colon. Gotta have a little humor! As an added bonus, it's in the Iowa State colors!</div><div><br></div><div>Our artist, Nic at My Museum Tattoo, was amazing! I don't know if I'll ever get another one, but this certainly makes this trip memorable already. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-64610535430815743352016-06-25T06:41:00.001-05:002016-06-25T14:35:40.297-05:00On The Road! Iowa to Indy!We set off for our first big road trip at 9am. Typically we like to start earlier but John had to put some work hours in. To avoid backtracking and getting going as soon as possible, I got up with him. At 3 am!<div><br></div><div>This is quite early for a girl that normally gets up at five. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS_47QylGZ0QhnvbGDv8ywLCePPfVCgifM-V_tWBDZkxeUCp8j2-0a88cD1X84jor_kIeGkAdq6dyefbkHh7JRVpMJnv2qPE3AeF2GXuTsqCuEut3OzLPrPfZadpRY9zUqE10s6Cq_xIs/s640/blogger-image-1203581209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS_47QylGZ0QhnvbGDv8ywLCePPfVCgifM-V_tWBDZkxeUCp8j2-0a88cD1X84jor_kIeGkAdq6dyefbkHh7JRVpMJnv2qPE3AeF2GXuTsqCuEut3OzLPrPfZadpRY9zUqE10s6Cq_xIs/s640/blogger-image-1203581209.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We decided to just pack up road snacks. John started planning for this weeks ago. We have road trip favorites. Snack mix like Gardettos or Chex Mix. Something sweet like chocolates. We loaded our cooler with sodas and waters. </div><div><br></div><div>Then John decided we needed sandwiches so we didn't need to stop for lunch the first day. </div><div><br></div><div>There is a local chain grocery store that used to make sandwiches. They'd be piled up and you had to pick through them to get the kind you wanted. </div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div>The store <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">made them on little loaves of bread. A whole tiny loaf! It was really adorable. Then they buttered the bread and added meat and cheese. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><i>My friend Lance & I used to get these sandwiches and eat them on the way to the track... Ak-sar-ben racetrack in Omaha back in the mid-80's. Great memories of eating the ham & Swiss sandwiches and drinking Mt. Dew, heading to the track! And these sandwiches tasted just like those used to!</i></span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHwyFkw7NHUVpWgidjmNwWV4SWsBkJTdolnbqG5MPMUGMKkSt9Mq9cEz6jQk6frVarnxFiLjP1cZrZNAU7GJx0UJZhgHuqFa-OJOWPg0kvnxIyeRTs5vMY4oTrfO_WdCL7jwptwKPZBkc/s640/blogger-image-1785413059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHwyFkw7NHUVpWgidjmNwWV4SWsBkJTdolnbqG5MPMUGMKkSt9Mq9cEz6jQk6frVarnxFiLjP1cZrZNAU7GJx0UJZhgHuqFa-OJOWPg0kvnxIyeRTs5vMY4oTrfO_WdCL7jwptwKPZBkc/s640/blogger-image-1785413059.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>So John got bakery buns, ham and Swiss cheese to recreate them. Sadly I didn't take photos of him making them. So just imagine a kid on Christmas morning. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghBs-mUYySoQUghFiJWksVX1j7lACEeJKxeab8xSXtN9YGZjcoK4VWqzofkHkBN3McbKNxT71zOYKPA-U5j0wAD0AUZULhTuMW1DFgztBVaYSPMRPa7k1q6eMSNdZdEIHrYbrZEofbEUM/s640/blogger-image-1334269803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghBs-mUYySoQUghFiJWksVX1j7lACEeJKxeab8xSXtN9YGZjcoK4VWqzofkHkBN3McbKNxT71zOYKPA-U5j0wAD0AUZULhTuMW1DFgztBVaYSPMRPa7k1q6eMSNdZdEIHrYbrZEofbEUM/s640/blogger-image-1334269803.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Somewhere past Kickapoo we broke out the sammies and John was in heaven. </div><div> </div><div><i>Kickapoo....tee-hee!</i></div><div><br></div><div>For dinner we met our Indy friends at Aurelio's. It's a Chicago pizza chain that recently opened. Just a tip, if more than two people want salad, get a large dinner salad. Five people shared one and didn't finish half. </div><div><br></div><div>Then came the pizza. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOvUmSaJE0mlgkIZIC3MW6GE7NqoqaRPt1i8XQYMiEXfAWUH73b1gD2Os2TRKATejCY6CflhQFlPObvXnx1nlBJ5JSFrpz4ROmNcRvwWix3yq1desfr8AdDNkfP1KnpQGl0FnT2rUrkN8/s640/blogger-image-347628742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOvUmSaJE0mlgkIZIC3MW6GE7NqoqaRPt1i8XQYMiEXfAWUH73b1gD2Os2TRKATejCY6CflhQFlPObvXnx1nlBJ5JSFrpz4ROmNcRvwWix3yq1desfr8AdDNkfP1KnpQGl0FnT2rUrkN8/s640/blogger-image-347628742.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It was also huge. We got half sausage and mushroom, half pepperoni and mushroom. The pepperoni was good, but nothing special. The sausage was great. Spicy and soft. Good flavor. </div><div><br></div><div>The crust wasn't like any I've had before. The bottom was cracker crisp. They served it on a rack so it didn't get soggy. </div><div><br></div><div>The top was pillowy and soft. Very satisfying. John likes the rack in theory but hates losing toppings in it!</div><div><br></div><div><i>Pizza was great!</i></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGm6G0QMnJZeT_Fb-Z6XM0NZSxeElKiE3D8LopcmP3Rh_dEzymSeT0igddTy2pjl1Beg6QUa7aoapDar2ZPWaJTluj6E-adcrduooRtCwyXgiJlni-RWz0gOZ2RyEHk2F-AlSe2vxgqfU/s640/blogger-image-2007851941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGm6G0QMnJZeT_Fb-Z6XM0NZSxeElKiE3D8LopcmP3Rh_dEzymSeT0igddTy2pjl1Beg6QUa7aoapDar2ZPWaJTluj6E-adcrduooRtCwyXgiJlni-RWz0gOZ2RyEHk2F-AlSe2vxgqfU/s640/blogger-image-2007851941.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Afterward we walked across the street for ice cream. It was a great evening with friends, food and stories that started "You were so drunk..."</div><div><br></div><div><i>Those stories were mostly about the other people!</i></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-30290110066011975132016-06-22T17:10:00.001-05:002016-06-23T07:06:43.693-05:00The Leftover Challenge<i>As we prepare to go on a road trip, we must clean up the leftovers in the fridge. So in preparation of John's Next Food Network Star future, I challenged him to create a meal from leftovers. And he blogged about it. I'll let him take over. </i><div><i><br></i></div><div>OK, so we're leaving on vacation in a couple days, so I need to get some leftovers cleared out. But we're tired of the Mississippi pot roast we got out of the freezer and ate over the weekend. I do have some egg noodles left from the recent corned beef casserole I made...I can use those ingredients to make some beef stroganoff! I haven't made that in years. </div><div>I dice up a little onion, a couple cloves of garlic, and a large portobello mushroom (leftover from last night's grilled steak and goat cheese stuffed grilled portobellos...yes, they were awesome! 😋)</div><div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdw_YR3Drmr_-tGdhYCN-GZ3fhSfO9miNhcfs5RuyNp9fkV0zVqlT872uBsJufd6QSpjRik5gxPlHnravgBwRh9o5VlLMVQ65ORvkBv-HXODwm6NYdOhkI-LooQ0XkGnOZNVEGgrMYLgkY/s640/blogger-image-940326553.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdw_YR3Drmr_-tGdhYCN-GZ3fhSfO9miNhcfs5RuyNp9fkV0zVqlT872uBsJufd6QSpjRik5gxPlHnravgBwRh9o5VlLMVQ65ORvkBv-HXODwm6NYdOhkI-LooQ0XkGnOZNVEGgrMYLgkY/s640/blogger-image-940326553.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div>I also diced up the leftover Mississippi pot roast. Looks like a couple roasted potato wedges in there, too. I'll throw 'em in!</div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIg0ik7zjmOsri5o_ar2yVGscuTCRByiWIhcLQ8mgnu898yQnt4lBakcf8ootddnX0GA9QMufHcjzLZJiscvfwlLMbHekjz29JZVHjddC8WOWLnDopyxx6wxAo-4G4UGhb59BzkLo4AZ_9/s640/blogger-image-2102512180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIg0ik7zjmOsri5o_ar2yVGscuTCRByiWIhcLQ8mgnu898yQnt4lBakcf8ootddnX0GA9QMufHcjzLZJiscvfwlLMbHekjz29JZVHjddC8WOWLnDopyxx6wxAo-4G4UGhb59BzkLo4AZ_9/s640/blogger-image-2102512180.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div>Don't have quite enough egg noodles left, but I found a partial box of bow-tie pasta in the pantry. That'll work. If I play my cards right, this will make enough for dinner and there will be plenty left over to freeze for a simple meal on another day. </div><div>Cook up the noodles. </div><div><br></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizPG2KfWyvni8nt_6KGCGCDu1AyMoXWsCrC7DnRhsknUuWuMe0QU7aWX_frsEgQfdrCaJect1_gSpZ_kLofqykGVJGp6dqnbXwi7NRGVhVA4MF2MTeSJu0LWOBpCks3Hi2oezzqGjFrhlT/s640/blogger-image--1362777123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizPG2KfWyvni8nt_6KGCGCDu1AyMoXWsCrC7DnRhsknUuWuMe0QU7aWX_frsEgQfdrCaJect1_gSpZ_kLofqykGVJGp6dqnbXwi7NRGVhVA4MF2MTeSJu0LWOBpCks3Hi2oezzqGjFrhlT/s640/blogger-image--1362777123.jpg"></a></div></i></div><div><br></div><div>I sautéed the onion, garlic and mushrooms in about 3 TBSP butter for a couple minutes. Then I added a couple TBSP flour to make a roux. Cook for a couple minutes, then add some beef broth. I used about 3 cups of water with a couple TBSP of beef soup base. </div><div><br></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHe-Ne7iTFLOFf3Z8kwBs47GpR3KU1NityybNnri_6qnQ8Q4RY0wJArtK6937EwNcHGhyvZS1cPKMeyiOWgAOk0EE1uL75oINuOSrKQd2U7k5excZRpBSy_pIVECKXYs_QBOFWu3MSe5j1/s640/blogger-image-1668533023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHe-Ne7iTFLOFf3Z8kwBs47GpR3KU1NityybNnri_6qnQ8Q4RY0wJArtK6937EwNcHGhyvZS1cPKMeyiOWgAOk0EE1uL75oINuOSrKQd2U7k5excZRpBSy_pIVECKXYs_QBOFWu3MSe5j1/s640/blogger-image-1668533023.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div>Whisk it up and heat til it thickens. Then add the pot roast. Then I mixed in about half a cup of sour cream, about a tsp of Worcestershire sauce, and a little goat cheese (we still have some left from the log we bought at Costco. It's really good stuff!) Added a little salt & pepper, too. </div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tguZ1IHoyDR8-Wdg0n4m5e4Saq0Mfv_mkEmZlSIDPoOzHsZPzuH1MZKOeYmyTFQhcW3GhZBl16qrgbwe8bMs8fQiB2SWeQCyw4RAWPotjnE3ALv83Aj5s17nvQyUDrEduCEu3wPslMwX/s640/blogger-image-1411209676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tguZ1IHoyDR8-Wdg0n4m5e4Saq0Mfv_mkEmZlSIDPoOzHsZPzuH1MZKOeYmyTFQhcW3GhZBl16qrgbwe8bMs8fQiB2SWeQCyw4RAWPotjnE3ALv83Aj5s17nvQyUDrEduCEu3wPslMwX/s640/blogger-image-1411209676.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div>Add the noodles and continue heating for a few minutes. </div><div><br></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZcW_hueCKDyOhyqJCMaObw5QdYuA-Spz5UT2lvGUIDuZA5it7hf1ytEl-CJZlei3d9iU5oGQURQj6GFCOnW49KU59Yt_XnAOEvcz_FNMciADVj6ACPZ6N2XpWH4KohDfHKbBtOcaF5hUv/s640/blogger-image--1304499560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZcW_hueCKDyOhyqJCMaObw5QdYuA-Spz5UT2lvGUIDuZA5it7hf1ytEl-CJZlei3d9iU5oGQURQj6GFCOnW49KU59Yt_XnAOEvcz_FNMciADVj6ACPZ6N2XpWH4KohDfHKbBtOcaF5hUv/s640/blogger-image--1304499560.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div>Homemade beef stroganoff... Made from scratch, using leftovers, in about 25 minutes!</div><div><br></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiisWs2yPSzMwsqQu6JMNSnoyimzW-upLR2tDrPD8fT6t2SThg4JBNCq5v8sLBVLiAZTpdePo2H33Jg0hB8eZUYl3N65sWbFNe1hMKNVk6X7DNA89oNNO7Qrx4eGKb_K0SxgDqLaBebLG83/s640/blogger-image-1987020603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiisWs2yPSzMwsqQu6JMNSnoyimzW-upLR2tDrPD8fT6t2SThg4JBNCq5v8sLBVLiAZTpdePo2H33Jg0hB8eZUYl3N65sWbFNe1hMKNVk6X7DNA89oNNO7Qrx4eGKb_K0SxgDqLaBebLG83/s640/blogger-image-1987020603.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div>And yes, there's leftovers for the freezer!</div><div><br></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4NOW3AsZalMXYKrSbIdbdzUOFjdht_HjrnFvsWbKzF_vWAOz_SDkBVPfqA5gStd1KNQgRSET7w2MKd-JK8KkkFUX0xc1_CVCPvjffI5FTg4yhjSACXlaehjhczbstH6bPR7mJy2S63AKl/s640/blogger-image-1485321928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4NOW3AsZalMXYKrSbIdbdzUOFjdht_HjrnFvsWbKzF_vWAOz_SDkBVPfqA5gStd1KNQgRSET7w2MKd-JK8KkkFUX0xc1_CVCPvjffI5FTg4yhjSACXlaehjhczbstH6bPR7mJy2S63AKl/s640/blogger-image-1485321928.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04935886169283754500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-90147846073566482562016-06-18T18:00:00.001-05:002016-06-18T18:04:07.704-05:00Drunken Saturday Night.For the last few months I've been thinking about making limoncello. It's an Italian liqueur. But I haven't been able to find a jar I liked. While we were out running errands I found the jar I wanted. <div><br></div><div>It all came together quickly after that. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWKYT1W-2Jadgt96lTC1Bg9zKe2Mg6HfKGvwI6MbY0QDetR38aXC0hbFRLlG024cT8i5G86I8zAyiI6j3XktiLqmKF7FnC-drW7u4Qf-O8DHK95JU0Ccu78MIr9OBODVQUNRYF-QTShV8/s640/blogger-image--1758254508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWKYT1W-2Jadgt96lTC1Bg9zKe2Mg6HfKGvwI6MbY0QDetR38aXC0hbFRLlG024cT8i5G86I8zAyiI6j3XktiLqmKF7FnC-drW7u4Qf-O8DHK95JU0Ccu78MIr9OBODVQUNRYF-QTShV8/s640/blogger-image--1758254508.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>This is the first part of the process. We got a bag of organic lemons and two big bottles of vodka. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg70bixEPBJcxaVXWxe0Zy3nKP58ddAx6QtHgR71tiluUmJRK7_gjtgDsV3RnqmJ-BsjTFNdlGqO0ukWw0qyuNrlcoZMOXDkngFVGumKHVH_txznW3iLAUSIAHcMJjZntHJxejIzmYEKZE/s640/blogger-image--2095287785.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg70bixEPBJcxaVXWxe0Zy3nKP58ddAx6QtHgR71tiluUmJRK7_gjtgDsV3RnqmJ-BsjTFNdlGqO0ukWw0qyuNrlcoZMOXDkngFVGumKHVH_txznW3iLAUSIAHcMJjZntHJxejIzmYEKZE/s640/blogger-image--2095287785.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I peeled the skin of the lemons. I did it with a veggie peeler so I just got the zest. This helps keep it from being bitter. You don't want the white part if you can avoid it. I also used organic lemons to avoid any pesticides in the skins. You can't wash that off and it would soak into the liquor. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzIP-_bXu9HWzrTduQplSGKt3-ntwRAqNHYhlz29INrd0IY1zkMDcdyq-wg09Kimx8QdhsOw5z8_PYH6eIVq34QYSr6lhOfGzoXTmsZkbh7fRtRtuUo18XSbPESRbsve_MP33SE8KEYSI/s640/blogger-image--1996269551.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzIP-_bXu9HWzrTduQplSGKt3-ntwRAqNHYhlz29INrd0IY1zkMDcdyq-wg09Kimx8QdhsOw5z8_PYH6eIVq34QYSr6lhOfGzoXTmsZkbh7fRtRtuUo18XSbPESRbsve_MP33SE8KEYSI/s640/blogger-image--1996269551.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Then I put the zest into the jar. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsr_lwIXWwN9Rmxq6647-kC4608RmrC3CgaCO6mwAq7HdPShjnlpCdN-x3xPFQjhNaKwuc8u_i7iTm-jkAI2mPZx940Jm5UbZNJmf_bq0VKUtATuKwH2baBXoiqksX7lJSyEUgkZk4o6o/s640/blogger-image-458548280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsr_lwIXWwN9Rmxq6647-kC4608RmrC3CgaCO6mwAq7HdPShjnlpCdN-x3xPFQjhNaKwuc8u_i7iTm-jkAI2mPZx940Jm5UbZNJmf_bq0VKUtATuKwH2baBXoiqksX7lJSyEUgkZk4o6o/s640/blogger-image-458548280.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Then I added the bottles of vodka. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8e7tm7C3KC2l6PNecP29j4714z2JHlOLDrBJ3qWfgf2vJchTSaYN7i3hluLzujniXX3HLpi_c9-NCYENUBxmE4VTohBSn-zoktf1ekZ1SkH9cnk4NEnuQPsUF5HAFon2Sm8qtrGC33IY/s640/blogger-image-979235691.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8e7tm7C3KC2l6PNecP29j4714z2JHlOLDrBJ3qWfgf2vJchTSaYN7i3hluLzujniXX3HLpi_c9-NCYENUBxmE4VTohBSn-zoktf1ekZ1SkH9cnk4NEnuQPsUF5HAFon2Sm8qtrGC33IY/s640/blogger-image-979235691.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Both bottles. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pRodtitrccloBD0Bwp5etwWSuSAIzcgsc5VPc8Nacq59BXTyFWV0WFfN2ohan8PKr9w9jz4XgsEfo3_YjJnCPE-0uJupSb7PI1N0rEJNevnkbIEzGzeAip7yCXt9dnU_LGrPUjmYMPc/s640/blogger-image--1633422039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pRodtitrccloBD0Bwp5etwWSuSAIzcgsc5VPc8Nacq59BXTyFWV0WFfN2ohan8PKr9w9jz4XgsEfo3_YjJnCPE-0uJupSb7PI1N0rEJNevnkbIEzGzeAip7yCXt9dnU_LGrPUjmYMPc/s640/blogger-image--1633422039.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Now it sits for 40 days. (I'll show you on July 28th how to finish it.)</div><div><br></div><div>But what does a person do with 40 days to wait and a dozen naked lemons?</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6GxdOxlnMDFWmDbVQBx6OB0UokalWBYJ-k-LWP-KFU6vqJDgM_eiMdVYaG6ZFm5wvA-kLh0O8rr0hQX6rTjq6ncfmSslS8HEjm0gPkQKu1C4NS6L2PWmMPXCyjO-bt0B6M0FgfjQKEro/s640/blogger-image--48777806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6GxdOxlnMDFWmDbVQBx6OB0UokalWBYJ-k-LWP-KFU6vqJDgM_eiMdVYaG6ZFm5wvA-kLh0O8rr0hQX6rTjq6ncfmSslS8HEjm0gPkQKu1C4NS6L2PWmMPXCyjO-bt0B6M0FgfjQKEro/s640/blogger-image--48777806.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>When your wife makes limoncello, John makes lemonade!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3MB59je9pwKZ0JTgtM4YHuNmyZp0WJ6xXBUqQ1-Gf-uCTA4WufKOtZVJfEgvFXEk4lE_IFvSG6UrIS6gTfEgPHzrQ5lYm5KtR6PvFGVGMRlJSTeD6-oXgAmS6zzaqVKg_z4U7oyiyjA/s640/blogger-image--405302756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3MB59je9pwKZ0JTgtM4YHuNmyZp0WJ6xXBUqQ1-Gf-uCTA4WufKOtZVJfEgvFXEk4lE_IFvSG6UrIS6gTfEgPHzrQ5lYm5KtR6PvFGVGMRlJSTeD6-oXgAmS6zzaqVKg_z4U7oyiyjA/s640/blogger-image--405302756.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We squeezed them all. Added sugar and water. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjBklyjGClH3v9CwKrZaAsYwS4yCyzO_k7mefoi-MtKSdnVQKCLurwDwdRqA2PVrkajbYuwG1RZXjTySpfQ6fpcYFiMCRDP8W9-Lhc61GfJMdAs9jTrIK_XLIYwfxvIB5Bc8OQF1FMMg/s640/blogger-image--1258829452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjBklyjGClH3v9CwKrZaAsYwS4yCyzO_k7mefoi-MtKSdnVQKCLurwDwdRqA2PVrkajbYuwG1RZXjTySpfQ6fpcYFiMCRDP8W9-Lhc61GfJMdAs9jTrIK_XLIYwfxvIB5Bc8OQF1FMMg/s640/blogger-image--1258829452.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>All this liqueur talk, we had to spike it. Right?</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnx53RwV8xqBNecZ2hZ1YXH1cb7A63kSQeO5ZvRGbxxeD6IAMdLRtxEz2PFn7WdIWoMVhGQEz0xs9FQJmaoaQxpxXsM7Gslzdy9x7eLx3Aq3CuZBaHNLxEYlRnq0ZosXjoIU8BMv7zF1Y/s640/blogger-image-71995821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnx53RwV8xqBNecZ2hZ1YXH1cb7A63kSQeO5ZvRGbxxeD6IAMdLRtxEz2PFn7WdIWoMVhGQEz0xs9FQJmaoaQxpxXsM7Gslzdy9x7eLx3Aq3CuZBaHNLxEYlRnq0ZosXjoIU8BMv7zF1Y/s640/blogger-image-71995821.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Cheers to cold drinks on the deck.</div><div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-48494589971375747102016-06-15T18:48:00.001-05:002016-06-15T18:57:46.401-05:00Seafood Enchiladas<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Enchiladas are a great pantry dinner. Most of the time we have all the ingredients on hand. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHDHxBW18pqRvHH53YRqnrH3RjX1W24Tg_db_lJATPePQsb0GA6AdjlQ9qLV-T0aH0pwl_fmsg6UDLmFLb_oFK0GbHBFJIYmk7wm48Z7v33WAh8nsTTq0-rGu39Pt4eBaXTH52cTIypVs/s640/blogger-image-425560094.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHDHxBW18pqRvHH53YRqnrH3RjX1W24Tg_db_lJATPePQsb0GA6AdjlQ9qLV-T0aH0pwl_fmsg6UDLmFLb_oFK0GbHBFJIYmk7wm48Z7v33WAh8nsTTq0-rGu39Pt4eBaXTH52cTIypVs/s640/blogger-image-425560094.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We had shrimp and krab in the freezer. We've used leftover chicken, taco meat and even chili. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvg_N6nGsgzcP2AxOXv0QY4JvIrAl8P0wDcDgJc4DxAoTky3XurX7mwMX6QYqz3L_a2p8AgW4baKL9BkQHdZC46T0Xi-OUR_0nehyP0Hev_kk0sDc_AxvNdC98ezEWFC0ky0JYVsOvwU/s640/blogger-image--217501174.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvg_N6nGsgzcP2AxOXv0QY4JvIrAl8P0wDcDgJc4DxAoTky3XurX7mwMX6QYqz3L_a2p8AgW4baKL9BkQHdZC46T0Xi-OUR_0nehyP0Hev_kk0sDc_AxvNdC98ezEWFC0ky0JYVsOvwU/s640/blogger-image--217501174.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We started with a layer of sauce in the bottom of the dish. For seafood we used the green sauce. It's mild and a bit spicy. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tvRFNtiB7xuakMdvslol__11MOcc5Z8PXidEV-k8IXJtDVZIutcZn8URiWPsZp6CPFbfdSj14vDAhGQ3KSs10y5hLESpa4eDNXEA4euxfGpciayxE4LgRpKik9Kh9B_8XZVMc-LLqIs/s640/blogger-image--58110862.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tvRFNtiB7xuakMdvslol__11MOcc5Z8PXidEV-k8IXJtDVZIutcZn8URiWPsZp6CPFbfdSj14vDAhGQ3KSs10y5hLESpa4eDNXEA4euxfGpciayxE4LgRpKik9Kh9B_8XZVMc-LLqIs/s640/blogger-image--58110862.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>John warmed up the tortillas so they'd roll up easier. He added the seafood. Some shrimp and krab that's already cooked and ready to go. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEBX__QRvOchQTkfHcCgHlZ4SwLkloM6k5gjJdjzWWiIiYu63dZHD7SJz8zXUyuUt7BwH71jHWy-DP5Sy74D_-9-LY1tAWim8oKGb-ArEUq3ATkgYM4lb3-F-1jvzhTwG4qnuUMpCnGOA/s640/blogger-image--1089984129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEBX__QRvOchQTkfHcCgHlZ4SwLkloM6k5gjJdjzWWiIiYu63dZHD7SJz8zXUyuUt7BwH71jHWy-DP5Sy74D_-9-LY1tAWim8oKGb-ArEUq3ATkgYM4lb3-F-1jvzhTwG4qnuUMpCnGOA/s640/blogger-image--1089984129.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>A little sauce for flavor. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb2SmxGymS6aJImDyxDuojLIw-gq4Uwg1rORbvb1bMEv2k_t7mpCykPIPN1oRbo7MeNlPBr40OGJyswAVrjb04buvHaW-jOEqleTCqUg_dWUrtMzXwEPXUQ5P_LQeXpQshPyUvLtll28Y/s640/blogger-image-1778461907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb2SmxGymS6aJImDyxDuojLIw-gq4Uwg1rORbvb1bMEv2k_t7mpCykPIPN1oRbo7MeNlPBr40OGJyswAVrjb04buvHaW-jOEqleTCqUg_dWUrtMzXwEPXUQ5P_LQeXpQshPyUvLtll28Y/s640/blogger-image-1778461907.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Cheese. Cause, you know,<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> it's cheese. Roll them up like an enchilada and place seam-side down. </span></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_3zBx4yy_PvpfWrh-1M_9-WMQqthim_X4Fu1qS6aEem0zWuwLN4y-k1E420EXUOceGcrwQEJIiH-_wXYeOeq0069wbNY2BwapOcQQ8DU6HSvzUGjxjiRjHqqt47AkhfoxTIqfESVufY/s640/blogger-image-1408018746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_3zBx4yy_PvpfWrh-1M_9-WMQqthim_X4Fu1qS6aEem0zWuwLN4y-k1E420EXUOceGcrwQEJIiH-_wXYeOeq0069wbNY2BwapOcQQ8DU6HSvzUGjxjiRjHqqt47AkhfoxTIqfESVufY/s640/blogger-image-1408018746.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Covered with the rest of the sauce. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqeJBUqnH1Rxw-oVnMS3yfVlX4iT5Wv-82MY54umm64PV_UEXXdDUVhBzgQopwYaEzhd7fdvqOvwUotnrVyDpxOkgnzYad9_boh-3a7h5N-_0mgGEgLKBEPItabZ1zK6O_AIUCDKtkkgc/s640/blogger-image--1641687448.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqeJBUqnH1Rxw-oVnMS3yfVlX4iT5Wv-82MY54umm64PV_UEXXdDUVhBzgQopwYaEzhd7fdvqOvwUotnrVyDpxOkgnzYad9_boh-3a7h5N-_0mgGEgLKBEPItabZ1zK6O_AIUCDKtkkgc/s640/blogger-image--1641687448.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Finally cheese and some green onions. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3GJMDVeIy0O_WvB4Eb0Gno1UxCgZc0FdRyMy29FKaAXBzUGqQOLk8BEpcxj3ViuFysYyAwGI_6vvy-p2BNmpMty7gGLsVMOkto0cOYzG4y2VfvTy9wuDRVLNsPpVdvU3JZWHkaQ8PZ4/s640/blogger-image-192768981.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3GJMDVeIy0O_WvB4Eb0Gno1UxCgZc0FdRyMy29FKaAXBzUGqQOLk8BEpcxj3ViuFysYyAwGI_6vvy-p2BNmpMty7gGLsVMOkto0cOYzG4y2VfvTy9wuDRVLNsPpVdvU3JZWHkaQ8PZ4/s640/blogger-image-192768981.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. With the seafood already cooked it just needs warmed through. </div><div><br></div><div>We added a little sour cream and it was perfect. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-23613465014256450482016-06-13T17:56:00.001-05:002016-06-13T18:07:09.781-05:00The Great Freezer Project RecapWe are having a steak from the freezer for dinner. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHgV39pchqDjV6xpgWA01zJsEMWtgkWI7Ie4k7S0w3arOTh4PETizoGuwy6DuSpJXkopOWQzNmA1unas66etMLpsHTlzyZla7SZBbckX7JqaAygbxxdwfpsUlGuSe6LX_uvRQl4nnM1Hk/s640/blogger-image--1525588165.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHgV39pchqDjV6xpgWA01zJsEMWtgkWI7Ie4k7S0w3arOTh4PETizoGuwy6DuSpJXkopOWQzNmA1unas66etMLpsHTlzyZla7SZBbckX7JqaAygbxxdwfpsUlGuSe6LX_uvRQl4nnM1Hk/s640/blogger-image--1525588165.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Six weeks ago we started the project. This is what the freezer looked like. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36gCkgOzHuwTq5l14YBKbBldsjJF-A07DYajj7SLvy3l1A7bxNpCZ08zT7JCPJm9N6G1OMNr1zCHEX3I2YhaEOGiQUInGc3NNlxeFt9k0NS4_Ty8eJal0L_nNTkn42k0C3MNlZpc-UXw/s640/blogger-image-1493981359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36gCkgOzHuwTq5l14YBKbBldsjJF-A07DYajj7SLvy3l1A7bxNpCZ08zT7JCPJm9N6G1OMNr1zCHEX3I2YhaEOGiQUInGc3NNlxeFt9k0NS4_Ty8eJal0L_nNTkn42k0C3MNlZpc-UXw/s640/blogger-image-1493981359.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We ate a lot of freezer foods. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBg3CFDy81lLSRY0EuvAlC35e89vzU3IBxoHHywiIucxApwT8bosxum1rUctEutynN9_KGomB3tXRRDXp8jTjInJd0j9ac_HtFNYO9C7mu7lg4XLMLhD64XAaRad2SPvfanFPzxRnxvY/s640/blogger-image--500674499.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDaaBz8egEj8xjGVj9vaIRaM7sJEHbtqcbEzeRXTNWuZ37P33PSoXuM54DfbHkwNzUilG16hrhySxEDK4mbwqdWbgWFdqrkyayV4KagVe2FEqVGzAcZd-hh4ulD7zILCDoh4D2a2iURZI/s640/blogger-image--634149328.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>So, six weeks of meals later, we didn't make a lot of progress. But we have at least a week's worth of frozen meals and a lot of smoked meat that can become quick meals. </div><div><br></div><div><i>Also, there's empty space underneath all that stuff...I swear!</i></div><div><br></div><div>We saved money and John just found a big bag of fat he meant to throw away.</div><div><br></div><div><i>About 4-pounds of fat trimmed from the briskets I smoked a few weeks ago. Just gotta remember to put them in the garbage bin on trash day. </i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div>He's sure he has room for new meat. </div><div><br></div><div><i>Is that the OK to buy more? Because I haven't bought any in a long time! C'mon, meat bargains!!!</i></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-80824844465785569482016-06-12T13:51:00.001-05:002016-06-12T14:35:59.556-05:00Restaurant Recreations : Minnesota Picnic Cheese Curds<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We were in Minnesota for a graduation over the weekend and had to make 2 stops before we came home. One for some sliders...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemSt8QYS4BNM-Dvq9mNV0P7KSkLVu0QZ9kr-8aeekm8bBO_Q-lCUHZGQ5Qk5CrNDd1xkxV4a6FyTRj8ECqFZI1T1S0cAUiPAN5IwJeC4p-xYV3ZayuumTQr_CtKrn7gjq4m2kGh70ibaP/s640/blogger-image-1886056955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemSt8QYS4BNM-Dvq9mNV0P7KSkLVu0QZ9kr-8aeekm8bBO_Q-lCUHZGQ5Qk5CrNDd1xkxV4a6FyTRj8ECqFZI1T1S0cAUiPAN5IwJeC4p-xYV3ZayuumTQr_CtKrn7gjq4m2kGh70ibaP/s640/blogger-image-1886056955.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the words of Harold and my buddy Kumar, "That's some tasty goodness"! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJ0Cr74RWpzyfpMJHeCEL-yzvChZeT3cQ4BN8OHi1NnEQLF9jhCi21NS_HuNd4wpFKoXW7AQv_DIW907lqtq9T0vd5QNS9I9FI4Lhj9ghKubsUpgUgRwe2UU3EBIOgHJ9ruM2tcn_YSDI/s640/blogger-image--486413269.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJ0Cr74RWpzyfpMJHeCEL-yzvChZeT3cQ4BN8OHi1NnEQLF9jhCi21NS_HuNd4wpFKoXW7AQv_DIW907lqtq9T0vd5QNS9I9FI4Lhj9ghKubsUpgUgRwe2UU3EBIOgHJ9ruM2tcn_YSDI/s640/blogger-image--486413269.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We also stopped at the Mall of America. There used to be a place in the food court called "Minnesota Picnic" that had awesome walleye on a stick and deep fried cheese curds. They were just like the ones you can get at the Iowa State Fair. Sadly, Minnesota Picnic closed several years ago. But a quick internet check showed us that the Rybecki Cheese store is still there on the west end of the mall. We've always gotten fresh cheese curds there...you know, the really squeaky ones. We parked and were back to the car in 15 minutes with a couple pounds of regular curds, a pound of ranch flavored curds, and a pound of garlic & dill flavored. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Since we've been wanting some deep-fried, I thought I'd try to re-create them at home. Found a batter recipe online to try. It starts with a cup of flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 eggs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh95s9dIlb1rZq5oGF9vJoAiwebIw6wFvHKGBCg89Hr-2wbtBxLJXFbip22TVYNiaCWHgdch5SOfnQhaAp3buXWlp6045OoeYSkmIMAL6183zOQfI-iYYhIIl0MoH6rXAblv_c9O2o16JCL/s640/blogger-image-1766623048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh95s9dIlb1rZq5oGF9vJoAiwebIw6wFvHKGBCg89Hr-2wbtBxLJXFbip22TVYNiaCWHgdch5SOfnQhaAp3buXWlp6045OoeYSkmIMAL6183zOQfI-iYYhIIl0MoH6rXAblv_c9O2o16JCL/s640/blogger-image-1766623048.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Add 1/4 cup milk and 3/4 cup beer. And that's it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWjypl16KeppEgnzTKCsHSMw3RBL0gB2BVcIcAwFhwU7RPAjWUus-MXg1Eucfrdwu-ZcqAUtXROTvUSGyGHhVj0o7DyfQb43r6HRghCYp3kUDI6ZK9VKgRXMKrGLkNGnQH0JN1fHNWeK-_/s640/blogger-image--1869874533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWjypl16KeppEgnzTKCsHSMw3RBL0gB2BVcIcAwFhwU7RPAjWUus-MXg1Eucfrdwu-ZcqAUtXROTvUSGyGHhVj0o7DyfQb43r6HRghCYp3kUDI6ZK9VKgRXMKrGLkNGnQH0JN1fHNWeK-_/s640/blogger-image--1869874533.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Whisk it up until smooth. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit75vfR2GUw1ucKBup2CI0UU2S2HgK_TZGVCYBRyAW6MGAm74uei0lMv9EtKCTt9kSJW4P6hOVVOGbgq2g-0DpST2CJfkGRBr32UAkzkN-QL97ccp39u-qJxPXEtd7FnVhYbRRuZemh9rw/s640/blogger-image-922423311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit75vfR2GUw1ucKBup2CI0UU2S2HgK_TZGVCYBRyAW6MGAm74uei0lMv9EtKCTt9kSJW4P6hOVVOGbgq2g-0DpST2CJfkGRBr32UAkzkN-QL97ccp39u-qJxPXEtd7FnVhYbRRuZemh9rw/s640/blogger-image-922423311.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Drop the curds into the batter, get them covered and use a slotted spoon (or old fry daddy scoop!) to get rid of excess batter and drop into the hot oil. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJyOJhfXz4FDQ59tQ6wRi31G79bfgAbpiDVJFhOFsgsZHOhOYTK5w6zRF34z2mk6FPO8j4u4ir-Wldy_85cbksBl20cHKQyDYGOBuyvXJLI97Y5EvsWo55BFpvusetSuVAp-Bx5wnpH1UY/s640/blogger-image--1003493190.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJyOJhfXz4FDQ59tQ6wRi31G79bfgAbpiDVJFhOFsgsZHOhOYTK5w6zRF34z2mk6FPO8j4u4ir-Wldy_85cbksBl20cHKQyDYGOBuyvXJLI97Y5EvsWo55BFpvusetSuVAp-Bx5wnpH1UY/s640/blogger-image--1003493190.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cook a couple minutes until golden brown. Drain and put on paper towel. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzj-1kNiyNcJ80ZGlo2iEXypHo-LTKHoNovEZscdAy9YlyF0yGj0ORRPiYP-OxxUOqau0bsJuZMwXY6giRgW9VIuJ7iKc8rjNt9RpG1XlEQyDPuoS9gKV_eQ-8twZDyyzFAGWFw7hAwDaP/s640/blogger-image--987141427.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzj-1kNiyNcJ80ZGlo2iEXypHo-LTKHoNovEZscdAy9YlyF0yGj0ORRPiYP-OxxUOqau0bsJuZMwXY6giRgW9VIuJ7iKc8rjNt9RpG1XlEQyDPuoS9gKV_eQ-8twZDyyzFAGWFw7hAwDaP/s640/blogger-image--987141427.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">No need to season them because the curds are nice and salty already. These look good enough to eat!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEippWxhYEDaqKMiH_0svLrVYIrovzI5yKTdTKyOb0mRCPwm-WownEBeFLtDGuajG1NGsf13_hmAJDhTJAXhaUm6eK9SfbKJreK92EUiSWFV2mZtT5B4EJFm7pNZEvxqeI4IfTBoNqI3PnlE/s640/blogger-image--819671975.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEippWxhYEDaqKMiH_0svLrVYIrovzI5yKTdTKyOb0mRCPwm-WownEBeFLtDGuajG1NGsf13_hmAJDhTJAXhaUm6eK9SfbKJreK92EUiSWFV2mZtT5B4EJFm7pNZEvxqeI4IfTBoNqI3PnlE/s640/blogger-image--819671975.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And they were! Tasted exactly like the Minnesota Picnic and the state fair curds. Salty goodness and a very thin breading. And none of the cheese leaked into the oil. I also tried a couple variations. For another batch, I put the curds into the freezer for about 15 minutes before battering and frying. We liked the consistency of those a little better. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We also battered and fried some of the ranch-flavored curds and they were fantastic! This knockoff recipe is definitely a success!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-62422701915759423452016-06-11T11:10:00.001-05:002016-06-11T12:15:44.898-05:00On The Road - Fat Nat's Eggs<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">John and I have a road trip rule. When away from home we can't eat anywhere we can eat at home. That means no chain restaurants. This weekend we traveled to Minnesota for my nephew's graduation party. After a late night hanging with friends we woke up hungry for a big breakfast. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So I consulted Yelp and up popped Fat Nat's Eggs. It wasn't far and the reviews were good so we set off. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now Minnesota doesn't have summer, it has construction season so it took about half an hour to get there. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI8dXr4m1fskbO2WnQl7OMu-hNep8X3bp5xDq3whCSPNrkEZCbUdZfusfV-cmgE8rGLpoe-O_k7T2ydxwup1rXpyShu2i_2kxbCJDrIqZQkR08KH4_pM4uM76urV31HWlhelaBUtXCdWU/s640/blogger-image--1440464545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI8dXr4m1fskbO2WnQl7OMu-hNep8X3bp5xDq3whCSPNrkEZCbUdZfusfV-cmgE8rGLpoe-O_k7T2ydxwup1rXpyShu2i_2kxbCJDrIqZQkR08KH4_pM4uM76urV31HWlhelaBUtXCdWU/s640/blogger-image--1440464545.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's nestled in a strip mall and the parking lot was packed, but we got a table right away. The service was fast and our food was hot. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFF3lOvUY-86Y05ht26Nux0dBi4aQh2crcCHbOACmamPxFlMPphRawfbkU3HvuTUtGWl_QFIwlNQCQpy8ds3zKZqptkrqIZHEQElfeuW7xNm3dCb5SeiFwHV6v7exVpCszbgrzLiUDhE/s640/blogger-image--1293112160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFF3lOvUY-86Y05ht26Nux0dBi4aQh2crcCHbOACmamPxFlMPphRawfbkU3HvuTUtGWl_QFIwlNQCQpy8ds3zKZqptkrqIZHEQElfeuW7xNm3dCb5SeiFwHV6v7exVpCszbgrzLiUDhE/s640/blogger-image--1293112160.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I got Norm's omelette which had bacon, ham, onions, peppers and mushroom. I added a side of hash browns. It was huge! I didn't even eat half of it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsusbjoACh7xtRYIWRWICM9JNb4bODFqEhm3CgiQ87qz1FAQPhHzLM4rrCI3bBbslpdZMwrX1g0u6DJC75l7qnadsob1LshL6Rhs0-L4S77hZx_B1DXW-E9cqWu6ybroEktxfER3Fsu1c/s640/blogger-image-806231156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsusbjoACh7xtRYIWRWICM9JNb4bODFqEhm3CgiQ87qz1FAQPhHzLM4rrCI3bBbslpdZMwrX1g0u6DJC75l7qnadsob1LshL6Rhs0-L4S77hZx_B1DXW-E9cqWu6ybroEktxfER3Fsu1c/s640/blogger-image-806231156.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">John had corned beef hash. It was very basic, out of the can variety. Nothing special. But oddly enough came with a side of potatoes. These were the star of the plate. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They were red potatoes that had been seasoned and fried. Crispy with soft centers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZOMuVxUaIlOqg9LClfjQ5LCm-w6BogIkdkdXFbQPui8DmNMIPkMfNfnX01u19mvJY4cNs5vggOe3qyQbOdSOx5tNRchD5RoEkP2hva6napchVyU4T2Z3dspjpfCGSIE_Hw6j0yj474U/s640/blogger-image-121783663.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZOMuVxUaIlOqg9LClfjQ5LCm-w6BogIkdkdXFbQPui8DmNMIPkMfNfnX01u19mvJY4cNs5vggOe3qyQbOdSOx5tNRchD5RoEkP2hva6napchVyU4T2Z3dspjpfCGSIE_Hw6j0yj474U/s640/blogger-image-121783663.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I also loved the substitution note in the menu. This is the kind of note John would have if I allowed him to have a restaurant. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As we left a guy in a convertible asked how the pancakes were. Darn. Maybe I should have gotten pancakes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall tasty and filling breakfast at a good local joint. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-65170853296799711632016-06-08T18:30:00.001-05:002016-06-08T18:41:31.836-05:00GFP Day 44 - More Pizza<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We still had 1 portion of our pizza crust left over from last week, so I rolled it out and got it ready for toppings. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvqW-Z-6wgraaIX68BZQS-q-MMLf7I27kifCydKYSnIQa0JI-MHXopiDRgDkimTItO8_b8L3NrHGn_CpAtcl2QM3wP0feFtNM8mq4FcQaWnTXnhIpwgabslYy18Uv4M8FS0R-Ks8chE5NK/s640/blogger-image-758358483.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvqW-Z-6wgraaIX68BZQS-q-MMLf7I27kifCydKYSnIQa0JI-MHXopiDRgDkimTItO8_b8L3NrHGn_CpAtcl2QM3wP0feFtNM8mq4FcQaWnTXnhIpwgabslYy18Uv4M8FS0R-Ks8chE5NK/s640/blogger-image-758358483.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>A good amount of sauce (as always, ALL the way to the edges!)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIixxnSS8ZViDl2ZOPhOOWE6jhkOhguwd1wocGcgiQfAFOAJfAgq5MtQ_77Yq6VzoKvZg1a_HH-CpRk5ouXWNORhEqH3i6m6fKRMmn9c6PkY25XSNzBdq2OnIUVm0Bv3TkNy_vrVn7ya4u/s640/blogger-image-1991473597.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIixxnSS8ZViDl2ZOPhOOWE6jhkOhguwd1wocGcgiQfAFOAJfAgq5MtQ_77Yq6VzoKvZg1a_HH-CpRk5ouXWNORhEqH3i6m6fKRMmn9c6PkY25XSNzBdq2OnIUVm0Bv3TkNy_vrVn7ya4u/s640/blogger-image-1991473597.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>A ziplock full of frozen Graziano's sausage from the freezer. I broke it up a little with the rolling pin. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiUms7NNVdYF6Z9JilVdmmEsdFDRmtG-VRTmCywJqfEgtXG2A2fdtUdgcO31EcoKjKTaO11p2UQhLRce3WakHoDXmc4r1ncHkHGeO-qxqZMPnaL3luAjPXdrFv-saP3QZ9US86wkF9e3Zx/s640/blogger-image--1189604135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiUms7NNVdYF6Z9JilVdmmEsdFDRmtG-VRTmCywJqfEgtXG2A2fdtUdgcO31EcoKjKTaO11p2UQhLRce3WakHoDXmc4r1ncHkHGeO-qxqZMPnaL3luAjPXdrFv-saP3QZ9US86wkF9e3Zx/s640/blogger-image--1189604135.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Add the mozzarella...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80MtIf2lLni_WApQ5GdJNhxhuvPTJShylgTDoHVHbnQMawLnmb7DcILGgJNKEA4HpMC-aJbhvSgJqgKfgNHBltmHGqp8XD6vvC4KVFm2K6B96o0ksyJEPV0UNwwn2ZoM9ysTzQGh-quIX/s640/blogger-image--1265770955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80MtIf2lLni_WApQ5GdJNhxhuvPTJShylgTDoHVHbnQMawLnmb7DcILGgJNKEA4HpMC-aJbhvSgJqgKfgNHBltmHGqp8XD6vvC4KVFm2K6B96o0ksyJEPV0UNwwn2ZoM9ysTzQGh-quIX/s640/blogger-image--1265770955.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And cook till it looks good enough to eat. And it was! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGg4IkevMur64JYkQ7ilq01AwSGwzu9RCQSPLsPi-aAdnbJlk4udiGnq5qSL9AEqL9fBw2Z7BIXqWY-O3TegfLenXyqef5-Az5m0-Ka6QNZwYvS9mmQqW75Af2LEZ8Ngxr38c68BlzHIYy/s640/blogger-image--178764908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGg4IkevMur64JYkQ7ilq01AwSGwzu9RCQSPLsPi-aAdnbJlk4udiGnq5qSL9AEqL9fBw2Z7BIXqWY-O3TegfLenXyqef5-Az5m0-Ka6QNZwYvS9mmQqW75Af2LEZ8Ngxr38c68BlzHIYy/s640/blogger-image--178764908.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><i>We are now out of dough in the freezer so this is the last pizza of the project. </i></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303012006050224497.post-4371540978948277742016-06-07T17:39:00.001-05:002016-06-07T18:26:20.296-05:00GFP Day 43 - New Meatloaf With Loaded Potatoes<div>I saw somebody make meatloaf on Food Network the other night on "Diners, Drive-ins & Drives", so I wanted meatloaf. I usually do a mix of ground chuck & ground pork or turkey. I add a package of onion soup mix, some Worcestershire, garlic, black pepper, and some Parmesan cheese. Sometimes I'll put a hunk of cheddar cheese in the middle of it. I've never used eggs or breadcrumbs in my meatloaf. But I thought I'd try it this time. My buddy Tony told me about a recipe he saw that used a box of Stovetop stuffing as the breadcrumbs & seasoning. That sounded intriguing, so this is what I came up with. </div><div><br></div><div>First, let's create some freezer space by using a pound of ground beef and a pound of pork sausage. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqIBywxYQ_xhBk_ErExD_E9b3-mlVmHmTq0opkh5mHa7SlKqi_X0tHk09bpbMxhx5flbd3EmSAB9DcGSU1IRPvIDg4mYebzE0xF3vnYgiPnMsj2WbJxq3dLL9qfeYY8XuckvI83tnDv2NK/s640/blogger-image-1284763853.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqIBywxYQ_xhBk_ErExD_E9b3-mlVmHmTq0opkh5mHa7SlKqi_X0tHk09bpbMxhx5flbd3EmSAB9DcGSU1IRPvIDg4mYebzE0xF3vnYgiPnMsj2WbJxq3dLL9qfeYY8XuckvI83tnDv2NK/s640/blogger-image-1284763853.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I always mix the meatloaf in the kitchen aid, using the paddle. To the beef and sausage, I add the box of stuffing mix, some black pepper, some dehydrated onions, a little seasoned salt, 2 eggs, a little garlic powder, and about a Tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdexxPAX7lliLJINLLjXehZj8xHJjmbQmHV8wT8zyc6loyhgWVwPqMoUhbU3zn6KW8HBFy_KmU2XRWdnPUMPE-5x4GeljRj6WKO0dTDEGol3rraTdcEm7YRqJJ8jQ9gHKsnwGyLgg-xO0k/s640/blogger-image-956485110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdexxPAX7lliLJINLLjXehZj8xHJjmbQmHV8wT8zyc6loyhgWVwPqMoUhbU3zn6KW8HBFy_KmU2XRWdnPUMPE-5x4GeljRj6WKO0dTDEGol3rraTdcEm7YRqJJ8jQ9gHKsnwGyLgg-xO0k/s640/blogger-image-956485110.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Throw in some shredded sharp cheddar and mix it up. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPBp73s8hpGi2U6bhni0YcH6RiLQhkVeRb4DEk-TD7QqtbpZFXJxHDiAXmUfZMvf8cdpGc0PPMuSZHcjvy3wWJuYll1heGzjBtUfmTSc47_-5oBtpg7OjzgXt98dgak3o02dKM7FKGxWLo/s640/blogger-image-1704529511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPBp73s8hpGi2U6bhni0YcH6RiLQhkVeRb4DEk-TD7QqtbpZFXJxHDiAXmUfZMvf8cdpGc0PPMuSZHcjvy3wWJuYll1heGzjBtUfmTSc47_-5oBtpg7OjzgXt98dgak3o02dKM7FKGxWLo/s640/blogger-image-1704529511.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I divided the meatloaf into 2 small loaf pans. I just eyeballed it between the 2 pans. Jo told me to weigh the 2 pans to see how close I was to having them even. One weighed 1-pound 6.8 ounces, the other 1-pound 6.6 ounces... A difference of 2/10ths of an ounce. I moved a pea-sized piece of meatloaf to the lighter pan, and they were even. The loaves go into the 350 oven for about an hour. </div><div><br></div><div>I peeled and diced up some potatoes for some loaded mashed potatoes. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_7O27OgA8Xu98FUubhRzBMFleRUuHxvhr8c-chafnCjfNAmDa91Fl3rmOsEUtS6Wt3b5glhVSfM-mkO8JPdiuDrgJnTFDEBomh3SdsokVhE7ACkjBXwFjpBHD_E4v9IYAoZwazFuY7fPb/s640/blogger-image-1002268494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_7O27OgA8Xu98FUubhRzBMFleRUuHxvhr8c-chafnCjfNAmDa91Fl3rmOsEUtS6Wt3b5glhVSfM-mkO8JPdiuDrgJnTFDEBomh3SdsokVhE7ACkjBXwFjpBHD_E4v9IYAoZwazFuY7fPb/s640/blogger-image-1002268494.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Cooked the tators, drained, and mashed, using the hand mixer. I added about 3 TBSP butter before mixing. I would usually add a little milk, but didn't because I'm adding about half a cup of sour cream. I also salted & peppered the potatoes, and added chopped-up bacon bits and green onions. Added some finely shredded co-jack cheese, too. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qYRPkfLcgegC6jhWCcbV7eBGJH6Oohy3UILEPXWafnH02wjPIiAHyVWrMXRbqG12tz52CX59mpPzIPaFDjVy6RHNxt5YZqnm37AISAMqLU8ZPjZL2HIpWVSiLxkY3JnwGLn3l2Ihqvo0/s640/blogger-image-1331729060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qYRPkfLcgegC6jhWCcbV7eBGJH6Oohy3UILEPXWafnH02wjPIiAHyVWrMXRbqG12tz52CX59mpPzIPaFDjVy6RHNxt5YZqnm37AISAMqLU8ZPjZL2HIpWVSiLxkY3JnwGLn3l2Ihqvo0/s640/blogger-image-1331729060.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Put it in a sprayed casserole dish, top with a little more cheese, and bake at 350 for about 10 minutes. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9CzifJervpBewS2vbR2QQocO5QMDH8JfLeUmnF54FUqdGJ1cBYr8LDKupuTAfHgrWMPu7637-CnQGUSQqDa8j3m-XiW6fNPIQvSUUI9TVSI39TT26Oaa5jAPSljBHANL4Zxzp2h75lXC-/s640/blogger-image--413270258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9CzifJervpBewS2vbR2QQocO5QMDH8JfLeUmnF54FUqdGJ1cBYr8LDKupuTAfHgrWMPu7637-CnQGUSQqDa8j3m-XiW6fNPIQvSUUI9TVSI39TT26Oaa5jAPSljBHANL4Zxzp2h75lXC-/s640/blogger-image--413270258.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Meatloaf is done, so I pop it out of the loaf pan and onto a plate for easy slicing. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ126w3_cHzsQ8GmnKMTwW5uQP3tfHWrsDuu0s9OOUOeruW63vo3Z0ckpFM5HkcqaCHORU8xRNDoyFFSBCZGlH2mgZEls9gj2JVQ2szClXKQnuTRqajGyA00HmcrbnopubHtWXaZsXxP4j/s640/blogger-image--265295131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ126w3_cHzsQ8GmnKMTwW5uQP3tfHWrsDuu0s9OOUOeruW63vo3Z0ckpFM5HkcqaCHORU8xRNDoyFFSBCZGlH2mgZEls9gj2JVQ2szClXKQnuTRqajGyA00HmcrbnopubHtWXaZsXxP4j/s640/blogger-image--265295131.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Loaded mashed potatoes are done. I top them with a few more chopped green onions. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXbQtLyl9nsvRXCoTqzec7P1bfJTAtiOLhXKQTnMHLzmt1zhgOHRNCS9iJhCPsDrVCKR5vYBG2Th2IKbZ2i0MHLpTmUbhCXGCZIkAIZVbt84Lqx2Ynjuf9GzzYNsf16EW0gQ_UY3JLV907/s640/blogger-image-288698445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXbQtLyl9nsvRXCoTqzec7P1bfJTAtiOLhXKQTnMHLzmt1zhgOHRNCS9iJhCPsDrVCKR5vYBG2Th2IKbZ2i0MHLpTmUbhCXGCZIkAIZVbt84Lqx2Ynjuf9GzzYNsf16EW0gQ_UY3JLV907/s640/blogger-image-288698445.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Meatloaf and loaded mashed potatoes. The stuffing mix idea was a great one, and we loved the taste. The loaf was very moist. Potatoes were awesome, too. And plenty of leftovers for lunch later in the week. Plus, we've got a whole meatloaf to put in the freezer for a later meal. So much for creating freezer space!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIo8DZIgHuSWuhtW2hZvMmQ5AaXCVDIBmpObsvYW1B9MwZwn4CD1KPnm5zvn5VnV_CLBxrnbYLnnP2F-V2oWkQGUTAmczjCKFIMGPn-_4Eq8lXDtdz0bbNyl7ywOaRuUxerOIgpGif4nN/s640/blogger-image--1710679484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIo8DZIgHuSWuhtW2hZvMmQ5AaXCVDIBmpObsvYW1B9MwZwn4CD1KPnm5zvn5VnV_CLBxrnbYLnnP2F-V2oWkQGUTAmczjCKFIMGPn-_4Eq8lXDtdz0bbNyl7ywOaRuUxerOIgpGif4nN/s640/blogger-image--1710679484.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0