Kudos to Iggies for their August charity of the month - Helping Up Mission, the group we run with through Back On My Feet!
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Basil Mint Creamy
The Basil Mint Creamy at Artifact Coffee caught my eye the first time I went to the cafe. Today, perhaps my third or fourth time there, I decided to give the drink a try. I couldn't resist trying it any longer.
The Basil Mint Creamy is basil syrup, trickling spring cream and spearmint, over ice. I consider it expensive at $4.50, but it was a treat and delicious.
The Basil Mint Creamy is basil syrup, trickling spring cream and spearmint, over ice. I consider it expensive at $4.50, but it was a treat and delicious.
Nacho Mama's owner dies in accident
The owner of Nacho Mama's died Aug. 24 in a biking accident in Ocean City. For whatever reason, I have never been to the Canton restaurant. Although, I suspect it may never be the same.
Good and plenty
It has been months since I last posted on this blog - far too long!
Baltimore is a foodie town with no shortage of good restaurants. This is a blessing and a curse because it can make what should be a simple decision of where to go to dinner very difficult.
The summer was packed with delicious food - from alfresco dining at Woodberry Kitchen and two festivals in Little Italy - to trying new restaurants, such as Stang of Siam (their panang chicken is out of this world) and Ten Ten (we were there last night!).
We dined with another couple at Ten Ten. The meal began by splitting the Charcuterie Plate (I recommend it - and it's certainly enough for four people to share). I had the Grilled Steak & Frites (grilled fairytale eggplant, duck fat fries, bordelaise) and my dining companions had the Grilled Shrimp and Grits (maple braised greens, crispy pork belly, organic three cheese-poblano grits) and Crispy Duck Confit & Frisée (frisee, warm lardons, balsamic figs, Smoked Moody Blue cheese, warm sherry-bacon vinaigrette) - both of which I tried and thoroughly enjoyed!
We also enjoyed the cuisine of two of our favorite restaurants, Mekong Delta and Iggies. You simply cannot go wrong at either place.
My husband and I spent many Saturday and/or Sunday afternoons this summer enjoying a cup of joe at Lamill Coffee and Artifact Coffee, the cafe that the owners of Woodberry Kitchen opened earlier this summer. My husband is a regular at Artifact Coffee - the staff knows him by name!
We enjoyed delicious ice cream cones at Uncle Wiggly's on a couple of the hottest nights this summer (I think that's when ice cream tastes best) with lines out the door and desperately want to check out Prigel Family Creamery.
We're excited about the September opening of Fleet Street Kitchen, located in the same Bagby complex off of Fleet Street as Ten Ten and Vino Rosina.
In an effort to push the envelope in what we're cooking at home, we've subscribed to bon appetit - there are so many delicious recipes in this month's issue that I can't wait to try!
As the summer comes to the unofficial close next weekend with Labor Day, I'm excited for fall - the weather and the cuisine. From pumpkin anything and everything (soups, pies) to pumpkin beer.
Bon Appétit!
This is the Peach Cobbler - cream biscuit, duarte plum sorbet - we had at Woodberry Kitchen earlier this summer. It was more than enough for two people to share and out of this world!
Baltimore is a foodie town with no shortage of good restaurants. This is a blessing and a curse because it can make what should be a simple decision of where to go to dinner very difficult.
The summer was packed with delicious food - from alfresco dining at Woodberry Kitchen and two festivals in Little Italy - to trying new restaurants, such as Stang of Siam (their panang chicken is out of this world) and Ten Ten (we were there last night!).
We dined with another couple at Ten Ten. The meal began by splitting the Charcuterie Plate (I recommend it - and it's certainly enough for four people to share). I had the Grilled Steak & Frites (grilled fairytale eggplant, duck fat fries, bordelaise) and my dining companions had the Grilled Shrimp and Grits (maple braised greens, crispy pork belly, organic three cheese-poblano grits) and Crispy Duck Confit & Frisée (frisee, warm lardons, balsamic figs, Smoked Moody Blue cheese, warm sherry-bacon vinaigrette) - both of which I tried and thoroughly enjoyed!
We also enjoyed the cuisine of two of our favorite restaurants, Mekong Delta and Iggies. You simply cannot go wrong at either place.
My husband and I spent many Saturday and/or Sunday afternoons this summer enjoying a cup of joe at Lamill Coffee and Artifact Coffee, the cafe that the owners of Woodberry Kitchen opened earlier this summer. My husband is a regular at Artifact Coffee - the staff knows him by name!
We enjoyed delicious ice cream cones at Uncle Wiggly's on a couple of the hottest nights this summer (I think that's when ice cream tastes best) with lines out the door and desperately want to check out Prigel Family Creamery.
We're excited about the September opening of Fleet Street Kitchen, located in the same Bagby complex off of Fleet Street as Ten Ten and Vino Rosina.
In an effort to push the envelope in what we're cooking at home, we've subscribed to bon appetit - there are so many delicious recipes in this month's issue that I can't wait to try!
As the summer comes to the unofficial close next weekend with Labor Day, I'm excited for fall - the weather and the cuisine. From pumpkin anything and everything (soups, pies) to pumpkin beer.
Bon Appétit!
This is the Peach Cobbler - cream biscuit, duarte plum sorbet - we had at Woodberry Kitchen earlier this summer. It was more than enough for two people to share and out of this world!
Monday, May 28, 2012
Summer is here!
It's been nearly two months since I have written a blog post (yikes!), but I've been busy! I got married and went on my honeymoon.
My husband and I ate so much great food in California and Hawaii (where we honeymooned) and I forgot to take photos of the food!
We enjoyed three wine tastings in California and out-of-this-world food.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer, which means lighter, delicious dishes. I'm looking forward to blogging about what wonderful dishes my husband and I prepare this summer.
And, now that it's hotter and more humid outside, I have to adjust to running in the heat and humidity. I am not registered for any races until September (when I'm planning to run 2 10K's one weekend after the next).
Until then, I'm ready to sit back, relax and have fun cooking new dishes and running throughout the hot, hot summer! And, blog about them!
My husband and I ate so much great food in California and Hawaii (where we honeymooned) and I forgot to take photos of the food!
We enjoyed three wine tastings in California and out-of-this-world food.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer, which means lighter, delicious dishes. I'm looking forward to blogging about what wonderful dishes my husband and I prepare this summer.
And, now that it's hotter and more humid outside, I have to adjust to running in the heat and humidity. I am not registered for any races until September (when I'm planning to run 2 10K's one weekend after the next).
Until then, I'm ready to sit back, relax and have fun cooking new dishes and running throughout the hot, hot summer! And, blog about them!
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Catch us if you can
This morning was the 3rd annual Nikia's Nippy Nor'easter Half-Marathon and Relay on the NCR trail in Monkton and it was incredible!
James and I were on the "Catch us if you can" relay team and had a blast. I had the joy of running the third and final leg of the race for our team (5 miles). The official time isn't up yet, but it looked like our team finished in 1:50:00!
The energy and team spirit on the trail was incredible. Great job everyone!
James and I were on the "Catch us if you can" relay team and had a blast. I had the joy of running the third and final leg of the race for our team (5 miles). The official time isn't up yet, but it looked like our team finished in 1:50:00!
The energy and team spirit on the trail was incredible. Great job everyone!
Monday, March 26, 2012
Seconds, please!
Saturday night James and I enjoyed dinner at Grano, the pasta bar. It was a rainy night and Grano was the perfect spot for dinner - warm, cozy and inviting!
We started with their bread and olive oil - the bread was so soft, moist and fresh. We had a bit of a wait so they brought a second round of bread - on the house.
We tried different dishes this time (see my 3/11/12 post). I had fusilli noodles with a Vodka sauce (I love a good rose sauce!) and one meatball. Delicious!
James had bow tie pasta with peppers. He said he enjoyed it, but was disappointed there wasn't a red sauce with the dish.
Last night we went, for the second Sunday night in a row, to get ice cream at Uncle Wiggly's/Taharka Brothers in Mt. Washington. We both had coconut chunk - vanilla ice cream with real coconut and chocolate chips - in a cone. I loved it - can't wait to get it again!
I wonder what we'll try next week...
We started with their bread and olive oil - the bread was so soft, moist and fresh. We had a bit of a wait so they brought a second round of bread - on the house.
We tried different dishes this time (see my 3/11/12 post). I had fusilli noodles with a Vodka sauce (I love a good rose sauce!) and one meatball. Delicious!
James had bow tie pasta with peppers. He said he enjoyed it, but was disappointed there wasn't a red sauce with the dish.
Last night we went, for the second Sunday night in a row, to get ice cream at Uncle Wiggly's/Taharka Brothers in Mt. Washington. We both had coconut chunk - vanilla ice cream with real coconut and chocolate chips - in a cone. I loved it - can't wait to get it again!
I wonder what we'll try next week...
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Something sweet
It's mid-March but a mild March night and a kid-sized double chocolate chip ice cream cone transported me three months into the future.
Tonight James and I each enjoyed an ice cream cone in celebration of the opening of Taharka Brothers/Uncle Wiggly's in Mount Washington! From what we can tell, the shop is open March through mid-to-late fall, then closes down for the season.
We have several Groupon's left from last season to enjoy... I'm looking forward to many more ice cream dates as the weather gets warmer and warmer!
Tonight James and I each enjoyed an ice cream cone in celebration of the opening of Taharka Brothers/Uncle Wiggly's in Mount Washington! From what we can tell, the shop is open March through mid-to-late fall, then closes down for the season.
We have several Groupon's left from last season to enjoy... I'm looking forward to many more ice cream dates as the weather gets warmer and warmer!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
One Grano, two locations
About a month ago now (I'm so behind!) James and I went out with another couple for dinner at Grano Emporio (3547 Chestnut Ave.) and a couple of weeks ago we went out with another couple to Grano Pasta Bar (1031 West 36th St.). Grano Pasta Bar was the original - it's sort of a hole-in-the-wall, but intimate, cozy and warm and BYOB!! - and Grano Emporio is much, much larger.
Both meals were great, but I prefered the Grano Pasta Bar dinner - you build your own meal. I enjoyed a steaming hot bowl of their homemade pasta and meat sauce, which was fantastic and melt-in-your-mouth. And you really can't beat BYOB!
The service was excellent, too (very happy, pleasant people).
Grano Emporio was also good - I had spaghetti and meatballs which was served in separate dishes. But, I recommend the pasta bar for cozy and intimate dining experience!
I must remember to bring my camera!!
Both meals were great, but I prefered the Grano Pasta Bar dinner - you build your own meal. I enjoyed a steaming hot bowl of their homemade pasta and meat sauce, which was fantastic and melt-in-your-mouth. And you really can't beat BYOB!
The service was excellent, too (very happy, pleasant people).
Grano Emporio was also good - I had spaghetti and meatballs which was served in separate dishes. But, I recommend the pasta bar for cozy and intimate dining experience!
I must remember to bring my camera!!
A delightful foodie weekend
Life has gotten in the way of blogging. Oops!
James and I enjoyed a foodie weekend - dinner last night at Blue Hill Tavern and brunch today at Woodberry Kitchen - I have got to remember to take pictures!
I enjoyed the Proscuitto Herb Crusted Cod (roasted tomato, olive salad, crispy polenta) for dinner and the chef's special - a mouth watering carrot cake - for dessert.
The fish was soft yet firm and the polenta was fantastic - the fish was positioned on top of the polenta.
A glass of Malbec was a nice complement the meal.
Every meal that I've ever had at Blue Hill has been out of this world (the atmosphere is fun, funky yet romantic and intimate). We had excellent service, too.
We also had an outstanding meal at Woodberry Kitchen, per usual. I enjoyed the breakfast burger (homemade English muffin, fried egg, cheese, bacon, burger, potatoes). The flavors were separate yet complimentary. Fantastic.
We also had excellent service with a pleasant and perky waitress.
Next time I have to remember to take pictures...
James and I enjoyed a foodie weekend - dinner last night at Blue Hill Tavern and brunch today at Woodberry Kitchen - I have got to remember to take pictures!
I enjoyed the Proscuitto Herb Crusted Cod (roasted tomato, olive salad, crispy polenta) for dinner and the chef's special - a mouth watering carrot cake - for dessert.
The fish was soft yet firm and the polenta was fantastic - the fish was positioned on top of the polenta.
A glass of Malbec was a nice complement the meal.
Every meal that I've ever had at Blue Hill has been out of this world (the atmosphere is fun, funky yet romantic and intimate). We had excellent service, too.
We also had an outstanding meal at Woodberry Kitchen, per usual. I enjoyed the breakfast burger (homemade English muffin, fried egg, cheese, bacon, burger, potatoes). The flavors were separate yet complimentary. Fantastic.
We also had excellent service with a pleasant and perky waitress.
Next time I have to remember to take pictures...
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