Archive for February, 2008
« Previous EntriesHudson–Brookfield Zoo!!
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008It’s nearly time to start planning for Spring and Summer activities!!
Isn’t this cute! This is Hudson the Polar Bear and he is one of the star attractions at our Brookfield Zoo here in the Chicagoland area–and he, like me–enjoys pumpkin every now and again. I have seen this beautiful bear swimming, playing with his [...]
Sweet Tomato–Hoffman Estates!!
Saturday, February 16th, 2008Monday night we took a quick trip into the Chef’s restaurant to pick up his paycheck. He’s currently enjoying a week off of work–but you can’t miss that event! On the way home we decided to take the kids to their favorite restaurant. Do any of you dare to take a gander?? [...]
Windy City Top Chef!!
Saturday, February 9th, 2008Top Chef has been filming here in Chicago for the past few months. In fact, they are using the kitchens where my husband went to Culinary School. I’m excited to see this season because, hey–it’s always fun to see places you’ve been and things you’ve seen. I do wish two things (people) [...]
Panda Express–Kung Pao Chicken
Friday, February 8th, 2008Yesterday I shared a recipe for Mongolian Beef–now if you are anything like the Chef, he won’t eat the same type of meat two days in a row. If you have beef one night–you can’t have beef or ground beef the next–so, moving away from beef–today’s recipe is for Kung Pao Chicken. However, [...]
Designer Fabrics & Piggy Buttons!!
Friday, February 8th, 2008When the Chef first opened restaurant number one, I was the one that everyone chose to make the curtains for the windows. Now, as nice as it was that everyone thought of me, it was a very nerve racking experience! I’m not one that feels a lot of confidence in my own handiwork. [...]
Toastin’ Marshmallows!!
Friday, February 8th, 2008I know that toasted marshmallows are a part of Summertime campouts–but to me, it’s very much an “Autumn” evening thing. Chilly air, warm fire–melty marshmallows. Now, let me take a moment to be very, very plain here. I am the QUEEN of toasted marshmallows. I have been crowned such by the [...]
Today’s Humor!!
Thursday, February 7th, 2008Now I have to say…I’m surprised at how many restaurant jokes there are out there that are off color! Yes, I could throw any old joke on here, but really–must a restaurant joke always deal with “potty humor”? If you have any fun (family friendly) joke dealing with food–would you please leave it [...]
P. F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef
Thursday, February 7th, 2008Since it’s Chinese New Years I thought I would choose a yummy Asian recipe from a great restaurant to wet your taste buds! I will try to get one up per night for the entire New Year celebration! Mongolian Beef is one of this family’s favorites—and I hope you will enjoy it as [...]
Disappointing Evening At The LoneStar–Bloomingdale!!
Thursday, February 7th, 2008Last night we headed out in the blizzard to a restaurant for my middle son’s 8th birthday. His original choice of “Dad’s Work” was sidetracked when, due to inclement weather, the restaurant closed. So we headed to our second favorite spot of “The LoneStar Steakhouse”! We were one of the very few [...]
Cinnamon Rolls Instead!!
Thursday, February 7th, 2008How do your cravings manifest themselves? I’m wondering because usually–I get a thought in my head and it won’t leave me alone. But today–in my very boring–very “nothing cooking right now” kitchen–I’m smelling cinnamon rolls. I mean–literally–it’s as if they were sitting right next to me-and they aren’t! I was going [...]
How To??
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008I have a question for all you “gourd” people out there! I found the coolest looking pumpkin/gourde at the supermarket yesterday. It’s wicked looking! Honestly–it’s the most awesome thing I’ve ever seen! My problem…I don’t want it to rot out and die–because truly–I want it over and over and over!! [...]
Red Lobster-Batter Fried Shrimp
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008Just in time for Lent!!
Ingredients:
* 1½ pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
* ½ cup oil
* 1 egg, beaten
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* ½ cup milk
* ¾ tsp. seasoned salt
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Cajun Corn Maque Choux!!
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008Tonight there is a huge Mardi Gras celebration at my husbands restaurant. In fact, he called me just a few minutes ago and he’s got all his beads on and his big fuzzy purple pimp hat. I told he he just needed a Grille and I could find him a pretty good paying [...]
Pumpkin Tonight!!
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008A few days ago I talked about the pumpkin ravioli that I wanted to make…well, tonight is the night! I’m also going to make a pumpkin cream sauce to go over the top of them. I can’t wait! I also bought some summer squash to steam and then sautee–so it will just be [...]
Joke Of The Day!!
Monday, February 4th, 2008I thought it was time to lighten up the mood of this blog! I know, I thought the Groundhog recipe would do that too–but hey, thought we’d try again! I was reading a book of restaurant humor and this one tickled my funny bone! I hope you enjoy it too!
An American tourist [...]
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