I do love me a big ol’ salad for dinner. I’m not talking about a wimpy bowl of leaves. I’m talking about a giant heaping plate of goodness – grains and proteins and tons of veggies with homemade dressing. Mama Pea refers to them as “Hugh Jass” salads. Homemade croutons are a good start. Wicked … Continue reading
I had a rather interesting Sunday in Ypsilanti and Detroit yesterday, so I thought I might pop in to tell you about it. Five Cent Femme planned out an adventurous day for J&M Corp (how we used to refer to ourselves at the young and naïve age of 16). First stop: Ypsi. We tried to … Continue reading
Have you ever browned butter? It is a task that relies on one’s sense of smell, more than anything else. Place butter over medium heat. Let it melt. It will start to get foamy. Once the foaming calms down, gently swirl the butter around the pan, to keep it moving. Keep it moving! Eventually, after … Continue reading
Last Week: Dinner Meal Plan for January 19-25: Saturday: Cheesy Meat Loaf Minis, Roasted Potatoes, Baby Greens Salad Sunday: Fajita Turkey Burgers; Corn, Tomato, & Black Bean Salad Monday: Deep South Shrimp & Sausage with Spicy Cheese Grits Tuesday: Wing it – Domino’s Pizza Wednesday: Beefless Burgers, Tots, Creamed Spinach Thursday: Dinner at Sava’s for … Continue reading
This week, when Dimo’s posted a link to my blog post about their sandwiches on their Facebook wall, it reminded the huz and that while we have returned for sandwiches on more than one occasion, we still haven’t tried Dimo’s breakfast! [source] This morning, we made it in to Dimo’s for brunch! They were quite … Continue reading
It’s almost Friday! Thank gawd. Today was somewhat stressful. Everyone was blowin’ up my phone at work today like crazy. And I’m really not a phone person. I really prefer to communicate in-person or electronically. Over the phone I just can’t see how the other person is reacting to what I am saying any it … Continue reading
Are you a fan of grits!? (Don’t mind that lurking pumpkin can.) Grits are not a food I grew up eating – ever! As an adult my experience with grits has been pretty limited too. In fact, I think each experience I’ve had with grits has been documented on the blog. I had grits for … Continue reading
Finding a hundred variations on a Mexican casserole is not a difficult task. Basically, they’re a dime a dozen. “Mexican Lasagna,” or “Taco Delight,” or “Fiesta Casserole,” or what have you. Most everyone loves the familiar flavors to be found in these comfort food dishes. Finding one that is relatively healthy, and not weighed down … Continue reading
Check out this little guy. This is Buckwheat. He is always scurrying around our backyard, and has a special spot in one of our trees where he likes to lay and rest. I captured this perfect candid shot of him last week on our deck. In other news, I’ve been baking! It’s no secret that … Continue reading
It’s Ann Arbor Restaurant Week! This January, the promotions will run from January 20 – 25. I have dinner reservations for Thursday and Friday evenings. Have you made yours yet? Biannually, during restaurant week, the huz and I usually go out for a dinner or two, and also like to hit up one restaurant for … Continue reading
Meg Goes Nom Nom 