When I first moved back to Mid-Michigan (3 years ago, already!), I lived in Charlotte for the first 6 months. My studio apartment was in one of the old downtown buildings, a former Oddfellows lodge. I might still live there except that my upstairs neighbor was the biggest jerk with thrice-weekly late night parties or… Continue reading Depot Italiano Ristorante; Charlotte, MI
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Product Review: Tortillaz Zesty Guacamole from Quaker or …
Yes, we have no bananas Okay, I don’t usually spend a lot of time talking about products unless I really like something (ahem, balsamic vinegar from Cherry Creek). We do have brands of things we prefer and I will mention that brand by name in recipes but I like to let most people make… Continue reading Product Review: Tortillaz Zesty Guacamole from Quaker or …
Wrought Iron Grill, Owosso, MI; also Father’s Day
We had a number of adventures this past weekend starting with a brief jaunt to Ft. Wayne for storm-chasing on Friday night. The night ended with me driving home through that horrible downpour/second great flood/electrical storm south of Lansing. Fun times! However, I am working my way backwards from my food notes for the weekend… Continue reading Wrought Iron Grill, Owosso, MI; also Father’s Day
Roadside Dining, Puerto Rico
Continuing our adventure in Puerto Rico over Memorial Day, we went to our friends’ wedding on Saturday. Had some delicious Sangria and tasty little appetizers post-ceremony then a lovely luncheon of chicken crepes with grilled vegetables. The cake was non-remarkable and only served to reinforce our plan for our own cake to skip the smooth… Continue reading Roadside Dining, Puerto Rico
Restaurant Raices – Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Upon arriving in San Juan for Ray & Evelyn’s wedding over Memorial Day, we checked in to the hotel. And while I longed for a nap, Chris forced me to go down to the casino and have a drink first. I was a little hungry too so we ordered some jerk chicken wings. Incredibly hot… Continue reading Restaurant Raices – Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Good Food Hunting 