tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32722748694373554412024-03-18T20:13:48.367-05:00Fleur de LollyExperimenting with new recipes, enjoying lifetime favorites and blogging about great restaurants!Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.comBlogger3050125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-78152772183471269892024-03-18T20:12:00.003-05:002024-03-18T20:12:47.794-05:00Around Lolly's Table: St. Patrick's Table 2024<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYVevKLcQ3kJo7w-Al8oRKkT8H7ySDiLG6kZiFto2Ig88pljvS1xtq6Mwmy50NyaOqWnTzWrontb8sJ5qZMOaCvysQnd0APVjjuQCLd3DrtymWrEb5QpdawmOkrUqKOKqZuS5rD-iAXpFstpuUaQdlLzr-TChBMn8Vcu2kp56tkDi-m3smJufp9awEomk/s2048/432466558_942178687914458_6146772289284143622_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1659" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYVevKLcQ3kJo7w-Al8oRKkT8H7ySDiLG6kZiFto2Ig88pljvS1xtq6Mwmy50NyaOqWnTzWrontb8sJ5qZMOaCvysQnd0APVjjuQCLd3DrtymWrEb5QpdawmOkrUqKOKqZuS5rD-iAXpFstpuUaQdlLzr-TChBMn8Vcu2kp56tkDi-m3smJufp9awEomk/w518-h640/432466558_942178687914458_6146772289284143622_n.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Y'all know how I love to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! My Irish heritage shines forth on March 17th and I stand proud as one who has Irish DNA in her genetic makeup!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP09yAoSdHHRd6gbvaZA_dYLFgnSIqm5ztceTqu-tBdspdk-NJMdBfVFJJRZV85VIbNgUMQ-94ueRSYRrzdhh5dE1XkTYjgl_7NDOPijfNSbifF-r4_kSVSfXSWWZ-OtRNjdbKjvK4rErsVHVMVRXPkYPsC2XOKh5Q4tkikyn6ylj3Xf_BwXiY9mMYL9w/s2048/432480779_942178817914445_8029481802209824304_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP09yAoSdHHRd6gbvaZA_dYLFgnSIqm5ztceTqu-tBdspdk-NJMdBfVFJJRZV85VIbNgUMQ-94ueRSYRrzdhh5dE1XkTYjgl_7NDOPijfNSbifF-r4_kSVSfXSWWZ-OtRNjdbKjvK4rErsVHVMVRXPkYPsC2XOKh5Q4tkikyn6ylj3Xf_BwXiY9mMYL9w/w640-h480/432480779_942178817914445_8029481802209824304_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Fiestaware in Sage was my choice for plates and bowls for this year's table. It coordinated better with the green shade in the table runner shamrocks.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI8wNwYGSvvnloYz0cOtBtAjXURtUC1zo8j1_9uugppyTiquFk0E516-bbZNjyI-c9qvfxsSpRXisS2Eraw4XUY0V8VstIRfbd8pGGvAAQkdM6IgHjvol-D_DMo4VKlx4ob9hBDoU2zNYkN-FHGbl5AF74lQIQWlBI1I1Jok23lJNkRAk4b6xvZny1sTc/s2048/432445040_942178851247775_7710462857704453585_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1138" data-original-width="2048" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI8wNwYGSvvnloYz0cOtBtAjXURtUC1zo8j1_9uugppyTiquFk0E516-bbZNjyI-c9qvfxsSpRXisS2Eraw4XUY0V8VstIRfbd8pGGvAAQkdM6IgHjvol-D_DMo4VKlx4ob9hBDoU2zNYkN-FHGbl5AF74lQIQWlBI1I1Jok23lJNkRAk4b6xvZny1sTc/w640-h356/432445040_942178851247775_7710462857704453585_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The "shamrock" salad plates were an Ebay purchase from years ago as well as the napkin rings. I paired the gold flatware to match the gold chargers.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_yASyuONARs2ssoEROKFNb8AdkL99HF1M_BIKhpDWRINQHZ7Y16KU9hbCKdqKSIrVb1Y-ts2nspfcluBIgevrcaH2exeR0xPoQu6UQkS9SrLIlvVM8UO0O-TXBqKDHnf7V35l0CHnE-0EcUAPp_gRKpTbOS7PZjLxL2uB0YfH89AkliosuT5PEyxiJp4/s2048/433614834_942178764581117_582936503313096271_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1584" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_yASyuONARs2ssoEROKFNb8AdkL99HF1M_BIKhpDWRINQHZ7Y16KU9hbCKdqKSIrVb1Y-ts2nspfcluBIgevrcaH2exeR0xPoQu6UQkS9SrLIlvVM8UO0O-TXBqKDHnf7V35l0CHnE-0EcUAPp_gRKpTbOS7PZjLxL2uB0YfH89AkliosuT5PEyxiJp4/w496-h640/433614834_942178764581117_582936503313096271_n.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The gorgeous centerpiece vase is Fenton. The S and P shakers are Fiestware sage as well. The March 17th block is from Hobby Lobby as are the vintage-esque cards that bring to mind St. Patrick Days from yesteryear.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9TtPeiXG_9L_LpBcYDXKtWMYsTWGdz7gIarLUoXWdagRqxzBVDqtTAJbi-zsTVEC94kxIcXN2m5Wx34kNGJrps2TODglFrsOYbdNaicFqx0D5dxfs1BSMcAc8vGzeT1qPVLi4PgkAuX56GJcAl8RLEvNeN1bPQy50f3TtCmeCq8mrG3zNTx95OkuZT8/s2048/433696018_942179134581080_1587225885399165667_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1685" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9TtPeiXG_9L_LpBcYDXKtWMYsTWGdz7gIarLUoXWdagRqxzBVDqtTAJbi-zsTVEC94kxIcXN2m5Wx34kNGJrps2TODglFrsOYbdNaicFqx0D5dxfs1BSMcAc8vGzeT1qPVLi4PgkAuX56GJcAl8RLEvNeN1bPQy50f3TtCmeCq8mrG3zNTx95OkuZT8/w526-h640/433696018_942179134581080_1587225885399165667_n.jpg" width="526" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Zl-pCMB0bCMbbC-A_XGFwJX6ClYee1YADQ7QFY40CkTMTbPMY95oBqxITZKiONxFnInXN-4-np_1E93WJFJT2KAG1pAq8JhXUSTeYsWkmaPjk_4zPDrABX_ss8zI5WHC4j9SujRWGiMF-TZ8Ir8qwGxbdhcbOA-n6-33Bf7RB0Lo3MeTIl5bWuzAJ2I/s2048/432456373_942178874581106_6098128978876336655_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1771" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Zl-pCMB0bCMbbC-A_XGFwJX6ClYee1YADQ7QFY40CkTMTbPMY95oBqxITZKiONxFnInXN-4-np_1E93WJFJT2KAG1pAq8JhXUSTeYsWkmaPjk_4zPDrABX_ss8zI5WHC4j9SujRWGiMF-TZ8Ir8qwGxbdhcbOA-n6-33Bf7RB0Lo3MeTIl5bWuzAJ2I/w554-h640/432456373_942178874581106_6098128978876336655_n.jpg" width="554" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">This uranium glass pitcher and matching glasses were my Great Aunt Marie's. I'm sure somewhere out there she's thrilled they were used on this fun occasion.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOe3C_ZvAyh4mpwxgaRsDC5Yo0aV4YmOg1miDaPDiiv6N_rx1ZFE117Bh91b0BGV-ZNEybA9mkFt3m-QYer828DVklHI6WReUVKkvwF8fATdcszzzxHTh-C8lkJlJoSlJ6rzbwwef-tT7qW8YsTn0lKMmvq_C4YMazoizaZ3p0T9OEHS5sb7MAe0IR5ms/s1468/432460103_942178927914434_5650241380158769252_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1468" data-original-width="1332" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOe3C_ZvAyh4mpwxgaRsDC5Yo0aV4YmOg1miDaPDiiv6N_rx1ZFE117Bh91b0BGV-ZNEybA9mkFt3m-QYer828DVklHI6WReUVKkvwF8fATdcszzzxHTh-C8lkJlJoSlJ6rzbwwef-tT7qW8YsTn0lKMmvq_C4YMazoizaZ3p0T9OEHS5sb7MAe0IR5ms/w580-h640/432460103_942178927914434_5650241380158769252_n.jpg" width="580" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYpN4trEaAmuWEEk4NzmgdGw60tQ0Bakr9TwCPc2BD_kD6DJK7FNkAdqwV6AhmcppYDsIreiF2DYQXW4xY1saVvrsFHZFIVetGctovu6aJz5upDoI0bnazMkwBAkUqcnAmp4645oMwdLXc5U8TtVxURrm2mv7zSwS1MzIQSaOANAdkShq2CT_c_RVG_EM/s2048/432473093_942178954581098_8716018537552812885_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYpN4trEaAmuWEEk4NzmgdGw60tQ0Bakr9TwCPc2BD_kD6DJK7FNkAdqwV6AhmcppYDsIreiF2DYQXW4xY1saVvrsFHZFIVetGctovu6aJz5upDoI0bnazMkwBAkUqcnAmp4645oMwdLXc5U8TtVxURrm2mv7zSwS1MzIQSaOANAdkShq2CT_c_RVG_EM/w640-h480/432473093_942178954581098_8716018537552812885_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">This lephrechaun, named Larry, was purchased at St. George's Market in Belfast, Northern Ireland during our visit there last December.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtEvWIOd6XJ1aDwVsXw5sxgQZKOfuxEVy_-eW0Cw2HUOdjJknNUwdeg6jfx0bd3XFaVe2bpvWtxCriw3kzr8YZQFY50-EEgBfOcwS_JfVHxD6w1mM1J31Zx_3jWnxZtu8LXc6plu1DGhnN-zqP3PIQXRg3kDmXZV8znwcO1_69at5q_WnhEfH20DdPWWA/s1846/433684683_942179074581086_3879961818027023917_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1846" data-original-width="1423" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtEvWIOd6XJ1aDwVsXw5sxgQZKOfuxEVy_-eW0Cw2HUOdjJknNUwdeg6jfx0bd3XFaVe2bpvWtxCriw3kzr8YZQFY50-EEgBfOcwS_JfVHxD6w1mM1J31Zx_3jWnxZtu8LXc6plu1DGhnN-zqP3PIQXRg3kDmXZV8znwcO1_69at5q_WnhEfH20DdPWWA/w494-h640/433684683_942179074581086_3879961818027023917_n.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">This cute replica of an Irish cottage can actually burn a small square of peat! The smoke rises from the chimney as it burns.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegBibUqbq3-Lu_lrc1lMegHLUvpIAXavq8vTzq97UoFKEqz_LnyUF2RxyQ6QtXsiIcxZA6bOmrumHd6Fc13XEMlkTaxb7qGtJuTtlJ02jQ66XOkVatkch3QmkDeb1qi4DrBJuZo2PBz1bQxqi8ZCHVJkchaG4aXgk-Lv3lA4awD8ALiH9Zo4RoITWdoo/s960/432425643_942178634581130_7117585269014720124_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="724" data-original-width="960" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegBibUqbq3-Lu_lrc1lMegHLUvpIAXavq8vTzq97UoFKEqz_LnyUF2RxyQ6QtXsiIcxZA6bOmrumHd6Fc13XEMlkTaxb7qGtJuTtlJ02jQ66XOkVatkch3QmkDeb1qi4DrBJuZo2PBz1bQxqi8ZCHVJkchaG4aXgk-Lv3lA4awD8ALiH9Zo4RoITWdoo/w640-h482/432425643_942178634581130_7117585269014720124_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">This miniature tea set was found in my mother's belongings. I honored her by having it on this year's table.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkPHVP_-zIpSreMIB2zJ9MwCg8kZUiASka8tfTlvse5z3a1-iHoDEeeeVJ_wUJ6W4u5DVYe5h9zyYqJzdlwEcFAFbBahkMIytf69mUD6eOorXKD3i5KY2wgpa0iDOSmz9N9nYNrUy-DGhe34MRCLXupTDl8rWQijvDkVuMSa78WNAJreOgFJlgdDvJac/s1634/432428662_942179107914416_8986912296906195787_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1374" data-original-width="1634" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkPHVP_-zIpSreMIB2zJ9MwCg8kZUiASka8tfTlvse5z3a1-iHoDEeeeVJ_wUJ6W4u5DVYe5h9zyYqJzdlwEcFAFbBahkMIytf69mUD6eOorXKD3i5KY2wgpa0iDOSmz9N9nYNrUy-DGhe34MRCLXupTDl8rWQijvDkVuMSa78WNAJreOgFJlgdDvJac/w640-h538/432428662_942179107914416_8986912296906195787_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We had a 5 hour dinner at this table and it was great fun to spend that time with friends!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1H0TZq1zvqHWjUalTbax-mz_IQ-SLQEJ9Ay8NJfC5deQoHlfhZqWg8bBWvjPBxGkWoT5_-hlQKu-pHCYD9mNDxaY9XNg4j1ylzqJXCaYOZIyBqodJwMs8bYxraVcCsemqHtFfx6M9xaYkcg_CYEUUcElIPF4DtIp-JbC3yeCZdTlM9okw17pjUx67rc/s2048/432442315_942179061247754_7200118026168147192_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="2048" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1H0TZq1zvqHWjUalTbax-mz_IQ-SLQEJ9Ay8NJfC5deQoHlfhZqWg8bBWvjPBxGkWoT5_-hlQKu-pHCYD9mNDxaY9XNg4j1ylzqJXCaYOZIyBqodJwMs8bYxraVcCsemqHtFfx6M9xaYkcg_CYEUUcElIPF4DtIp-JbC3yeCZdTlM9okw17pjUx67rc/w640-h442/432442315_942179061247754_7200118026168147192_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-12958590731081608452024-03-09T20:12:00.003-06:002024-03-09T20:12:35.536-06:00Bear Creek "Darn Good" Chili<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXP42h1H18bq1ljgs_CL7LsFdlO3NjTNammXfcxkGkMjZHxDhOg1hWRNMfhnyfBq6DL7BI0R0eYQqTvdaq7R1AydcklzMGKe6HoCFfJR2AjPcXJ4EMD4IdoHjmfedXSr_mKII86c6H_QzqUkq2lN1P3TKks8AdPBzAXHnceclA3XCxtLlLbyNfH_YThzA/s2048/431892388_10211218057685271_6157942815948281012_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1513" data-original-width="2048" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXP42h1H18bq1ljgs_CL7LsFdlO3NjTNammXfcxkGkMjZHxDhOg1hWRNMfhnyfBq6DL7BI0R0eYQqTvdaq7R1AydcklzMGKe6HoCFfJR2AjPcXJ4EMD4IdoHjmfedXSr_mKII86c6H_QzqUkq2lN1P3TKks8AdPBzAXHnceclA3XCxtLlLbyNfH_YThzA/w640-h472/431892388_10211218057685271_6157942815948281012_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Time to try another product from Bear Creek: "Darn Good" Chili! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWNOGks_r-38IdxLnJYFtB-iIUqNz5lJZzzNbM191y-LUqvSep771pPCsT6y7Tc3Y8UbVCyNTtymoJ692ClVogna91fhNlycEJJlVQjCV38P0i-QDiOn0q15ygydBIp_hqeMD-05vu13Bj1EKduikRFn84Rovv4GmHqSHrV58JBudKgq9HUywgcE5DtsU/s2048/430119045_10211218057125257_2453074725639088104_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWNOGks_r-38IdxLnJYFtB-iIUqNz5lJZzzNbM191y-LUqvSep771pPCsT6y7Tc3Y8UbVCyNTtymoJ692ClVogna91fhNlycEJJlVQjCV38P0i-QDiOn0q15ygydBIp_hqeMD-05vu13Bj1EKduikRFn84Rovv4GmHqSHrV58JBudKgq9HUywgcE5DtsU/w480-h640/430119045_10211218057125257_2453074725639088104_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">You can certainly follow the package directions and enjoy this meal "as is." But, as with most things I try in the kitchen, it's always fun to experiment and add in some extras to make it my own.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Here's what I used:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">2 lbs. ground chuck</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 medium yellow onion, chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 T. minced garlic</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 heaping t. ground cumin</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 package Bear Creek "Darn Good" Chili mix</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">7 cups water</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 (14.5) can diced tomatoes</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 small can fire roasted diced chiles</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In a 5 quart Dutch oven, brown the ground chuck, onion, and garlic over medium high heat.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">When the meat is cooked through, stir in the ground cumin, and cook for 1 - 2 minutes.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Add in the chili mix, water, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and roasted chiles. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Let chili cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCOqo_WrQYpcqNHHS8JcoeclKN2aI6cPxFCw_MKStLc1v5bcokg0AaB4D97jtGeFXm3wTdHtVvC9oDdGeTkHZojU7uasvO0AhmDRovtzW41vC76pCbE7QVhbwAJVMQ1XxMpc1rKBCBw4NwWprWvyP98hTnTt7fhNHw6-E4sNzShSONzVJP6MB746arjJw/s960/429584024_10211218056445240_1198526146268497658_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCOqo_WrQYpcqNHHS8JcoeclKN2aI6cPxFCw_MKStLc1v5bcokg0AaB4D97jtGeFXm3wTdHtVvC9oDdGeTkHZojU7uasvO0AhmDRovtzW41vC76pCbE7QVhbwAJVMQ1XxMpc1rKBCBw4NwWprWvyP98hTnTt7fhNHw6-E4sNzShSONzVJP6MB746arjJw/w640-h480/429584024_10211218056445240_1198526146268497658_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlZRpdEA1nyAuxgBc26xKfRaSdZiPG3KNt07G2zrlGcj2MgXA0tn1XbCbmvF2-aphkOJnfX6Y98r2akbuG7t1ZVKyiIMAqUIQPyWQkjADSaS-iglaaYgl8p5iwa0-KgJY4kk5pQEDor5gwS1fQMp9EubMs4QPB5WgN_OBnXDImCIgUeNyACVnKXl3JOU/s2048/430096647_10211218057525267_6544876502302769781_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1763" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlZRpdEA1nyAuxgBc26xKfRaSdZiPG3KNt07G2zrlGcj2MgXA0tn1XbCbmvF2-aphkOJnfX6Y98r2akbuG7t1ZVKyiIMAqUIQPyWQkjADSaS-iglaaYgl8p5iwa0-KgJY4kk5pQEDor5gwS1fQMp9EubMs4QPB5WgN_OBnXDImCIgUeNyACVnKXl3JOU/w550-h640/430096647_10211218057525267_6544876502302769781_n.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Top with your favorites! I chose shredded sharp cheddar cheese and a small dollop of sour cream.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlyJCtFBgN8TRdrZqlovjqbBbVVJ2MkV8XDLX0EEXJY_dnmmB2otXweYh4WinNVvskgH1RjeqbjFMQp9UAL-cnfNkzT6aq8A2B3cONOVrPiBpLwCxFTohzXYiZNXl_2x_8ER-IMKyk-Yz5PLFZvSxZQXoKo1goE2z2bI50tcm3y4q8du9NC7yLvv6fYs/s2048/431892388_10211218057685271_6157942815948281012_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1513" data-original-width="2048" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlyJCtFBgN8TRdrZqlovjqbBbVVJ2MkV8XDLX0EEXJY_dnmmB2otXweYh4WinNVvskgH1RjeqbjFMQp9UAL-cnfNkzT6aq8A2B3cONOVrPiBpLwCxFTohzXYiZNXl_2x_8ER-IMKyk-Yz5PLFZvSxZQXoKo1goE2z2bI50tcm3y4q8du9NC7yLvv6fYs/w640-h472/431892388_10211218057685271_6157942815948281012_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We enjoyed this chili a lot. Super easy and ready to eat in less than 30 minutes. It had a nice flavor and the heat level was mild. You could certainly add a can of Rotel tomatoes or season with your favorite hot sauce if you need some heat.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We'd definitely buy again to stock the pantry!</span></div><p></p>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-39431022212077107172024-03-05T19:11:00.003-06:002024-03-05T19:11:40.912-06:00Bear Creek Sausage and Chicken Gumbo<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWqLjr_3hK8koFaM7x4tiOdyHAxWoeBr8GBENyl8QMcVlk5sQ-i7J9ugM1rbrvx5WFk2PFzUc13RhfcNN6vkKdiq6ZL5BZxO4WaD9FMEX2yPd6ZjI6a0BpzIHpc0GUQBCqoLRwULcoml2AilxTsXw4eu75HTmFN1KYs0n3q-qQfDoHn5EXH5AtenNQl7c/s1684/429754080_10211210327972033_4628461142646851948_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1684" data-original-width="1643" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWqLjr_3hK8koFaM7x4tiOdyHAxWoeBr8GBENyl8QMcVlk5sQ-i7J9ugM1rbrvx5WFk2PFzUc13RhfcNN6vkKdiq6ZL5BZxO4WaD9FMEX2yPd6ZjI6a0BpzIHpc0GUQBCqoLRwULcoml2AilxTsXw4eu75HTmFN1KYs0n3q-qQfDoHn5EXH5AtenNQl7c/w624-h640/429754080_10211210327972033_4628461142646851948_n.jpg" width="624" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">While grocery shopping recently, I was on a mission to try new (to me) products. I had noticed this line of soups before, but hadn't really looked at them. I purchased a couple to have on standby in the pantry.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Today was a cool rainy day and I decided to make the Gumbo version.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3_gWINOpGOWxjBNnM2OXTMXSrfZmwY6Re5-918yoExKwPCipJrrOYae3PbakHKQPZSQhTu3heafZXv25LxmCDXxuCaAyx12xPUlTQutQwDrEfQR0Plb9MZ6J-3TnSpXTvwh1_6LaoMC8LFhlx5gGG1KrgnNLjte5PqudWKh53MmTotK2aFa09ViULms/s2048/430128542_10211210327412019_1580357579537504953_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3_gWINOpGOWxjBNnM2OXTMXSrfZmwY6Re5-918yoExKwPCipJrrOYae3PbakHKQPZSQhTu3heafZXv25LxmCDXxuCaAyx12xPUlTQutQwDrEfQR0Plb9MZ6J-3TnSpXTvwh1_6LaoMC8LFhlx5gGG1KrgnNLjte5PqudWKh53MmTotK2aFa09ViULms/w480-h640/430128542_10211210327412019_1580357579537504953_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I realize that with all convenience products, this mix had the potential to be really yummy or a not so much meal. I had Conecuh Sausage on hand in the fridge so I knew I'd definitely add that to the pot. I also had a rotisserie chicken on hand so the shredded breast meat was also an addition.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 package Bear Creek Gumbo Soup Mix</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">8 cups water</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 lb. Conecuh Smoked Sausage (sliced and browned)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">2 - 3 cups shredded cooked chicken</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">2 cups sliced okra</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I followed the package directions and brought 8 cups of water to a boil in a 5 quart Dutch oven. When the water boiled, I whisked in the Gumbo Soup Mix and lowered the heat to a simmer.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Next, I added in the browned sausage and cooked chicken. While the gumbo simmered, I sliced the okra and added that to the pot.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">After 15 minutes of simmering, the gumbo was ready to eat! I turned off the heat and covered the pot. Then.....we worked on preparing our taxes. After about 45 minutes, I rewarmed the gumbo (which had thickened nicely!) and toasted a loaf of French bread which I had topped with olive oil.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgucrxHT2pHj4QxGZsGVtAqw_26-Z_kZD5wAiYXoad4qlvTMINarUW7w-2CGq9IAXsuPrHA7Wfvhm13O8M-bXWXDwSyP3et0sYgDei65ct23CrfwGrYHn5BqQ_Jjf2EeCPU3wydUPirhyphenhyphenXGQB_UPPYJduqhBYz7gbvvaYG96UrfyXuhoOc1-Dd3baIR_EM/s2048/429782783_10211210327812029_985526641206147241_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1789" data-original-width="2048" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgucrxHT2pHj4QxGZsGVtAqw_26-Z_kZD5wAiYXoad4qlvTMINarUW7w-2CGq9IAXsuPrHA7Wfvhm13O8M-bXWXDwSyP3et0sYgDei65ct23CrfwGrYHn5BqQ_Jjf2EeCPU3wydUPirhyphenhyphenXGQB_UPPYJduqhBYz7gbvvaYG96UrfyXuhoOc1-Dd3baIR_EM/w640-h560/429782783_10211210327812029_985526641206147241_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">If you like a thinner broth gumbo, ladle it up as soon as the 15 minutes are up and dig in! If you like a thicker gumbo, let it rest a bit so the rice can soak up some of the liquid and enjoy it what way. Make yourself happy!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9JsNLnicvA6km52XsrY9MrMEWHeA7ju0qOL2-6Plr9SqBALuIOVJupWfWHYRmDBlOYV96b8IOpHGMyd8KWewQ9_gEr6RvdZKIxnS4TxA270Ams4g69baS5ynzOXNYGlvDC0t_SSuc-R7-IBlxCnyGIyDen-stzfzskllWOFDtgJ11YVg0NQH8LZlWIhM/s960/430085393_10211210327012009_2328048959923481121_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9JsNLnicvA6km52XsrY9MrMEWHeA7ju0qOL2-6Plr9SqBALuIOVJupWfWHYRmDBlOYV96b8IOpHGMyd8KWewQ9_gEr6RvdZKIxnS4TxA270Ams4g69baS5ynzOXNYGlvDC0t_SSuc-R7-IBlxCnyGIyDen-stzfzskllWOFDtgJ11YVg0NQH8LZlWIhM/w640-h480/430085393_10211210327012009_2328048959923481121_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Our final take on this product: </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Timesaving? Definitely. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Was the flavor on point? We thought it was delicious! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Would I buy again and add in sausage, chicken, and okra? Yes!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> </span></div><p></p>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-57935457240303086412024-03-04T20:11:00.001-06:002024-03-04T20:11:41.572-06:00Fried Pork Cube Steak Sandwich<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFnY3BYRQFxPA2zaLM7gW67Eai4tiMExnJEqiEcc_pisuoCT8_FpFcQp8dG-B2D3WusSvPSyXurAUM4pahrwgaXdYlLZrn3KclguMAyu82sN_rk6AWHWUDoDDAPWHEKYb4taQYnNOM71_Kr5BM1tt31kpvMIkjiVgvX0KTkiO5EZwjKY-XQPHgSSSl_rM/s960/Pork%20Cube%20Steak%20Sandwich.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFnY3BYRQFxPA2zaLM7gW67Eai4tiMExnJEqiEcc_pisuoCT8_FpFcQp8dG-B2D3WusSvPSyXurAUM4pahrwgaXdYlLZrn3KclguMAyu82sN_rk6AWHWUDoDDAPWHEKYb4taQYnNOM71_Kr5BM1tt31kpvMIkjiVgvX0KTkiO5EZwjKY-XQPHgSSSl_rM/w640-h480/Pork%20Cube%20Steak%20Sandwich.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I love cube steak and it doesn't matter whether it's beef or pork. I normally serve cube steak with a gravy and mashed potatoes. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">But for this meal, I decided to go the sandwich route. I seasoned the flour liberally with <a href="https://www.hardinsseasoning.com/" target="_blank">Hardin's Seasoning</a> for the coating and quickly fried it on the stovetop. The result was a fun sandwich which was a nice change from a burger on a bun.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 lb. pork cube steak</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1/2 cup self-rising flour</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 T. Hardin's Seasoning</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1/4 cup vegetable oil</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Buns</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">butter for the buns</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Condiments: leafy lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, pickles</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Place self-rising flour in a shallow plate and mix in Hardin's seasoning with a fork. Cut cube steak into individual pieces that will fit onto a burger bun. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Coat each piece of cube steak completely with the seasoned flour and set aside on a clean plate.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add several pieces of the steak to the hot oil and lower to medium-high heat. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes and flip; cook an additional 3 - 4 minutes. Lower heat if meat begins to brown too quickly. Internal temperature needs to be at 145 degrees F. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Remove to a paper towel lined plate while you repeat with remaining pieces of steak.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">When all the meat is cooked, drain grease from skillet and butter the buns. Place skillet over low heat and place buns buttered side down into the skillet to toast.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Assemble your sandwiches with your favorite condiments. We used mayo, a layer of lettuce, a slice of red onion, the pork, tomatoes, and pickles. You do you and use your favorites. This combination worked for us.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-3022688391721916822024-03-02T08:26:00.001-06:002024-03-02T08:26:10.210-06:00Dining Out Southeast: The Bank, Oxford, Alabama<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3-enb97G14uG8T-wB3-cY6PoBHbK1WOJuVQn8SP2yoW4ghKXOQ0OOaITXL-er0pfRqBRjxxE-4Aqh1qCAuJNndwHWhvDiCzJ95wd_xp-LSxlvGPNfYekylo_atarLnqRKseToXI-w8oxkEb3Vk2brDE9PkfzwPs7s0yVq6zt5TxQ-ghEHzk-EkbcXXlM/s2048/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3-enb97G14uG8T-wB3-cY6PoBHbK1WOJuVQn8SP2yoW4ghKXOQ0OOaITXL-er0pfRqBRjxxE-4Aqh1qCAuJNndwHWhvDiCzJ95wd_xp-LSxlvGPNfYekylo_atarLnqRKseToXI-w8oxkEb3Vk2brDE9PkfzwPs7s0yVq6zt5TxQ-ghEHzk-EkbcXXlM/w480-h640/1.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Last night we traveled to nearby Oxford, Alabama to have dinner with friends at a newly opened restaurant. Before I go into the delicious details of our evening, you need the background story of this unique establishment. Here's the scoop directly from their website:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">First National Bank of Oxford was founded in 1903 by Davis. C. Cooper. The bank was built in 1883 at the corners of Main and Choccolocco Streets. In 1911, Cooper oversaw a renovation and expansion of the building. The facade was altered to the way it appears today with white marble added. D.D. Draper & Sons established the first bank in Oxford in 1879. In 1888, Draper merged to create the Bank of Oxford.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Here's a picture of the building in years gone by.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvLFFUbfK0BnxFS-hVRR5suYHug8Eu3AhiNTzGMhauT7Wvl-JCH_s2xNeyq7F8WCXZUNqn_J1X1QFFFhW4qDPL7e8jDLVoHG10BK5wrqgkmoK_UFrwD7b5Vbvj-ngL1llrgIkUUDHQP5pwtUPwfz9NFG2-OcMvXSvftZH2vhLbvTh8lzOw28fFc-6N7U/s1231/17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="904" data-original-width="1231" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvLFFUbfK0BnxFS-hVRR5suYHug8Eu3AhiNTzGMhauT7Wvl-JCH_s2xNeyq7F8WCXZUNqn_J1X1QFFFhW4qDPL7e8jDLVoHG10BK5wrqgkmoK_UFrwD7b5Vbvj-ngL1llrgIkUUDHQP5pwtUPwfz9NFG2-OcMvXSvftZH2vhLbvTh8lzOw28fFc-6N7U/w640-h470/17.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />In January of this year, Gary and Laura Humphreys realized there was a need for a cozy spot for couples for date nights or for friends to gather for unique drink concoctions and amazing charcuterie boards. The Bank is the result of their vision and it fills the void perfectly.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">As you step through the door, you're transported to a 1920's speakeasy. Everything from the decor, the "tellers," (servers), and the menu is based on Prohibition-era details. Trust me when I tell you that sets the stage for a fun evening!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZxSJXVrKreH12jq8DA9UX6ab5YkWauIUs06_8eUUs6fFzIgxopj1JyFIRPmzhU_CBZybQ3s2KEOAvSyZMcUPmu57ktMKuPREPIJ_OfXijHLrpjICOepXoes5kO4OHKYUqruL5HdrdlgONGIYNs3yQsMwRft6-CYvppApiJGWEHrsaCCTCNVfZC4i_v7U/s1138/18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1138" data-original-width="824" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZxSJXVrKreH12jq8DA9UX6ab5YkWauIUs06_8eUUs6fFzIgxopj1JyFIRPmzhU_CBZybQ3s2KEOAvSyZMcUPmu57ktMKuPREPIJ_OfXijHLrpjICOepXoes5kO4OHKYUqruL5HdrdlgONGIYNs3yQsMwRft6-CYvppApiJGWEHrsaCCTCNVfZC4i_v7U/w464-h640/18.jpg" width="464" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQv6Iy1cyY27BAX1zh6Zfnswm1wI5kbJfIwlsBk7KTyA3LhOnFz1lEZ6LCZLUueb3u9-UuCA6N8pR-xp8HDH9dz_RZgcwRyRmStzK_4fNkvkcO10FRJp_Bh-qUgJyb8LfPsNU3roL9jJua6O61smJIwkEJXKKF35kscWIk-2d0b8BFY9LIZieFHOexCs/s948/19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="799" data-original-width="948" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQv6Iy1cyY27BAX1zh6Zfnswm1wI5kbJfIwlsBk7KTyA3LhOnFz1lEZ6LCZLUueb3u9-UuCA6N8pR-xp8HDH9dz_RZgcwRyRmStzK_4fNkvkcO10FRJp_Bh-qUgJyb8LfPsNU3roL9jJua6O61smJIwkEJXKKF35kscWIk-2d0b8BFY9LIZieFHOexCs/w640-h540/19.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />Now let's begin our culinary journey through the beverage menu! Please don't come in planning on having a margarita or a cosmo or some such. Come here with the mindset that you're going to a 1920's semi-hidden spot where maybe a password is needed to enter. That's part of the fun!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">As you can see, the menu is divided into three categories of liquor: Gin, Bourbon, and Vodka. For example, the Bee's Knees is made with honey, lemonade, simple syrup, and GIN. If you go over one column, it's the same basic ingredients, but with Bourbon and is now known as the Yellow Jacket. One more column over, you have Vodka as the liquor and it's now called The Big O. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqfmK0ZMTsVo36LH2eIagijACnjBNUKvaeVGeyyLk2Z5AeBSwv0OI9rx3InvItg-IRjrS-N-aQLy11HWu6kEM-B0EeL314WnVWddAVpUUpjnRDTagU2FbxSeA1rL9DpkTXiGopVSw5KbXVCtJCZdEshL4TEawVpyS4gB8SGJH7pTal3P5TaKz7tsZAmY/s1823/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1823" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqfmK0ZMTsVo36LH2eIagijACnjBNUKvaeVGeyyLk2Z5AeBSwv0OI9rx3InvItg-IRjrS-N-aQLy11HWu6kEM-B0EeL314WnVWddAVpUUpjnRDTagU2FbxSeA1rL9DpkTXiGopVSw5KbXVCtJCZdEshL4TEawVpyS4gB8SGJH7pTal3P5TaKz7tsZAmY/w480-h640/2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>There's also wine and beer options. Non-alcoholic beverages are listed under the "Counterfeit" category which to me is extremely clever labeling!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Here are our drink selections (for the first round!):</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZuJKcQAFPC0F-4qcRp5sLv470A-BDboGOsYGc64ta85TIqv959bIW2AH8ixIzYhE4s_WJg9-C6koh9RgPHGHJesqu7dqPJ_tViVB7N5b7srClsFx3N3KHvBpLiMUqHUtcIeRHyIcnQ1JtMJqJsPu3u-rvt15V1Nkf9fc85WNa9ekNy61FsPRg9ZUdimo/s1542/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1542" data-original-width="1263" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZuJKcQAFPC0F-4qcRp5sLv470A-BDboGOsYGc64ta85TIqv959bIW2AH8ixIzYhE4s_WJg9-C6koh9RgPHGHJesqu7dqPJ_tViVB7N5b7srClsFx3N3KHvBpLiMUqHUtcIeRHyIcnQ1JtMJqJsPu3u-rvt15V1Nkf9fc85WNa9ekNy61FsPRg9ZUdimo/w524-h640/4.jpg" width="524" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXadcZCuH-qDieKbyj1PBw-DCwEPlHhRke2yLc2Fw107oHVV3QQiJSJNDSwVl-yeBTE-TlqgXRHtJlTn0swY6q0hcE83o2iYhLi92DfL1b3TfGr2fdR65GA0OC_6Mc9xbVIUU4C_eq1Nz3mnZWHjIIgt-wAaD9zYP3kUjkXwaE8GrDV6o-yuzUrCSKhb4/s1248/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="1113" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXadcZCuH-qDieKbyj1PBw-DCwEPlHhRke2yLc2Fw107oHVV3QQiJSJNDSwVl-yeBTE-TlqgXRHtJlTn0swY6q0hcE83o2iYhLi92DfL1b3TfGr2fdR65GA0OC_6Mc9xbVIUU4C_eq1Nz3mnZWHjIIgt-wAaD9zYP3kUjkXwaE8GrDV6o-yuzUrCSKhb4/w570-h640/5.jpg" width="570" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0yKPHJozvYNwr7s2quBHITv0XWRuG-2Wj70Q99n5j3FBZunBqSj77hOwTrJLjQmYRYiQ6i41Lybl9OhAm-a6SqsxLXfEhyNidKN9FzFWlvxoy7L4RmWm0qK_N63J-wW2RcAOwti_Fn3mH-XN4soQPIjsD71-w8VqsQhgrEt-Hz5k2qFx-Q96kP7B3yEs/s1303/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1303" data-original-width="1268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0yKPHJozvYNwr7s2quBHITv0XWRuG-2Wj70Q99n5j3FBZunBqSj77hOwTrJLjQmYRYiQ6i41Lybl9OhAm-a6SqsxLXfEhyNidKN9FzFWlvxoy7L4RmWm0qK_N63J-wW2RcAOwti_Fn3mH-XN4soQPIjsD71-w8VqsQhgrEt-Hz5k2qFx-Q96kP7B3yEs/w622-h640/6.jpg" width="622" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuIfs5Fcf2y7G6m0STsppfSbQ29aTlmTkBjGvJ3IpqggAboRkzsWCKX1rVVId0AhoEW7MqXaHM6x09kMwELKVqYM3VRd9rolw9813w9J-fucqCH8k6rNrZ6uBXbTbnjZ34Jz9bQ5WNzJ9DpLAmgZgSQITd7aMeFEgav_80EClWKRn4l5ifKYb6duaQVHw/s1312/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1312" data-original-width="1126" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuIfs5Fcf2y7G6m0STsppfSbQ29aTlmTkBjGvJ3IpqggAboRkzsWCKX1rVVId0AhoEW7MqXaHM6x09kMwELKVqYM3VRd9rolw9813w9J-fucqCH8k6rNrZ6uBXbTbnjZ34Jz9bQ5WNzJ9DpLAmgZgSQITd7aMeFEgav_80EClWKRn4l5ifKYb6duaQVHw/w550-h640/7.jpg" width="550" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />We all tried each other's drinks and each one was absolutely delicious! There are so many special details in each glass. The syrups are house made. Who would have thought to have rosemary syrup in an Old Fashioned? Another option was a brown sugar syrup. I'll file that one away to try next time!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Another great thing about sharing these boards is you can mix and match and choose which suits your groups tastes. You can choose two boards and four drinks which is The Bonnie and Clyde or four boards and eight drinks which is The Al Capone. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We decided on The Al Capone and still ordered extra boards! We couldn't decide which we wanted most so we went big. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWphLIz3ja7ygy2h5UoTx43-BeLvxn52eJA_ndTq30GLDabjCTYzSM6FvsMduIBP2iOAXfiOCQgTkiGOayc8yiwwlP7M7Y5H9l5WxNeAZv6t7ZeC-BLQBxj7n0XkF8ww1Qqa1odVTjT_xqgYZsS3U956Yn3BBCNrgAcZbCB0bRs_DqZHVAL34cBRO_QNA/s2000/3.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWphLIz3ja7ygy2h5UoTx43-BeLvxn52eJA_ndTq30GLDabjCTYzSM6FvsMduIBP2iOAXfiOCQgTkiGOayc8yiwwlP7M7Y5H9l5WxNeAZv6t7ZeC-BLQBxj7n0XkF8ww1Qqa1odVTjT_xqgYZsS3U956Yn3BBCNrgAcZbCB0bRs_DqZHVAL34cBRO_QNA/w494-h640/3.webp" width="494" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">From the "Savings" section, we selected the Bread and Butter and The Big Cheese.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The bread and butter included a regular butter, a garlic butter, and a brown sugar butter. They were all delicious (because it's BUTTER!), but I did everything I could to sneak as much of the brown sugar over to my side of the board.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9QZIS1rcHgr0Vz0fy4rkrgNIF-6kO1FMOCyDpBbdipjSxeYUdl0sfyMn-W4oYrUlY_E6EhRkiwolyvBgpmiFwmTjkowcto8MgUuIMU0QnUgFBqIlhkaYmgu61gRW3wOkcoWrATaYlMI8jSizKYynfamGE0wBZ137PBDRWgxUPXSrXQF1_XrGaPGb6wI/s2032/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1335" data-original-width="2032" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9QZIS1rcHgr0Vz0fy4rkrgNIF-6kO1FMOCyDpBbdipjSxeYUdl0sfyMn-W4oYrUlY_E6EhRkiwolyvBgpmiFwmTjkowcto8MgUuIMU0QnUgFBqIlhkaYmgu61gRW3wOkcoWrATaYlMI8jSizKYynfamGE0wBZ137PBDRWgxUPXSrXQF1_XrGaPGb6wI/w640-h420/8.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Big Cheese included four different cheeses (gouda, brie, goat) with a variety of toppings. Look at all the textures in the bread!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHc7ci_N_s21EZeh22XbqGm0Q0uVe9FBtFPBjMqN994o8bKhzMssRvnLbbBReAFp0BOq8pdHfdsT9jEAW4zZGrjqHEZSkchiTygjU3txC-QNbfMbM1FSSWnNeCFQpGHHQBaSW6uU_gAIXnknFslKX8xSDYcrzBX0OPfrrEwNXsPRCWVdjC14F86OhwdI/s2048/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHc7ci_N_s21EZeh22XbqGm0Q0uVe9FBtFPBjMqN994o8bKhzMssRvnLbbBReAFp0BOq8pdHfdsT9jEAW4zZGrjqHEZSkchiTygjU3txC-QNbfMbM1FSSWnNeCFQpGHHQBaSW6uU_gAIXnknFslKX8xSDYcrzBX0OPfrrEwNXsPRCWVdjC14F86OhwdI/w640-h480/9.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />Now on to the Money Markets! We discussed, debated, and discussed some more. There was no way we could eliminate any of these boards. Seriously, could you? </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Let's start with The Garbo which features hummus as the main item, but additional items included pickled okra, naan, olives, blueberries, prosciutto, whole grain mustard, cheeses, peppers, cured meat and more!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1r2Bhr_0GGOAXPnIW6vb0fSVFjQLeX1zS6Ar8H13Zmej7l3LUJgtgGDWcTr55_-ZaoAuihSePAy5kRQruAPFqwrIpJWmbeJxyt8_ckjsZLuapOLb5WIhuXoPFYOYnA_Hnz7QOi129_-JxQfz0NrN-b6KDO5eP9P5fqJSw4SjmpWSJdLmd0bHMS3XL_c/s1939/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1339" data-original-width="1939" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1r2Bhr_0GGOAXPnIW6vb0fSVFjQLeX1zS6Ar8H13Zmej7l3LUJgtgGDWcTr55_-ZaoAuihSePAy5kRQruAPFqwrIpJWmbeJxyt8_ckjsZLuapOLb5WIhuXoPFYOYnA_Hnz7QOi129_-JxQfz0NrN-b6KDO5eP9P5fqJSw4SjmpWSJdLmd0bHMS3XL_c/w640-h442/11.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />The Chaplin which has chicken salad as the anchors of this board. There's two versions: one made with rotisserie chicken and the other made with grapes. Raw carrots, rolls, sweet peppers, pickles, cured meats, cheddar, grapes, crackers, and apple butter complete the board.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQPpMLe9-4mUOgvut1rwn5MPKWBV2Ph3bi03eGwdmh0REslt0-E42ccmihNYyOblcBmROGrijktN7Qic1WC1xs_ajOsYvQsZvHbvJb6v3SknBHIikTsbVVFw72ozZKTpZBcjcwCTzzdfLuAfXrOIQvC4X0HDgYdd98dRo1ivA900oYVLpyzJ_-sKR594/s2036/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1328" data-original-width="2036" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQPpMLe9-4mUOgvut1rwn5MPKWBV2Ph3bi03eGwdmh0REslt0-E42ccmihNYyOblcBmROGrijktN7Qic1WC1xs_ajOsYvQsZvHbvJb6v3SknBHIikTsbVVFw72ozZKTpZBcjcwCTzzdfLuAfXrOIQvC4X0HDgYdd98dRo1ivA900oYVLpyzJ_-sKR594/w640-h418/10.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">By now it was time for round two of drinks!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipRzh6vesrFOBwOlswTq4HALITqkKPcqi6792ijz4-vlZN_t3cvBT1TelqYQGi1xhzc2RJb7zoyXBXWfN0qxmGazTAuD43-HSQ1u90R80lENtzM5v5x7ooEp7GjLGZdS7f1cmsB8Xdr3GQvGJCT5xi235FLfmTkSRmMCsNmCi_lZxiNo7KrruOJYpr9EQ/s1368/13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1368" data-original-width="978" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipRzh6vesrFOBwOlswTq4HALITqkKPcqi6792ijz4-vlZN_t3cvBT1TelqYQGi1xhzc2RJb7zoyXBXWfN0qxmGazTAuD43-HSQ1u90R80lENtzM5v5x7ooEp7GjLGZdS7f1cmsB8Xdr3GQvGJCT5xi235FLfmTkSRmMCsNmCi_lZxiNo7KrruOJYpr9EQ/w458-h640/13.jpg" width="458" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-GcaFSwQe9fuVdy_QtUWvW0sAR4jni0TRkhlwZPcq4YZR6od0zpMOEijZABHZI67pQdN4_xG5kJJLU745NOOTpWtQhyphenhyphenTvSEVuNcnL1vTILssz7OrLMktII2OJoQ0zp8I5thcL4R_pT1gPQlehMdI-m1eoVI3uD2lzOWcN1K8a49ANIlT95VciBZixdQ/s1471/14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1471" data-original-width="1295" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-GcaFSwQe9fuVdy_QtUWvW0sAR4jni0TRkhlwZPcq4YZR6od0zpMOEijZABHZI67pQdN4_xG5kJJLU745NOOTpWtQhyphenhyphenTvSEVuNcnL1vTILssz7OrLMktII2OJoQ0zp8I5thcL4R_pT1gPQlehMdI-m1eoVI3uD2lzOWcN1K8a49ANIlT95VciBZixdQ/w564-h640/14.jpg" width="564" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVrmuwPYzYbU4PgZJ2H09YLju8tbGN8N_J2paTd1G3S-aKnW31kUO_HBGVvzFkcWclJ8mcKTbQX4WVcc3bpf5e5X9GhS639geU4IWdNCFg_zM8U2y_9FG2x7kcZUNZjy1ARaaAwp-3F0gN6EHLhqnMChWsVF0jUihxQywLqC1czCy1VxyaDEU3lJcALk/s1416/15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1416" data-original-width="1350" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVrmuwPYzYbU4PgZJ2H09YLju8tbGN8N_J2paTd1G3S-aKnW31kUO_HBGVvzFkcWclJ8mcKTbQX4WVcc3bpf5e5X9GhS639geU4IWdNCFg_zM8U2y_9FG2x7kcZUNZjy1ARaaAwp-3F0gN6EHLhqnMChWsVF0jUihxQywLqC1czCy1VxyaDEU3lJcALk/w610-h640/15.jpg" width="610" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />Now, back to the boards!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Valentino has two varieties of pimento cheese: a traditional version and one with jalapenos for a little zip! Dried apricots, olives, maple bourbon pickles, seeded crackers, bread slices, cheeses, and goat cheese. So many amazing choices.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgzqllmH-svMFvNsfmplFQEuTXi6lDigXW4ZibUqSKI9ecqChA45OcXYY15ydn5QhtIPwUnIq3Td9Dy5We_GKGf-s9TIQcHF1wOuekRRtSFY4wi1dI5P7b7v9mcZuEwW2azgxz7MbRIOfL-p0uqwMnwInQVLMxhNxHUU8EX5VCl8ZYABcjxgNebreBWfc/s2043/12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1349" data-original-width="2043" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgzqllmH-svMFvNsfmplFQEuTXi6lDigXW4ZibUqSKI9ecqChA45OcXYY15ydn5QhtIPwUnIq3Td9Dy5We_GKGf-s9TIQcHF1wOuekRRtSFY4wi1dI5P7b7v9mcZuEwW2azgxz7MbRIOfL-p0uqwMnwInQVLMxhNxHUU8EX5VCl8ZYABcjxgNebreBWfc/w640-h422/12.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />I did snap a picture of two of the boards side by side. I wish I had remembered to get all three together! Next time, I'll do better for y'all. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSw7ojyLLA37KDQRNBW4kjiPNuCie3UopVqnuYVsNJzZX5qVctZH3V4IrlljkuyCTB5VVAG_DiJQSDhz_8d4DjIoAMZZsVgPPF6ZX1nudbtpBLHKjtLksLysYJl-Bc3HjrHt5sn8e6Gn7YuWCs94Z84rLzz8EwwtBVv7ZtERMMmU7m9KiU41GzDX9JEs/s1922/12a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1529" data-original-width="1922" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSw7ojyLLA37KDQRNBW4kjiPNuCie3UopVqnuYVsNJzZX5qVctZH3V4IrlljkuyCTB5VVAG_DiJQSDhz_8d4DjIoAMZZsVgPPF6ZX1nudbtpBLHKjtLksLysYJl-Bc3HjrHt5sn8e6Gn7YuWCs94Z84rLzz8EwwtBVv7ZtERMMmU7m9KiU41GzDX9JEs/w640-h510/12a.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">For our "Retirement Plan" dessert board, we selected the Coco Chanel Chocolate Board. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtE2u9vzKdANl9jsW8rmXWN1kzeO4UiBHoIl6I9-ud1Dfat8DuzxPS_HwwuLDoRqv41HbX7oc3prAu32RN3QQ3zBu5soTDtb_2uXxOfhLNNiBfHjVUsoZNakH1BViDwXfsak03y2viS9TTf8zIZrNiV0PIlLDB6nPSC-oaRRn2BrZTDzQ6XPAZV4ffuao/s2048/16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1306" data-original-width="2048" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtE2u9vzKdANl9jsW8rmXWN1kzeO4UiBHoIl6I9-ud1Dfat8DuzxPS_HwwuLDoRqv41HbX7oc3prAu32RN3QQ3zBu5soTDtb_2uXxOfhLNNiBfHjVUsoZNakH1BViDwXfsak03y2viS9TTf8zIZrNiV0PIlLDB6nPSC-oaRRn2BrZTDzQ6XPAZV4ffuao/w640-h408/16.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />Two caramel chocolate brownies, two slices of chocolate cake, white chocolate covered pretzels on top of espresso hummus, blueberries, and cinnamon graham crackers with chocolate whipped cream. Trust me when I tell you that this board was the PERFECT ending to this meal. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Service was outstanding with gentle suggestions made and options given in a clear manner. The drinks were some of the best I've ever enjoyed. The atmosphere was fun, unique, and cozy. The food...well, the presentation, as you can see, was impeccable and the contrast of flavors and textures was superb. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We had a wonderful evening and I can assure you that you will as well!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> </span></div>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-40963994648869594862024-02-18T19:49:00.002-06:002024-02-18T19:49:50.333-06:00Around Lolly's Sideboard: President's Day 2024<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZ2Z75SFhjBMlApdvBju4-VbpV0217QiZRJrcyC5DtxzHE856-uymA-e3ZbPubKU42OyTOIp7Kr-dKXLxLVM55y3tm-iXF8RwdOv31LhzaboNZWrvO4CGOWJXmCxS2TMs2LHqGVMOejpZFVG4HtVVXXzN8ULmXBa2nxCOe5FQQm1OkASTCY81ujIWFyQ/s1690/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1690" data-original-width="1226" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZ2Z75SFhjBMlApdvBju4-VbpV0217QiZRJrcyC5DtxzHE856-uymA-e3ZbPubKU42OyTOIp7Kr-dKXLxLVM55y3tm-iXF8RwdOv31LhzaboNZWrvO4CGOWJXmCxS2TMs2LHqGVMOejpZFVG4HtVVXXzN8ULmXBa2nxCOe5FQQm1OkASTCY81ujIWFyQ/w464-h640/1.jpg" width="464" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcdwWPbGFH26X0pT_ueIfNnfsqw5ZdYIobI6W4vFoCujGeKQwUHf4Z7WSoYVIDpVwoN6MoQw2AymiTOjwUsjiRPhQiHqsag_RpFsoUJg7leTdjoPWXYhWgHNixhamSYG-_uZuF3muK7-Y2YZrTQ6Sr3Tc3p0pRPA_zvDh5oGKAbPckfvIh8-fYo08Wzog/s1726/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1726" data-original-width="1341" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcdwWPbGFH26X0pT_ueIfNnfsqw5ZdYIobI6W4vFoCujGeKQwUHf4Z7WSoYVIDpVwoN6MoQw2AymiTOjwUsjiRPhQiHqsag_RpFsoUJg7leTdjoPWXYhWgHNixhamSYG-_uZuF3muK7-Y2YZrTQ6Sr3Tc3p0pRPA_zvDh5oGKAbPckfvIh8-fYo08Wzog/w498-h640/2.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I felt it was time to go all out for President's Day in decorating the sideboard! No matter what your political party or leaning, we can all celebrate being an American.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">As always, nothing sets the tone for a themed sideboard display like Fiestaware! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkBIs3fZqMpiEdOG4V_0PYo8P00rztkd3m4pcfh7jPi7eiC8bbwF5piEpPTQOWbEo8Qe0Wg8zr0cLvhRXRAjK3fnL_ZSOieLSEA2AgI8oz92otXI7mhjGIrQIfia3PVJqotOW7GCEToJIYjv4cVbjPyvw5I3uUf4ATTtmTz5gTxrg6CPKP1hxbSW4gNQ/s2048/427914684_10211176483125933_2141581326100435664_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkBIs3fZqMpiEdOG4V_0PYo8P00rztkd3m4pcfh7jPi7eiC8bbwF5piEpPTQOWbEo8Qe0Wg8zr0cLvhRXRAjK3fnL_ZSOieLSEA2AgI8oz92otXI7mhjGIrQIfia3PVJqotOW7GCEToJIYjv4cVbjPyvw5I3uUf4ATTtmTz5gTxrg6CPKP1hxbSW4gNQ/w640-h480/427914684_10211176483125933_2141581326100435664_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWHIjByExi932rah7wJb6P4j24DN6V1izsJjAGezVDM0XF9bCmh49IwqvCfFSA2NvyZ4s8r_Mh3Ei7_5wAcSx70oGDjYNq9o04Yylik-zv-1gb_1yZd4Zeh3gZlDfJtRpiFsxjUmyzL14fjZVvSBFP639dBPEQ5sO59uMRihSLh6QK0nQAX1tudvbryQ/w640-h480/428456893_10211176485005980_2735721598588626388_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I dug deep into my stash of patriotic trimmings and enjoyed bringing items out of hibernation to decorate!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoywjnsLNetOpYf5pUXQSMh_qGvHt_Amu3Ux_q8sFmUJ4SF7HkZRbyL8_nFq5hN5wWs157QJ5BmXkUSqVurdStL-JdUtZbmZglDVNRPXTqzcGGDNdLixYEKg7I7FLrlARGgD8AunCrxipMEfAWbmfVEKNpj7RAw1WC50jYv5KbkQXFVHR60pLOTWXKGJk/s2038/428387097_10211176485846001_3404632382309682652_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1YziQkY_hYIHzm3WNVCjXCLqUnFg-sdtsmawpo7jNodtxTdzHRz67Kq-dqmeIpF3DkZjRvwUFxSgcvWGzcUYe1VKV76ugQR1uLJqWexlnWxzU9rUv3zGSNiWjEzX-LyVObmgx5iuBxU7u1IeWpvUsBNmka09S0g_dhbkxqBvUMSyJD0Eif1pEKHrD61k/s1282/428415674_10211176485685997_4535001751782347728_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="872" data-original-width="1282" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1YziQkY_hYIHzm3WNVCjXCLqUnFg-sdtsmawpo7jNodtxTdzHRz67Kq-dqmeIpF3DkZjRvwUFxSgcvWGzcUYe1VKV76ugQR1uLJqWexlnWxzU9rUv3zGSNiWjEzX-LyVObmgx5iuBxU7u1IeWpvUsBNmka09S0g_dhbkxqBvUMSyJD0Eif1pEKHrD61k/w640-h436/428415674_10211176485685997_4535001751782347728_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEc4pxSGOjKGUUzX-TTvsOfMgrVhiOZcuOtLB0atMLKpWIKIY01fjv4hY1YLbov7D19hDsS7LZ5onjg_e-2SiOFRCzPM6Xrys7cRVgu5jci-RzASTaIAPWVw4IKqzrEfjiDcCwf2tKifvPFe_w-Vue7auXROvucTKtGjnvhEEcAT8Lj7Oly_It6JYLe7w/s1217/20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1217" data-original-width="1149" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEc4pxSGOjKGUUzX-TTvsOfMgrVhiOZcuOtLB0atMLKpWIKIY01fjv4hY1YLbov7D19hDsS7LZ5onjg_e-2SiOFRCzPM6Xrys7cRVgu5jci-RzASTaIAPWVw4IKqzrEfjiDcCwf2tKifvPFe_w-Vue7auXROvucTKtGjnvhEEcAT8Lj7Oly_It6JYLe7w/w604-h640/20.jpg" width="604" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">You can't celebrate President's Day without paying homage to the Father of Our Country!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEBN0RRRKTN_h_XHyXqsJ-pFgi3shQ0QH2tFV-chYDPW2t0K3OfJ1Uy6JbCuX-A7Nvfr26Wnp1vFlNqXz1HSSui2hu3e_SfILq6foreAmQRp7QlgyT99df8tXin_Mnw1eNi7VrLLb4-8s7VfW4TJJ2Uu5HseenhHUoYicoeU9Jals99_ttdbgJiJsD5Dk/s1485/426634370_10211176484285962_3452785611969938375_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1485" data-original-width="938" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEBN0RRRKTN_h_XHyXqsJ-pFgi3shQ0QH2tFV-chYDPW2t0K3OfJ1Uy6JbCuX-A7Nvfr26Wnp1vFlNqXz1HSSui2hu3e_SfILq6foreAmQRp7QlgyT99df8tXin_Mnw1eNi7VrLLb4-8s7VfW4TJJ2Uu5HseenhHUoYicoeU9Jals99_ttdbgJiJsD5Dk/w404-h640/426634370_10211176484285962_3452785611969938375_n.jpg" width="404" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I love these cobalt blue goblets featuring Mr. and Mrs. Washington!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1MAKbQp_dmLhvVcK6zZHwVUdhvDJB3a4NGUCd7lkIlTgX8F2hUgU3cmaepkDNd1_QCAwFq7Pug_nJXSsuXSRru3dfKJuz7kwdeR0lSkJjWnQkmtl-QwfWCpNZr9G1A-XGlbK8v3cZu934c3jmxxR6Q_wHnqjmTiRzu0L-PkKS1uxhT3V0LF2ZIycFs24/s1824/428302470_10211176483605945_5966036631268305330_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">And this document is the foundation of everything for our country.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FCudo5h5uB2ZK-I4wOdFhnRAsURg4Z1dCSiQrAmFlFMP0ods4xYVqLqujx6eKZi9OwAn-wv6Vwo1nWrpn8HdkTq2ga2tzPlkkpgRSmw7O7SPEfdiApeZVLF6YG6HqYRxeh-e_Az9Qq2spcM82MkMPtdboIC6X88ltPrTLZUqkQi03vCUDyTD17tIrE8/s2048/428442119_10211176481485892_5137140915816889156_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FCudo5h5uB2ZK-I4wOdFhnRAsURg4Z1dCSiQrAmFlFMP0ods4xYVqLqujx6eKZi9OwAn-wv6Vwo1nWrpn8HdkTq2ga2tzPlkkpgRSmw7O7SPEfdiApeZVLF6YG6HqYRxeh-e_Az9Qq2spcM82MkMPtdboIC6X88ltPrTLZUqkQi03vCUDyTD17tIrE8/w480-h640/428442119_10211176481485892_5137140915816889156_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I just love all these vintage wooden pieces.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw7UP4z2jgK52wZq_3MAzXAeU3QJpHb1DwieNEv8vEq-bLZKcSJXLfatOw2XpA6AoJgRPjvY4WjH8lHx5djWss_RlL2FJHVtZiVHIJ3gWEc_TR462WWm-iY9Jwrc-KIUqtnJCkCoPB40gpBetc9NDRyybbAUs_feRwoiE2og9DmQwjMmqSoVOr-NQ4xi4/s842/21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="842" data-original-width="685" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw7UP4z2jgK52wZq_3MAzXAeU3QJpHb1DwieNEv8vEq-bLZKcSJXLfatOw2XpA6AoJgRPjvY4WjH8lHx5djWss_RlL2FJHVtZiVHIJ3gWEc_TR462WWm-iY9Jwrc-KIUqtnJCkCoPB40gpBetc9NDRyybbAUs_feRwoiE2og9DmQwjMmqSoVOr-NQ4xi4/w520-h640/21.jpg" width="520" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Happy President's Day!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYRfFfHiEbzYvf4vmiOYC1bdy43T6izRPm6c7-4_lj2GHVAU9oXOmcC7DkZfyr5UIhsEre3v7CMbl5ZOk9KOfLugQTZzcw4TnENd5820Zf_-KWLLYktz1qcTLDU_4qJt6NtB9zvX4n32FJqfPVqNG3X-kZIl6_DPapSOgnYHvlqJNYEuKXyEO3Nq-UZXo/s1887/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1887" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYRfFfHiEbzYvf4vmiOYC1bdy43T6izRPm6c7-4_lj2GHVAU9oXOmcC7DkZfyr5UIhsEre3v7CMbl5ZOk9KOfLugQTZzcw4TnENd5820Zf_-KWLLYktz1qcTLDU_4qJt6NtB9zvX4n32FJqfPVqNG3X-kZIl6_DPapSOgnYHvlqJNYEuKXyEO3Nq-UZXo/w518-h640/3.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-49102201451256726222024-02-01T20:56:00.000-06:002024-02-01T20:56:18.103-06:00Braised Mustard Greens with Bacon and Ham<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgyQf5UIl9tWKd6MQ9ScEy3dqa09ju-0hmJJAHPLCtalLscq0cDWGiujyMfIkVt52q6NJpZL4VnQsz8DvmxRP7iqihdmbh_0-lHb6baSRuQ7zktcWfBJLd4vOXN0CFcrw9Rl5C-Mu8D_k06zsdMERvTroTREn4kfexlDF3-W0F4Wv-tYfJ0aIQRFdJAZ0/s960/424922119_10211136769093107_3211517555608419026_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="826" data-original-width="960" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgyQf5UIl9tWKd6MQ9ScEy3dqa09ju-0hmJJAHPLCtalLscq0cDWGiujyMfIkVt52q6NJpZL4VnQsz8DvmxRP7iqihdmbh_0-lHb6baSRuQ7zktcWfBJLd4vOXN0CFcrw9Rl5C-Mu8D_k06zsdMERvTroTREn4kfexlDF3-W0F4Wv-tYfJ0aIQRFdJAZ0/w640-h550/424922119_10211136769093107_3211517555608419026_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I bought two bunches of mustard greens at the grocery store last week and have been looking forward to preparing and eating them ever since! Greens are definitely a huge part of a Southerner's heritage. Turnip greens, collards, mustard greens, and (even kale) are part of our heritage. Everyone seems to have their favorite. My mother preferred turnip greens, while my dad and his mother usually wanted collards. Mustard greens are my personal choice because of their peppery flavor. The secret to cooking a good "pot of greens" is to parboil them first for 15 - 20 minutes, drain the water, and begin the cooking process again. A smoked ham hock is what many people use for their seasoning, but I had some thick cut smoked bacon and cubed ham in the fridge, so I decided to use a combination. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">2 bunches of mustard greens</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">4 cups water (divided)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">4 slices thick cut smoked bacon</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1/2 cup cubed ham </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 medium yellow onion, chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1/2 t. salt (or less depending on the saltiness of the bacon)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">a few grinds of black pepper</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Remove the stems from the greens and discard. Tear the leaves into pieces and place in a colander. Rinse repeatedly and then place into a 3 quart Dutch oven or saucepot. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_q63h51rQYWikvgs_JV0soIuwgqU30G-PCruGzEEniR-D8Z9-POpkkTLuCJR2Ch7F6W54wvZzQoPiQjVCgH5YzvKbIHp4TTfJpOotyVuEB0vNjY8d_eaSZSvRVj8uXolgFQCep7qrerCtLbD9ugmyp9EeYOY22mYC51OnoC6iWlCEy0d1j96sROmdnFw/s2048/424882147_10211136770093132_8678738875361817167_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_q63h51rQYWikvgs_JV0soIuwgqU30G-PCruGzEEniR-D8Z9-POpkkTLuCJR2Ch7F6W54wvZzQoPiQjVCgH5YzvKbIHp4TTfJpOotyVuEB0vNjY8d_eaSZSvRVj8uXolgFQCep7qrerCtLbD9ugmyp9EeYOY22mYC51OnoC6iWlCEy0d1j96sROmdnFw/w640-h480/424882147_10211136770093132_8678738875361817167_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Cover with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Let cook for 15 - 20 minutes and then drain in a colander. Place back into the pot.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJOncb-C-PV6HIyri4amTAWlgpTf2lOFZZ0dHvKiDjooLHQq0f9L9eqOL5RY-032gfWtjzG5oUFDhv4n7lYEDQJUVHEkJwQ-GiR1kCqqOAdyRdbvBUgLejcdadUyE0iv5qUDHWwQOFpAScDZZt2gxEA4ZHiVM9I4PpE0MU7qxyiaoiR9a-ZA0Le6fIus/s1348/424773157_10211136770533143_184953820725729472_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1108" data-original-width="1348" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJOncb-C-PV6HIyri4amTAWlgpTf2lOFZZ0dHvKiDjooLHQq0f9L9eqOL5RY-032gfWtjzG5oUFDhv4n7lYEDQJUVHEkJwQ-GiR1kCqqOAdyRdbvBUgLejcdadUyE0iv5qUDHWwQOFpAScDZZt2gxEA4ZHiVM9I4PpE0MU7qxyiaoiR9a-ZA0Le6fIus/w640-h526/424773157_10211136770533143_184953820725729472_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">While the greens are parboiling, cook the bacon, ham, and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-oVM-qaSQ1rH_gRc7UxqQz6Eel4I-dzB-FR3liQ7enob2Iojtytfv-AblLFNNB4qAqLTVnVe-RQop0XovRkOyOu7w3CVol6xXSYQOFJ28Wpd39FrQeMnupCkpmySTL8GH-0x-2sVAF3xTDSzE1URLFcyh_R1LdlW75sMbqxs6vOiU4Agfyf7TOG8zZWg/s2048/424728700_10211136770173134_7392829583944459365_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-oVM-qaSQ1rH_gRc7UxqQz6Eel4I-dzB-FR3liQ7enob2Iojtytfv-AblLFNNB4qAqLTVnVe-RQop0XovRkOyOu7w3CVol6xXSYQOFJ28Wpd39FrQeMnupCkpmySTL8GH-0x-2sVAF3xTDSzE1URLFcyh_R1LdlW75sMbqxs6vOiU4Agfyf7TOG8zZWg/w640-h480/424728700_10211136770173134_7392829583944459365_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Cook until the onions are soft, the bacon has cooked, and the ham has browned a little.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JqfRUOMf1DSSIlAIBlcFZSYwxAvpM6ZcL6qzAZu5vJo8ag1suAzN9k1KdKiceASZHkyqabsYvZsPf-fSXkQZgS4QQX6CAZNLPe9o9tdWsfL1SGdArg4W0oYDQvLC-bVyS6kUzEaeHE9QRMnwQRKKwe9HiAym34D56w3vIqrgR5nCjAPVhvB2RkBCBOc/s2048/424890732_10211136770373139_176220396536058178_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JqfRUOMf1DSSIlAIBlcFZSYwxAvpM6ZcL6qzAZu5vJo8ag1suAzN9k1KdKiceASZHkyqabsYvZsPf-fSXkQZgS4QQX6CAZNLPe9o9tdWsfL1SGdArg4W0oYDQvLC-bVyS6kUzEaeHE9QRMnwQRKKwe9HiAym34D56w3vIqrgR5nCjAPVhvB2RkBCBOc/w640-h480/424890732_10211136770373139_176220396536058178_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Add the bacon, ham, and onions to the greens.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZAtkwD_pu97gQT3R_gCjlFuPUI6mUqzYA1aAbgayZsQZavutG-9pPZnyCKvjvoa29J0y3bNmTLbEpW5gwa6soEROpD6lDrROdjhDKK8pGt7hfMHh716f2FRf9alJlEe3NkuU32gSXKiGyEHKORxkbLaiTG1vzeGi9KR1_qerEIG32YHyK0_0doqZheas/s1545/424897241_10211136770653146_4219581385552173823_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1037" data-original-width="1545" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZAtkwD_pu97gQT3R_gCjlFuPUI6mUqzYA1aAbgayZsQZavutG-9pPZnyCKvjvoa29J0y3bNmTLbEpW5gwa6soEROpD6lDrROdjhDKK8pGt7hfMHh716f2FRf9alJlEe3NkuU32gSXKiGyEHKORxkbLaiTG1vzeGi9KR1_qerEIG32YHyK0_0doqZheas/w640-h430/424897241_10211136770653146_4219581385552173823_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Add the remaining 2 cups of water and bring to a gentle boil. Let the greens cook for 30 - 45 minutes. Taste and add the salt if needed. Stir in the black pepper and you're ready to eat!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiuAhW8vVrRXlG_WYFaIKAvxXh62yHjkV98UC_u7D6NP2CuNSWRp17Vq3TMwCx9Kea1iKwbty4GrNHSEOEyANaWE7A_wo_9mBMC4JuLTxFskgvdu-lMS15uEJdihP8cV-91jQt_Y6efhDUSkfgpH7fL5wd_r7pruZzhsX3o5zb27fdGVCIEvqrGC5Oacg/s1487/424747569_10211136771933178_2894112545372843627_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="973" data-original-width="1487" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiuAhW8vVrRXlG_WYFaIKAvxXh62yHjkV98UC_u7D6NP2CuNSWRp17Vq3TMwCx9Kea1iKwbty4GrNHSEOEyANaWE7A_wo_9mBMC4JuLTxFskgvdu-lMS15uEJdihP8cV-91jQt_Y6efhDUSkfgpH7fL5wd_r7pruZzhsX3o5zb27fdGVCIEvqrGC5Oacg/w640-h418/424747569_10211136771933178_2894112545372843627_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I always have some hot pepper sauce on hand to add to mine.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">For tonight's supper, I sauteed some smoked pork chops in a little butter until they were browned, made some mashed potatoes and cornbread muffins. This was a great meal!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5z4ZKcTVqYRX43U_ulUarnGWXl0xs3a4qRBu84uMXXBFwf24Ea2ppmq02dicC1IV9sY10p3w58PCkXVUVYBiMhOreI9xdcyVfL0OzC_SZTrGdXWjbN48Jax9HJmElYU5MmLWAEHmAnKeOYTFMXM-jnCYT7kFaIgSg5c-NgDcsrAJ5E-V8a8p-Ay1KmQ/s960/424922119_10211136769093107_3211517555608419026_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="826" data-original-width="960" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5z4ZKcTVqYRX43U_ulUarnGWXl0xs3a4qRBu84uMXXBFwf24Ea2ppmq02dicC1IV9sY10p3w58PCkXVUVYBiMhOreI9xdcyVfL0OzC_SZTrGdXWjbN48Jax9HJmElYU5MmLWAEHmAnKeOYTFMXM-jnCYT7kFaIgSg5c-NgDcsrAJ5E-V8a8p-Ay1KmQ/w640-h550/424922119_10211136769093107_3211517555608419026_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-35069544694171509502024-01-26T19:52:00.001-06:002024-01-26T19:52:52.798-06:00Garlic Butter Baked Salmon with Green Beans<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZV2RvbpsRRPqyc6Pr2hHkxSJabi7wNe9rlg4v3H0xURU0BL8v7fu2K2-7yUGZLtJmeSy27_WDHYUOHlElM1rn_1VeHfX0HkVL7hRtoyK0ztgrvu4jmCv8x-1R0TK3Sy5xS1bkwMhYPzrUYrSn4rqtNj-uw-5uZr-cpsKg7kQp79Npuqi4CnVkfnvohcA/s1506/422288604_10211123658405348_8007552723638848416_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1286" data-original-width="1506" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZV2RvbpsRRPqyc6Pr2hHkxSJabi7wNe9rlg4v3H0xURU0BL8v7fu2K2-7yUGZLtJmeSy27_WDHYUOHlElM1rn_1VeHfX0HkVL7hRtoyK0ztgrvu4jmCv8x-1R0TK3Sy5xS1bkwMhYPzrUYrSn4rqtNj-uw-5uZr-cpsKg7kQp79Npuqi4CnVkfnvohcA/w640-h546/422288604_10211123658405348_8007552723638848416_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">This may very well be the best baked salmon recipe ever. I found this recipe on <a href="http://www.eatwell101.com" target="_blank">www.eatwell101.com</a>. I knew just be reading the recipe that it would be delicious and it certainly was. If you don't want to use the butter, use your favorite olive oil or ghee. If you don't care for green beans, asparagus or broccoli would be an excellent substitution. If you want to double the recipe for a family sized meal, that works as well!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Salmon filets will vary in size, so trust your cooking thermometer to get that perfect 145 degrees F. as your internal temp. Remember, if you have a choice, always choose wild-caught salmon over farm raised if possible.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">You can serve this dish with rice or rice cauliflower, but for us, this was a full (and filling!) meal served as is.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">3 - 4 (6 oz. each) skinless salmon fillets</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">2 T. vegetable or chicken broth</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 1/2 T. fresh lemon juice</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 T. of your favorite hot sauce (I used Frank's)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">4 cloves garlic, minced</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">salt and fresh ground pepper to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">3 - 4 T. butter diced into small cubes</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">2 T. fresh chopped parsley</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 lb. green beans, trimmed</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In a small mixing bowl, whisk together broth, lemon juice, garlic, and hot sauce.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Season the salmon fillets lightly with the salt and pepper. Lay salmon fillets bottom side down on the sheet pan spacing them evenly apart.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Brush the salmon with the sauce, then top with the diced butter.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Bake the salmon fillets in the preheated oven for 10 - 13 minutes. In the meantime, blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes (or a few more minutes if you like them super tender), then drain.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Arrange the green beans around the roasted salmon and toss them a little into the butter sauce. Return to the oven for 2 or 3 minutes to finishing cooking. Check the salmon's temperature to make sure the internal temp is 145 degrees F. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately, garnished with lemon slices. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq1Fs5aDkMCRmj_LK1-ZNQMcLi-xBz2aVFqhwEUsK9cMFT-Bx65vbKvnV2OkU02FbwUSEJwQun6Kaj1yBlTCW41btZ8nLeWXjtkXe1RoGXvXSKsCDfz2wfmZMqw0T53g3406CcLZdjECSPS4QB6xzgtZSeWOLUvgV5F41UE_fntcMyKmwX-A1KcHffJDY/s806/421593577_10211123658125341_35733684187224708_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="806" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq1Fs5aDkMCRmj_LK1-ZNQMcLi-xBz2aVFqhwEUsK9cMFT-Bx65vbKvnV2OkU02FbwUSEJwQun6Kaj1yBlTCW41btZ8nLeWXjtkXe1RoGXvXSKsCDfz2wfmZMqw0T53g3406CcLZdjECSPS4QB6xzgtZSeWOLUvgV5F41UE_fntcMyKmwX-A1KcHffJDY/w640-h466/421593577_10211123658125341_35733684187224708_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <p></p>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-59234849422423251182024-01-23T19:13:00.002-06:002024-01-23T19:13:54.704-06:00Italian Sausage Stew with Lentils<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2XuRLWPFsCvhzTP9fir-3_tnpPZl6xldw1pOa2q5Flbev9TMg5ZPEhjx1ugp1AqsGVDRuNv0q-sJNzikm1ajViPEV8hOroAXXiMEyESyqZZacKVtmuWnbV6wSxyGTQzER82jPlcY0MD9cO53DuISYexhYd5vY_QeafmqCPl559f8PGhyDduqcZUDRE38/s2048/421562450_10211116830034643_1230376962310290714_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2XuRLWPFsCvhzTP9fir-3_tnpPZl6xldw1pOa2q5Flbev9TMg5ZPEhjx1ugp1AqsGVDRuNv0q-sJNzikm1ajViPEV8hOroAXXiMEyESyqZZacKVtmuWnbV6wSxyGTQzER82jPlcY0MD9cO53DuISYexhYd5vY_QeafmqCPl559f8PGhyDduqcZUDRE38/w640-h480/421562450_10211116830034643_1230376962310290714_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Yesterday was our time to donate blood and I was proud to realize that donation was my 1 gallon milestone! The day after donating, I always have a nourishing meal to help my body replenish itself.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I'm still attempting to learn to prepare "small batches" of soups and stews so we don't have days and days of leftovers.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I had browned a 1 pound package of Italian sausage yesterday to use as a pizza topping and about half of it was enjoyed that way. So today, I decided to let that be the base for this stew.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 T. olive oil </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">4 oz. white mushrooms, sliced</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 small yellow onion, chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4" thick</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">3 cloves garlic, minced</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">2 stalks celery, sliced</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">8 oz. ground Italian sausage, browned and drained</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 T. dried Italian seasoning</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 t. kosher salt</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">a few grinds of black pepper</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes with juice</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">4 cups vegetable stock</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1/2 cup green lentils</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">3 cups (packed) fresh spinach</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In a 3.5 - 4 quart soup pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Add mushrooms, onions, carrots, garlic, and celery and cook for 5 - 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cooked sausage, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Next pour in tomatoes and vegetable stock. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 - 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Stir in lentils and they'll be cooked within 20 minutes or so. When the lentils are cooked, stir in the spinach and let stew simmer for another 5 minutes or so. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated parmesan cheese or pesto.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-39481586213992006332024-01-20T10:01:00.000-06:002024-01-20T10:01:18.343-06:00Grilled Diced Onion Burgers with Pepper Jack Cheese<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPABR2OtPxNxwmT9_HNNzJg-PBpFQr-DM7fOo_58blpN3oSedS5h0l7zOlHjUweE08F0kh6ZWh1pkhRPOYQ_pQXd0f7KL4ueMvzpEyFXiKQOV5zSJHBGMM6EssZ9dnPEmkVa99RMllnydPYtU188SVqebkRPvdO1m9Nc9VglIF67PBrWr48BFskbfn0Q/s2048/421439953_10211109125602037_2935453594280439993_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1902" data-original-width="2048" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPABR2OtPxNxwmT9_HNNzJg-PBpFQr-DM7fOo_58blpN3oSedS5h0l7zOlHjUweE08F0kh6ZWh1pkhRPOYQ_pQXd0f7KL4ueMvzpEyFXiKQOV5zSJHBGMM6EssZ9dnPEmkVa99RMllnydPYtU188SVqebkRPvdO1m9Nc9VglIF67PBrWr48BFskbfn0Q/w640-h594/421439953_10211109125602037_2935453594280439993_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Yesterday, Sweet Harold requested grilled burgers. We discussed how we wanted them seasoned and what toppings sounded good. There are a million and one ways to season/top a burger, right?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">He suggested that I add diced onions to the meat BEFORE shaping into patties. So that's what I did! Seasoned with Hardin's Seasoning blend, these were delicious burgers. The flavor of pepper jack cheese blended well with the smokiness of the seasoning.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1/2 cup diced yellow onion</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 t. <a href="https://www.hardinsseasoning.com/" target="_blank">Hardin's Seasoning</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In a medium bowl, mix the ground chuck with the diced yellow onion and seasoning and shape into 8 patties.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Preheat the grill and when the grates are hot, add the burgers to the grill and let the patties sear. See all those bits of onion? They give so much flavor to the burgers!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4aG8DMtmQeGvIjIVstlghEwBBhfBzQpj4ZxXTsmyj7ap8k2fnJ1oDHwBXMOVHJVEG-MMNABTBaSKQIlrEMG7BwUzsiYBgE6l7iNqpqB6Rt61uXiIHtDoYXciQ638RxHOik9wtzi4lTYmqUU9KDf-yWLe_dVEBx0zTL9sBgG8r8EXfj5Vos5zVTWHnd4/s1768/421440798_10211109125242028_7489728785399219579_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1256" data-original-width="1768" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4aG8DMtmQeGvIjIVstlghEwBBhfBzQpj4ZxXTsmyj7ap8k2fnJ1oDHwBXMOVHJVEG-MMNABTBaSKQIlrEMG7BwUzsiYBgE6l7iNqpqB6Rt61uXiIHtDoYXciQ638RxHOik9wtzi4lTYmqUU9KDf-yWLe_dVEBx0zTL9sBgG8r8EXfj5Vos5zVTWHnd4/w640-h454/421440798_10211109125242028_7489728785399219579_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Lower the heat to medium-high heat. Turn the burgers a quarter turn after a few minutes cooking. This will give you some beautiful grill marks!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWoLoX7qlnAIeO__eCo1iTwHihyphenhyphenxclEYBcSz1atf5gC1T6d36bsu5Nrh8YrAkBU80XaP30PJ0Oej1fkTy1nxvTzOFmmQSYHT2C5FoFhxtb7bhnnVqV7_7B4OAT-AOF3xlYySLd8VOQmBHnYxcA6qB9h7VXWPUXsmIlsk5LpMe5aci5RAEwSBx-sFgIJbM/s1970/421466371_10211109125402032_6791822394497673623_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="1970" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWoLoX7qlnAIeO__eCo1iTwHihyphenhyphenxclEYBcSz1atf5gC1T6d36bsu5Nrh8YrAkBU80XaP30PJ0Oej1fkTy1nxvTzOFmmQSYHT2C5FoFhxtb7bhnnVqV7_7B4OAT-AOF3xlYySLd8VOQmBHnYxcA6qB9h7VXWPUXsmIlsk5LpMe5aci5RAEwSBx-sFgIJbM/w640-h438/421466371_10211109125402032_6791822394497673623_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Cook the burgers to your desired doneness: 137 F. for medium and 165 F. for well done. A few minutes before the burgers reach that temp, add the sliced cheese. By the time the cheese gets all melty, the burgers will have reached the desired temp.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkrO_kVHFO7toreiRvJ3i6EpQLVa1Pcs1r-uGjIjMdh_1-AF8vh8B7TaA_qp_FEFDkKyM8ikJnesptOhll4yzmFj3YxAzklhsHE_HMfL2oZukVT5vsN1FiMPjE7YqZglhvpJu-uEpKXSObaboQtw0rwSkM2LxdRnoRFHl-_i2XHhwUXYulSNt_2D_k0GM/s2048/421439953_10211109125602037_2935453594280439993_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1902" data-original-width="2048" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkrO_kVHFO7toreiRvJ3i6EpQLVa1Pcs1r-uGjIjMdh_1-AF8vh8B7TaA_qp_FEFDkKyM8ikJnesptOhll4yzmFj3YxAzklhsHE_HMfL2oZukVT5vsN1FiMPjE7YqZglhvpJu-uEpKXSObaboQtw0rwSkM2LxdRnoRFHl-_i2XHhwUXYulSNt_2D_k0GM/w640-h594/421439953_10211109125602037_2935453594280439993_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Of course, you need to butter the buns and place them on the grill for a few minutes to toast. Serve with your favorite condiments. We had a jar of my candied jalapenos and they were yummy in place of pickles.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-75657163894978196882024-01-16T11:59:00.000-06:002024-01-16T11:59:50.643-06:00Winter 2024 Snow Day Cake<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4c1gZn0eUK7xaZGiPih7yExrcrCxdw0idHFiK3QTPWE9Z_LKZ-ep6Lbdzr3IVUDmyTLZf7A7egyTmfFQbGaneooI1Af6HS8HTd5FCflPfU2zsFU_hkB9mKrsnmi2OkJilPEg0TaF8z86wLpS3iDR6PoZEn7x55asdlNshpAuoD0fWPUbJ-AvGVdgoe0/s2048/419885213_10211101077800847_4730170390327485438_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="2048" height="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4c1gZn0eUK7xaZGiPih7yExrcrCxdw0idHFiK3QTPWE9Z_LKZ-ep6Lbdzr3IVUDmyTLZf7A7egyTmfFQbGaneooI1Af6HS8HTd5FCflPfU2zsFU_hkB9mKrsnmi2OkJilPEg0TaF8z86wLpS3iDR6PoZEn7x55asdlNshpAuoD0fWPUbJ-AvGVdgoe0/w640-h578/419885213_10211101077800847_4730170390327485438_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Growing up in the South, whenever snow or freezing rain was in the forecast, my mama always planned ahead for us to have things ready to eat in case the power went out and she was unable to cook. She had an electric stove/oven. Year around, she more often than not, had a dessert ready for us to enjoy. But she always baked a cake or pie when winter storms were on the way. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I've carried on that tradition (habit?) and yesterday I decided to bake a Snow Day Cake. I started out with a Betty Crocker French Vanilla cake mix, but veered off course with the recommended added ingredients and changed things up a bit. An extra egg, substituting milk for water, and melted butter for the oil, adds a wonderful richness to the batter. I made a butter cream frosting and tinted the frosting with "sky blue" coloring gel. After adding a few wintery mix sprinkles on top, voila, a Snow Day Cake.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf_prV2xmkNrA6eqzc-SOHxZmmIeGfLAmHcKvfiYuRsT8DfmpN1HdZVRFABB8_evWzGTWld2ROfSMR-V-8SCdX2-_0ORZJsl3-DTNe07Io9q5h7Y1CANCXNgCWJ1HbR_rUxjbAcwslKhJob3wcAtE9WG9UJlZZtPUCj4MTVlPr470VfXxqNOV0kwR7rWs/s2048/419862161_10211101075200782_3953762142162748643_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1979" data-original-width="2048" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf_prV2xmkNrA6eqzc-SOHxZmmIeGfLAmHcKvfiYuRsT8DfmpN1HdZVRFABB8_evWzGTWld2ROfSMR-V-8SCdX2-_0ORZJsl3-DTNe07Io9q5h7Y1CANCXNgCWJ1HbR_rUxjbAcwslKhJob3wcAtE9WG9UJlZZtPUCj4MTVlPr470VfXxqNOV0kwR7rWs/w640-h618/419862161_10211101075200782_3953762142162748643_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 Betty Crocker French Vanilla cake mix</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">4 eggs</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">2/3 cup melted butter</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 cup milk</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Mix together the dry cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and milk. Using a hand mixer, blend together on low until batter comes together. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Spray 2 8-inch cake pans with non-stick spray. Evenly divide the batter between the cake pans and bake for 28-30 minutes.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Let cake layers rest on a cooling rack for 10 minutes before removing from pans. Let cake layers cool completely before frosting.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">For the frosting:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">2 sticks unsalted butter, softened</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 box powdered sugar</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">3 T. whole milk</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 1/2 T. pure vanilla extract</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">a few drops of sky blue coloring tint</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSy1G8tGPWoYmyAoAXQbsXg0_zgBMuGBC6i0wwoFj28CyiS1m2JhWZ49C3axP1QRjviDt_blHm_UhXIiB7iQ5JSSixqyBu-vPBAQ5GzBIEYU3ROL2yGrsWt9gJP4ye1neR3RPpMeoDcmcncero7XUG-PN_aTnX6vJTqhIttlX8Blx9x6ZCUDLzWpbURnc/s1215/419900081_10211101132322210_1801459817876248894_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1215" data-original-width="887" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSy1G8tGPWoYmyAoAXQbsXg0_zgBMuGBC6i0wwoFj28CyiS1m2JhWZ49C3axP1QRjviDt_blHm_UhXIiB7iQ5JSSixqyBu-vPBAQ5GzBIEYU3ROL2yGrsWt9gJP4ye1neR3RPpMeoDcmcncero7XUG-PN_aTnX6vJTqhIttlX8Blx9x6ZCUDLzWpbURnc/w468-h640/419900081_10211101132322210_1801459817876248894_n.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In a large bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat the butter until it becomes pale and super creamy, about 2 minutes.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Reduce the mixer to low speed and add powered sugar, milk, and vanilla. When all ingredients are combined, increase the speed to medium and beat for 1 - 2 minutes until well combined and creamy.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Lower mixer speed back to low and add in a few drops of the coloring gel and mix until desired color is reached.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Place one layer on a cake plate and spread an even layer of frosting on the top of the layer. Place second layer on top and spread an even layer of frosting around the sides and top of the cake. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Add some sprinkles on top if you'd like!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6LxFyouwVso-9Jh3kfp0tr9Ew-PpOC_9GVqqDulkIjdoPM_HaNfOHtZRq9dlQjDj2H-t1MqXBlKhjrY2cdq80RBlFScuoDP5WCQehd2IUdQi1tpLbQ8fAaz4hxDWYVPemE1AgATFhtlD_SW81QxPV6Dpp-LJ1nc5K2rdi1sIww7eq0Y3Sgrb0ZZ7YRo/s1399/419890210_10211101074760771_119820547448270746_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1399" data-original-width="1315" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6LxFyouwVso-9Jh3kfp0tr9Ew-PpOC_9GVqqDulkIjdoPM_HaNfOHtZRq9dlQjDj2H-t1MqXBlKhjrY2cdq80RBlFScuoDP5WCQehd2IUdQi1tpLbQ8fAaz4hxDWYVPemE1AgATFhtlD_SW81QxPV6Dpp-LJ1nc5K2rdi1sIww7eq0Y3Sgrb0ZZ7YRo/w602-h640/419890210_10211101074760771_119820547448270746_n.jpg" width="602" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The richness and texture of this cake is incredible! Don't look down on boxed cake mixes, just raise them up to bakery level!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-27564096557175278752024-01-15T14:48:00.001-06:002024-01-15T14:48:49.800-06:00Simple Beef Stew<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq1S7qPfbQKKAEekAUFJohd_9xt5SMivnikF8BtDH4B8yiTmNRXoBlqKgBNH8ECrTHkALosVAbGVDAQGWYW5NAP_7XNbTFI6mEVuZObTWHwPy23Px-T4VlI1ZdMSA6fqAYA8eTJyUMG9O4wBzzHBEheheMOnuqQO5qVFJA5P4qdgbDCUMGKHeH02pY2Ng/s2048/beef%20stew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1517" data-original-width="2048" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq1S7qPfbQKKAEekAUFJohd_9xt5SMivnikF8BtDH4B8yiTmNRXoBlqKgBNH8ECrTHkALosVAbGVDAQGWYW5NAP_7XNbTFI6mEVuZObTWHwPy23Px-T4VlI1ZdMSA6fqAYA8eTJyUMG9O4wBzzHBEheheMOnuqQO5qVFJA5P4qdgbDCUMGKHeH02pY2Ng/w640-h474/beef%20stew.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">When I was growing up and snow/sleet/freezing rain was in the forecast, my mother always made beef stew. I never remember her making chili or taco soup which is more common now when the forecast turns messy. She always made a very simple beef stew and a cast iron skillet of cornbread. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">With the South about to be hit with our first "deep freeze" of this season, I stocked up on a great deal of stew meat at the grocery store. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">While we were in the UK, I received many messages advising me to go to the grocery store and find Oxo bouillon cubes to bring home. I did and used them in this recipe and I could tell there was a definite depth of flavor in the broth.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">1 T. vegetable oil</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into bite sized pieces</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">2 medium yellow onions, chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">4 cloves garlic, minced</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">2 pkgs. beef stew seasoning mix</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">4 Oxo beef bouillon cubes dissolved in 6 cups of warm water</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">3 large carrots, sliced</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">2 large russet potatoes, peeled, and cubed into bite sized pieces</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">3 bay leaves</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a 5 quart Dutch oven. Add the stew meat about 1/2 pound at a time and, stirring frequently, allow to brown. When beef is seared, remove from Dutch oven to a bowl and continue browning 1/2 pound at a time. Add the onions to the last 1/2 pound of beef.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">When all the stew meat has been browned, add the previously seared beef back to the Dutch oven along with any juices on the plate. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Add the garlic and seasoning packages and stir to combine with the seared beef.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add the carrots, potatoes, and bay leaves and lower the heat to a simmer.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Let the stew simmer for 40 - 45 minutes, stirring occasionally so the stew doesn't stick.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">While the stew is cooking, bake some <a href="https://fleurdelolly.blogspot.com/2014/02/lollys-cornbread.html" target="_blank">Lolly's Cornbread</a> !</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">When potatoes are carrots are fork tender, your beef stew is ready to enjoy. Remove the bay leaves before serving.</span></div><p></p>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-3538818332921780712024-01-15T11:54:00.000-06:002024-01-15T11:54:30.917-06:00Around Lolly's Sideboard: Currier & Ives, Homestead/Farm in Winter<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtyKv3Bh9idtnQMya9BJq8rRIRkbS97al4F_6GaWuCyVOss55p8gAUJ8NKp1QKV35RVn018M7zI8NrQIin8eFNuw2s6WaZf_t0b11MzKO0Tv7Dqv2v9mnYXHYoLjKe4wfuSHgOpZEHoFiN5Uq3tu9lRVFsaeOUTewcQ_t7_GjS77vMBhO6U2bU3MhXawM/s1726/419879765_10211098895666295_2281560842566912072_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1726" data-original-width="1350" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtyKv3Bh9idtnQMya9BJq8rRIRkbS97al4F_6GaWuCyVOss55p8gAUJ8NKp1QKV35RVn018M7zI8NrQIin8eFNuw2s6WaZf_t0b11MzKO0Tv7Dqv2v9mnYXHYoLjKe4wfuSHgOpZEHoFiN5Uq3tu9lRVFsaeOUTewcQ_t7_GjS77vMBhO6U2bU3MhXawM/w500-h640/419879765_10211098895666295_2281560842566912072_n.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In January of each year, I bring out the snowmen and the blues/whites/and silvers to decorate our home and especially the kitchen and dining room. Before we left for our month long visit to Ireland, I removed the few Christmas themed decorations that I had placed here and there because I knew when we returned, I would not be in the mood to deal with Christmas items!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I'm still in the process of going through my mother's things and my sister and I each chose pieces of her blue Currier & Ives collection. I paired these pieces with some of my lapis Fiestaware plates and a few of my deep blue cut glass pieces. I think it's a beautiful combination of blues.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpXncnIidA84c9PRO1fCO8Ekh7fvaO-CKci1a7wbam07g4MIaGWJ0Qom8RfOcYAGqRJjW45yec2YM-iX-4VDzoBymDR7-_BT_1y_dOX0Bu1CItjCNsJ0Qb0o13XVwV8u2CoaKnmYVzzbsHWtpVSViBt8LN3VRnqIS0TEV40piJJ1-17c1eWP9NvXfmia0/s1833/419760068_10211098895386288_7748277017808295614_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1833" data-original-width="1448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpXncnIidA84c9PRO1fCO8Ekh7fvaO-CKci1a7wbam07g4MIaGWJ0Qom8RfOcYAGqRJjW45yec2YM-iX-4VDzoBymDR7-_BT_1y_dOX0Bu1CItjCNsJ0Qb0o13XVwV8u2CoaKnmYVzzbsHWtpVSViBt8LN3VRnqIS0TEV40piJJ1-17c1eWP9NvXfmia0/w506-h640/419760068_10211098895386288_7748277017808295614_n.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0F9utd2Lq7CR4Du0H4LVsSAGecmRWz8vtC3xyquHCHpfh_NNFFd-hAba3mVFl8U5C6ujPTY5jfZUh1CGIpVv3RP-T7514CGqzltzJqRisPezpsxqFN-2hUnJXpHiCqmsD-ox5IAsQrLINEUGeEOIGngHTXsKXT_HoyvY-CHH8H1eoU2J3Fl6-GyfjWYY/s2048/419905072_10211098897346337_6923658666854284156_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1465" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0F9utd2Lq7CR4Du0H4LVsSAGecmRWz8vtC3xyquHCHpfh_NNFFd-hAba3mVFl8U5C6ujPTY5jfZUh1CGIpVv3RP-T7514CGqzltzJqRisPezpsxqFN-2hUnJXpHiCqmsD-ox5IAsQrLINEUGeEOIGngHTXsKXT_HoyvY-CHH8H1eoU2J3Fl6-GyfjWYY/w458-h640/419905072_10211098897346337_6923658666854284156_n.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJFKSEw1XiS5e82X7j0L6vCM-z7gv_hPwSuytIUUYUormnkisO_FaNpHqSBtoWDzobLeSBbOTiDQ-MWiid3MREXpNdACqg5U8lydQPdlG7sJtaPs-eMjTl0DmBkSS3K_L1LlIWItPHYfTmLaS15qo84RfoZLdM2MEZYlyVYOZ_ofLqXvC-DihDtQ-6R4/s1546/419882232_10211098897426339_4133268684745887678_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1546" data-original-width="1116" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJFKSEw1XiS5e82X7j0L6vCM-z7gv_hPwSuytIUUYUormnkisO_FaNpHqSBtoWDzobLeSBbOTiDQ-MWiid3MREXpNdACqg5U8lydQPdlG7sJtaPs-eMjTl0DmBkSS3K_L1LlIWItPHYfTmLaS15qo84RfoZLdM2MEZYlyVYOZ_ofLqXvC-DihDtQ-6R4/w462-h640/419882232_10211098897426339_4133268684745887678_n.jpg" width="462" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I love this teapot and the salt and pepper shakers. Aren't they unique pieces?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisZNs8lPr7N_rYFmdKiR_bxW9Cm5sI5JpJ8qDmk_gJ0TDMKe5my8VpKkRlLAtdVrhcc8TTJUaw-g0jeTboryQd1vqdUZ86nSk_fzyRXKQsjJkrQ3IxDvLSsGbSGErEtGV9Wq1gkcNO1dMKcF_WpaxgctG16xAKSxI3_2NjgQhcGJJcT0mkskCRJoNKDOU/s1524/419740360_10211098895786298_8432019518942725437_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1469" data-original-width="1524" height="616" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisZNs8lPr7N_rYFmdKiR_bxW9Cm5sI5JpJ8qDmk_gJ0TDMKe5my8VpKkRlLAtdVrhcc8TTJUaw-g0jeTboryQd1vqdUZ86nSk_fzyRXKQsjJkrQ3IxDvLSsGbSGErEtGV9Wq1gkcNO1dMKcF_WpaxgctG16xAKSxI3_2NjgQhcGJJcT0mkskCRJoNKDOU/w640-h616/419740360_10211098895786298_8432019518942725437_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />These two plates were different from the others. These have an almost "framed" rim.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizTg8rRvwAUSxXu2w4gGYZgcJYOx9d9aXZP2K11LfWbg1RJsgrzHd5JuKf2W9kFaIHidNYRGQI3hAtqvzRVKTAXImtFhsAqi6qMJ6cGDxc2doV8IGAS67yFLjlprKL-8HZSH212Ekz8QVFIO1AFjNGDiCYCwqsymWcnFTQQgsX5u-6jWh3G1XQUZz_NOo/s1607/419750515_10211098895946302_251723094722535994_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1607" data-original-width="1527" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizTg8rRvwAUSxXu2w4gGYZgcJYOx9d9aXZP2K11LfWbg1RJsgrzHd5JuKf2W9kFaIHidNYRGQI3hAtqvzRVKTAXImtFhsAqi6qMJ6cGDxc2doV8IGAS67yFLjlprKL-8HZSH212Ekz8QVFIO1AFjNGDiCYCwqsymWcnFTQQgsX5u-6jWh3G1XQUZz_NOo/w608-h640/419750515_10211098895946302_251723094722535994_n.jpg" width="608" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiRM7yfVXQ5VcjPxRkjhEbn5dHNzefslPWENtvhFDZd5zxWDolhqtrqheb97w2S6gOh01wMS0D9t-rv4L8Kz1rZEwnd6hkTXsgPIEFCVFa8zR6n1Al7_jjkiBBQeb7YPdhawq1ZMbVmVMLvttgRpEBa2VWEImwSPRlk6jwVDoZRK8L5sFTkOOMwdsqEw/s1602/419868551_10211098896066305_503591516271856004_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1602" data-original-width="1506" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiRM7yfVXQ5VcjPxRkjhEbn5dHNzefslPWENtvhFDZd5zxWDolhqtrqheb97w2S6gOh01wMS0D9t-rv4L8Kz1rZEwnd6hkTXsgPIEFCVFa8zR6n1Al7_jjkiBBQeb7YPdhawq1ZMbVmVMLvttgRpEBa2VWEImwSPRlk6jwVDoZRK8L5sFTkOOMwdsqEw/w602-h640/419868551_10211098896066305_503591516271856004_n.jpg" width="602" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">My mom had these four small cordial glasses in a separate cabinet, but I fell in love with them and brought them home.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8tLnsOfLKXSwN9WIfNgql_HcrjgBogTvKQBRhlyh5OBe5nOmFXscdk_2GdYpdTDkYAehSkIcG-THFsxy6l56UCw0TtidDFSd5faGfNP-TgZqka3pF5rI1M8IRVP8algL_z0jyRrmSGXb3U0bHweNM2ZWUpnVtCs9nlcy567QH16gv-Irf5fqIWUj7xQ8/s1701/419732672_10211098895866300_2114719655414758403_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1306" data-original-width="1701" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8tLnsOfLKXSwN9WIfNgql_HcrjgBogTvKQBRhlyh5OBe5nOmFXscdk_2GdYpdTDkYAehSkIcG-THFsxy6l56UCw0TtidDFSd5faGfNP-TgZqka3pF5rI1M8IRVP8algL_z0jyRrmSGXb3U0bHweNM2ZWUpnVtCs9nlcy567QH16gv-Irf5fqIWUj7xQ8/w640-h492/419732672_10211098895866300_2114719655414758403_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">She had two distinct sets of mugs. These are the larger ones with rimmed bottoms. I decided these were the ones I preferred for this setting.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqOdnOQ3SDNNDNFgM6m3cLrYLbERZzhG3yBpfz1a0_UpGVv-9oQy7qofQLDqa3fL1KhvmcHiTIp9TKXKFzEcYrlFuU8iGNWMWwgqttoqyUMpchbXPviSlcAUfCidHH3_Qf3aT_p-hLmhcPXAzeVcBo4PhRRyv9l08KIHswILWqOd5ed9iWCWRaNcObQ44/s2011/419749160_10211098897186333_6251366109828183814_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1181" data-original-width="2011" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqOdnOQ3SDNNDNFgM6m3cLrYLbERZzhG3yBpfz1a0_UpGVv-9oQy7qofQLDqa3fL1KhvmcHiTIp9TKXKFzEcYrlFuU8iGNWMWwgqttoqyUMpchbXPviSlcAUfCidHH3_Qf3aT_p-hLmhcPXAzeVcBo4PhRRyv9l08KIHswILWqOd5ed9iWCWRaNcObQ44/w640-h376/419749160_10211098897186333_6251366109828183814_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCVQTxe6BQRC5dEqjD0EsEEFUgVgUsDPekfhsQXv4V6m91PLVNyI5DDj4513hV9TcIUSXkR69Y7Dn0pY7nBsfOUQSOP62v8oilMnF0OHxtDXcgG08l5vYM8zwnisnCfWgVsZsc5vbM_TkGfQynYuQNFdPxLYKxhzlAJfaKZeYUdwn55fsmQUWyNHIwlhc/s2026/419880491_10211098897106331_7789861528153854910_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1155" data-original-width="2026" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCVQTxe6BQRC5dEqjD0EsEEFUgVgUsDPekfhsQXv4V6m91PLVNyI5DDj4513hV9TcIUSXkR69Y7Dn0pY7nBsfOUQSOP62v8oilMnF0OHxtDXcgG08l5vYM8zwnisnCfWgVsZsc5vbM_TkGfQynYuQNFdPxLYKxhzlAJfaKZeYUdwn55fsmQUWyNHIwlhc/w640-h364/419880491_10211098897106331_7789861528153854910_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I tried different shades of blue and white of my Fiestaware and the lapis paired best in my opinion.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBVLIVclr36mbf3zfKNpfmY5QDgrzTC6cHG86tLGnENmn_HjMSzXU0Td5aeqxDbcUC0OLWrScELkg3rpJfgRSKfSiVRoqHM_P3z51layHqmMezNGMuO_B9iUBJQBjZD12Tr9BAutGW5qNSTW5bYAox23W1Vjn6d2M5OjOlj5NIrydxB2jIzbwLaxEF1Hs/s2048/419747418_10211098896946327_2014242797480696306_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBVLIVclr36mbf3zfKNpfmY5QDgrzTC6cHG86tLGnENmn_HjMSzXU0Td5aeqxDbcUC0OLWrScELkg3rpJfgRSKfSiVRoqHM_P3z51layHqmMezNGMuO_B9iUBJQBjZD12Tr9BAutGW5qNSTW5bYAox23W1Vjn6d2M5OjOlj5NIrydxB2jIzbwLaxEF1Hs/w640-h480/419747418_10211098896946327_2014242797480696306_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWYji1KiiIEDUrnN-ldA7G5jLoxnVskVMUmK6OBTZ6AxnJk8UqaESK2nXHTCjMuzK6eRevYX5qcrAxZ2Bi5mcQipLL4sQyV9dBBoIzV_zKNpA_dvD62sAo7fmHixCSTc03EJGDvf341ysHkAthG9pz2WShN1TqhtGovFOalUalMkDa1bDLALH0h7sFOts/s2048/419891262_10211098896826324_703649660341842395_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWYji1KiiIEDUrnN-ldA7G5jLoxnVskVMUmK6OBTZ6AxnJk8UqaESK2nXHTCjMuzK6eRevYX5qcrAxZ2Bi5mcQipLL4sQyV9dBBoIzV_zKNpA_dvD62sAo7fmHixCSTc03EJGDvf341ysHkAthG9pz2WShN1TqhtGovFOalUalMkDa1bDLALH0h7sFOts/w640-h480/419891262_10211098896826324_703649660341842395_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">No snowmen in sight for this January sideboard, but what a nice way to honor my mom. She always looked forward to see what I came up with to showcase on the sideboard with each change.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmpmMZsNgGGKUyRCEG8dzo08scUkSoXrLYC797RzdkCJhyphenhyphen1E7ddCd7GgYd6zJVWMFSRseAAK1Pgtto4klCIGT7xGSxV8hw0Dd3SlnRTb_JRqXDUw-DE0qPqANdK2ExD-mGOg5Wnjd3QtWt5tDiWUPAixJeFx1wJJHTm2tK5dcAwWwi0C359MGM7zE_9Ug/s1726/419879765_10211098895666295_2281560842566912072_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1726" data-original-width="1350" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmpmMZsNgGGKUyRCEG8dzo08scUkSoXrLYC797RzdkCJhyphenhyphen1E7ddCd7GgYd6zJVWMFSRseAAK1Pgtto4klCIGT7xGSxV8hw0Dd3SlnRTb_JRqXDUw-DE0qPqANdK2ExD-mGOg5Wnjd3QtWt5tDiWUPAixJeFx1wJJHTm2tK5dcAwWwi0C359MGM7zE_9Ug/w500-h640/419879765_10211098895666295_2281560842566912072_n.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-28724033844975246082024-01-09T13:42:00.001-06:002024-01-09T13:42:02.227-06:00Dining Out United Kingdom: Chubby Cherub, Belfast, Northern Ireland<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglIbvkrQQv2pTPkyfZp-b0WPYA1DjDfXASy5lZt44NoULaTzlLTVlOxNJv5IaJ75pUy-XAfvqOGdxdTj22DmqNX6KNVbUt_dWr7lgARdIJb3k9nLLJBU2_x2-jy5_9a3wQg01BL4CUh0tq85Ydc7nTUn7Y9vh4s24BIaCnCbSbEkK_mb3bBBFMdWqqkgc/s600/418192038_10211086930087163_6630124073695082034_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="600" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglIbvkrQQv2pTPkyfZp-b0WPYA1DjDfXASy5lZt44NoULaTzlLTVlOxNJv5IaJ75pUy-XAfvqOGdxdTj22DmqNX6KNVbUt_dWr7lgARdIJb3k9nLLJBU2_x2-jy5_9a3wQg01BL4CUh0tq85Ydc7nTUn7Y9vh4s24BIaCnCbSbEkK_mb3bBBFMdWqqkgc/w640-h374/418192038_10211086930087163_6630124073695082034_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">For our last meal in Ireland, Nathan and Emily recommended The Chubby Cherub. They told us it was an Italian restaurant, but it was not what we were expecting. No red checked tablecloths with chianti bottles with candles here. No, this is an upscale restaurant near the City Center. What struck me immediately was the brightness of the interior. Crystal chandeliers everywhere, numerous gold gilded mirrors, a beautiful bar area, and marble topped tables. There were cherub murals covering the entire ceiling as well.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhedHEUnN4Pc-kSx2WlZXjWmXOvHyvCiojPC3t-FaR2U5bt8zKdV8NF0aJSifdFVJF25oH8by0XE-g8RcQBVHJ0ppWJvyiOeqYxv2p8SVeB6WU0yPQ50P26UPhnRNVPukmB8fWVBKcMRYKTq8-pFV3_gzn-7TJrmDO6zrL6UeabT_DCC8UIO3nGrvZsbG8/s644/413048535_10211086927407096_7037365816332525037_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhedHEUnN4Pc-kSx2WlZXjWmXOvHyvCiojPC3t-FaR2U5bt8zKdV8NF0aJSifdFVJF25oH8by0XE-g8RcQBVHJ0ppWJvyiOeqYxv2p8SVeB6WU0yPQ50P26UPhnRNVPukmB8fWVBKcMRYKTq8-pFV3_gzn-7TJrmDO6zrL6UeabT_DCC8UIO3nGrvZsbG8/w478-h640/413048535_10211086927407096_7037365816332525037_n.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1166" data-original-width="1920" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4gE58r-CmdCeVBe0_zsPDzEIcPw7Isl74CONUlukXepmnEQEYymg-7VgbpVlVeBoHTCldnqUXixisEYz8q3bUDne0SkydzD3LCJU4INy5PM9_pLwYjkLe9csAbWycnXnpRfdAemXA6YprOzR032WCerKOfI_hn1K5vgwWO9rEGxeuDPONpg6sOo80sU/w640-h388/418309606_10211086932567225_4152742557891918867_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The grandsons requested "dough balls" to begin their meal. No, not the dough balls you used in the country to go fishing on a creekbank! These were teaspoon sized balls of dough baked and covered with cheese and served with garlic butter.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZdFIkUdDJV-NrJwVR4WwMJV9bAaDmZT_q4_pAU1jftFPgIV07uGU_4FRKw73dauTY8JRoGsUXSAJ1WT0Cgpagdi-0xBqbK-PuUlCr6m_Y8-P7YZeKJLOZyKi0BmwtnPv0kKRDSQOqthripvGuBRffVxRPVfo6DROgW4M-ES8Imqh8SHDIBZ-DtFOD0cE/s866/418148853_10211086926247067_2262531309087759522_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="866" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZdFIkUdDJV-NrJwVR4WwMJV9bAaDmZT_q4_pAU1jftFPgIV07uGU_4FRKw73dauTY8JRoGsUXSAJ1WT0Cgpagdi-0xBqbK-PuUlCr6m_Y8-P7YZeKJLOZyKi0BmwtnPv0kKRDSQOqthripvGuBRffVxRPVfo6DROgW4M-ES8Imqh8SHDIBZ-DtFOD0cE/w640-h448/418148853_10211086926247067_2262531309087759522_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The adults shared a platter of oven baked bread with a reduced balsamic glaze, pesto, and a tomato tapenade.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUC_RHswagtWkN5nEp9qiBc4Nmvvz0YnvGR4Ek-CoYp7mc4kXgwL3HsbH-U9bbQ8MXQZsDONqMdgj7wt-E1rWX7BEWJ2wcVyqmIoyX_DmZJ3HsP5DGiSRoEeal2-ufw9rUlFoLsZskGMHVJ3iqtD4PXzbnHIXWC1mZTKozhJuI9cx0o1P9YmpMX7nQ-do/s889/418199646_10211086926607076_80438655653976186_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="889" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUC_RHswagtWkN5nEp9qiBc4Nmvvz0YnvGR4Ek-CoYp7mc4kXgwL3HsbH-U9bbQ8MXQZsDONqMdgj7wt-E1rWX7BEWJ2wcVyqmIoyX_DmZJ3HsP5DGiSRoEeal2-ufw9rUlFoLsZskGMHVJ3iqtD4PXzbnHIXWC1mZTKozhJuI9cx0o1P9YmpMX7nQ-do/w640-h464/418199646_10211086926607076_80438655653976186_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>Grandson #1 had Spaghetti Bolognese. I believe he liked his order, because he emptied his bowl.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhXjv-Bt5ALwQ7cDwgKZpsRoplJdBd1DdgDtJsx9qtQEzBZ5yBcqPLBxMyOKTEB3Gd3_ipq27fwRUNUfkIqEa7JT7inMKjqyo8G8Zy0jGs87qt7B8Gr96FgVck6fXehMHI593rjbEoxiGdSSEfcWDVAGRZeVjIfdOvOklev5RwAaOk_S3DRWzTq9oQ0Aw/s490/418235071_10211086925487048_1242398152754517381_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="490" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhXjv-Bt5ALwQ7cDwgKZpsRoplJdBd1DdgDtJsx9qtQEzBZ5yBcqPLBxMyOKTEB3Gd3_ipq27fwRUNUfkIqEa7JT7inMKjqyo8G8Zy0jGs87qt7B8Gr96FgVck6fXehMHI593rjbEoxiGdSSEfcWDVAGRZeVjIfdOvOklev5RwAaOk_S3DRWzTq9oQ0Aw/w640-h612/418235071_10211086925487048_1242398152754517381_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Grandson #2 had the Margherita Pizza. He ate almost all of his.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTfyZToamaiQX2bnP4txBy7tn-7XXfGHTvTvFvRmHyQJvgqqGCnJtrOI2v3e7xEwrvc1b1-Zyvlx7t5M31TOxnKqnwzUwP87XEDLCd_dZ-YNCo0p_cCPuER4iSicetG1eGtH-2zQ-A0hgp2uGvGZLyfmDyfdV_1aMQav7eyVGXx-SYqBLljdQwQnxA4hs/s744/418217370_10211086925927059_9089571588694086024_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="673" data-original-width="744" height="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTfyZToamaiQX2bnP4txBy7tn-7XXfGHTvTvFvRmHyQJvgqqGCnJtrOI2v3e7xEwrvc1b1-Zyvlx7t5M31TOxnKqnwzUwP87XEDLCd_dZ-YNCo0p_cCPuER4iSicetG1eGtH-2zQ-A0hgp2uGvGZLyfmDyfdV_1aMQav7eyVGXx-SYqBLljdQwQnxA4hs/w640-h578/418217370_10211086925927059_9089571588694086024_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Sweet Harold ordered the Bolognese Lasagne. It was served with a beetroot, carrot, and celeriac slaw. When he finished his serving, it was still as piping hot as when he started! Lots and lots of cheese on this serving. So much so he had to peel some off to get to the actual lasagne.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2w6W5cNpgL46OKfwhxqDwtmUOa8NUIJCdPLG9WNkKrhyphenhyphenwbs6j3OTb15Q65R7sveov73PO9Arz0EaQoshqZu4Rq0uPi5BagDuvcX1R0RtMQKaxNFWYbXjI1FfQu_kfwoD6Otx4B_zmMttjKzfGJMwG0zhJxLusFawd3qNE4sEVZCofxDq4__CUhbKzng0/s848/418159929_10211086925087038_8046526341101202078_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="697" data-original-width="848" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2w6W5cNpgL46OKfwhxqDwtmUOa8NUIJCdPLG9WNkKrhyphenhyphenwbs6j3OTb15Q65R7sveov73PO9Arz0EaQoshqZu4Rq0uPi5BagDuvcX1R0RtMQKaxNFWYbXjI1FfQu_kfwoD6Otx4B_zmMttjKzfGJMwG0zhJxLusFawd3qNE4sEVZCofxDq4__CUhbKzng0/w640-h526/418159929_10211086925087038_8046526341101202078_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Nathan and Emily both ordered the Herb Gnocchi with peas, wild mushrooms, rosemary, focaccia, and pecorino.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCO_C75a2XAhO6tIGPMZJ4bb6ppC1991suLrPfb-3IuuuVaGZT0ryUzJ4C9DFacLG5qFYmq4czaAEiWnhU7c7Jz2J1FQeDtyQ5PHfYAZ0IJH6NXKsztEXfUmdMa5Lnf0PSeiLMSd7bTGNE7RLgFzlx_5G6IRSsUUgd3e97unKPxFayPqTYaXw45_lRZms/s2048/418421804_10211086932927234_6414106367006246990_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCO_C75a2XAhO6tIGPMZJ4bb6ppC1991suLrPfb-3IuuuVaGZT0ryUzJ4C9DFacLG5qFYmq4czaAEiWnhU7c7Jz2J1FQeDtyQ5PHfYAZ0IJH6NXKsztEXfUmdMa5Lnf0PSeiLMSd7bTGNE7RLgFzlx_5G6IRSsUUgd3e97unKPxFayPqTYaXw45_lRZms/w640-h480/418421804_10211086932927234_6414106367006246990_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">And I ordered a bowl of minestrone. It, too, was served very hot. A very tomato based version with tons of vegetables and pasta. It was very comforting on this chilly night.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzkhG-X52_NRvs5cvHuBPuMDlGx5iYKIjwATtrp5tsYHfq_aWY7oH1ueAU-ot2oBDv2aYRjRhAqvKZAl1uoDYKFvXKb2UI4tQy7lijtO79A9Mg8n7xJVljYusDfLK9zhAkzh3tLuEuvSnzgwn7xZ17xiZoDdxV7JnTPuUpzEVwxSFI2Hbwtpr04iuZCK0/s1946/418937797_10211086933007236_490279125242351976_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1330" data-original-width="1946" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzkhG-X52_NRvs5cvHuBPuMDlGx5iYKIjwATtrp5tsYHfq_aWY7oH1ueAU-ot2oBDv2aYRjRhAqvKZAl1uoDYKFvXKb2UI4tQy7lijtO79A9Mg8n7xJVljYusDfLK9zhAkzh3tLuEuvSnzgwn7xZ17xiZoDdxV7JnTPuUpzEVwxSFI2Hbwtpr04iuZCK0/w640-h438/418937797_10211086933007236_490279125242351976_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The boys each received a dessert brownie with crushed pistachios. They inhaled these.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxObOmF1ojDxRgLms6LjxAmBOMtCQNZWpML0LR2DMtpHpeloDdaLV-suspBQbvSZbP6RnkiOF17Ka2wP9I1lwBmhSUQuxksj1BS7_kLj-mWySBZCz6xocFuXsj_fewr7RsSV1fzta4vf_zoLfKq1lvGP2t7lmE8raq3meu6nS6-n_o3J3XDPR8PJ1ejlM/s1720/418169786_10211086932807231_1736284355897479722_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="1720" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxObOmF1ojDxRgLms6LjxAmBOMtCQNZWpML0LR2DMtpHpeloDdaLV-suspBQbvSZbP6RnkiOF17Ka2wP9I1lwBmhSUQuxksj1BS7_kLj-mWySBZCz6xocFuXsj_fewr7RsSV1fzta4vf_zoLfKq1lvGP2t7lmE8raq3meu6nS6-n_o3J3XDPR8PJ1ejlM/w640-h502/418169786_10211086932807231_1736284355897479722_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-77224505609027349362024-01-09T08:56:00.000-06:002024-01-09T08:56:12.413-06:00Dining Out Republic of Ireland: Koi Japanese Restaurant, Bray, Ireland<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwj8Y_3jHHVrVMHSNOo-B1VFrFukZ5EY2U2vusaLV05nE3uclWWP3bEt23jNntm5Ey88kCqhMPz8Y-63u68jR4qADn2DxY8p7KGSswl2gs0eRXBEPZ-N6T7Kp_mWVOqTvcb5mDRCC4dhZQXhOKpHexrfRG2ApB82NGfDoNnM6le6NjzXdG0AG0FpBLBF0/s1854/418119375_10211085003679004_1877409872754022229_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1854" data-original-width="1714" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwj8Y_3jHHVrVMHSNOo-B1VFrFukZ5EY2U2vusaLV05nE3uclWWP3bEt23jNntm5Ey88kCqhMPz8Y-63u68jR4qADn2DxY8p7KGSswl2gs0eRXBEPZ-N6T7Kp_mWVOqTvcb5mDRCC4dhZQXhOKpHexrfRG2ApB82NGfDoNnM6le6NjzXdG0AG0FpBLBF0/w592-h640/418119375_10211085003679004_1877409872754022229_n.jpg" width="592" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">On our way back from the Republic of Ireland, we stopped about a half hour from Dublin to have dinner. The consensus was sushi, my son did a Google search, and we arrived at the next door to each other restaurants of Lings Chinese Restaurant and Koi Japanese Restaurant. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">When we entered, we realized we were the first (only!) diners there at that time, but we decided we'd give it a go. Here's the menu cover and some dining room pictures.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCipnAdssUkxDAkWb3aXN77xitle2ORf23_q4Aga6R6qstW3KpTmckoq07UcSCIJukBy2qGa3ThfZSGqR2cNapxGlQX4dFvuC1PIvQPe6q5Hdx8YM047vO9bU2ZoYnqd3FTq9nmyjxQH6JZUmdjzfNrbaQZmB9m_U_AZocX3iPal0ymQzzXUqHLADmWFY/s2048/417176658_10211085005399047_6362092433232064535_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1596" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCipnAdssUkxDAkWb3aXN77xitle2ORf23_q4Aga6R6qstW3KpTmckoq07UcSCIJukBy2qGa3ThfZSGqR2cNapxGlQX4dFvuC1PIvQPe6q5Hdx8YM047vO9bU2ZoYnqd3FTq9nmyjxQH6JZUmdjzfNrbaQZmB9m_U_AZocX3iPal0ymQzzXUqHLADmWFY/w498-h640/417176658_10211085005399047_6362092433232064535_n.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTmxiFj0tSClEGNKkPgjbqfQPTL5rCt7d0SSMR8hkET5GxZAgCkRp98vyAYAiUWSZrKFx-1b8wcsoYKIOHvj4IXIsXb-DcsJ8PVhbH6IRR6ruS1QbkJ43meZMBmN35eK9j49XKThG5ozPLEv9ZZZaqfiqSU_XSebhJ4ez9mb2g8mgrqMoUD5XtH6BW_4/s2048/416714924_10211085005599052_351823971456049967_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1760" data-original-width="2048" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTmxiFj0tSClEGNKkPgjbqfQPTL5rCt7d0SSMR8hkET5GxZAgCkRp98vyAYAiUWSZrKFx-1b8wcsoYKIOHvj4IXIsXb-DcsJ8PVhbH6IRR6ruS1QbkJ43meZMBmN35eK9j49XKThG5ozPLEv9ZZZaqfiqSU_XSebhJ4ez9mb2g8mgrqMoUD5XtH6BW_4/w640-h550/416714924_10211085005599052_351823971456049967_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNKV7B45Z_RL7dlkWl7tO1kYZG-kjrXqtQ-x5Rhe-7gDATwxGa0dbeNAV6vP50UL4JNlvBKW5haEJ1bdRVhu4rhC7SaH6L4g4QUz5A8u3xxHF1m7dzbBd6UgHYhZiZZ7dLshC4Htlg8Hfmi0WvpiUXLpNI8yO9xIPElooLXrfP8DRYFYZR8dR-xn4w9hg/s2048/417234199_10211085005759056_3379810684741339490_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNKV7B45Z_RL7dlkWl7tO1kYZG-kjrXqtQ-x5Rhe-7gDATwxGa0dbeNAV6vP50UL4JNlvBKW5haEJ1bdRVhu4rhC7SaH6L4g4QUz5A8u3xxHF1m7dzbBd6UgHYhZiZZ7dLshC4Htlg8Hfmi0WvpiUXLpNI8yO9xIPElooLXrfP8DRYFYZR8dR-xn4w9hg/w640-h480/417234199_10211085005759056_3379810684741339490_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">For our starters, we had spring rolls and edamame. The grandsons loved the edamame. Emily and Nathan had the spring rolls. They gobbled them up, so I'm going to assume they were good!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgFAMhWKjmxIXvXDVXIMeB0vXOkEtagozoCxsVgXZih1pNklThqK-Zgk8_FTYm7iX1UF6senyBMiSvoju1g1cy9GaYIMc_0bY3T3uVhHUttzl2z7JWGVvhChmuSoW1LBnRrtQAedr__88SsGHcdGF4z2I9tzJdEY8VMSgj8gO4kiNAox5SgEr_oxSb0I/s2048/417253245_10211085005999062_5630965850672408057_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1990" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgFAMhWKjmxIXvXDVXIMeB0vXOkEtagozoCxsVgXZih1pNklThqK-Zgk8_FTYm7iX1UF6senyBMiSvoju1g1cy9GaYIMc_0bY3T3uVhHUttzl2z7JWGVvhChmuSoW1LBnRrtQAedr__88SsGHcdGF4z2I9tzJdEY8VMSgj8gO4kiNAox5SgEr_oxSb0I/w622-h640/417253245_10211085005999062_5630965850672408057_n.jpg" width="622" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjst_s-BfiKllZwdC2APuqCN2xtQte6O2QJFGkwzKiW3RH8BDpWME-1YdVOuwnIQARIh_416k1kQBZzNA_y8QMbnkYxKfkbZluyTdtJHu25r4ZVaayuwivWz5gtBkQkAROyTrWc6S9MqoGazFfN2uVXZgpIBLSxWmOsWtJQ75DqTakXKtHasxOYMqGjeqY/s1992/417186212_10211085005839058_8894661542788127482_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1846" data-original-width="1992" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjst_s-BfiKllZwdC2APuqCN2xtQte6O2QJFGkwzKiW3RH8BDpWME-1YdVOuwnIQARIh_416k1kQBZzNA_y8QMbnkYxKfkbZluyTdtJHu25r4ZVaayuwivWz5gtBkQkAROyTrWc6S9MqoGazFfN2uVXZgpIBLSxWmOsWtJQ75DqTakXKtHasxOYMqGjeqY/w640-h594/417186212_10211085005839058_8894661542788127482_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Sweet Harold ordered some warm sake and thoroughly enjoyed that warming beverage.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_berbOE2pWFpUuPTA8d8BWXzmUpS3Jo2AiIlGxS22Bce7rJ-pM3Zng8qJ5nVAQtOb0AkDOMPg-G7I5bN8_oq0GorQxleO79CJtijWVGJyuRilmGH1rR8dAotalMeCtGzwMiYZ50K5U9Tm7of08J3DYEx75BLJEEFi6QvW_B12OmtDNqwLC8DYyaPK07E/s821/418427193_10211084999958911_4771661834704152273_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="754" data-original-width="821" height="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_berbOE2pWFpUuPTA8d8BWXzmUpS3Jo2AiIlGxS22Bce7rJ-pM3Zng8qJ5nVAQtOb0AkDOMPg-G7I5bN8_oq0GorQxleO79CJtijWVGJyuRilmGH1rR8dAotalMeCtGzwMiYZ50K5U9Tm7of08J3DYEx75BLJEEFi6QvW_B12OmtDNqwLC8DYyaPK07E/w640-h588/418427193_10211084999958911_4771661834704152273_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I needed some warming myself, so I ordered a bowl of hot and sour soup. This version was very different from what I am normally served, but it was so delicious. Their soup had a much thicker broth and an almost tomatoey flavor with a LOT of vegetables and tofu.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij-98K4Ux3OKmFLDyWLWh22hd4bxWQ7mHQPZCo05UdbMPrRgLu7KxOLsx8PxXKnH4ttmtVeyq_VlEdhqQR4xkYxmI-VG2tTybz3JFxu8Wrfmcr0BsE1uNjP__n4ed8iYgo6ioEg1i8uhq6barApsmxwwnmimEq8COEjBJmnF7-xBye958BaRhcUkE_ico/s960/418227840_10211085000278919_8984220064929158760_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij-98K4Ux3OKmFLDyWLWh22hd4bxWQ7mHQPZCo05UdbMPrRgLu7KxOLsx8PxXKnH4ttmtVeyq_VlEdhqQR4xkYxmI-VG2tTybz3JFxu8Wrfmcr0BsE1uNjP__n4ed8iYgo6ioEg1i8uhq6barApsmxwwnmimEq8COEjBJmnF7-xBye958BaRhcUkE_ico/w640-h480/418227840_10211085000278919_8984220064929158760_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Grandson #2 ordered his go to: Tempura fried prawns.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9PI9tgCl4d-YH6I9q3-RBPOA7s7fk84JERg1iraL5-k9QP_ch-u4_FlqmIZRhjid9ryqnLTtQK1K5PeKL6ewWBKS52aEetXLXkgXAB4xhyphenhyphenJkntatY1z7yTIoZWrZ_jwp5FhCRX11Z0jI5CoockYZ_8E3QJjkInOHzaZD8aPQMuXSKSUPuCqQjUmtvFBk/s960/416557776_10211084999398897_5678956678886449401_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="589" data-original-width="960" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9PI9tgCl4d-YH6I9q3-RBPOA7s7fk84JERg1iraL5-k9QP_ch-u4_FlqmIZRhjid9ryqnLTtQK1K5PeKL6ewWBKS52aEetXLXkgXAB4xhyphenhyphenJkntatY1z7yTIoZWrZ_jwp5FhCRX11Z0jI5CoockYZ_8E3QJjkInOHzaZD8aPQMuXSKSUPuCqQjUmtvFBk/w640-h392/416557776_10211084999398897_5678956678886449401_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Grandson #1 and Nathan each ordered the Yasi Tempura: Zuchinni, eggplant, sweet potato, mushroom, asparagus coated in a light crispy batter served with tempura sauce.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mJc0asYauQ2AKwHP6urUdwH4dF3CNrv6xRZyBCdqSqBWW1aQn48bF7oXaoZ1VZ3GTj2ycyS-6GohO7QUzXsznV8CwhCj5qIgC_dp2BlwZiiDzzky3ex_q4mlwm5L7JoYQmXUtqQAfW8wb4H7AXct5drwbk0_r_Jq_Pj5QR0o8oVrDu8HIp5sgPBqnZw/s960/418218647_10211085001518950_8431379129375297348_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="527" data-original-width="960" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mJc0asYauQ2AKwHP6urUdwH4dF3CNrv6xRZyBCdqSqBWW1aQn48bF7oXaoZ1VZ3GTj2ycyS-6GohO7QUzXsznV8CwhCj5qIgC_dp2BlwZiiDzzky3ex_q4mlwm5L7JoYQmXUtqQAfW8wb4H7AXct5drwbk0_r_Jq_Pj5QR0o8oVrDu8HIp5sgPBqnZw/w640-h352/418218647_10211085001518950_8431379129375297348_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I'm not a sushi fan not because of the raw fish aspect, but due to the texture. I'm glad so many people enjoy it (including Sweet Harold), but I'll go with tempura every time.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I had the House Mixed Tempura: Black tiger prawns, squid, haddock, crab sticks, zucchini, eggplant, asparagus coated in a light crispy batter served with tempura sauce.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhutSs5NcL0ci28qRnwAkno9ildzYD_VqVEDmi5dCdUWV6LJmLcYtGUIrHoM1GUMOQ1NSpJutZAf6Nb0Jp8JHIM1r9xiYiAYP-Hs5dmb8_-UJA2fJVPBVgmywJQkIfqZgCJtQbOHRYzoIqEU-rgCGVL6VMabcJpbhUEh_AaczWpSf5NFtoChKKXRNEB5pU/s960/418150899_10211084999678904_6901758928128636943_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhutSs5NcL0ci28qRnwAkno9ildzYD_VqVEDmi5dCdUWV6LJmLcYtGUIrHoM1GUMOQ1NSpJutZAf6Nb0Jp8JHIM1r9xiYiAYP-Hs5dmb8_-UJA2fJVPBVgmywJQkIfqZgCJtQbOHRYzoIqEU-rgCGVL6VMabcJpbhUEh_AaczWpSf5NFtoChKKXRNEB5pU/w640-h426/418150899_10211084999678904_6901758928128636943_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Sweet Harold ordered a California Roll (crab, avocado and cucumber) and the House Special Fried Rice which had prawns, chicken, pork, and egg.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_yGdoKlP24dvMAK2EmwEMzXueOIbt_T2J4JVjXTARUQwi2THMgr96afeOpwDrEAEQTuWOyk9iIRuHI79E70pffTBy7HlzfrNhjbVjCd5QTWJytzPgaESK2pu_JzpE1vxtV5tsI1Hw6dCV-1x3SJMaWZLAujLY1l9rOPwI0QaCVcdlFd__tzwA634YvYo/s960/418235740_10211085002838983_5756001628921656838_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: large;">Nathan and Emily ordered several different types of sushi.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Spider Roll has crispy soft-shelled crab, topping masag0.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieO6OoJkpqKJ_-Nl2THx0wb_VCD-MBPu-rvho8LY_bRUPzinlO1twqye0SMZdaC-gHQCaf1gTzWLlLHvk9GFkYO1oIU6lEVKTIYFm6Rf3gQ7wqaN6J9ctEN-NgqeB-OXTRsOMeMJeUCSSsFwIc8hxpwoKPXFr3nelejjnpMyWS1CPMhrx9eqMzaOnhJDU/s1457/416657939_10211085000598927_3370866824404175369_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="481" data-original-width="1457" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieO6OoJkpqKJ_-Nl2THx0wb_VCD-MBPu-rvho8LY_bRUPzinlO1twqye0SMZdaC-gHQCaf1gTzWLlLHvk9GFkYO1oIU6lEVKTIYFm6Rf3gQ7wqaN6J9ctEN-NgqeB-OXTRsOMeMJeUCSSsFwIc8hxpwoKPXFr3nelejjnpMyWS1CPMhrx9eqMzaOnhJDU/w640-h212/416657939_10211085000598927_3370866824404175369_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN0hDBRDXy6FaakJ3WWPmpnV_2FO3TX9OhuQAimbcFeTKKZiixqxvawP_429l8-l-bBE4WvSp_aIH_GWz4ZugX_De63Xoz204QrD10T0D3Xz9wLuK_6fmTgZJbYY_wsHRO9PzlIJawkcUt5Kt4Qf1gqOvfTmlXwVCnFgZdN3tAesa0BkI5UTpuWWqZEkA/s960/418170493_10211085000918935_7209186435628155878_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="960" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN0hDBRDXy6FaakJ3WWPmpnV_2FO3TX9OhuQAimbcFeTKKZiixqxvawP_429l8-l-bBE4WvSp_aIH_GWz4ZugX_De63Xoz204QrD10T0D3Xz9wLuK_6fmTgZJbYY_wsHRO9PzlIJawkcUt5Kt4Qf1gqOvfTmlXwVCnFgZdN3tAesa0BkI5UTpuWWqZEkA/w640-h390/418170493_10211085000918935_7209186435628155878_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Eel Roll: Cucumber, crab stick, topping egg eel.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIsoy52buvS65WmXvig3qsdYRHwSpCE9M3AEwp-iUwjBP8x-TA9YON2vnRkhxhJNymMx6csAARSauEXZVqq5-HcCRA2RVcUuErvkDZU9cM2dwf31JYGNq0h7cUmm4L51NzSzNwo9kylSJDWX4BR-rbsWA0f5hHXzEIWbHMW8JaUbA52pnwCs9LWxahb7A/s960/418192287_10211085002518975_3309353747531554433_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="484" data-original-width="960" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIsoy52buvS65WmXvig3qsdYRHwSpCE9M3AEwp-iUwjBP8x-TA9YON2vnRkhxhJNymMx6csAARSauEXZVqq5-HcCRA2RVcUuErvkDZU9cM2dwf31JYGNq0h7cUmm4L51NzSzNwo9kylSJDWX4BR-rbsWA0f5hHXzEIWbHMW8JaUbA52pnwCs9LWxahb7A/w640-h322/418192287_10211085002518975_3309353747531554433_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">And, last but not least, Ebi Tempura Masago: shrimp, avocado, rice.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfhEH8x6VbCyI6_EWSQ0VmeiCKcYYf-KYgD-ES91kf94J7iPc2VbeG1gn8CkHIbl3LwLlAldYA5MvgSkWy4s1-qqePBscUJ_gOvuHXj1fLgHNIL0tDXjfD9hAwcTbo7onKkfD8Jj120tX5SPFGl-CeIea_epcQjQGIlk3DKK5eGs0B5p2stOrhCgZCHs/s943/418218613_10211085002158966_3295567117086408161_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="943" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfhEH8x6VbCyI6_EWSQ0VmeiCKcYYf-KYgD-ES91kf94J7iPc2VbeG1gn8CkHIbl3LwLlAldYA5MvgSkWy4s1-qqePBscUJ_gOvuHXj1fLgHNIL0tDXjfD9hAwcTbo7onKkfD8Jj120tX5SPFGl-CeIea_epcQjQGIlk3DKK5eGs0B5p2stOrhCgZCHs/w640-h354/418218613_10211085002158966_3295567117086408161_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">As always, the presentation for sushi is gorgeous to me!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">A nice meal to break up the drive home and the boys were full and happy. That's all that matters.</span></div>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-56372810812945054422024-01-09T07:48:00.001-06:002024-01-09T07:48:59.850-06:00Dining Out United Kingdom: Haptik, Newtownards, Northern Ireland<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7EDnRzUhFE48fBBSvSIq3YQ0jXjnl4ieDcwzaILrhCILYOmL-Zk_P14TNPD09SGVbLdN0uAb_NQMyEZsuJ7UcZRGlfkWOHHgQPFuQQNok3MqV8Np3sERXnYtiLq7psbSFMvqxOsxpeRpp-FOno1x99v8Ig0gRkNLLjHTg5o8Hdfgqo4EALdPcmLDO3cw/s697/418180662_10211084602788982_113281868364194867_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="697" data-original-width="665" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7EDnRzUhFE48fBBSvSIq3YQ0jXjnl4ieDcwzaILrhCILYOmL-Zk_P14TNPD09SGVbLdN0uAb_NQMyEZsuJ7UcZRGlfkWOHHgQPFuQQNok3MqV8Np3sERXnYtiLq7psbSFMvqxOsxpeRpp-FOno1x99v8Ig0gRkNLLjHTg5o8Hdfgqo4EALdPcmLDO3cw/w610-h640/418180662_10211084602788982_113281868364194867_n.jpg" width="610" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Yesterday, Nathan took us out for one last day of exploring before we return home. As always, we needed a good meal to fuel us for the day, so he selected Haptik for a unique and delicious brunch.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Here is the menu!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDM0_b5ydPdCcdfnkSRqObaed1k13RpBMkvQuQKc01e-8FrROTBUtzsLeL5U9etAUV_s0mbyc9sNsYq0wdQPsfkk-Ji1VIZdGQjrv0h5sZPh0Gz5TZ5WuCE7hIb-zkb00VlXtKJnPozo-mpKrEtpU5TmiuiSSIegqxUzS8mJzXFZbHJ_ZgJlUga1rdVWQ/s1643/416698985_10211084603308995_654995962747679531_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1643" data-original-width="1122" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDM0_b5ydPdCcdfnkSRqObaed1k13RpBMkvQuQKc01e-8FrROTBUtzsLeL5U9etAUV_s0mbyc9sNsYq0wdQPsfkk-Ji1VIZdGQjrv0h5sZPh0Gz5TZ5WuCE7hIb-zkb00VlXtKJnPozo-mpKrEtpU5TmiuiSSIegqxUzS8mJzXFZbHJ_ZgJlUga1rdVWQ/w438-h640/416698985_10211084603308995_654995962747679531_n.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmYz6u1ZOWDc5e76NnsEu59Du15V7l4hUVyRTBzXflhqL2ulnESORrHfoj9KiwpTfAQvgqo3gdoXQelwbx9oAd1cf1cNYtlRnH_r_kHw0-5bF68u6WsDmbg3yym_Vm8hZns11oUNMHJ1Vze6HEU8exCkYQkxbJV-IwANtLfwX1rAWoNTkgsa8r3tiNpGw/s1442/417154923_10211084604309020_2236510363812900084_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1442" data-original-width="1149" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmYz6u1ZOWDc5e76NnsEu59Du15V7l4hUVyRTBzXflhqL2ulnESORrHfoj9KiwpTfAQvgqo3gdoXQelwbx9oAd1cf1cNYtlRnH_r_kHw0-5bF68u6WsDmbg3yym_Vm8hZns11oUNMHJ1Vze6HEU8exCkYQkxbJV-IwANtLfwX1rAWoNTkgsa8r3tiNpGw/w510-h640/417154923_10211084604309020_2236510363812900084_n.jpg" width="510" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We began with some hot beverages to warm us. They're almost too pretty to drink. I don't drink coffee, so I had the hot chocolate with marshmallows.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2GC-I0VQKdSveqxbJL_jg2WZZN3-FqH1dO-uzgYmsNvwuOPruu1snAcGi9p25JsGJxHenlUVZ0X_xKN_jFs5Zisq9hg4Ve5dH_6wKsmRRADMMgF7kx7w3tONzh0hOvw9QX5yKc7aaPchpbrq3e_k7eCOidiMhRZmNl9PTQEIZeVbNLSIBJYEYrzyBbE/s2048/418100828_10211084605989062_7513204524196913344_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1924" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2GC-I0VQKdSveqxbJL_jg2WZZN3-FqH1dO-uzgYmsNvwuOPruu1snAcGi9p25JsGJxHenlUVZ0X_xKN_jFs5Zisq9hg4Ve5dH_6wKsmRRADMMgF7kx7w3tONzh0hOvw9QX5yKc7aaPchpbrq3e_k7eCOidiMhRZmNl9PTQEIZeVbNLSIBJYEYrzyBbE/w602-h640/418100828_10211084605989062_7513204524196913344_n.jpg" width="602" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3V2ISDtag5LX0MxgiFTESi9RZDm29ow1ighNgW-jg0u-Qn_YdSWuIXKN6oxHrALbzQIQYHFxZ-tH9WFPeXU5nbNK0x3LiOVyJwAupMI_EvtUadXp12TddexFlquVMLv5JllVZ95ylstXgN52uthyphenhyphenKw4T-0zWbYi88YnPzAbIu2cyRs6OXUsPRS19eCA4/s2048/416740602_10211084605749056_8720108113180881831_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3V2ISDtag5LX0MxgiFTESi9RZDm29ow1ighNgW-jg0u-Qn_YdSWuIXKN6oxHrALbzQIQYHFxZ-tH9WFPeXU5nbNK0x3LiOVyJwAupMI_EvtUadXp12TddexFlquVMLv5JllVZ95ylstXgN52uthyphenhyphenKw4T-0zWbYi88YnPzAbIu2cyRs6OXUsPRS19eCA4/w480-h640/416740602_10211084605749056_8720108113180881831_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi49mePSWAjCw_oaVSc5mhd6FBllfFLVTHKUuffQnf-KU6k9dDL8RetqRguV2JwNPdaFY7V6jK63WiOU0pHlJqZ3Q8cVdZjXc9QCfsoa1HuCcU49pfljzOc2V-ykeCL3eurEJPX-U6fq9NJtTtWpWCJtfilBxeCYTw4J_14g45NKjwyNlW-G0w0EyZ2Jdo/s2048/417924846_10211084606709080_7606831792501958067_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi49mePSWAjCw_oaVSc5mhd6FBllfFLVTHKUuffQnf-KU6k9dDL8RetqRguV2JwNPdaFY7V6jK63WiOU0pHlJqZ3Q8cVdZjXc9QCfsoa1HuCcU49pfljzOc2V-ykeCL3eurEJPX-U6fq9NJtTtWpWCJtfilBxeCYTw4J_14g45NKjwyNlW-G0w0EyZ2Jdo/w480-h640/417924846_10211084606709080_7606831792501958067_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">It was as delicious as it looks!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Nathan had an oat milk latte. I think. lol</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-JROBW_VdWbawsPzHElLqKXFJ8G7eAbLN0bP-xWPPAkIQTYjISaJvOscI5EnaeTi9UjdF7Z_XKns0_PBi_t0EthO0ZTDjcd3OJ-8eoYEXdT1QhaHlKT1icElvGpqlw0-_2TZ-GXtB71W_F15BHVlASvFAlS9Fi54FEDkUxZ9y6Yu2kQcl1NrlbcmYB0/s1737/416712627_10211084606229068_1419578284812759941_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1737" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-JROBW_VdWbawsPzHElLqKXFJ8G7eAbLN0bP-xWPPAkIQTYjISaJvOscI5EnaeTi9UjdF7Z_XKns0_PBi_t0EthO0ZTDjcd3OJ-8eoYEXdT1QhaHlKT1icElvGpqlw0-_2TZ-GXtB71W_F15BHVlASvFAlS9Fi54FEDkUxZ9y6Yu2kQcl1NrlbcmYB0/w566-h640/416712627_10211084606229068_1419578284812759941_n.jpg" width="566" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Sweet Harold had the Flat White with brown sugar. Again, I'm not up on the dozens of names for coffees and I have no idea what a flat white is or what it tastes like, but he enjoyed it enough to get a second cup. You can either use white or brown sugar and the brown sugar was delivered to the table in its own special container. Neat!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilEW0aPdY35GbRg8SiBYIAwIJk7c2X3XscKqC1CVr9EJrrnR5HaVrROGkwwVqukuD7cOHd5fV-0a-_33OkhJW3m3ICKFkIog747ySeFflF8Kjqwc2fQqaW-wlstISXQStN2k0_q6-Y6yGj1BhtV7HFjSrdrLNt3BhVpAYxs_lsfcv08iRKMRr2HRZA6hc/s1631/417171556_10211084606149066_4153771297266556772_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1631" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilEW0aPdY35GbRg8SiBYIAwIJk7c2X3XscKqC1CVr9EJrrnR5HaVrROGkwwVqukuD7cOHd5fV-0a-_33OkhJW3m3ICKFkIog747ySeFflF8Kjqwc2fQqaW-wlstISXQStN2k0_q6-Y6yGj1BhtV7HFjSrdrLNt3BhVpAYxs_lsfcv08iRKMRr2HRZA6hc/w602-h640/417171556_10211084606149066_4153771297266556772_n.jpg" width="602" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Now on the business of food!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Nathan ordered the Huevos Rancheros: homemade spicy beans, chorizo, fried egg, salsa, avocado, sour cream, guindilla chilli, cheese, and sriracha served on a toasted tortilla.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBaSyqG0PH-KAC98o_qDNyn4EvZjgmi4e7tyRirYOrtHHFSn1Ds3MwR_pWgbxTcSHEwOnBdXd8BtVp5tF8k8Me9jDQs5ed0CCnUasrdAolRgEXru7OzpPvJYDOgyRySsGohFMcrjRROqagnbwV-bdAGh0-m7wmCUKQTprRO2Uz3YaLnbBoW_lAGHAgUY/s2048/417229612_10211084606909085_5519009368091084246_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: large;">Can you believe all the amazing colors that are on these plates? Everything was so fresh and flavorful. He ate every bite!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Sweet Harold chose the Baghdad Eggs: Two eggs fried in Ras-el-hanout on homemade flatbread with sun dried tomatoes, pistachio, feta, za'atar, radish slices, halved grapes, pomegranate seeds, and herby yogurt. I was so proud of him for really stepping out of his comfort zone and trying a dish that had a ton of unfamiliar flavors for him. Guess what? He ate every bite as well!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb8om8rEd0SHLzzFHp_vRTd60T5HBUAgbER-LnGY7vqxJ4PcoPJSPmEXaf-WaaQTrERANtCjti97Z6sDHXv_njLg8hh9KZpHlygmHCyxe7mH0eeBRnvMoMJa-XU-j6Kh2Ci125MnK-3DlDZIJ03_cgRDkGCC36jVU5-1kENiD3MX9ZXQplGfSRDwPx9Co/s2048/417173146_10211084606789082_7216024151952749953_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb8om8rEd0SHLzzFHp_vRTd60T5HBUAgbER-LnGY7vqxJ4PcoPJSPmEXaf-WaaQTrERANtCjti97Z6sDHXv_njLg8hh9KZpHlygmHCyxe7mH0eeBRnvMoMJa-XU-j6Kh2Ci125MnK-3DlDZIJ03_cgRDkGCC36jVU5-1kENiD3MX9ZXQplGfSRDwPx9Co/w640-h480/417173146_10211084606789082_7216024151952749953_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Now it's my turn! Remember how I mentioned that savory breakfasts are my thing. Well, this was the ultimate savory breakfast dish! Mushrooms on Toast: Garlic and thyme mushrooms on sourdough toast, with pesto, sliced radishes, balsamic, feta, walnuts, and truffle oil. This was my favorite breakfast of the trip!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYMN_Xqqv-P_o4-WZYvH3JiWaqnC3PRyuHy4qLoulpWZF6BTS-BouEpGmD5GzXMxBhfx48_FEMRjtcGKvIADxu0ngVDpnlxWR_e7t6d4Opv-p1uhogn7vf1TXnvtgGlPURWOcXR3pXIO5Os-bpMRyLNCrIj6PsNH_4AIKx66ExCdJjHnD4CL4MNVdAwhQ/s2048/417583490_10211084607309095_4545360163055614130_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYMN_Xqqv-P_o4-WZYvH3JiWaqnC3PRyuHy4qLoulpWZF6BTS-BouEpGmD5GzXMxBhfx48_FEMRjtcGKvIADxu0ngVDpnlxWR_e7t6d4Opv-p1uhogn7vf1TXnvtgGlPURWOcXR3pXIO5Os-bpMRyLNCrIj6PsNH_4AIKx66ExCdJjHnD4CL4MNVdAwhQ/w640-h480/417583490_10211084607309095_4545360163055614130_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Now if none of these dishes appeal to you and you want to grab a bite and a cup of something hot and run on your way, you have these bites of goodness to tempt you.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3M8oW5rLA-0pC7riWBiHKaJCa2d4TmrnEurRIF7G4r8qDhqd3292FyE37oyy_zBzS9UoS7kMNj8Ma9JoQQbNg7OVbVxJ6KY3_Z4Fwjb74lj54hETkQqwhAvdxXkOQG2TiY771BV080T9L2wWkTWA2pppJqj8NtGYmqqBHJlfbOatrQsqTDbtfaMQizSs/s915/416697000_10211084608669129_5498820276622785558_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="915" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3M8oW5rLA-0pC7riWBiHKaJCa2d4TmrnEurRIF7G4r8qDhqd3292FyE37oyy_zBzS9UoS7kMNj8Ma9JoQQbNg7OVbVxJ6KY3_Z4Fwjb74lj54hETkQqwhAvdxXkOQG2TiY771BV080T9L2wWkTWA2pppJqj8NtGYmqqBHJlfbOatrQsqTDbtfaMQizSs/w640-h464/416697000_10211084608669129_5498820276622785558_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl91TVVAYkVWcdUI7u6JYo31AJqjDUI0d86BVv15iNyoTE99sGr4mx19Pr4giYD7ze1AWnvMa97Fvl1a8s0HpCjHnzJ2WNNGwJ7TQPwlWrc4dlI_ivSsS9os8TPYmyr4CLbaAwAD79qx_1jLMINJnKHnfFZ7pSlyB2iaAhO_o3_qO-FxKljQY7t9vGcvk/s1536/416697305_10211084607709105_3355212631863152575_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1398" data-original-width="1536" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl91TVVAYkVWcdUI7u6JYo31AJqjDUI0d86BVv15iNyoTE99sGr4mx19Pr4giYD7ze1AWnvMa97Fvl1a8s0HpCjHnzJ2WNNGwJ7TQPwlWrc4dlI_ivSsS9os8TPYmyr4CLbaAwAD79qx_1jLMINJnKHnfFZ7pSlyB2iaAhO_o3_qO-FxKljQY7t9vGcvk/w640-h582/416697305_10211084607709105_3355212631863152575_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJNMgjJNOqNOQdl1g4foc_-VEw2FA248b0rNDPJRbmgmdkJkVMbhB0eXQ-_UE3PqIxUBU0K5IJe9s-_mugOBJ70VGWEvMFx4KnBamWK-7RQhJMarS2BHj4vEvCLrFsxg7qXDW67oAp81J_CKUyv_OTogf3LxNJr537D5WJybClzM3QGGJtUbb8WpslLQ4/s1007/417248693_10211084607909110_8146310154518299254_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="671" data-original-width="1007" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJNMgjJNOqNOQdl1g4foc_-VEw2FA248b0rNDPJRbmgmdkJkVMbhB0eXQ-_UE3PqIxUBU0K5IJe9s-_mugOBJ70VGWEvMFx4KnBamWK-7RQhJMarS2BHj4vEvCLrFsxg7qXDW67oAp81J_CKUyv_OTogf3LxNJr537D5WJybClzM3QGGJtUbb8WpslLQ4/w640-h426/417248693_10211084607909110_8146310154518299254_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal and each other's company!</span></div><p></p>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-53588960929587560142024-01-08T12:26:00.001-06:002024-01-08T12:26:31.584-06:00Dining Out Republic of Ireland: Kitty O'Se's Seafood Restaurant, Killarney, Ireland<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOaPBtcqQnDFBoejAzgq_RyH81gYW1Yxp-yDkhW0bhaT6o5ftvQZ7GkWds_WALe5rmb2P-VBB84pDwZkmRvhfBc7HJAJFFzWhyUNMsbo5iOuVqdWcsif0p4QGM4nET9qdvXvEGu4B7YuIkislBvsldlJ2w-4GwA29XwfT95UM3OjO-Ys4IdJCQAPVRDX8/s1769/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1403" data-original-width="1530" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcNlqxMML_EWOA0ZQkcT69bcZp7mqrCQ0qCiMxu1cYR-BvnIJv34UtulQC62XrJ51y0CwAaYVFCNYHFpXROjAUc-vz2trYzSW-ObJlQ55QxrI1iqH7z6wWKuL_dkRpwXHvS0X6oDRTBFR9d7mIT3roVM95Unten9ue4z5eLT7qtTbW4OeeeBjWQAQ90Tc/w640-h586/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We knew that at some point in the Republic of Ireland that we would have a "fancy" meal or, as Grandson #2 (age 9) explains it, "the kind of restaurant where you are called sir and should wear a monocle." So we all went in and were seated using our very best manners. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We were early diners, so we received the full attention of the entire staff. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOXHpPDiPRqSowCI8_E4OT7DsN3CfgHPqBpC71eWHnNITHrvhwiXEEILm0sYzduMKuWi3BvGVIPWtNrzi5Aii6Jy1dA7mQp1O95C7DZoBmoZCw_dXoU_-SfjCKrkv_9yv0pHwI34ioMjCrisnMzRsCSVTmg1Vs6ucIsa0b_shXRvReWL28I1J7yXYUmwQ/s2048/100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOXHpPDiPRqSowCI8_E4OT7DsN3CfgHPqBpC71eWHnNITHrvhwiXEEILm0sYzduMKuWi3BvGVIPWtNrzi5Aii6Jy1dA7mQp1O95C7DZoBmoZCw_dXoU_-SfjCKrkv_9yv0pHwI34ioMjCrisnMzRsCSVTmg1Vs6ucIsa0b_shXRvReWL28I1J7yXYUmwQ/w640-h480/100.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We were offered a choice (or both!) of white or brown soda bread. Sweet Harold wanted to compare the two and, after tasting both, couldn't make up his mind which would he preferred. They were both delicious.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp4naW20txg4nqwBJS03QPR-LK9Pplzn0Af0OTPI0fWp5hlAUSXgX0sMT-mBi1R9bguQAAw5WgIhIcWEEO959z9sS4PrQnYLPhpvZ3OnWLl3pNVkw3VKPhZ5Wayaeqbfnj7VVbO2LwtFS67TDVMC-kG-ToHRqssYY3wdXgJlYCng8Z9k4khQfD_iPbs5s/s2044/3a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1246" data-original-width="2044" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp4naW20txg4nqwBJS03QPR-LK9Pplzn0Af0OTPI0fWp5hlAUSXgX0sMT-mBi1R9bguQAAw5WgIhIcWEEO959z9sS4PrQnYLPhpvZ3OnWLl3pNVkw3VKPhZ5Wayaeqbfnj7VVbO2LwtFS67TDVMC-kG-ToHRqssYY3wdXgJlYCng8Z9k4khQfD_iPbs5s/w640-h390/3a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The table shared an order of Crab Claws in Garlic Cream. These were seriously the largest crab claws I've ever seen in my life. You could taste how fresh they were and the garlic cream sauce was amazing.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT6SSRWV9jMDO2MOStwBQTTl4E3vRrG9MR62M2bkjAJHsxPJnchwINi78_sLvpy2noOyhA0mJeX_TufFiATS0W7GUDBhgz4ChspKaDvwqmnE76k5wPjA_2pWpGr209ARBo8yD7d9Hvio9zXe6_YlvZKxFzm0gSdohbzVMKPUeavTCLUZlJOzrcvkzOb8M/s1681/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="799" data-original-width="1681" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT6SSRWV9jMDO2MOStwBQTTl4E3vRrG9MR62M2bkjAJHsxPJnchwINi78_sLvpy2noOyhA0mJeX_TufFiATS0W7GUDBhgz4ChspKaDvwqmnE76k5wPjA_2pWpGr209ARBo8yD7d9Hvio9zXe6_YlvZKxFzm0gSdohbzVMKPUeavTCLUZlJOzrcvkzOb8M/w640-h304/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9MLfehaW6mF63TZjfSM-wUq2bzMKJdLPXc_PQwJezmy7kv1G3_u7K7ec0EisPzSClj8NNLL3KtPg4feXCRmQ77aIkd1J-nY76mbTGS5Y3UOVsa67PwRJgvPxaq9JIHfNeuc_qW75mYG-YbNsKeRHUjaU3g_Og3S50MNvo5qYeMw9_CCN2ICBGcBDtjQ/s1472/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="966" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9MLfehaW6mF63TZjfSM-wUq2bzMKJdLPXc_PQwJezmy7kv1G3_u7K7ec0EisPzSClj8NNLL3KtPg4feXCRmQ77aIkd1J-nY76mbTGS5Y3UOVsa67PwRJgvPxaq9JIHfNeuc_qW75mYG-YbNsKeRHUjaU3g_Og3S50MNvo5qYeMw9_CCN2ICBGcBDtjQ/w420-h640/5.jpg" width="420" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I'll remember this goodness for a very long time.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Grandson #1 had the Seafood Tagliatelle with cod, salmon, prawns, and smoked haddock in a white wine cream sauce with parmesan cheese. This would have been my choice if we hadn't made our joint decision .... which you'll find out about shortly.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipXZrdV6-0ZobhKjBzQeMQrAUn1wMRzbO-eq9Xd42bjUEbH2TGr86Jr4sCweNSGZJKa3ComnjxkL86lJWtiuOJaONhH3wSzezGCzEdlZQaX8QVjMP60vwWrAWV_egA20Byb7KNHReYFhwllm1Jmp5KxvOarpYe__8N9LXD9DjorJ-Er3ANDncjrje9IAs/s1032/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="1032" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipXZrdV6-0ZobhKjBzQeMQrAUn1wMRzbO-eq9Xd42bjUEbH2TGr86Jr4sCweNSGZJKa3ComnjxkL86lJWtiuOJaONhH3wSzezGCzEdlZQaX8QVjMP60vwWrAWV_egA20Byb7KNHReYFhwllm1Jmp5KxvOarpYe__8N9LXD9DjorJ-Er3ANDncjrje9IAs/w640-h464/11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Again, the presentation is beautiful.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Grandson #2 had his second favorite meal after burgers and chips: tempura prawns and garlic bread.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrgNJfdUn06Fq6Gvz9oi13dMi3AbWkqGv5u1HmaTu3xq-V1FzWGpCcWs43ZKGc0NnMWRKSKOMsSeG_kdedjEM4pDZIsAUG-ypllSahpoIvKcVVod15CEiz4mwMATUN2nN63aulMM3ieSm043g82GywOF0dAF1MEjQuquBINAWMxZ4W4GsWTne4iHL_Wo/s1390/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="519" data-original-width="1390" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrgNJfdUn06Fq6Gvz9oi13dMi3AbWkqGv5u1HmaTu3xq-V1FzWGpCcWs43ZKGc0NnMWRKSKOMsSeG_kdedjEM4pDZIsAUG-ypllSahpoIvKcVVod15CEiz4mwMATUN2nN63aulMM3ieSm043g82GywOF0dAF1MEjQuquBINAWMxZ4W4GsWTne4iHL_Wo/w640-h238/8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYpwOc0GH3C5ujLswG9TMiOaQu4GtyY7pQNGsN3BQRVK539WCqXr-G9PrjJRgZH8CtcvsTy2gpmQmKyHcK9y4n8iUOioW595hOAlrVpjzkoRIad1azJCz9UOG6hVhwmXcUfjAg3qhE0W1MQS3rbw26Af3coUUhKEvc7SUHzqxfKbEDfo2_HO1Bi286DQ/s1231/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1231" data-original-width="766" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYpwOc0GH3C5ujLswG9TMiOaQu4GtyY7pQNGsN3BQRVK539WCqXr-G9PrjJRgZH8CtcvsTy2gpmQmKyHcK9y4n8iUOioW595hOAlrVpjzkoRIad1azJCz9UOG6hVhwmXcUfjAg3qhE0W1MQS3rbw26Af3coUUhKEvc7SUHzqxfKbEDfo2_HO1Bi286DQ/w398-h640/9.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Emily had the pan fried sea bass served with sweet corn and tomato salsa and roasted cherry tomatoes.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4vSl-5-TGmU-GneDAGYv5xjTJ4pe4NG1b_QTx_JfOlJyEBrlz1_y7Bde9BVReeVXt4mLKy2FYo0e5FaTm9x70iEVm47_I5EM0lMCc1TB9GKQn2Pwg859IrZbSoKtfX8lQUIZuKplBJ5Px5GVCxmbVVnLMzps3ld_X6ePDWUnYXaFn5MXLj6zUBJo_F4M/s1337/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="879" data-original-width="1337" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4vSl-5-TGmU-GneDAGYv5xjTJ4pe4NG1b_QTx_JfOlJyEBrlz1_y7Bde9BVReeVXt4mLKy2FYo0e5FaTm9x70iEVm47_I5EM0lMCc1TB9GKQn2Pwg859IrZbSoKtfX8lQUIZuKplBJ5Px5GVCxmbVVnLMzps3ld_X6ePDWUnYXaFn5MXLj6zUBJo_F4M/w640-h420/10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Nathan had Coquilles St. Jacques which is scallops, Mornay sauce, parmesan cheese topped with piped potatoes.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt6CsjENkr9oBCuKQJFh3qACtL_h1OusWv9CuV9PgJFnUiV3Qyxrz8VmGEi8b74wR9JLpX2PvO5vAzaDy7ZCHp5NPyVi2xMIP7jnt69gx0VfAZ1d6iHGRFGOrI5PuEdjsRkKoyNi1hdS3TjIYb9vUR-kjj3ehU2uGUIlyk5hDRHl3tVza2qWfJSrXnotc/s2006/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1301" data-original-width="2006" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt6CsjENkr9oBCuKQJFh3qACtL_h1OusWv9CuV9PgJFnUiV3Qyxrz8VmGEi8b74wR9JLpX2PvO5vAzaDy7ZCHp5NPyVi2xMIP7jnt69gx0VfAZ1d6iHGRFGOrI5PuEdjsRkKoyNi1hdS3TjIYb9vUR-kjj3ehU2uGUIlyk5hDRHl3tVza2qWfJSrXnotc/w640-h416/7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">For years I had wanted to order a Seafood Tower. You know, the two plates with cold seafood on one level and hot seafood on the other level. I convinced Sweet Harold that this was the place and this was definitely the time. Trust me, it didn't take much convincing!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Presenting Kitty's Seafood Hot and Chilled Tower!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxvb0O66ZVHO5VaQh4ShLvC4zronwOdEgI6EsLOG4NVFhcf7Rpf0VX8tdtEmJ9ZOZ4ZH6ok87-HpB20WGeshorVGIrhhx3JzkYy-mmzsGIjxCMzRwmbdhlDCTgcCEXJW_FhzxYn1SV4mt6_mwTih05m9ES01ZdafzAlXU3Y0BuRy19jpnQDRPXgJCDhA/s2001/12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2001" data-original-width="1172" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxvb0O66ZVHO5VaQh4ShLvC4zronwOdEgI6EsLOG4NVFhcf7Rpf0VX8tdtEmJ9ZOZ4ZH6ok87-HpB20WGeshorVGIrhhx3JzkYy-mmzsGIjxCMzRwmbdhlDCTgcCEXJW_FhzxYn1SV4mt6_mwTih05m9ES01ZdafzAlXU3Y0BuRy19jpnQDRPXgJCDhA/w374-h640/12.jpg" width="374" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Doesn't that look amazing! So many varieties of seafood prepared in quite a number of different ways.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Here's the chilled selection:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUabnnzJ9sLu6L9N6ma_LxoS8aG4hqI7T-QsRGbHP_oyd05p_CM96vAy-yZp8zBzP1oVpRn3tbc7-LUHcdsL0ha7aLo-Puu992dZ2tDmllPMEXGFUZNJjyjNSFe-boJiX0C1tNMAz-Ebe1seZN4K9fy2p0SGTzVJYfW5MrGZnxxm1xPog74sgzZShkAcQ/s1530/13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1259" data-original-width="1530" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUabnnzJ9sLu6L9N6ma_LxoS8aG4hqI7T-QsRGbHP_oyd05p_CM96vAy-yZp8zBzP1oVpRn3tbc7-LUHcdsL0ha7aLo-Puu992dZ2tDmllPMEXGFUZNJjyjNSFe-boJiX0C1tNMAz-Ebe1seZN4K9fy2p0SGTzVJYfW5MrGZnxxm1xPog74sgzZShkAcQ/w640-h526/13.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The oysters were sweeter in flavor than our Gulf Coast variety, the smoked salmon is always going to be a personal favorite for me, and I have learned that I am going to be preparing Marie Rose sauce regularly when I return home. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">And here is the hot selection:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFnjzXBcM4c7KmOOlqttCl6Jm852aZoRfg96DmE2DvlzbkTe7dfu1_KbF1QixDTu4wXDYLGJi1gUa2CCfKA9ohxvZKQUDYxBZUBvww0DfT58c6WjtTdfuaW0w3Lkg8kvh5GyFXPrHQUnIk1Nu_QDRNo8RxWMMY5J5GDjc1R00rNQTn6Q9Hg8BvXTWA_w/s1765/12a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1481" data-original-width="1765" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFnjzXBcM4c7KmOOlqttCl6Jm852aZoRfg96DmE2DvlzbkTe7dfu1_KbF1QixDTu4wXDYLGJi1gUa2CCfKA9ohxvZKQUDYxBZUBvww0DfT58c6WjtTdfuaW0w3Lkg8kvh5GyFXPrHQUnIk1Nu_QDRNo8RxWMMY5J5GDjc1R00rNQTn6Q9Hg8BvXTWA_w/w640-h538/12a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Everything on this level was out of this world. Calamari, while not my favorite seafood, was nicely fried. These crab claws were the same as the appetizer and I could have eaten the sauce with a spoon. Mussels were tender and the grilled garlic prawns were perfectly cooked. I gave SH the majority of the fish goujons because you know (fish and chip addiction). 😀</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">A few close ups!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0iBIQUBtIzHs90HjyJgM664hSLv037vAjFpLTN-LuKtRqUhuoQT3fsSFkv1IV_SmWX4NQUT5q-ugG9aajV_myNIAVRg-YhPHgjOrJL_ODbQ0I04MYE8RG1R4BMyaxPjxQVIYIkmodQphZSAPtReqRz-9N3yalV0qxzpLFlb6zDii2azs9YmAu6H1PXU4/s1132/14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1132" data-original-width="1063" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0iBIQUBtIzHs90HjyJgM664hSLv037vAjFpLTN-LuKtRqUhuoQT3fsSFkv1IV_SmWX4NQUT5q-ugG9aajV_myNIAVRg-YhPHgjOrJL_ODbQ0I04MYE8RG1R4BMyaxPjxQVIYIkmodQphZSAPtReqRz-9N3yalV0qxzpLFlb6zDii2azs9YmAu6H1PXU4/w600-h640/14.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Did we enjoy our meal?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzgQvhhd3jrOFiKcn5xUloRuv4WgbGeooTGaX0amnG-aBsgktvWJNfavvfRcjn3115UBCQ6wfvralpR46iMSR87inDxh992xWOoyXkR99oFFJqcpe-M-ri9eqndw-iuYk9LwUMm3XnS64UZbC0_UwUmu54vBqEF_nUvpyopKfYwCEmUcMY2wPUIYJ5nSQ/s1882/98.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1882" data-original-width="1335" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzgQvhhd3jrOFiKcn5xUloRuv4WgbGeooTGaX0amnG-aBsgktvWJNfavvfRcjn3115UBCQ6wfvralpR46iMSR87inDxh992xWOoyXkR99oFFJqcpe-M-ri9eqndw-iuYk9LwUMm3XnS64UZbC0_UwUmu54vBqEF_nUvpyopKfYwCEmUcMY2wPUIYJ5nSQ/w454-h640/98.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The kiddos went off in search of ice cream for dessert and we shared this decadent dessert.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQfdrHf8BH_sMHnNK3S0etLttsWvclXtZMEFCEPjiqITBFHiKw9323QN1NOOBWpssikNKxsf3_qSgLsqxfzjRz6pQSzeo01URhPexcVGMY1Puo-spIaA81NUrBUYkCMFKE07uV8YaaQQ3ZfL3qGJx9aB4E0qDn-OJe5ZVNBsA3ES2M2yu0iyaHjFpAE4/s2012/20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1171" data-original-width="2012" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQfdrHf8BH_sMHnNK3S0etLttsWvclXtZMEFCEPjiqITBFHiKw9323QN1NOOBWpssikNKxsf3_qSgLsqxfzjRz6pQSzeo01URhPexcVGMY1Puo-spIaA81NUrBUYkCMFKE07uV8YaaQQ3ZfL3qGJx9aB4E0qDn-OJe5ZVNBsA3ES2M2yu0iyaHjFpAE4/w640-h372/20.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Our entire experience was exceptional. Service was impeccable, the food delicious, and the atmosphere was great.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We all minded our manners as well!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-2114524173870967072024-01-07T14:36:00.001-06:002024-01-07T14:36:32.000-06:00Dining Out Republic of Ireland: Gourmet House, Dungarvan, Ireland<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr0PubbVx1Ce7ov0V63rdMCPXA87tqD0eEO6Kkh-5yvhzdkGfXyDgCzvQc36U_F7d0iayEx3mckQS8deY8cs-6pviEyyCWQPpBIR-pERONtLwcjny1VJEC_RXz_JqBWGHmkQhac-gIxtXZgcfJEyI8b9ADakTJ2V0mD6qVGZV11rosFlgsU6LrMnIBzQQ/s2048/417117517_10211082199168893_5314699945718643419_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1699" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr0PubbVx1Ce7ov0V63rdMCPXA87tqD0eEO6Kkh-5yvhzdkGfXyDgCzvQc36U_F7d0iayEx3mckQS8deY8cs-6pviEyyCWQPpBIR-pERONtLwcjny1VJEC_RXz_JqBWGHmkQhac-gIxtXZgcfJEyI8b9ADakTJ2V0mD6qVGZV11rosFlgsU6LrMnIBzQQ/w530-h640/417117517_10211082199168893_5314699945718643419_n.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We walked the few blocks from our Airbnb to the downtown square of Dungarvan in search for our breakfast spot. We spied the Gourmet House and, a few minutes later, we were being warmly welcomed by Sharon who was the soul of patience and hospitality.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The interior is warm and welcoming. Who wouldn't want to eat breakfast here?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FXI9EVcgh8vMMgtCF09b84qTbYbhHU64TadjY1yZQQJBEl7ywgsAvIsrz7mOgbRSx_Umk2V-YPecbSY0mcehrQ_eBXcS7UX8fUaYLr3nbGYJffvEkqk2dkomnWe4xR8Rky2ArOt46VhlCs_eV5er1yW8guGK6qiv6SRDh4J_-bzYH514wX4nTGtnbm4/s2048/416966423_10211082201928962_5202745678116123131_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1408" data-original-width="2048" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FXI9EVcgh8vMMgtCF09b84qTbYbhHU64TadjY1yZQQJBEl7ywgsAvIsrz7mOgbRSx_Umk2V-YPecbSY0mcehrQ_eBXcS7UX8fUaYLr3nbGYJffvEkqk2dkomnWe4xR8Rky2ArOt46VhlCs_eV5er1yW8guGK6qiv6SRDh4J_-bzYH514wX4nTGtnbm4/w640-h440/416966423_10211082201928962_5202745678116123131_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Here's the breakfast and brunch menus!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyujrsGqSCh7WpeWJ_2mVUcc3LLdnKfVpbQigSDeb5xDUeDpUyaNxGmFyKiGokiQFcjmp7BaDZSjm5Se4Q5P2xsLtCjBg1XcGyNvJAubuX30DScTXWA3By2yXvSWc14kI7Hxo-1PXXCgKVPMr_HjpWYJewiFZpIBSYpX65u4NWTs7n2S0Ey-zsjRZsHi4/s1847/415521089_10211082200728932_6886193516561574952_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1847" data-original-width="1368" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyujrsGqSCh7WpeWJ_2mVUcc3LLdnKfVpbQigSDeb5xDUeDpUyaNxGmFyKiGokiQFcjmp7BaDZSjm5Se4Q5P2xsLtCjBg1XcGyNvJAubuX30DScTXWA3By2yXvSWc14kI7Hxo-1PXXCgKVPMr_HjpWYJewiFZpIBSYpX65u4NWTs7n2S0Ey-zsjRZsHi4/w474-h640/415521089_10211082200728932_6886193516561574952_n.jpg" width="474" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTl6SV3Uc1Hqld2XNLrxOyAPv6ebMy2dlFambXootAorJQFA6ZzreCaMVhD2u1mljLACAoyobtT6rcmuot73SfyGct9tdaNisBhCjxxk7HpyHSxOmbgC2CZE4mzvciuqQMr5tvTRLYVxA8horWYnzdpBsik1vkOnpCBGWXA-sdA-uoMXsZKSakRaFaeMw/s1862/417121308_10211082201688956_3272801684080096708_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1862" data-original-width="1233" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTl6SV3Uc1Hqld2XNLrxOyAPv6ebMy2dlFambXootAorJQFA6ZzreCaMVhD2u1mljLACAoyobtT6rcmuot73SfyGct9tdaNisBhCjxxk7HpyHSxOmbgC2CZE4mzvciuqQMr5tvTRLYVxA8horWYnzdpBsik1vkOnpCBGWXA-sdA-uoMXsZKSakRaFaeMw/w424-h640/417121308_10211082201688956_3272801684080096708_n.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">While the others ordered their coffees, I sat back and enjoyed my hot Irish breakfast tea with milk.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZbqIAQOm9HMnSPHc3HJeR7RDoVXsKsvdjoSogmCLy8qTo8NVPnXY6-mH330FajqbZ_8G_gjABqUXNCYD2e8F5etkvVPtNl1JLNErLNPDDi8kQL7pAx2NaAgld8TEcTNGVKt8FdGAgTicJVUSHfwO4u5FU3rfYwnSMpVh8B5pfIksnOMdQ2zFI7fnyTIo/s2048/417113903_10211082201328947_4172136096417240191_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1787" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZbqIAQOm9HMnSPHc3HJeR7RDoVXsKsvdjoSogmCLy8qTo8NVPnXY6-mH330FajqbZ_8G_gjABqUXNCYD2e8F5etkvVPtNl1JLNErLNPDDi8kQL7pAx2NaAgld8TEcTNGVKt8FdGAgTicJVUSHfwO4u5FU3rfYwnSMpVh8B5pfIksnOMdQ2zFI7fnyTIo/w558-h640/417113903_10211082201328947_4172136096417240191_n.jpg" width="558" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I really wanted that tea pot! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I'll begin with my choice. As y'all know, I'm not a big sweet food in the morning person. I'll have an occasional waffle or sweet roll now and then, but I'll usually choose a savory breakfast over a sweet one. I spied sourdough toast and rashers on the menu and my decision was made. Rashers = bacon.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrOOlT0DuFIdjUH55FE27NmjWOZd5fdVV6oo7FXWoTSkuLNf3suJflWEBq4GaizNWH_AwPb1xFeID2eiLWubLYrJ7NG2DmTsDtHDbTA5UWJpyc62X99BRNrcZ0a5ibl-VphlAg3kRtxRFJMod6B2IeWNFJQ2zjGZz52BB_lx_w4fZdjExJRgRXeZswvfo/s2048/417853417_10211082202488976_2109461467501617782_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1590" data-original-width="2048" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrOOlT0DuFIdjUH55FE27NmjWOZd5fdVV6oo7FXWoTSkuLNf3suJflWEBq4GaizNWH_AwPb1xFeID2eiLWubLYrJ7NG2DmTsDtHDbTA5UWJpyc62X99BRNrcZ0a5ibl-VphlAg3kRtxRFJMod6B2IeWNFJQ2zjGZz52BB_lx_w4fZdjExJRgRXeZswvfo/w640-h496/417853417_10211082202488976_2109461467501617782_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Nathan ordered the Eggs Benny with rashers on sourdough toast. Doesn't this look like an appetizing breakfast?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1i8-o13hVnj4D12ZGP8LmQ9gJgQjyrtpvLapjIxnE9bM2SvYOO8IjOOKFZyx544LSZThnyl-rEjToCLxQWjQhjXkTyBtCWa2qb8Ysf-NcWe4qtqZP-HoSSjaVnhWF278Fr33eps0B9ecNt2G5YwvCXaZ1JeC_bTFytdMRWlXJ9C7ZP5crdjtP8fhDb-s/s1080/417002187_10211082203288996_6737046697871523488_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="1080" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1i8-o13hVnj4D12ZGP8LmQ9gJgQjyrtpvLapjIxnE9bM2SvYOO8IjOOKFZyx544LSZThnyl-rEjToCLxQWjQhjXkTyBtCWa2qb8Ysf-NcWe4qtqZP-HoSSjaVnhWF278Fr33eps0B9ecNt2G5YwvCXaZ1JeC_bTFytdMRWlXJ9C7ZP5crdjtP8fhDb-s/w640-h546/417002187_10211082203288996_6737046697871523488_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Emily had the Brioche French Toast with rashers and maple syrup. Looks good enough to eat, doesn't it?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fbNHLHZT9cZsEeRdIPhFKRESLW5FO_TldYfXOczMaFlwAdZi1dPXb-FDrah4Zpmc7sx-T-Ip53xkLbD6a_te2cFB-lFN8yC1Iyg1uoA7LuAK6cmt1g8lpDSLKu0-gJcUqnqwVbdlOUVGHvZHKON0LEMtmQ-p9l7ziSqoiK-y1ObichNqUrJbEAWE954/s1047/417487397_10211082203208994_7679440757997565905_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="801" data-original-width="1047" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fbNHLHZT9cZsEeRdIPhFKRESLW5FO_TldYfXOczMaFlwAdZi1dPXb-FDrah4Zpmc7sx-T-Ip53xkLbD6a_te2cFB-lFN8yC1Iyg1uoA7LuAK6cmt1g8lpDSLKu0-gJcUqnqwVbdlOUVGHvZHKON0LEMtmQ-p9l7ziSqoiK-y1ObichNqUrJbEAWE954/w640-h490/417487397_10211082203208994_7679440757997565905_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The grandsons ordered Nutella crepes, but I didn't get a picture of those. However, I did snap a quick pic of the result of Grandson #2 enjoying his breakfast.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6hBXNc2ZcBSovyDP6XqI7n3cAsHa7KBYbJ3nsEbJ6jqQYt7i641q_RZxj_vtKgwLxes9EAuxF6QNaBBoc8EjSfhp8k6DAJdWB1Hf134DQEeVUsrAhpwintPI2fFaUnokTpr12NELyQNRcrIancOcEwtkkeCNbw2gGG4mFoIMl-hvaHqf6o2ZXXrgpo0M/s1843/417712865_10211082202728982_7738896787260242232_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1304" data-original-width="1843" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6hBXNc2ZcBSovyDP6XqI7n3cAsHa7KBYbJ3nsEbJ6jqQYt7i641q_RZxj_vtKgwLxes9EAuxF6QNaBBoc8EjSfhp8k6DAJdWB1Hf134DQEeVUsrAhpwintPI2fFaUnokTpr12NELyQNRcrIancOcEwtkkeCNbw2gGG4mFoIMl-hvaHqf6o2ZXXrgpo0M/w640-h452/417712865_10211082202728982_7738896787260242232_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Sweet Harold ventured out and tried something new. A "blaa" breakfast sandwich of sorts. Blaas are square in shape, softer and doughier, and are identified by the white flour shake over them before being baked. His version had eggs, rashers, and sausages. It was served with their house made relish (delicious, btw) and coleslaw. Now, he reminded me as much as he loves coleslaw, he's never had it for breakfast. This meal changed his mind on that subject. The sandwich was filling and everything worked well together. He was happy with his decision to try something different.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwi7WNN_VX5GhsVLg7ngqKF7QXx1cqSSDQEED9yFlezHgje-16PJxSCNJk7UfBABvIgAim9iVJ7MCLPRPXskDF4_Ekt7f-OMO066MXi_xDlp8I9cZWqskstd0gc4qtKK8ul8eYhAytugMLamIqRli6rTzTs97o1gMeqdRBv8TRfB6LuzL2X6PImdkCjYs/s2048/416939736_10211082202568978_7381247908788740767_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1818" data-original-width="2048" height="568" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwi7WNN_VX5GhsVLg7ngqKF7QXx1cqSSDQEED9yFlezHgje-16PJxSCNJk7UfBABvIgAim9iVJ7MCLPRPXskDF4_Ekt7f-OMO066MXi_xDlp8I9cZWqskstd0gc4qtKK8ul8eYhAytugMLamIqRli6rTzTs97o1gMeqdRBv8TRfB6LuzL2X6PImdkCjYs/w640-h568/416939736_10211082202568978_7381247908788740767_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">If you wanted to just drop in and get a cup of coffee and a nibble as a take away, they have you covered there as well.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Look at this yummy offerings!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg33czi3kpJ0_I7pW_8-BE6Gv5Nnv7W3OUYxaDDUR31jftINZgvypODQd9Kowzw4eWk31KvTMCzjpVfv5ByCLww7rBb0FvrWJcDQSCgSPRLf2trW4XQ_JPE7gwluiYQAZD2px4nQF85L7NR5KTHhrFutBTBSus-0wdMoQlYzhO7TsaN0h0octBylhFNarM/s2048/415483171_10211082202008964_500212662617466271_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1886" data-original-width="2048" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg33czi3kpJ0_I7pW_8-BE6Gv5Nnv7W3OUYxaDDUR31jftINZgvypODQd9Kowzw4eWk31KvTMCzjpVfv5ByCLww7rBb0FvrWJcDQSCgSPRLf2trW4XQ_JPE7gwluiYQAZD2px4nQF85L7NR5KTHhrFutBTBSus-0wdMoQlYzhO7TsaN0h0octBylhFNarM/w640-h590/415483171_10211082202008964_500212662617466271_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="1462" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2DeiJjc5mN9mcOAunNaN9mOTbLFRrpYvCTFCXta4eZrBL5lbcRc6T5HNWFjW2mV8NPAmeNTMdiAyvfm3944naUt2ouKAVVSuXe9tpKwvTJNKR6tHv8INck_gRVPB9lKmGTsKbAKkwFH4xo5APo6ETeehWBoI_G_XBkF5JRptlxePmWxwG7Bp9WAx_Bw/w640-h340/417774693_10211082202408974_4537747389520070243_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">There's even a small pitcher of milk on the counter if you desire some for your coffee or tea to go.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8f1ITo3c_4RZZk8DcB9-ioyx893bTZmWF0WhqYpzxMxes4VPGobNnCPYJvsY6HovoWURgeSl1G254ihLYK7zBLcjEcRnlAaosCjxbTMDtJVAMPwJ5aaI410__3apom5BmQPHuem701WF1EzOjbGU_YZtmA7DgqEjN8r3oxHMOHXrS52_-_G6v8zMLTU8/s2048/417108913_10211082203048990_1754925843876289799_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1608" data-original-width="2048" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8f1ITo3c_4RZZk8DcB9-ioyx893bTZmWF0WhqYpzxMxes4VPGobNnCPYJvsY6HovoWURgeSl1G254ihLYK7zBLcjEcRnlAaosCjxbTMDtJVAMPwJ5aaI410__3apom5BmQPHuem701WF1EzOjbGU_YZtmA7DgqEjN8r3oxHMOHXrS52_-_G6v8zMLTU8/w640-h502/417108913_10211082203048990_1754925843876289799_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">When I spied this piece of pottery being used as a door stop, not going to lie, for a split second I wondered how I could get that in my suitcase for the trip home.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6arg6GyOfDccjO1SvY8BJItYlWt5erViGmE-Ch8DFJKcmRs33rkfgF_mr6qtaVSsHMI-EWoEgOO0ZEDRsbcZNie4yckLwYvNyQvZwDwL3uvHydTHu81u-ZDmo6DClO9xCk-1fD8ZrPySjWV9GueeaMRwboEiWd7_w7qhxc3HP0YmXR4-O-WC2AaLJxEE/s1894/417100377_10211082202888986_4763819463370598574_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We had a wonderful breakfast and thanks again to Sharon for her welcoming start to our day.</span></div>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-31800020138747564572024-01-07T13:12:00.000-06:002024-01-07T13:12:17.969-06:00Dining Out Republic of Ireland: The Moorings, Dungarvan, Ireland<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0oEh8Tx3AlxET4d1ClpMKhTVPcDw1ORfGk5I2TTTt60cc5Slb8gxp7GACrC5f5RJuTEEAeobR0F36Etkv2BIGHL0L_aDUB1wXouJyrqByQEDxax7BDp38OVtsMkJGyb8y7Q54VesdWSK0lXj32u4m5vLiWyw0X-YG8EQLxouZe5an1uouG0UVQYEGd8/s1953/417113945_10211082195288796_671267368895167880_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1953" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0oEh8Tx3AlxET4d1ClpMKhTVPcDw1ORfGk5I2TTTt60cc5Slb8gxp7GACrC5f5RJuTEEAeobR0F36Etkv2BIGHL0L_aDUB1wXouJyrqByQEDxax7BDp38OVtsMkJGyb8y7Q54VesdWSK0lXj32u4m5vLiWyw0X-YG8EQLxouZe5an1uouG0UVQYEGd8/w502-h640/417113945_10211082195288796_671267368895167880_n.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSDLbs0FcOr2A5FhG0b2-14RR0lMbGjHvB79Qd7qMqxx3B4rMENi8hRe93o3EUhZy28S4COjERXEo_eIRVHtQ6Pjgz-pDu7S_YZdYKKAJ9hyphenhyphenY8jIQx7QW7yIln5RO2X5SfgSqICyXPKiu5iaG8WhloaNgSZK44IxNoMxcKDoWHTGCfFITq2hbTMSKcTA4/s2048/417775656_10211082195608804_1300922792491477936_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSDLbs0FcOr2A5FhG0b2-14RR0lMbGjHvB79Qd7qMqxx3B4rMENi8hRe93o3EUhZy28S4COjERXEo_eIRVHtQ6Pjgz-pDu7S_YZdYKKAJ9hyphenhyphenY8jIQx7QW7yIln5RO2X5SfgSqICyXPKiu5iaG8WhloaNgSZK44IxNoMxcKDoWHTGCfFITq2hbTMSKcTA4/w512-h640/417775656_10211082195608804_1300922792491477936_n.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We went in a few places for dinner in Dungarvan and they just didn't match our mood/vibe or were already packed with long waits. A hostess at a nearby restaurant recommended The Moorings down on the waterfront and we decided to give them a try.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">As you can see from the pictures, this looks exactly how you would expect a local place on the waterfront to look. Here's the scene from across the way from the restaurant.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibaZtcNhd9k6t-QKMe7UYMLNvz4d3Rz8vC0-Gab3Zf8gGSeo80ZOHDPTyByTDZp3ZP6oRj6Oorlsj1jwhe6UPDPzdgKHnxZP6ITNpHgkeJ4Tzr442wxAEEML8YwtJbbD8-2_CRYPEmlAe5xyP6QM_nV4LzsGOtNy7B-3GHw7pGEyrTY7vvCjwLSElEjxo/s960/413030111_889476579851336_542614202749030999_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="960" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibaZtcNhd9k6t-QKMe7UYMLNvz4d3Rz8vC0-Gab3Zf8gGSeo80ZOHDPTyByTDZp3ZP6oRj6Oorlsj1jwhe6UPDPzdgKHnxZP6ITNpHgkeJ4Tzr442wxAEEML8YwtJbbD8-2_CRYPEmlAe5xyP6QM_nV4LzsGOtNy7B-3GHw7pGEyrTY7vvCjwLSElEjxo/w640-h328/413030111_889476579851336_542614202749030999_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVW0tT8hq5LxLXdbCImA_DYsM4MXo2_rffMSODRgNUa-wZBojIgHT-H-u2xjLuGAGv9yGgy0sctt4eQbdS9iuNEPOVTHLGC6AGGipfvbFWdUCsbYPUvaRV2_MLjnf3kdGupJzBXWuRRMfDLOYiaxBfBDYsGuLuZQovBwX_iQs9y_zikhBWKzo8KugLpl8/s960/413047400_889476616517999_842207381036511332_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="960" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVW0tT8hq5LxLXdbCImA_DYsM4MXo2_rffMSODRgNUa-wZBojIgHT-H-u2xjLuGAGv9yGgy0sctt4eQbdS9iuNEPOVTHLGC6AGGipfvbFWdUCsbYPUvaRV2_MLjnf3kdGupJzBXWuRRMfDLOYiaxBfBDYsGuLuZQovBwX_iQs9y_zikhBWKzo8KugLpl8/w640-h442/413047400_889476616517999_842207381036511332_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">These are the most narrow doors I've ever walked through. The right side was shut tight, so one had to squeeeeeeze through the left side door. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDiVgsq8qhGU7OBOxYgZOH4sPvBLCS3vKFYyc0ebBe-IhIMnE9b3A7P_msfRgcWWkDecp7UjM19u5FJDEhstREgxEQQJZR3f15hiBLM9Sq1D-bHsNI5GKKhDFxF7VBrbpriANBIupe5AxvUX2kXLTDGeccmiff_Gbm1doJvCMqljL4cKLIFpQdVMiEFM/s2048/417432380_10211082194928787_3000257825384425752_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1326" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDiVgsq8qhGU7OBOxYgZOH4sPvBLCS3vKFYyc0ebBe-IhIMnE9b3A7P_msfRgcWWkDecp7UjM19u5FJDEhstREgxEQQJZR3f15hiBLM9Sq1D-bHsNI5GKKhDFxF7VBrbpriANBIupe5AxvUX2kXLTDGeccmiff_Gbm1doJvCMqljL4cKLIFpQdVMiEFM/w414-h640/417432380_10211082194928787_3000257825384425752_n.jpg" width="414" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We were seated right inside the front doors near the bar area.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5joiP0dIHtD3dJJMikp_MbD96lhwRBmJ2SNhmikv8FZ4rHdyEYuoOT3ZnQUEfRRM8rHqow8EdfWrneshWJ2XgUYIHQCAVYRqR8anW5FcK0A7UqqVOflJzKtjAs7NLzCHpz7J2Z1W9SilAvqwsxYASPk8ImwFlmI76vDSe3c1Zjl4h-9Q9sk_llK5ozo8/s2048/417784468_10211082191008689_8735574836754987336_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1426" data-original-width="2048" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5joiP0dIHtD3dJJMikp_MbD96lhwRBmJ2SNhmikv8FZ4rHdyEYuoOT3ZnQUEfRRM8rHqow8EdfWrneshWJ2XgUYIHQCAVYRqR8anW5FcK0A7UqqVOflJzKtjAs7NLzCHpz7J2Z1W9SilAvqwsxYASPk8ImwFlmI76vDSe3c1Zjl4h-9Q9sk_llK5ozo8/w640-h446/417784468_10211082191008689_8735574836754987336_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjahDtH7kIDE1Dmue_iT5xO-eXIKbOrtwnfooTSmHQP__SXtfYbsAwSaUWkFB6_zhmrntgNhHOonHnpaGKoSw-fvIUe0WMqNuNsC0kCb_zhR1EbKGcTtBHxMAv7VpO1bqiCaOLULD6WMMaD-0TcwPZw-BX98fUsLRx-aGsdbmtNAdllANEBbk0hsk68NzA/s2048/417565512_10211082191328697_185440248209978560_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjahDtH7kIDE1Dmue_iT5xO-eXIKbOrtwnfooTSmHQP__SXtfYbsAwSaUWkFB6_zhmrntgNhHOonHnpaGKoSw-fvIUe0WMqNuNsC0kCb_zhR1EbKGcTtBHxMAv7VpO1bqiCaOLULD6WMMaD-0TcwPZw-BX98fUsLRx-aGsdbmtNAdllANEBbk0hsk68NzA/w360-h640/417565512_10211082191328697_185440248209978560_n.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Almost immediately the "jug" of water and glasses arrived at the table.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpLsjZAHuUIg2LmMNVGbrtGd6CR4mBN0_6S2Chyn0l29qsjOcA3jrRlySUKKWKmAIfFLI2X0l8dCZkyH1fZfnFjKoyv26DnkPZfvMLQvb24ppOXpiKCoi2VG8-VLRV4uzObgr7Y4yGHKEkgqihX2cIY7BYMBY3n_lLG5DNjnOJt9VC3uUAel1oAyoHMkY/s2048/417740679_10211082190648680_644574879222379139_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1374" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpLsjZAHuUIg2LmMNVGbrtGd6CR4mBN0_6S2Chyn0l29qsjOcA3jrRlySUKKWKmAIfFLI2X0l8dCZkyH1fZfnFjKoyv26DnkPZfvMLQvb24ppOXpiKCoi2VG8-VLRV4uzObgr7Y4yGHKEkgqihX2cIY7BYMBY3n_lLG5DNjnOJt9VC3uUAel1oAyoHMkY/w430-h640/417740679_10211082190648680_644574879222379139_n.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Here are the menus! As you can tell, something for everyone.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6pduw9tKoRWdu4x0CyEoCrCv6t_igV9odk3oM5Tttd2IiPMow_-kBRFs_RFVkTGD462QPeVqP8lA5fP-U1X98dFG5PytH2JdmwQyjebIuAfpj68coykYrxQKzH6HosZlXHxuzTWnYLx6iHte6f-4GeWtaxDCNU4xm_M1L1OgRyN0uU3gM3jCdpoofiI/s2037/417556998_10211082188528627_4284278017771134611_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="2037" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6pduw9tKoRWdu4x0CyEoCrCv6t_igV9odk3oM5Tttd2IiPMow_-kBRFs_RFVkTGD462QPeVqP8lA5fP-U1X98dFG5PytH2JdmwQyjebIuAfpj68coykYrxQKzH6HosZlXHxuzTWnYLx6iHte6f-4GeWtaxDCNU4xm_M1L1OgRyN0uU3gM3jCdpoofiI/w640-h428/417556998_10211082188528627_4284278017771134611_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitOyJiMgVS8ZtOdijcBvvkWByGItGMcpRvefWIXBydxhsOavoV8n-11AkODIoJi1xOoxHEEli-0t6BdHn0KcashcdhFF6Tj8a2On0ZjCuLeLcfVtXq7Qwu9vv_P0p0e0Jmtnf9PhVGwbs7iQDmnX5Oh1FSLIhhX5Y19e-w7kUa6km_9uRF2rTrghYiZsg/s2048/415507050_10211082189848660_4809860367211055026_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="2048" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitOyJiMgVS8ZtOdijcBvvkWByGItGMcpRvefWIXBydxhsOavoV8n-11AkODIoJi1xOoxHEEli-0t6BdHn0KcashcdhFF6Tj8a2On0ZjCuLeLcfVtXq7Qwu9vv_P0p0e0Jmtnf9PhVGwbs7iQDmnX5Oh1FSLIhhX5Y19e-w7kUa6km_9uRF2rTrghYiZsg/w640-h442/415507050_10211082189848660_4809860367211055026_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">While we decided on our meal choices, Sweet Harold and I made our beverage decision!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHlgjDMlCcOurUMvN1L2u2T84CqgY93O6jb_w8NyQHiEC5qflBRIyiI3WSvMIDdnRcWNV6XTgZTyFh2KmlHlKTI4tzBwwT-_h1STHVRz5QrAxGF4gAQH0XIrdZ2QpoVEldtJPUY5b9eMhf8Nf_O_p76S_h-WVZls0MD7XH6wIUUy9UZjNu3JJTvTbFjDo/s2048/417116390_10211082191688706_8679755873458004997_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1782" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHlgjDMlCcOurUMvN1L2u2T84CqgY93O6jb_w8NyQHiEC5qflBRIyiI3WSvMIDdnRcWNV6XTgZTyFh2KmlHlKTI4tzBwwT-_h1STHVRz5QrAxGF4gAQH0XIrdZ2QpoVEldtJPUY5b9eMhf8Nf_O_p76S_h-WVZls0MD7XH6wIUUy9UZjNu3JJTvTbFjDo/w556-h640/417116390_10211082191688706_8679755873458004997_n.jpg" width="556" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNlGeeKHDtacf6quO-5nZvXWeZX8xw4G-nXsBb3O9isZrUy2xQd4NdWlrGuD_v7WccZ9e2bNhI_z_ZfKNRX5Wqr6N2KKWE3YW91vIBNNwTej-NkMvob7MAoAKaQJuWmfj9wybH2k5KWChT90SCDbgIV4X0re8UjvjaQiuC_ietDvz_1C3T7Fl9Usyth6I/s2048/416943017_10211082192048715_995351594798317268_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNlGeeKHDtacf6quO-5nZvXWeZX8xw4G-nXsBb3O9isZrUy2xQd4NdWlrGuD_v7WccZ9e2bNhI_z_ZfKNRX5Wqr6N2KKWE3YW91vIBNNwTej-NkMvob7MAoAKaQJuWmfj9wybH2k5KWChT90SCDbgIV4X0re8UjvjaQiuC_ietDvz_1C3T7Fl9Usyth6I/w632-h640/416943017_10211082192048715_995351594798317268_n.jpg" width="632" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Now on to the food!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I ordered off the appetizer menu and still have a delicious meal with an ample portion size. Beautiful and slightly spicy Tiger Prawns with garlic and chili butter. Also included was a small salad and a toasted piece of bread to get every bit of that garlic/chili butter!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxAbjq4wb0THJ08ouk6QzPFPV3zw7-dd1ZfNhwhukVxahCJ3pPyzyxakrAf5p8Bnyee67rJqUwPQkFymn2tM5p6pP-V0lTViGNmQ7P0y6BMWkQ-7EDIvSJVtjWIeDcbDoqa9KBssuERi0-aiuTh8lj7PCZK9d8X0oNhVYPS6IRnHYHPmE3T3RK6LgbEY0/s2048/417733593_10211082194288771_5190247303868885191_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1234" data-original-width="2048" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxAbjq4wb0THJ08ouk6QzPFPV3zw7-dd1ZfNhwhukVxahCJ3pPyzyxakrAf5p8Bnyee67rJqUwPQkFymn2tM5p6pP-V0lTViGNmQ7P0y6BMWkQ-7EDIvSJVtjWIeDcbDoqa9KBssuERi0-aiuTh8lj7PCZK9d8X0oNhVYPS6IRnHYHPmE3T3RK6LgbEY0/w640-h386/417733593_10211082194288771_5190247303868885191_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8-ulgraczmQAjKx5eQ17LZ2YzaC9GiQj6bHpKW_jZf-ZBrCaGXeFcdJTcFyEMU5R1WabmEC-dUFE_Pcg19XRGbrsSQuw3Ld0zpzPkhLe9qUoq5RtUswwe9Bq_jV_WFXKNYFDZOxf1CbNNLtNLvjSMpx1w73jODRy7hdul8aaArTUHvj55YaFhRuWyH4E/s2048/417108535_10211082194648780_4074050975339932342_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1720" data-original-width="2048" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8-ulgraczmQAjKx5eQ17LZ2YzaC9GiQj6bHpKW_jZf-ZBrCaGXeFcdJTcFyEMU5R1WabmEC-dUFE_Pcg19XRGbrsSQuw3Ld0zpzPkhLe9qUoq5RtUswwe9Bq_jV_WFXKNYFDZOxf1CbNNLtNLvjSMpx1w73jODRy7hdul8aaArTUHvj55YaFhRuWyH4E/w640-h538/417108535_10211082194648780_4074050975339932342_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Sweet Harold selected the Moorings 3 in 1 which included crab meat, prawns with Marie Rose sauce, and smoked salmon each served on brown bread. A salad was also included. He said the smoked salmon was his favorite by far.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsFWPSbPdhJJy_Gq1AAnmZp27PBD3HhbAB7oyOdbeNDQk8oBrc6kzfMv3JDrlxjK0NFl6MTXdMSyQvjMMAWoCgygoDjjbbcieeIGgS0IyggkEvY52OhGYHrQkfo7XMsZj9dtifp72Af5Mo8zK8cl31Zk7TJ-8bhTw9Vwvbol8FH0yHM0_TmMlEy7NlVhM/s2048/417121773_10211082193968763_7683024113281438489_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1369" data-original-width="2048" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsFWPSbPdhJJy_Gq1AAnmZp27PBD3HhbAB7oyOdbeNDQk8oBrc6kzfMv3JDrlxjK0NFl6MTXdMSyQvjMMAWoCgygoDjjbbcieeIGgS0IyggkEvY52OhGYHrQkfo7XMsZj9dtifp72Af5Mo8zK8cl31Zk7TJ-8bhTw9Vwvbol8FH0yHM0_TmMlEy7NlVhM/w640-h428/417121773_10211082193968763_7683024113281438489_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Nathan and Emily both selected the Traditional Burger served with chips and coleslaw. The menu stated the burgers were 4 oz., but they commented that they thought the burgers were larger portions than that!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKyDndMZxQ7VN0DnbnSqUTz8N0oLEE4RLfWDVPAhvaz6tu9DS-ZWp0cXSk2JsXQvn0S9OCh-IyILNs6BV2vstywru7r0JmmHCxSodwFKJH11WRD98kuT7euJe2EAVPgov1-6_UClxT97eCUXlKD6KNSV41AUo2BsVbA68r17oHXzirhk6tYCLW484nnlI/s1838/417105507_10211082192888736_8649346914722148400_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1305" data-original-width="1838" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKyDndMZxQ7VN0DnbnSqUTz8N0oLEE4RLfWDVPAhvaz6tu9DS-ZWp0cXSk2JsXQvn0S9OCh-IyILNs6BV2vstywru7r0JmmHCxSodwFKJH11WRD98kuT7euJe2EAVPgov1-6_UClxT97eCUXlKD6KNSV41AUo2BsVbA68r17oHXzirhk6tYCLW484nnlI/w640-h454/417105507_10211082192888736_8649346914722148400_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Grandson #1 chose the pasta was tomato/herb sauce. He was a little taken aback by the amount of Parmesan garnish, but seemed to enjoy his meal.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheWo1EdYHKFs3FFV3eVBYeExrpCnKud63Yapo4S6oYiMqHQEBtbwCPBrK-4ECsm8ocmSfPXa_LIXINM2X_oazViYAGhs5PvINKyH0DuXbA7-c7Q2nXhu9CYQEOilHrmAoNsGgoKeSPWGE0t19AdGojAY5PQ9T9llfgHLAHwV5wAy1hsGX1hJcItoSJ9tA/s2048/416904007_10211082193608754_3219079247266161879_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1686" data-original-width="2048" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheWo1EdYHKFs3FFV3eVBYeExrpCnKud63Yapo4S6oYiMqHQEBtbwCPBrK-4ECsm8ocmSfPXa_LIXINM2X_oazViYAGhs5PvINKyH0DuXbA7-c7Q2nXhu9CYQEOilHrmAoNsGgoKeSPWGE0t19AdGojAY5PQ9T9llfgHLAHwV5wAy1hsGX1hJcItoSJ9tA/w640-h526/416904007_10211082193608754_3219079247266161879_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Grandson #2 ordered his regular go-to: a cheeseburger and a side of garlic bread. When his burger arrived with no cheese, he politely requested a slice of cheese and our server immediately brought him TWO slices. As I've learned, garlic bread is served with a side salad.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvVsBVqEetymF9p6MeTv9fKZzXxO4LcpfZDasaW4_E9XUZzdi5pG_FYDXjGVbP83pUedHswg65CKiDFWS26nCHjDidlgu8-lXw0qVDwjpoogoetnyc3ukn9ykwePP8RDGUJmkTrMAAvYxwe00whbyYiimeQeuCOD0yzoFselZb-2c-bfMtPpwaGVGX0EE/s2048/417557769_10211082192488726_8135537773859970434_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1441" data-original-width="2048" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvVsBVqEetymF9p6MeTv9fKZzXxO4LcpfZDasaW4_E9XUZzdi5pG_FYDXjGVbP83pUedHswg65CKiDFWS26nCHjDidlgu8-lXw0qVDwjpoogoetnyc3ukn9ykwePP8RDGUJmkTrMAAvYxwe00whbyYiimeQeuCOD0yzoFselZb-2c-bfMtPpwaGVGX0EE/w640-h450/417557769_10211082192488726_8135537773859970434_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAyVAgcHg4WjFGsjw_RmyOPrD7bXSBfdEhU5hPs46XrtZcbooqjJciw9-a4DI7E1S9jn3P6OxJrsVfW-4JJ_whQq-CJf4bXAOMpcOgz4ZmJlMooNrpVUuh8czqTc9DM7lBSOIxgNFVh6uQtq26e1qAEj5uosWgDS-YK27_MJPiQOFWbSLBl6g1N58M8zU/s1972/417476945_10211082193208744_1952636437974065288_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1296" data-original-width="1972" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAyVAgcHg4WjFGsjw_RmyOPrD7bXSBfdEhU5hPs46XrtZcbooqjJciw9-a4DI7E1S9jn3P6OxJrsVfW-4JJ_whQq-CJf4bXAOMpcOgz4ZmJlMooNrpVUuh8czqTc9DM7lBSOIxgNFVh6uQtq26e1qAEj5uosWgDS-YK27_MJPiQOFWbSLBl6g1N58M8zU/w640-h420/417476945_10211082193208744_1952636437974065288_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">All in all, a great meal in a neat location with a family friendly atmosphere.<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-53831683875885602632024-01-05T15:55:00.001-06:002024-01-05T15:55:46.316-06:00Dining Out Republic of Ireland: The Fish Box, Dingle, Ireland<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidXzoGXjFHSb00PB17JURwfk1kfqFuc2sC3ZGxC05fb8-JSPpVSjGr9dr5DGcLRBDD0TlYb7ySYx3CKXPOvwt6FarTekyjVwmYRAv4L4KuvdvtZUAwwM4zTRhA_spMAoyaOkEjI3hQWCIO3d7ZTNmJ3xS_7hq5ARpBsUmXnYCu6mcM_R3dTlUQNY_-JBE/s1502/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="1279" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidXzoGXjFHSb00PB17JURwfk1kfqFuc2sC3ZGxC05fb8-JSPpVSjGr9dr5DGcLRBDD0TlYb7ySYx3CKXPOvwt6FarTekyjVwmYRAv4L4KuvdvtZUAwwM4zTRhA_spMAoyaOkEjI3hQWCIO3d7ZTNmJ3xS_7hq5ARpBsUmXnYCu6mcM_R3dTlUQNY_-JBE/w544-h640/1.jpg" width="544" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We arrived in Dingle mid-afternoon and window shopped for awhile and took in the beauty and uniqueness of the area. But, as always, hunger always finds us and thankfully for us, we found The Fish Box.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">This is a small restaurant that only seats about 20 people at any given time. The staff was welcoming and after a brief wait, we were seated right next to the front window!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOahi9owoEQ0RgUaOf95Pbmx6wnG-0LqiCYh2ulQ-4Vz4PuuRPjO_VqVA9x-cYInmbJPvBBEojLlh1GItt-Bvwe4iqO1G0YoGlFL2nd7Tl-xsbAp2yXnnDywwKo2jeq2rDgPWHzKb9BUs9l4L7v1MT38dz2W-NRFz92vRlbTfpmuZi_En81-86kKvMQM/s960/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOahi9owoEQ0RgUaOf95Pbmx6wnG-0LqiCYh2ulQ-4Vz4PuuRPjO_VqVA9x-cYInmbJPvBBEojLlh1GItt-Bvwe4iqO1G0YoGlFL2nd7Tl-xsbAp2yXnnDywwKo2jeq2rDgPWHzKb9BUs9l4L7v1MT38dz2W-NRFz92vRlbTfpmuZi_En81-86kKvMQM/w640-h480/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Here's the menu!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja1sV3X3lGYr_h_KyUA1C0568tvWRTe9C5kyGNFZnEAHw8OHtIhdwHsWRyw-2VvT0X-l4U2Ig_na_RpMBB-rLegUEFizXlUSdxnSpghEF-RE23iVEfZxQ3iH7lbmtzwta2jZoT-GZLrI-BEYfStdlMv1E05aRid1K-_sTRa6Z1HmPGzYLsWb7PcGaRChU/s2048/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja1sV3X3lGYr_h_KyUA1C0568tvWRTe9C5kyGNFZnEAHw8OHtIhdwHsWRyw-2VvT0X-l4U2Ig_na_RpMBB-rLegUEFizXlUSdxnSpghEF-RE23iVEfZxQ3iH7lbmtzwta2jZoT-GZLrI-BEYfStdlMv1E05aRid1K-_sTRa6Z1HmPGzYLsWb7PcGaRChU/w480-h640/2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">And here is our motley crew.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTf0opXw6dIZmAi5ai7Vc-B23CGtJ5GEQ1j5gulMQG3HyvWti6e5ycOLKkUysFEbkvrZ4cb2kiV6gC_tTNMnrxssUuL774IGhyB5aCadqKRneFeebYf06DkjVAJdBc19I544boZOpy2jZ6KT7jt2Sp1MIyMvsWcJXA76DU966FYlf_IQFovYs-mSTAjQs/s1442/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1442" data-original-width="1208" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTf0opXw6dIZmAi5ai7Vc-B23CGtJ5GEQ1j5gulMQG3HyvWti6e5ycOLKkUysFEbkvrZ4cb2kiV6gC_tTNMnrxssUuL774IGhyB5aCadqKRneFeebYf06DkjVAJdBc19I544boZOpy2jZ6KT7jt2Sp1MIyMvsWcJXA76DU966FYlf_IQFovYs-mSTAjQs/w536-h640/4.jpg" width="536" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: large;">The adults decided to try the seafood chowder to start and we all agreed this is the best we've had on our trip. FULL of huge pieces of seafood with a rich creamy broth that was expertly seasoned. The crunchy parsnip strips on top were excellent!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbf_OD8drL0E8lw3oqg1-h511eWba9ciypasmXuULmDIjEWGDm1a7LpaSfc4EufIH_ZfE22jJMP27vSt0TFBRLOdn0Vdjg0MAEkkOV_o0qLgl84ws7DNE9_3vpkzpFh92qdyM0spo_t4xrWKsxiwNhIHSGso1ryucMlSFRK3My2Dyj1mUlyl9dfWCyUW0/s960/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbf_OD8drL0E8lw3oqg1-h511eWba9ciypasmXuULmDIjEWGDm1a7LpaSfc4EufIH_ZfE22jJMP27vSt0TFBRLOdn0Vdjg0MAEkkOV_o0qLgl84ws7DNE9_3vpkzpFh92qdyM0spo_t4xrWKsxiwNhIHSGso1ryucMlSFRK3My2Dyj1mUlyl9dfWCyUW0/w640-h480/9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBELpclFQZe-fguuCgTFcwGfhiBAyPUAqbdU9zzp9RuUnbNrcxewrPzgdtNOfksUU-c_JkdCWu5eToKh8ISmOKBbxoKgml14z2qxt-8iNv-hY-3UbYuQdtDDgbs6IHkDTe3vU0cpzraqLaxFYtIsqUrO-w6lp6gblXiZ3LdavD-8GZd7CktegL55kyac/s707/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="666" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBELpclFQZe-fguuCgTFcwGfhiBAyPUAqbdU9zzp9RuUnbNrcxewrPzgdtNOfksUU-c_JkdCWu5eToKh8ISmOKBbxoKgml14z2qxt-8iNv-hY-3UbYuQdtDDgbs6IHkDTe3vU0cpzraqLaxFYtIsqUrO-w6lp6gblXiZ3LdavD-8GZd7CktegL55kyac/w602-h640/10.jpg" width="602" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The adults all decided to order the "Sharing Box" (one for each couple). Deep fried fish of the day (halibut), breaded sole, monkfish goujons, Cajun calamari, tempura prawns, fresh cut chips, a house salad, tartar sauce, and Marie-Rose sauce. Oh my goodness. Everything on this plate was amazing. You could taste the freshness in every bite.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRW7CzI-znUf8eG0J85BUs9OoAYpy0mHQzV4G5xrI_ooxuW3PWnYO0sI65AlHxMrvYds3tpq-B7fxmJQZLzKFZma4Wvfnov7mnvnzIGuUS2GhcD5E7lK34Pfd49BT9Znj_SNzU3zW_dOztYoSAD4MDtgI6nCAIcB_5sk2X5yMro_W7BsSlRUOY73ivMT8/s909/12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="909" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRW7CzI-znUf8eG0J85BUs9OoAYpy0mHQzV4G5xrI_ooxuW3PWnYO0sI65AlHxMrvYds3tpq-B7fxmJQZLzKFZma4Wvfnov7mnvnzIGuUS2GhcD5E7lK34Pfd49BT9Znj_SNzU3zW_dOztYoSAD4MDtgI6nCAIcB_5sk2X5yMro_W7BsSlRUOY73ivMT8/w640-h460/12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">These two got separate pictures because they got lost in the picture above and deserved special recognition themselves!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDS7TgBAPyjmJGxKV9ceGl97OtL5p-6UegcK8L35UxgGzWLf_D0MeIFrKNM6v7HWcDKeCMoYpnAiX3Q6XrD_Zw2rPmQKAHvRsG3UxMweC8v8hYk1RVxgIrpjGaNH_TUNCRdyVcXookvwwDEE3c1joi4CNmmXJVYAZAW_B6A3s3nxWlwr781dWgZ_WWrdo/s885/19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="885" data-original-width="526" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDS7TgBAPyjmJGxKV9ceGl97OtL5p-6UegcK8L35UxgGzWLf_D0MeIFrKNM6v7HWcDKeCMoYpnAiX3Q6XrD_Zw2rPmQKAHvRsG3UxMweC8v8hYk1RVxgIrpjGaNH_TUNCRdyVcXookvwwDEE3c1joi4CNmmXJVYAZAW_B6A3s3nxWlwr781dWgZ_WWrdo/w380-h640/19.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3d_WICtstqmfBoqjUKsnxg1YYNsV_qOGAuVvF1Er81-vTSSyz8ibjFsoRxMET5aR-zQ_5cuwccnKFRGJUyil3FDA4Doqet6maiQYBqumDFo3zwi5_QQZbprsFqL_EfCcU19XH6ojifK9Z_jTYb92b7X1WnW7BxIeDJSe7MKsKLNZwosJicYJGonb0KXI/s647/22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="647" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3d_WICtstqmfBoqjUKsnxg1YYNsV_qOGAuVvF1Er81-vTSSyz8ibjFsoRxMET5aR-zQ_5cuwccnKFRGJUyil3FDA4Doqet6maiQYBqumDFo3zwi5_QQZbprsFqL_EfCcU19XH6ojifK9Z_jTYb92b7X1WnW7BxIeDJSe7MKsKLNZwosJicYJGonb0KXI/w640-h566/22.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The kids had fried calamari and fried prawns and they gobbled up their dinner as well.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">As we were leaving, we heard a Southern voice! Yes, an employee there was originally from Tennessee. We visited and chatted and felt like family.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I hope one day to return to spend more time in Dingle and when I do, I'll be sure to return to The Fish Box.</span></div><p></p>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-5158894524833504922024-01-04T16:14:00.000-06:002024-01-04T16:14:36.812-06:00Dining Out United Kingdom: McSwiggan's Steak and Seafood Restaurant, Galway, Northern Ireland<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDrSWaKYqlVjN3WXMtGEDW7MDa5JtKf7iaPYoU7AGmfZZV9ymhA2KFI7WdAPymWu7IZMSigkmimMdoiAFyD2B94qIAO_4fqKFJ4iZixrjZHAfDcztDzDRFuGBt4Qqh11rB362YbNk1UmftPl5ng3nN3G23nuQ2YCCeq-H0VKcQcnqtkHnt5omOpkjq1Ic/s2048/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1898" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDrSWaKYqlVjN3WXMtGEDW7MDa5JtKf7iaPYoU7AGmfZZV9ymhA2KFI7WdAPymWu7IZMSigkmimMdoiAFyD2B94qIAO_4fqKFJ4iZixrjZHAfDcztDzDRFuGBt4Qqh11rB362YbNk1UmftPl5ng3nN3G23nuQ2YCCeq-H0VKcQcnqtkHnt5omOpkjq1Ic/w594-h640/2.jpg" width="594" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHth0atdGUK4fuz6ULwtJ-2DTt8BkUSi6mEAcG3UDmMrfYhDaqd9ObB1HUb5BwNKl9oPlzT2d5sA0ecyf3orGAxE0Gg0OF6jaC1eho53zknJc1f3W7N_4IQwmKZjznHe9EWjJTyJ1d3GK8xVZ2nSNcHHFgA_LnawD_fu3Iml2o3hkzmszQmtEfE5xCu8M/s2048/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1098" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHth0atdGUK4fuz6ULwtJ-2DTt8BkUSi6mEAcG3UDmMrfYhDaqd9ObB1HUb5BwNKl9oPlzT2d5sA0ecyf3orGAxE0Gg0OF6jaC1eho53zknJc1f3W7N_4IQwmKZjznHe9EWjJTyJ1d3GK8xVZ2nSNcHHFgA_LnawD_fu3Iml2o3hkzmszQmtEfE5xCu8M/w344-h640/1.jpg" width="344" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">A few days ago, we found ourselves ready for dinner in Galway. This beautiful town on the Wild Atlantic Way has dozens of restaurants. We chose one at random and were all pleased with our decision.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">This spot is a true Irish pub/restaurant. It was warm and cozy as we walked in all cold and damp. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlmnHWfbLBQCG6zmndf3CTJ2PhOaNo7vHSuBSNdfk1pTTPOxajm1YPiJvJogHi-TKZldzbUJnavAyyDU1G2IJ8DVhk-26p8N0ePozDoNnw0OEx9jQ5keK9pToSZSpzT95rkYeRwuuVTDCjmmrf-cQUp9tkET9NCgitjTlW-gdiXb55rJwbOMb4xx0dVU/s2048/21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1917" data-original-width="2048" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlmnHWfbLBQCG6zmndf3CTJ2PhOaNo7vHSuBSNdfk1pTTPOxajm1YPiJvJogHi-TKZldzbUJnavAyyDU1G2IJ8DVhk-26p8N0ePozDoNnw0OEx9jQ5keK9pToSZSpzT95rkYeRwuuVTDCjmmrf-cQUp9tkET9NCgitjTlW-gdiXb55rJwbOMb4xx0dVU/w640-h600/21.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUN1b8pZ3kQiWx7HvM7REHf_S2Ns51wcevmzcr1Mrf9FjLcAObr5AFPEIbLmfIg98BJ8mIpfQ2xH9fMMtPQvjf9VL_ELQtkfnBrGXMacxoERFAHVP36TTSXoJPcZC3JaIZtvJra-gK-Fhb__5QjrW_Q_maBNrni8v_L4E5F_g0hQlflmdSk7Vt-97Ro0/s2048/22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUN1b8pZ3kQiWx7HvM7REHf_S2Ns51wcevmzcr1Mrf9FjLcAObr5AFPEIbLmfIg98BJ8mIpfQ2xH9fMMtPQvjf9VL_ELQtkfnBrGXMacxoERFAHVP36TTSXoJPcZC3JaIZtvJra-gK-Fhb__5QjrW_Q_maBNrni8v_L4E5F_g0hQlflmdSk7Vt-97Ro0/w480-h640/22.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">As we were waiting to be seated, I spied these beauties.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTLcv3OS3wwfU-8H0iaBhK_ytfqi2ErFzQsm7dwEXDdsHaP8H_qKWiEmZDz9vECmyadAIz8jtXCOs9rbbTmbqb6Jd-iOGIQA7lOWlgZTM1dFGiIBv-EiwBL1y4Jjf6ocBYRJnUnTI1tcv9N1ipJU1rd567uF4HOaIrH9dQLTy7NNOZJXpP_MFScz_X_c/s2048/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1082" data-original-width="2048" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTLcv3OS3wwfU-8H0iaBhK_ytfqi2ErFzQsm7dwEXDdsHaP8H_qKWiEmZDz9vECmyadAIz8jtXCOs9rbbTmbqb6Jd-iOGIQA7lOWlgZTM1dFGiIBv-EiwBL1y4Jjf6ocBYRJnUnTI1tcv9N1ipJU1rd567uF4HOaIrH9dQLTy7NNOZJXpP_MFScz_X_c/w640-h338/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">We were taken to our table and the pitchers of water and glasses arrived at the table at about the same time. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Here's a picture of the menu. I was thrilled with all the selections we had!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB-jTZ_knUVhzEejIeIpcbmhYMYRzp1cm9o3LwpDCnB2iXjbksVbSKXJy2YBWfNMSWct93VRYjl_G5jbGv8th0qugPkoNCzs3NgFJYnwGBqsk73eyy0dF4KAmfq8NmWnsedrpRl5l9SMyPc5taasFYyN0cNPVTh9cxB9bbo27_sqIkVGmWYs1_EArG1c0/s2048/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="954" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB-jTZ_knUVhzEejIeIpcbmhYMYRzp1cm9o3LwpDCnB2iXjbksVbSKXJy2YBWfNMSWct93VRYjl_G5jbGv8th0qugPkoNCzs3NgFJYnwGBqsk73eyy0dF4KAmfq8NmWnsedrpRl5l9SMyPc5taasFYyN0cNPVTh9cxB9bbo27_sqIkVGmWYs1_EArG1c0/w298-h640/5.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Emily ordered the seafood chowder to begin her meal. She shared a bite with everyone. It was very good and full of a variety of seafood. It was well seasoned and served hot!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3ewNsSvufZFOS57qmsS0_11uWkHf_aBZm_pg7ovpc8MKFy0C3U1WGAan24-BgmSbUR5dH14kxqnOMG7Svnbogyf2cC-HIE53e5n8KJf8JFNyDG7WOB8f2t5yS2QsZgyJFNBfuH7vzWlX1m71ehnW3MaYWBvnadzlB7wONZKCyc2PNURR95GpDyetwGM/s2048/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3ewNsSvufZFOS57qmsS0_11uWkHf_aBZm_pg7ovpc8MKFy0C3U1WGAan24-BgmSbUR5dH14kxqnOMG7Svnbogyf2cC-HIE53e5n8KJf8JFNyDG7WOB8f2t5yS2QsZgyJFNBfuH7vzWlX1m71ehnW3MaYWBvnadzlB7wONZKCyc2PNURR95GpDyetwGM/w640-h480/7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Nathan requested a Caesar salad and it was a large serving with a generous amount of dressing.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfGWjKyg5A6KkiHEYCbnkzmNWtGtLBbMbsPiHtnd3F4JwDm17xjcNp2rq4a61k1pfnZOuvfNAeLWI1oq1Sif4ViCeWxhPtiyx5V-EwxWuXqriK641B8Bml0HIRRrMQHyMIY7DHv7hTXwhTZ-tv7Dbc6dHnJYWQ9E-sVvk9VqyJ5_0DgzK4z29jXWcdsY/s2048/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1996" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfGWjKyg5A6KkiHEYCbnkzmNWtGtLBbMbsPiHtnd3F4JwDm17xjcNp2rq4a61k1pfnZOuvfNAeLWI1oq1Sif4ViCeWxhPtiyx5V-EwxWuXqriK641B8Bml0HIRRrMQHyMIY7DHv7hTXwhTZ-tv7Dbc6dHnJYWQ9E-sVvk9VqyJ5_0DgzK4z29jXWcdsY/w624-h640/6.jpg" width="624" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Grandson #1 chose the sirloin steak with gravy and chips. I took this photo before the chips arrived, but he ate every bite!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgndytoEG0EL0GxlpJ34haHzYXD88OYpoIujlt9UkZgQRnd4xnahFks6gQNNDhSiWwtmaNeb5ylLU3TQG2vee3ogiScS05EnFfIT8rU5K7J1eh8BB3o7ZdlHJa8htywH4kyQ5JfIDLGt0gRuerB1GITTS4lQSkAFMlkBoN0V-V8rgMNRulZproHWpm1-jY/s1821/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1409" data-original-width="1821" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgndytoEG0EL0GxlpJ34haHzYXD88OYpoIujlt9UkZgQRnd4xnahFks6gQNNDhSiWwtmaNeb5ylLU3TQG2vee3ogiScS05EnFfIT8rU5K7J1eh8BB3o7ZdlHJa8htywH4kyQ5JfIDLGt0gRuerB1GITTS4lQSkAFMlkBoN0V-V8rgMNRulZproHWpm1-jY/w640-h496/9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Grandson #2 ordered his favorite: a cheeseburger. This was a LARGE burger and he ate all but one bite!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEG4LUvV0p0XhX4Km2oK96qROmFvZTxASb1MhlxJZsFP1NvjjD2tjzBO9XKk6Ui9gM5qntkYCtqaNtRZAAz7MwNPhUom1rN_EiavL3jmdc9Nc4vNVvdSEVvoWw-eMow4XwOV7HKtTXoGrWS71dPXlr9_2Sxu4o7jfbGli32Cc1bCqJ3vcILVqBz_YWNl8/s960/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="960" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEG4LUvV0p0XhX4Km2oK96qROmFvZTxASb1MhlxJZsFP1NvjjD2tjzBO9XKk6Ui9gM5qntkYCtqaNtRZAAz7MwNPhUom1rN_EiavL3jmdc9Nc4vNVvdSEVvoWw-eMow4XwOV7HKtTXoGrWS71dPXlr9_2Sxu4o7jfbGli32Cc1bCqJ3vcILVqBz_YWNl8/w640-h462/8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Emily ordered the roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables. She reported that it was tender, well seasoned, and she was pleased with her selection.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJ65NKksa-S6XmyRxsgteN079YeHNddky9zksnTZvebedvjHX3_HyeeSKP5RtWTsZq5Cti5aNtK6AIZNQUn_BhllKBUiPbHl1qzfvekOe6w1xofFooNLtNU5ln9Ya7oUe0bGKQUn55swvzDZEQCWQtpSQpP3tiOARj-BnXAbavooaUeAcWEjXSQuqikg/s2048/12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1722" data-original-width="2048" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJ65NKksa-S6XmyRxsgteN079YeHNddky9zksnTZvebedvjHX3_HyeeSKP5RtWTsZq5Cti5aNtK6AIZNQUn_BhllKBUiPbHl1qzfvekOe6w1xofFooNLtNU5ln9Ya7oUe0bGKQUn55swvzDZEQCWQtpSQpP3tiOARj-BnXAbavooaUeAcWEjXSQuqikg/w640-h538/12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Nathan ordered his favorite food that I cooked for him as a child: chicken pot pie. He didn't say it was better than mine, but he ate almost every bite. lol I hope he still likes mine.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohvr1kQZ0CUPjU8xyllAGHhV-tbNFt485_KfoQGMdGdKrFPVtilt0QpvxrphBW4KhbEQq1ll7iEHk_sA1Ui8l2UVuccZISL8LrLtbppBjXHdxDY4K2WDHZfY7mGJpaBwrsTJkx7hZOB70wGpgmIQ-47mGrODimVowwqD7S990oIMO3gEEI2fsSxYYJ4A/s2048/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1468" data-original-width="2048" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohvr1kQZ0CUPjU8xyllAGHhV-tbNFt485_KfoQGMdGdKrFPVtilt0QpvxrphBW4KhbEQq1ll7iEHk_sA1Ui8l2UVuccZISL8LrLtbppBjXHdxDY4K2WDHZfY7mGJpaBwrsTJkx7hZOB70wGpgmIQ-47mGrODimVowwqD7S990oIMO3gEEI2fsSxYYJ4A/w640-h458/11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Sweet Harold had said he was going to order something different tonight. I think he really actually believed he could do that. He did not do that.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6VcAR04bwk90YPROrsW66QFB54Yk64TCmvAWZNsfX91Hf8GeazuhB1lgFpRV4xEUQUTzoW1qZlWwVrlYEiIlqM0OptgbyhMt3iUt0xn4rj9orU4VI3Ivbhp06mNEDBH4wVS8OpiGScJpTeAh0uBM3IrKztWn7F5sg6AUvdCaNmjIDLY140nkbUWgdxE/s2048/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1810" data-original-width="2048" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6VcAR04bwk90YPROrsW66QFB54Yk64TCmvAWZNsfX91Hf8GeazuhB1lgFpRV4xEUQUTzoW1qZlWwVrlYEiIlqM0OptgbyhMt3iUt0xn4rj9orU4VI3Ivbhp06mNEDBH4wVS8OpiGScJpTeAh0uBM3IrKztWn7F5sg6AUvdCaNmjIDLY140nkbUWgdxE/w640-h566/10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">But after a few bites, I think he wished he had. This one is not going to make it in the Top 5 I don't believe. He told us that it was somewhat overcooked and the fish was a little dry.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Now we're ready for where this meal gets interesting! I decided to go all out and order the seafood plate. I'm right at the Atlantic Ocean and when better to try a variety of this freshly caught seafood just waiting for me to enjoy?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">There's a lot going on here and I'll start by sharing a picture of the entire plate and then I'll have individual pictures as well.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrapJv-O3ktyHziYjoBixVct69hojU-wmD-Uvkwhuy_vyVVR2IHDpLRr3TF2n5dgoUYe3oI1WnC3JoV2wLaAcy8SCA7vGaCd_N2rDATsj1UT0EvMcdmrT2101LQL0iOndAStpa7q0CMkvqp_7DpjXJrwhk4GumUm04oiCutwzjkjucZLVmF4j0Bur23Gg/s2048/13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1587" data-original-width="2048" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrapJv-O3ktyHziYjoBixVct69hojU-wmD-Uvkwhuy_vyVVR2IHDpLRr3TF2n5dgoUYe3oI1WnC3JoV2wLaAcy8SCA7vGaCd_N2rDATsj1UT0EvMcdmrT2101LQL0iOndAStpa7q0CMkvqp_7DpjXJrwhk4GumUm04oiCutwzjkjucZLVmF4j0Bur23Gg/w640-h496/13.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Oh my goodness!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">I started my taste testing with the lone raw oyster. Now we all know that I do love and adore my Gulf Coast oysters. How would this one compare?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMc7HJW3sfLXbkuRQLQR-SZeeNz9YDqDgzRBBIt7aGCpuV5rR0vcl2EaxPGhVK7AvNxZnu2ZYQuhjwOsDBF3juhsvAi2fhZ6y-F00JM9EbobEzDhF9ZjaI2w5LxJ3J3Bt71q8c6xhXff1qqBjQZ3h6UVmcsuKc1n6QisCkfuoa6ZIUPUlYDY_4Opy1FKA/s2048/14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1829" data-original-width="2048" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMc7HJW3sfLXbkuRQLQR-SZeeNz9YDqDgzRBBIt7aGCpuV5rR0vcl2EaxPGhVK7AvNxZnu2ZYQuhjwOsDBF3juhsvAi2fhZ6y-F00JM9EbobEzDhF9ZjaI2w5LxJ3J3Bt71q8c6xhXff1qqBjQZ3h6UVmcsuKc1n6QisCkfuoa6ZIUPUlYDY_4Opy1FKA/w640-h572/14.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">I've never been one to just slurp a raw oyster out of the shell. I always place it on a cracker, add the hot sauce and lemon, etc. and then take bites. Not this time. I wanted to give due respect to this oyster. No briny taste like I'm accustomed to, but a sweet, delicate flavor that was amazing. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Next, was the smoked salmon with capers. The perfect amount of smokiness and the briny flavor of the capers was so good.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvtmq5OHiT8LuyaRMBiGJlBAdJZO50DXvadeR9KSGawW8NXPgPksGBGwFz3WDy6klsG5jw1gkaFbUaAVxDWU-WkppsIHKWXKCQl6-3__ouRF3ZjzyhJIjP31YPCjfdIAB5L3NCBBMZZNxj68OSkiM-y3AHRExNxNCuqwzyLxsKHPToSjYTO-gqOMNbqo/s960/15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="814" data-original-width="960" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvtmq5OHiT8LuyaRMBiGJlBAdJZO50DXvadeR9KSGawW8NXPgPksGBGwFz3WDy6klsG5jw1gkaFbUaAVxDWU-WkppsIHKWXKCQl6-3__ouRF3ZjzyhJIjP31YPCjfdIAB5L3NCBBMZZNxj68OSkiM-y3AHRExNxNCuqwzyLxsKHPToSjYTO-gqOMNbqo/w640-h542/15.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Prawns with Marie-Rose sauce. I had no idea what this dish was going to be. I had never heard of Marie-Rose Sauce. But it was a generous serving of boiled and chilled prawns covered with the sauce which was like a mixture of mayo/ketchup/Worcestershire/lemon. This may have been my favorite item on the plate.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2Tg7tjbyu_dPP7Om-3tRHYXrGUBLmvTZ0QxPnNKEcBirKmUHSD0d85ZBIiDqxm2bgRgaKDBUZ_rFZ2K4Wlyv0L25LF-jhVQPhsRcUT3pQLDDCLinBvphcr74NInsr-1-vilgf4X9yV9RaDRVGu9aZ6qm0IF-b7JanhnJOFdZJmKNCKVBDd8l1ueJEBc/s2048/16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1751" data-original-width="2048" height="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2Tg7tjbyu_dPP7Om-3tRHYXrGUBLmvTZ0QxPnNKEcBirKmUHSD0d85ZBIiDqxm2bgRgaKDBUZ_rFZ2K4Wlyv0L25LF-jhVQPhsRcUT3pQLDDCLinBvphcr74NInsr-1-vilgf4X9yV9RaDRVGu9aZ6qm0IF-b7JanhnJOFdZJmKNCKVBDd8l1ueJEBc/w640-h548/16.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">The poached salmon was cooked perfectly and just needed a squeeze of lemon to reach its full potential.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghVrZjGc2xFsKZwO-4Uu509pg0Q-O-C6vaoHFTDEYtkne8hhzhXDxFHPcg_WBe7PsdloVLrczYwDBpZ79Vcm7Qy0_VM_3SU-KjnczP6L2cz4Wd9eJLMYFb9KOeH7Ez-BG6nr_xK_WEkJ43I5USdmQGiQcGgSp3uUhSL0AOvdUcNyofXCG8I53QA1f-sNM/s960/19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="960" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghVrZjGc2xFsKZwO-4Uu509pg0Q-O-C6vaoHFTDEYtkne8hhzhXDxFHPcg_WBe7PsdloVLrczYwDBpZ79Vcm7Qy0_VM_3SU-KjnczP6L2cz4Wd9eJLMYFb9KOeH7Ez-BG6nr_xK_WEkJ43I5USdmQGiQcGgSp3uUhSL0AOvdUcNyofXCG8I53QA1f-sNM/w640-h452/19.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">This crab dish was served to daintily in this glass crock. The best way to describe it is as a cold crab salad. I could have eaten three of these. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NKiPn3gi3Nw90AeK0trfxyfip1DlOnkp9RKNrqNbI9DclaF4_BzYzcSXAj3grAcWhlx7WgZ81AnhezXmE_rDQzUNWS1AIc59gnYRx4tEKgPFv7BM1eZXBgb1utfKMrU3Fpo7xaGboxuZ10PtIkm1jNtcrrMYXjV4tH4ZZPLk7ZdLLl8NUVZB2legFa0/s2048/17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1493" data-original-width="2048" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NKiPn3gi3Nw90AeK0trfxyfip1DlOnkp9RKNrqNbI9DclaF4_BzYzcSXAj3grAcWhlx7WgZ81AnhezXmE_rDQzUNWS1AIc59gnYRx4tEKgPFv7BM1eZXBgb1utfKMrU3Fpo7xaGboxuZ10PtIkm1jNtcrrMYXjV4tH4ZZPLk7ZdLLl8NUVZB2legFa0/w640-h466/17.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">The bread was dense in texture and had large pieces of walnuts. It was great with all the rich flavors of the seafood.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPUQEp2PkmjEDqZU9sFdcb4xs2NkvNL79heX9dAF7YaO5RMDZPEl9uBAtolc_Y1Kx21-a2jisfOucwV2u48vCTi4tVPW_ZreKbQd4uSYJmulgrBVHuDV60uHirejijJgQlAsF9kvi6txn64qTXbRExGg5k93emfdYEe5qrt6fv08vPeqqGH78_eNren-w/s2048/20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1155" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPUQEp2PkmjEDqZU9sFdcb4xs2NkvNL79heX9dAF7YaO5RMDZPEl9uBAtolc_Y1Kx21-a2jisfOucwV2u48vCTi4tVPW_ZreKbQd4uSYJmulgrBVHuDV60uHirejijJgQlAsF9kvi6txn64qTXbRExGg5k93emfdYEe5qrt6fv08vPeqqGH78_eNren-w/w640-h360/20.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Last, but certainly not least, was the leafy green salad which was lightly dressed with a tangy vinaigrette. I ate every bite!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPvS6UZx1D_aip859yUFZRpOjaQ0vvXC_zNq2vyx1q4Q6ZvZpX1C01kRe3UjTHWrGYuDZbakXiUUeH_50InlaiS4Mr6eVOxIGePP_IFOfbrCRtl4vH1m3x7gCkXXNz0Zgzz0BeygXDkAHa0cY3Wshq2_cT2MkQhtWHcjQUBt02fGZj36_Bs8qB0_37c_A/s2048/18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1559" data-original-width="2048" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPvS6UZx1D_aip859yUFZRpOjaQ0vvXC_zNq2vyx1q4Q6ZvZpX1C01kRe3UjTHWrGYuDZbakXiUUeH_50InlaiS4Mr6eVOxIGePP_IFOfbrCRtl4vH1m3x7gCkXXNz0Zgzz0BeygXDkAHa0cY3Wshq2_cT2MkQhtWHcjQUBt02fGZj36_Bs8qB0_37c_A/w640-h488/18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">I certainly got my seafood fix here and everyone at our table left with full tummies for the ride home.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-17585547785112093402023-12-31T16:15:00.003-06:002023-12-31T16:15:31.364-06:00Dining Out Republic of Ireland: O'Neill's, Cashel, Ireland<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxc26mz18oN8BpKc5WieBnyq4OZEFxVT7Jjw1t73WjGJR8FJnbAfvynz_tZWQKsbFoLxAO2wscu6RVMXJWFVF62xsjHm5vv0VgCVepEf761il8YLJVmcKV08qWoIGKM2_ME0HEWTohvOz2kDQnaWMNCYpKu1tm51JWuFDbwuUxYP05biC5g72JqyYLvyo/s2048/416105592_10211068938117375_8476647782359431790_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1824" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxc26mz18oN8BpKc5WieBnyq4OZEFxVT7Jjw1t73WjGJR8FJnbAfvynz_tZWQKsbFoLxAO2wscu6RVMXJWFVF62xsjHm5vv0VgCVepEf761il8YLJVmcKV08qWoIGKM2_ME0HEWTohvOz2kDQnaWMNCYpKu1tm51JWuFDbwuUxYP05biC5g72JqyYLvyo/w570-h640/416105592_10211068938117375_8476647782359431790_n.jpg" width="570" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyOIu35hgSw0zqBLbdjWYCNtOyDjKRX8NSob9NM2f6_qt28GDSybZLRHsPFcjhy_Xs4ZB8WN1p5nfQARt2bbPPbdHFIbYoMT1NqvAknUZn0cINNw7PZX6NfzO0gQVBV6LNfQ6ZQpkdgNaHSkkLQU2Jur3xFBHTlb7niOjTZ-xLUgj_sOknTDx8xvfiAao/s2048/416070169_10211068937197352_5744702843224716787_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1513" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyOIu35hgSw0zqBLbdjWYCNtOyDjKRX8NSob9NM2f6_qt28GDSybZLRHsPFcjhy_Xs4ZB8WN1p5nfQARt2bbPPbdHFIbYoMT1NqvAknUZn0cINNw7PZX6NfzO0gQVBV6LNfQ6ZQpkdgNaHSkkLQU2Jur3xFBHTlb7niOjTZ-xLUgj_sOknTDx8xvfiAao/w472-h640/416070169_10211068937197352_5744702843224716787_n.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Today we traveled to Cashel to visit the castle there. We decided to have our Sunday, New Year's Eve's late lunch at O'Neill's. What a cozy and unique spot this is! Very few tables in the dining area and everyone seemed to know everyone else.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">There was even a small fire going in the grate!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGIVwNvSwvLkjztSL3kmWkZMPkznZpkqHWB3q-K6v7E1_D5yVoOawdsuTMeX1ffGcQ_1VONJmkugJ29JA5ZnM-WTK6qyOY-4mKgzS7jqXN1YdtwGqZwFwXhNwW-0GtsnrGGJiS_4WWcOq-MJ7VhJw0p31Iy9fbDe3_Erhzf4V1b_bcmoekq-tTial-0E/s2048/416091013_10211068939837418_4572574454454660831_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1771" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGIVwNvSwvLkjztSL3kmWkZMPkznZpkqHWB3q-K6v7E1_D5yVoOawdsuTMeX1ffGcQ_1VONJmkugJ29JA5ZnM-WTK6qyOY-4mKgzS7jqXN1YdtwGqZwFwXhNwW-0GtsnrGGJiS_4WWcOq-MJ7VhJw0p31Iy9fbDe3_Erhzf4V1b_bcmoekq-tTial-0E/w554-h640/416091013_10211068939837418_4572574454454660831_n.jpg" width="554" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Our server mentioned the menu board to us and we all ordered from there.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZy6Q5eJKzY9SEKKnK5ClJOMkGOpGq_2z8BZd9-l-aY1XESKi2mP4dqszGbgOLj4g6FbSQreYDK86KIdvuIzfIkPn4o-CYPHkRkQZCZh-0uqPWFqzlqxr6TCoy8Rxm2iNiQfcCuO69v-K30UIbtumBl5Bx2-6vVoQiwKPNbTlkz4oJMh_42pNyIAEfX6w/s2048/416065245_10211068938997397_112287823929087092_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1681" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZy6Q5eJKzY9SEKKnK5ClJOMkGOpGq_2z8BZd9-l-aY1XESKi2mP4dqszGbgOLj4g6FbSQreYDK86KIdvuIzfIkPn4o-CYPHkRkQZCZh-0uqPWFqzlqxr6TCoy8Rxm2iNiQfcCuO69v-K30UIbtumBl5Bx2-6vVoQiwKPNbTlkz4oJMh_42pNyIAEfX6w/w526-h640/416065245_10211068938997397_112287823929087092_n.jpg" width="526" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I chose the Roast Beef Dinner which was served with mashed potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and Brussels sprouts.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYLtXfM7nfpD5FtBBhEWMI0XJiL7Gz6WcBlDp4-fBoN6wdTx6PasXHXgLwT1-FL8M_BGU5ooXZolr9F_7BM1UmfdpcWDMM5bAP0p7l9eOVWHlwiLnpysRzRphGHy-J57Jfxjmmz-aVipXGrOCWm8_zuDPAcKiSHM2slc1zCcI-28Kqtyj_L31l5lDPvO4/s2048/416065256_10211068940197427_8503748029359581709_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1691" data-original-width="2048" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYLtXfM7nfpD5FtBBhEWMI0XJiL7Gz6WcBlDp4-fBoN6wdTx6PasXHXgLwT1-FL8M_BGU5ooXZolr9F_7BM1UmfdpcWDMM5bAP0p7l9eOVWHlwiLnpysRzRphGHy-J57Jfxjmmz-aVipXGrOCWm8_zuDPAcKiSHM2slc1zCcI-28Kqtyj_L31l5lDPvO4/w640-h528/416065256_10211068940197427_8503748029359581709_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Today was cold and windy and this was an ideal comfort food meal. Doesn't that look yummy?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Nathan had the lamb shank dinner which included a large portion of lamb (which he said is the best he's had in Ireland!) with the same veggies.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_6VN3S5Kkym3naUHfKLsKBEoqtBntEEW_guvKBohFegiSwiO7JsKx1lx56f3QsFxWHX38ZPsphiEQWG8ZT4D_eRWtUHRbfjd0eb3DFYGBvIT_Il_JGCkgoZJjndXtwbxiDctFHZ-pmMHgIyl0SVNGjtrWLgYQK9M3IQi6vYDxC-cr-KkDkY3-UcGKvwM/s2048/416096650_10211068940797442_3677598941806221242_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1424" data-original-width="2048" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_6VN3S5Kkym3naUHfKLsKBEoqtBntEEW_guvKBohFegiSwiO7JsKx1lx56f3QsFxWHX38ZPsphiEQWG8ZT4D_eRWtUHRbfjd0eb3DFYGBvIT_Il_JGCkgoZJjndXtwbxiDctFHZ-pmMHgIyl0SVNGjtrWLgYQK9M3IQi6vYDxC-cr-KkDkY3-UcGKvwM/w640-h446/416096650_10211068940797442_3677598941806221242_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Sweet Harold had the bangers (sausages) and mash with the same veggies. He cleaned his plate! The bite I had of a sausage was delicious. Yes, I realize now I should have turned his plate to showcase the sausages instead of the veggies. Sorry about that.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_HEMf9r9bQ2nNsRyKkMeERppdCvqJaKfdKInAd0Lb0TMovsiEjBBNt5joVJUxKGqf3RDx5Wh5CtNj7bT0hI8TPrguQFPWmP9-aSAaspAjDn5cJhyphenhyphenokWkJlMSVBMdWB4wSYXWikxpkhdWgiJeLrLcxEdlnKfnKHRYv_HrjIk1ef6iDuVE6_nujasqzoJU/s2048/416079290_10211068941157451_6152467866757949887_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_HEMf9r9bQ2nNsRyKkMeERppdCvqJaKfdKInAd0Lb0TMovsiEjBBNt5joVJUxKGqf3RDx5Wh5CtNj7bT0hI8TPrguQFPWmP9-aSAaspAjDn5cJhyphenhyphenokWkJlMSVBMdWB4wSYXWikxpkhdWgiJeLrLcxEdlnKfnKHRYv_HrjIk1ef6iDuVE6_nujasqzoJU/w640-h480/416079290_10211068941157451_6152467866757949887_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Emily ordered the Beef Lasagna. Of course, fries came with the lasagna! We're in Ireland. She enjoyed her meal as well.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHjsd9D2pKoOip3cqR-aDLt2j2l340pz8se2MUM8ueNTNoTjKYNg9CRnp0pxZWfgsrw19eQAnXj-_pnJeAY-fMiX6R8Ri9vCMtRVVm966i5vi2gerppp53NDXrdjkTL_L-0lE46ITYceIVFZe5odBmG4oeXu2v2qsACOxT7Au8qcFL1NOx5IoLzdKihyE/s960/412986161_10211068936277329_6496153991818648679_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="960" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHjsd9D2pKoOip3cqR-aDLt2j2l340pz8se2MUM8ueNTNoTjKYNg9CRnp0pxZWfgsrw19eQAnXj-_pnJeAY-fMiX6R8Ri9vCMtRVVm966i5vi2gerppp53NDXrdjkTL_L-0lE46ITYceIVFZe5odBmG4oeXu2v2qsACOxT7Au8qcFL1NOx5IoLzdKihyE/w640-h586/412986161_10211068936277329_6496153991818648679_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">This time, I got a picture of Grandson #2's cheeseburger and fries, but the picture of Grandson #1's lunch didn't take. In my defense, I handed my phone to his dad to take the picture.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisB-CgvbaL5uru-Oa1KSbZ4N2-4frdV_q_qlcYMnPCLr0OwzlSmTRlm5GiJ__OZWSIM8MNx4WNLMkHGA23XpbchEyRTaU6BE312UduiHdELRgqESZmfx73jTzmdKtESqXRbHoUwVgkwEXrTBSS89gc96vsjpxhsV-ZWcp1tw86Z61fDJijQH56j6hAqrU/s960/412991664_10211068935397307_7479854335810190832_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="960" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisB-CgvbaL5uru-Oa1KSbZ4N2-4frdV_q_qlcYMnPCLr0OwzlSmTRlm5GiJ__OZWSIM8MNx4WNLMkHGA23XpbchEyRTaU6BE312UduiHdELRgqESZmfx73jTzmdKtESqXRbHoUwVgkwEXrTBSS89gc96vsjpxhsV-ZWcp1tw86Z61fDJijQH56j6hAqrU/w640-h514/412991664_10211068935397307_7479854335810190832_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">This was a large burger and he ate almost all of it so I take that as a ringing endorsement.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I just loved this restaurant.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXjhfk8sn39G1_LZ-5WkrEQRPPGiHpnvCQ8GYGI_WiBmVBpGJGt8CUPGSGfN2w6l4II46gjv_9dFp9orCwRWDqbDf3d5cmYwHc9-nFS8qp-KW0Bs5Zjkf9WhwCSm-d5DK4ilFnwKu4A__4INiXZph_3VUdFQ67osMbDX25Qyqn6c4hSG2qH1_gpTUd9Ak/s960/412994824_10211068936877344_5050311819879236902_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="659" data-original-width="960" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXjhfk8sn39G1_LZ-5WkrEQRPPGiHpnvCQ8GYGI_WiBmVBpGJGt8CUPGSGfN2w6l4II46gjv_9dFp9orCwRWDqbDf3d5cmYwHc9-nFS8qp-KW0Bs5Zjkf9WhwCSm-d5DK4ilFnwKu4A__4INiXZph_3VUdFQ67osMbDX25Qyqn6c4hSG2qH1_gpTUd9Ak/w640-h440/412994824_10211068936877344_5050311819879236902_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGEAMzztU-_sszR-SA1y5at6t5lhbcGAbdIpvLHxxU25UO0fbT9CDsHuQea7SGwKIkPLRrmrVwRTwb6qWceCCwhneTA9_hJYfcAuiwlizDSsSh1p1e1owVR7F23VUq_mHxk2pHhtAR2DvfZRBkHTVG9YkpiUrvkoQ_jGhKaeI-cKriOJlYkG9Srim8_8/s2048/416067880_10211068942037473_2062556850961250379_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1951" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGEAMzztU-_sszR-SA1y5at6t5lhbcGAbdIpvLHxxU25UO0fbT9CDsHuQea7SGwKIkPLRrmrVwRTwb6qWceCCwhneTA9_hJYfcAuiwlizDSsSh1p1e1owVR7F23VUq_mHxk2pHhtAR2DvfZRBkHTVG9YkpiUrvkoQ_jGhKaeI-cKriOJlYkG9Srim8_8/w610-h640/416067880_10211068942037473_2062556850961250379_n.jpg" width="610" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQo8xr2P1dtDn7z2H4j3bZMyJGGe8aZQNSHa6dK2g-DD4FvK_uRTjSwbbnkkejCbgDHH7oqIeNd6aGfWVr2zt_7Ey97jeLUGDy-bESt2aG8M80J08JWoPNf5sx5DhrTW7RvUwdqUUkD5to5xp1tityl0wediqv-WNYKMA3rusgrQXLqojFgUsnA6GTb8/s2048/416096396_10211068939437408_1553139258900028494_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1606" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQo8xr2P1dtDn7z2H4j3bZMyJGGe8aZQNSHa6dK2g-DD4FvK_uRTjSwbbnkkejCbgDHH7oqIeNd6aGfWVr2zt_7Ey97jeLUGDy-bESt2aG8M80J08JWoPNf5sx5DhrTW7RvUwdqUUkD5to5xp1tityl0wediqv-WNYKMA3rusgrQXLqojFgUsnA6GTb8/w502-h640/416096396_10211068939437408_1553139258900028494_n.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I can certainly understand their busy lunch service today.</span></div><p></p><p><br /></p>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-24859101340266324052023-12-31T15:44:00.001-06:002024-01-11T19:38:29.526-06:00Dining Out Republic of Ireland: Hooked, Sligo, Ireland<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNK61RU8rgl4U_DxQ2Fo2S4QSCEykSWDkqEBcJWbLSzBSYFdqCTcQKtuEM4nbIKbUEdKOEXsYrJAvrAvAWDob1rXC7UbClETBRnADgxvGNT8OoqRC1qQ2aemVyXKAWj4EOp0AqYPT_kDbzxrdM6230vg9iefyjc8yPkOcReDk5RPamiOco2S7ppKxhRCU/s704/413023513_10211068938837393_5658245406885646952_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="704" data-original-width="633" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNK61RU8rgl4U_DxQ2Fo2S4QSCEykSWDkqEBcJWbLSzBSYFdqCTcQKtuEM4nbIKbUEdKOEXsYrJAvrAvAWDob1rXC7UbClETBRnADgxvGNT8OoqRC1qQ2aemVyXKAWj4EOp0AqYPT_kDbzxrdM6230vg9iefyjc8yPkOcReDk5RPamiOco2S7ppKxhRCU/w576-h640/413023513_10211068938837393_5658245406885646952_n.jpg" width="576" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Yesterday we made a brief stop in Sligo, Ireland on our way to Nenaugh. We dined at Hooked for lunch. Located in the heart of this beautiful city, we were certainly right in the middle of all the action.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Grandson #2 ordered Garlic Bread for his meal. In all the happenings, I neglected to get a picture of his bread. I'm very sorry for that because he declared it the best garlic bread he'd ever had and that it was "Superiorly Delicious."</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Grandson #1 had mac and cheese and ate every bite.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXKq7BHEQ15Wd_7E5Ti8Kd95NuQSe_uvM_pegj3ez6DnGiReCKTHxqMQZaEBRzoNMzPP7pAea7zH0vZbCP6rW6P0onNghn7VWfhaxZpHPQvxyO0pUbHzMGBKSq_pUwBUWNQW-K7B0a_uLOCn4zrs2GBiXn6Ufe53ygnDDmwQNI8CKuSu-ZdBEUrXb615Q/s960/413007790_10211068940317430_6564478971593714387_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="874" data-original-width="960" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXKq7BHEQ15Wd_7E5Ti8Kd95NuQSe_uvM_pegj3ez6DnGiReCKTHxqMQZaEBRzoNMzPP7pAea7zH0vZbCP6rW6P0onNghn7VWfhaxZpHPQvxyO0pUbHzMGBKSq_pUwBUWNQW-K7B0a_uLOCn4zrs2GBiXn6Ufe53ygnDDmwQNI8CKuSu-ZdBEUrXb615Q/w640-h582/413007790_10211068940317430_6564478971593714387_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Sweet Harold tried their version of Fish and Chips and Mushy Peas....I know y'all are shocked. Menu description: Crispy Lough Gill Brewery Beer battered haddock. Although like Grandson #1, he ate every bite, I don't think this one is going to make it into his Top 5 List, but we shall wait and see. It's a gorgeous plate of food though.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioqKA-VoloVt0voNxgj94BaLlWUKkHZHwEEACKiQKCysaEM6DQe7ux-V3OirHiTBnmbQ4WcCrEiLZmBNl8KnNriCOTH76mnDIKxbHjBgeixBIOCpP5UpWDHbubbTvRRMydaR3Rkp280P4UXMQvhmyqAdIqZ1nc5SM2THy7j4-Ji6PW5_qLS8MF6GLKkhQ/s960/413003811_10211068939557411_1107346601404948447_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="874" data-original-width="960" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioqKA-VoloVt0voNxgj94BaLlWUKkHZHwEEACKiQKCysaEM6DQe7ux-V3OirHiTBnmbQ4WcCrEiLZmBNl8KnNriCOTH76mnDIKxbHjBgeixBIOCpP5UpWDHbubbTvRRMydaR3Rkp280P4UXMQvhmyqAdIqZ1nc5SM2THy7j4-Ji6PW5_qLS8MF6GLKkhQ/w640-h582/413003811_10211068939557411_1107346601404948447_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I had a bowl of sweet potato soup with a slice of brown bread and butter. The soup was seasoned nicely and served HOT. Always a plus, my friends, always a plus.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9n5yXevUMEHsYUmS-0gHkxVAr800BHGNerSD4-MG4NIOHI7k4RwFTMwtejvMQ_3OdV2nVUi5PeJfkCjh2072SB8Ypl4lDQ6jXhQfgGFowIxozh_TLXjqyOYqi3cuOyKscx4OV3FgSqNihI_wGujXVzFirwlB1zR9RlNtL9pXRmIlUfh_hP5mPE8LSpk4/s960/412990344_10211068940997447_7154256908196386386_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="761" data-original-width="960" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9n5yXevUMEHsYUmS-0gHkxVAr800BHGNerSD4-MG4NIOHI7k4RwFTMwtejvMQ_3OdV2nVUi5PeJfkCjh2072SB8Ypl4lDQ6jXhQfgGFowIxozh_TLXjqyOYqi3cuOyKscx4OV3FgSqNihI_wGujXVzFirwlB1zR9RlNtL9pXRmIlUfh_hP5mPE8LSpk4/w640-h508/412990344_10211068940997447_7154256908196386386_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Nathan had the Chick Fil A Burger described as thus on the menu: Crispy Southern fried Irish chicken breast burger, peri peri mayo, smoked applewood cheese, iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and carrot Asian slaw in a warm brioche bun, served with fries and house salad. He gave it a thumbs up.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgydO_vgll79DFQFZb1pmhhC2XqKwqKqOPTc4j0tcs9RALzkOOwl05w8Kz0pEUbd9LP5Pz6jNkMUdUMzMoeKQ_ACI7w98tgR6I0QcbymNXUwe5kKAXYggG8PdoSb61nJOKcMBr6VWiMEEQUqHK0e3t_4iuIy_yBCcQS5AdlZFgOHhDk4JCZyR38sBh5CnM/s960/413002878_10211068939957421_3022364500298648237_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="783" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgydO_vgll79DFQFZb1pmhhC2XqKwqKqOPTc4j0tcs9RALzkOOwl05w8Kz0pEUbd9LP5Pz6jNkMUdUMzMoeKQ_ACI7w98tgR6I0QcbymNXUwe5kKAXYggG8PdoSb61nJOKcMBr6VWiMEEQUqHK0e3t_4iuIy_yBCcQS5AdlZFgOHhDk4JCZyR38sBh5CnM/w522-h640/413002878_10211068939957421_3022364500298648237_n.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Emily had the 12 Hour slow cooked pork belly Vietnamese Bahn Mi tossed in a Asian style secret sauce served in a crusty roll with a red cabbage slaw, garlic and sesame aioli served with a salad and fries.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1O338r0aMmGrDDtMuHkv7B9LThls5B1t5TcaLqxtrZHBr_xsYUGn2R_aEuhTJ4qhln6PkSNjiJju9a6B0cqyMCDj9m7ShwFN7baeyYgz7M7J7E3qZFBBgar0eNLb7LguDjBAT282e9Sz09ZRWvQ81PlNyLoKCyKiyiNLOVqEk9qkahzmDVof3KurmuA/s960/412973214_10211068940637438_4603689442363788998_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="960" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1O338r0aMmGrDDtMuHkv7B9LThls5B1t5TcaLqxtrZHBr_xsYUGn2R_aEuhTJ4qhln6PkSNjiJju9a6B0cqyMCDj9m7ShwFN7baeyYgz7M7J7E3qZFBBgar0eNLb7LguDjBAT282e9Sz09ZRWvQ81PlNyLoKCyKiyiNLOVqEk9qkahzmDVof3KurmuA/w640-h452/412973214_10211068940637438_4603689442363788998_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Another beautiful presentation!</span></div><p></p>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-65483460003895434022023-12-31T11:26:00.002-06:002023-12-31T11:26:27.199-06:00Dining Out United Kingdom: Ownies, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPooUJl_56uOHIt4q6OviIhoCBNI-o5GD_YKZX_gI8WGxXZ-i5y6krAYY1kdyTCVgk2etPC3PkwX_Yifu_McjerIjv59KhPDfzwyYo6JLjyemrbcRM0ygZMFfjryHhaUuS0z-pin20Ni79WabdoVF5L4YLCqlF55iso7c6WE68fBFHMVRSkPdRf10bzVQ/s2048/415281107_10211066909226654_8946426515695222367_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1918" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPooUJl_56uOHIt4q6OviIhoCBNI-o5GD_YKZX_gI8WGxXZ-i5y6krAYY1kdyTCVgk2etPC3PkwX_Yifu_McjerIjv59KhPDfzwyYo6JLjyemrbcRM0ygZMFfjryHhaUuS0z-pin20Ni79WabdoVF5L4YLCqlF55iso7c6WE68fBFHMVRSkPdRf10bzVQ/w600-h640/415281107_10211066909226654_8946426515695222367_n.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We arrived in Carrickfergus with plans to visit the ancient castle there, but we decided with needed some strength before exploring.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We walked down the street in search of a place that struck our fancy. We both knew we wanted local food at a neighborhood place that appeared to have a lunch crowd. Ownies met all the criteria. As you see from the picture above, they've been around since 1846. I'd say that was perfect for our lunch date.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">When we entered, we were greeted and taken to our table. Once there, we were given menus and instructed when ready to order to go to the bar area to order and to pay. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Here's the menu!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg5EtKSHHeFwZkIIhi-Ji4Mb7k4eIV4yGdsz0b-je_5EmIwBES6lKXWeEpwIVNyyFiX1UcdjySPXrGbzmGCowjNIRkwqHAzegWSFww3y_6X0f2ceb3YG3qNWzW0Lg6QTjIyOtHoQ-Tqi2Gcc_NN2f2VGVU0QbwWKDWNcMp0IyH09WAVqJRl8ZJF84wO-E/s2048/415283645_10211066911226704_2365424025240241382_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg5EtKSHHeFwZkIIhi-Ji4Mb7k4eIV4yGdsz0b-je_5EmIwBES6lKXWeEpwIVNyyFiX1UcdjySPXrGbzmGCowjNIRkwqHAzegWSFww3y_6X0f2ceb3YG3qNWzW0Lg6QTjIyOtHoQ-Tqi2Gcc_NN2f2VGVU0QbwWKDWNcMp0IyH09WAVqJRl8ZJF84wO-E/w480-h640/415283645_10211066911226704_2365424025240241382_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Yes, Sweet Harold had his Guinness and I chose a Harp Lager.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-UBNfKPv8hUyg89sKbwkaioxFoNCaTEB1lf5WpstJn6Z-QL0Uy0VMOfSSxKIaxAVphjsvecjkeO18IqcK9YHtcIcakbGk-cc0Zm7PsXATH7P3vsd2Tvp2EXjuQdT2YLBlYJSxw-hCKw5RsvwnavzARHRj5GY38nrq9SSJiXy4p9FAHyHMuRvkNaj9nw/s2048/414889761_10211066912346732_5388050086789584464_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1777" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-UBNfKPv8hUyg89sKbwkaioxFoNCaTEB1lf5WpstJn6Z-QL0Uy0VMOfSSxKIaxAVphjsvecjkeO18IqcK9YHtcIcakbGk-cc0Zm7PsXATH7P3vsd2Tvp2EXjuQdT2YLBlYJSxw-hCKw5RsvwnavzARHRj5GY38nrq9SSJiXy4p9FAHyHMuRvkNaj9nw/w556-h640/414889761_10211066912346732_5388050086789584464_n.jpg" width="556" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaSema9eYpG8sRrVFqxrse27dlLCxF_Sd5HoB2bIZZUzPWs4pKm2jwf64FxuI7FKthrOg5uxTJWoKeaT8vUx9fq3dYwOgJxCwLo8bIK8TsQC5x4c7EqNHWA1Be1nQgzXV-10xUsNTbUFPQtE4xEEi57xbtkXshPckXxL148G_Qv3PBYiJ939BlSAwcnIU/s2048/416077368_10211066912466735_2951604759991038433_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1662" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaSema9eYpG8sRrVFqxrse27dlLCxF_Sd5HoB2bIZZUzPWs4pKm2jwf64FxuI7FKthrOg5uxTJWoKeaT8vUx9fq3dYwOgJxCwLo8bIK8TsQC5x4c7EqNHWA1Be1nQgzXV-10xUsNTbUFPQtE4xEEi57xbtkXshPckXxL148G_Qv3PBYiJ939BlSAwcnIU/w520-h640/416077368_10211066912466735_2951604759991038433_n.jpg" width="520" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I have fallen in love with the different variations of Vegetable and Barley Soup that the restaurants serve. Each is slightly different, but the same. This was another delicious bowl and the bread and butter were both served warm.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJ8K_iRK-hOFkjik93DQoyDEUv2zxLd4koPqKoeALdmSWwLeJBz9IbjX1PDrSivePawwdzMaVzn1BUjtsUBwz1G8-DGHkDjmRjk8IIaewebHHgv3hS1cLUPgfT-rJmadRGhNdUNKW_0GSvpmXv4uzPpz_f3ewXddBXpnoUOolCwpT2mf3RDpjup8Ciuo/s2048/415193457_10211066911946722_9120265209628263472_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="2048" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJ8K_iRK-hOFkjik93DQoyDEUv2zxLd4koPqKoeALdmSWwLeJBz9IbjX1PDrSivePawwdzMaVzn1BUjtsUBwz1G8-DGHkDjmRjk8IIaewebHHgv3hS1cLUPgfT-rJmadRGhNdUNKW_0GSvpmXv4uzPpz_f3ewXddBXpnoUOolCwpT2mf3RDpjup8Ciuo/w640-h420/415193457_10211066911946722_9120265209628263472_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Now here comes the plot twist! For this meal, I was the one who enjoyed the Fish and Chips and Mushy Peas!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicnAy2rZ8P6tm4mZdjuEb7nJP8BszJVazfXx8TU0l3I3jZmJEXoYapakdHJI-C8VTw4S-ZWASNkhbEDd7fCzRsgMeCgE1BQHPbowCpNXsTSxuT0FQlbj9TqHTssK8jL4ogI47lmNyVgY5A961arlAMjLHb8bRiJoAiUFXcHPSIOjImJZVtzktIcGAnf9M/s2048/415283254_10211066911786718_1779475495217412591_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="2048" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicnAy2rZ8P6tm4mZdjuEb7nJP8BszJVazfXx8TU0l3I3jZmJEXoYapakdHJI-C8VTw4S-ZWASNkhbEDd7fCzRsgMeCgE1BQHPbowCpNXsTSxuT0FQlbj9TqHTssK8jL4ogI47lmNyVgY5A961arlAMjLHb8bRiJoAiUFXcHPSIOjImJZVtzktIcGAnf9M/w640-h336/415283254_10211066911786718_1779475495217412591_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha18BWHhk1TOU_rZbW8o9gKicvJJrtitG3a5YrIw-KujtatvOjZG5_mxIS8nr6nWWWtD15GzyjUtgKB0MB2wzB0zGwCDAsN_a249f22kgyLV4G1iV3spoIYGQc7LRR7zAe8LfOF_RUYkuAy9ueYK2PW8E0iX59f1ieHA4tAWvlMn-ti79E37u4wQSyPn4/s2048/416064416_10211066911666715_899140588955226063_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1481" data-original-width="2048" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha18BWHhk1TOU_rZbW8o9gKicvJJrtitG3a5YrIw-KujtatvOjZG5_mxIS8nr6nWWWtD15GzyjUtgKB0MB2wzB0zGwCDAsN_a249f22kgyLV4G1iV3spoIYGQc7LRR7zAe8LfOF_RUYkuAy9ueYK2PW8E0iX59f1ieHA4tAWvlMn-ti79E37u4wQSyPn4/w640-h462/416064416_10211066911666715_899140588955226063_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Another large piece of crunchy, lightly battered fish, plenty of chips, and the local delicacy of mushy peas. I'm not a fan of green peas in the first place so mushy isn't something I look forward to....so Sweet Harold ate those.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2uIlmpGNiF2xinEvyZw5UKV5_q6201uhN_nkm1G-F1syhNKF2mMTUYDi20pmczLRaKKzyTLgh6KT1Ufs_aak3d2Xmn2h75DNLCJsIeCtUTrXsdkP9L3ePuoJv5inTT5NUo1WNX9QOEbU99paKDYQzN3878tnvhao3n0k5-tnspeV4jd6cBcZ9iLggUvI/s960/413008295_10211066905066550_7433650978379023467_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="960" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2uIlmpGNiF2xinEvyZw5UKV5_q6201uhN_nkm1G-F1syhNKF2mMTUYDi20pmczLRaKKzyTLgh6KT1Ufs_aak3d2Xmn2h75DNLCJsIeCtUTrXsdkP9L3ePuoJv5inTT5NUo1WNX9QOEbU99paKDYQzN3878tnvhao3n0k5-tnspeV4jd6cBcZ9iLggUvI/w640-h412/413008295_10211066905066550_7433650978379023467_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Of course, I added malt vinegar to my fish!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQW07t7kcYNooRGQ-UDiSRm763PzhiqcHS4hlTYMaBeUAFdnmcdTzCk_p1id8AVoSn9n8JeUs7yBYhSUvDPE9B_sfeZBM31W73hd-Q9YXHhoEAWQNVddhnusghSlgC-VzM8EAvkZ2UpE4fvZ3jyig9x-jzzXqR_vqoBGZ8joQC8H6ipqGaOr8N47z-oNU/s2048/416085647_10211066912106726_1471395334794166570_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1016" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQW07t7kcYNooRGQ-UDiSRm763PzhiqcHS4hlTYMaBeUAFdnmcdTzCk_p1id8AVoSn9n8JeUs7yBYhSUvDPE9B_sfeZBM31W73hd-Q9YXHhoEAWQNVddhnusghSlgC-VzM8EAvkZ2UpE4fvZ3jyig9x-jzzXqR_vqoBGZ8joQC8H6ipqGaOr8N47z-oNU/w318-h640/416085647_10211066912106726_1471395334794166570_n.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />I have decided that I am a fan of the "brown sauce." The best description I can give you is a mix of A-1 with a little soy sauce or maybe Worcestershire added. It's great for dipping my chips!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgncYKk_viHynpoKL4rtjFjYZiIUclzdCAznGEPwiWj0zeSpUi1At2oKXtJEfOLYVNMQlCFBehm-sG7rVK7a3apV5uahyM59tAv3XwSm9FJoxKzoufumff0_92rcd9P8lx2IrQ50jRwgHBzI7H4E4oqx3bJV-BpI7lVJvk9mG-wgt3zOu8EarJzLwxy1AY/s1731/416067625_10211066911026699_3328529738516110849_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1731" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgncYKk_viHynpoKL4rtjFjYZiIUclzdCAznGEPwiWj0zeSpUi1At2oKXtJEfOLYVNMQlCFBehm-sG7rVK7a3apV5uahyM59tAv3XwSm9FJoxKzoufumff0_92rcd9P8lx2IrQ50jRwgHBzI7H4E4oqx3bJV-BpI7lVJvk9mG-wgt3zOu8EarJzLwxy1AY/w640-h590/416067625_10211066911026699_3328529738516110849_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Sweet Harold selected the Full Ulster Fry with bacon, sausages, fried egg, soda bread, potato bread, pancake, and mushrooms.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_imTN-jaBD96n7g5rfhbaqile_NU1Z9tUfkujl30yfsxyjZ8kHnNWJx8UbeZgI-NaIpUJ1t2BJN-KwmR0NGtBUV9rljoB4_CllLgb47744jLhBVYOklbBvHvDDkjgW6MkCeKNVaAtrvbmJNNXawT8FMb5EY_0O4Gi80V6yXEfegrsXoy0OMcOmZzubHw/s2048/416030660_10211066912026724_2892880070316036808_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1396" data-original-width="2048" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_imTN-jaBD96n7g5rfhbaqile_NU1Z9tUfkujl30yfsxyjZ8kHnNWJx8UbeZgI-NaIpUJ1t2BJN-KwmR0NGtBUV9rljoB4_CllLgb47744jLhBVYOklbBvHvDDkjgW6MkCeKNVaAtrvbmJNNXawT8FMb5EY_0O4Gi80V6yXEfegrsXoy0OMcOmZzubHw/w640-h436/416030660_10211066912026724_2892880070316036808_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">He is well-known as a huge breakfast lover, so this was right up his alley. He did mention that he wished he had some potatoes to go alongside, so I shared my chips (fries).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">A painting of those cranes I admire was hanging beside our table.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgMMJUrwNl1Fy9XLK4GwtPTf8yAD-o82dXcP-NOor8WXn3WnPLGAwswxPqYAeCq0c4NIiXUub_DLAV5gN0XfDPtBS2yv1m6cGb8Nkh0TpKrl3nItBEedFo2Swn16K7HHoH4JsGpEK2rS9VUu5ZPbb5TPzVC5mS_Cu1p_5o_iRIZAJn9E2UKZsRnKnlmR0/s2048/416049846_10211066912706741_3254057506811164298_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1040" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgMMJUrwNl1Fy9XLK4GwtPTf8yAD-o82dXcP-NOor8WXn3WnPLGAwswxPqYAeCq0c4NIiXUub_DLAV5gN0XfDPtBS2yv1m6cGb8Nkh0TpKrl3nItBEedFo2Swn16K7HHoH4JsGpEK2rS9VUu5ZPbb5TPzVC5mS_Cu1p_5o_iRIZAJn9E2UKZsRnKnlmR0/w326-h640/416049846_10211066912706741_3254057506811164298_n.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">When I went upstairs to use the facilities, I was surprised at how neat the landing was!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Here's my choice of Guinness !</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhebx3gSdESdEu51tdxq3xcERJUteThv5qgc1eTtg3TK_XBhxtG6wmKWoJzm2bNYDmN2TzXv2pe0RZPQIQOzt0Exbt7KZD3mVok2ec5EXoJLSn2BulaypVQplnulHb-I84ZEBRpxbzh2eWMnNgSimwE6OIVFz_x0WUlYE5GSozy8-EVgcWPsAV3wnDgkWU/s2048/416055995_10211066911866720_4137245885222699995_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1659" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhebx3gSdESdEu51tdxq3xcERJUteThv5qgc1eTtg3TK_XBhxtG6wmKWoJzm2bNYDmN2TzXv2pe0RZPQIQOzt0Exbt7KZD3mVok2ec5EXoJLSn2BulaypVQplnulHb-I84ZEBRpxbzh2eWMnNgSimwE6OIVFz_x0WUlYE5GSozy8-EVgcWPsAV3wnDgkWU/w518-h640/416055995_10211066911866720_4137245885222699995_n.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I immediately felt like Alice in Wonderland when I spied this chair on the landing!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSp2f_vPBfadIvUCpkQJVd-b6Ch8G3hPWKHAGmwf066a9F1QISuSycKCYXr-xuxGywETx66lmt4iDlt7Zy_wX1mMXWwiJuoJHWd2csz_Sg37CAWzT-dTdZ28xhTXa3UJg949xpAPbnsr03GRfLfaSKB0ifXeQk9X_hEOdmhi2THMRGow_5lY9z_0oGQ1w/s2048/416107795_10211066912266730_1452239977122298036_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1110" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSp2f_vPBfadIvUCpkQJVd-b6Ch8G3hPWKHAGmwf066a9F1QISuSycKCYXr-xuxGywETx66lmt4iDlt7Zy_wX1mMXWwiJuoJHWd2csz_Sg37CAWzT-dTdZ28xhTXa3UJg949xpAPbnsr03GRfLfaSKB0ifXeQk9X_hEOdmhi2THMRGow_5lY9z_0oGQ1w/w346-h640/416107795_10211066912266730_1452239977122298036_n.jpg" width="346" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">and look at the women's lavatories!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8BBAaLlV7eVUlwgR_F3xGYDL8a41Ow7VrA3fDtuBtOurMnMKUv02kd24Ci5GmIRkhzx-tdhPAzEz-JSXynIxBYmLVKYaTSE-Lt3xszPpiBqAKEPQ6PZFClTvHHMjbnZzpVw54LHmcWHrBRp3TJlxG6g-b5oXGF8-4K4ksBAUlYspZVJXUzXjw1UfDNQs/s1797/414886613_10211066912186728_6191024391696954506_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1797" data-original-width="1503" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8BBAaLlV7eVUlwgR_F3xGYDL8a41Ow7VrA3fDtuBtOurMnMKUv02kd24Ci5GmIRkhzx-tdhPAzEz-JSXynIxBYmLVKYaTSE-Lt3xszPpiBqAKEPQ6PZFClTvHHMjbnZzpVw54LHmcWHrBRp3TJlxG6g-b5oXGF8-4K4ksBAUlYspZVJXUzXjw1UfDNQs/w536-h640/414886613_10211066912186728_6191024391696954506_n.jpg" width="536" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I believe this may be our favorite place to dine so far on our trip!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3634Ao7HwKc9aq5zbUG8cS3BGBZ0sNfgdoP21_tpgU2OwMn0I9DAzZPSwhDngPDaJpQWsyNVQZtZDtCM6QScsJsF2YT58jRvfwK_Or4lV7DRb7JrOpijZgRYMJto0_YXVOFkQTKsuZ2UEB7eXohf05EQAnYrTdv3AJJ_4b1SX8-PXNiUvFXlZpMeNM4/s2048/414902741_10211066910466685_8985844962781732576_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1892" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3634Ao7HwKc9aq5zbUG8cS3BGBZ0sNfgdoP21_tpgU2OwMn0I9DAzZPSwhDngPDaJpQWsyNVQZtZDtCM6QScsJsF2YT58jRvfwK_Or4lV7DRb7JrOpijZgRYMJto0_YXVOFkQTKsuZ2UEB7eXohf05EQAnYrTdv3AJJ_4b1SX8-PXNiUvFXlZpMeNM4/w592-h640/414902741_10211066910466685_8985844962781732576_n.jpg" width="592" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272274869437355441.post-6853127912009499692023-12-29T14:19:00.000-06:002023-12-29T14:19:13.875-06:00Dining Out United Kingdom: Brøn, Londonderry (Derry), Northern Ireland<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1FjPU2pyWycxIm9z_BqkN6yrPMlI-BdGEuIY5pXdI_ssje08WTJt0CVT2aqCNBCWgEFD740gMcYXKl91yhoEs-Hzrsl-AmJ_DvB0kGGR7C6uEFjzxhLozPYTjXg_2B3c1CFGTKemXaNkBLRj2KXq5piUYQ6z3a5iSOaT59YEtr1K0Wz8jhe_ysVK8IA/s2048/414853142_10211063961552964_2103402750090791010_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1697" data-original-width="2048" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1FjPU2pyWycxIm9z_BqkN6yrPMlI-BdGEuIY5pXdI_ssje08WTJt0CVT2aqCNBCWgEFD740gMcYXKl91yhoEs-Hzrsl-AmJ_DvB0kGGR7C6uEFjzxhLozPYTjXg_2B3c1CFGTKemXaNkBLRj2KXq5piUYQ6z3a5iSOaT59YEtr1K0Wz8jhe_ysVK8IA/w640-h530/414853142_10211063961552964_2103402750090791010_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We took another train ride yesterday and visited the historical city of Derry. Unfortunately, it was a cold and rainy day and that limited our time to roam around and truly explore the way the city deserved.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We were a party of seven yesterday and </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Brøn was very busy during our meal. As a result, our group was divided between two separate tables, but Emily thankfully got pictures of the food from their table.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Here's the menu!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-gD_cE2kyLxKUMHX2TnZdNNGTf9FvXUznfTPkYNwfZrPniaSpHsH_a0zWTi9WWz5xHT1vZzzY-0tE9a6BSLYnd1UmKdNcmjf1uABBWvuVKzfV3doG-4yv007FCxvXCSDrWt0losyOXXQKy1GxKhBbnlmFMj6eMh-2kwzvmgeEt0fzbdoKe2Oo8OHF1M/s2048/414853484_10211063960232931_7551779371955348262_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1405" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-gD_cE2kyLxKUMHX2TnZdNNGTf9FvXUznfTPkYNwfZrPniaSpHsH_a0zWTi9WWz5xHT1vZzzY-0tE9a6BSLYnd1UmKdNcmjf1uABBWvuVKzfV3doG-4yv007FCxvXCSDrWt0losyOXXQKy1GxKhBbnlmFMj6eMh-2kwzvmgeEt0fzbdoKe2Oo8OHF1M/w440-h640/414853484_10211063960232931_7551779371955348262_n.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">At our table I selected the Penne Arrabbiata with garlic bread. This was a large bowl of penne pasta with a rich house tomato sauce, fresh chili, garlic, cherry tomatoes, shallots, parsley and chili flakes. Everything about this dish was spot on and packed with flavor. The pasta was a perfect <i>al dente</i>, the sauce had a nice level of heat from the chilis, and it was loaded with fresh garlic. The bread was delicious as well. I chose wisely.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCpiUOXMQPLB5P_f6e7OtYPZcs3vgWL3LZoHepRlGF7N1Sd0PaMELUevCqAX6-qXEwAeHC-upV4ZZHiBWxQOJ4ouMvhovDuMNDQqWud5xrtKumazTMpJ6tY6xuKIN4hxPMjU_xlyiwPq1hMUn6F5MtYoXXqZTUrAfvv7HepLcUO0fYE7qXzfh8prS_jE/s960/412681087_10211063955192805_4490119591067993676_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCpiUOXMQPLB5P_f6e7OtYPZcs3vgWL3LZoHepRlGF7N1Sd0PaMELUevCqAX6-qXEwAeHC-upV4ZZHiBWxQOJ4ouMvhovDuMNDQqWud5xrtKumazTMpJ6tY6xuKIN4hxPMjU_xlyiwPq1hMUn6F5MtYoXXqZTUrAfvv7HepLcUO0fYE7qXzfh8prS_jE/w640-h480/412681087_10211063955192805_4490119591067993676_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">There was no fish and chips on the menu this time, so Sweet Harold had to select a different entree! He opted for the steak sandwich which had gouda, arugula, caramelized onions, and garlic aioli. The chips were crisp and well seasoned. He loved everything about this sandwich. All the condiments and toppings were great with the house-rubbed steak.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL4G9d19Xnwn1PGj5wUqLY4T7AlzeyMfKtEd0AwPtt8WedrO1ND0PEM46L1bS3Y9jx1b8uYXjc63Juf3sSyXT6ZszXc9SJiyXdusLpUsxOMqzapuTWq1drH_1ALeLw_W-vMI7lJTXgi-o656b9VhPJ5x0sksXOPuVPj1JNRtynpsQSsbm70QDLp7RJs9w/s2048/414843175_10211063961072952_6266055463043716645_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL4G9d19Xnwn1PGj5wUqLY4T7AlzeyMfKtEd0AwPtt8WedrO1ND0PEM46L1bS3Y9jx1b8uYXjc63Juf3sSyXT6ZszXc9SJiyXdusLpUsxOMqzapuTWq1drH_1ALeLw_W-vMI7lJTXgi-o656b9VhPJ5x0sksXOPuVPj1JNRtynpsQSsbm70QDLp7RJs9w/w640-h426/414843175_10211063961072952_6266055463043716645_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1398" data-original-width="2048" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVxaNKUyjOSGzggMkwr0YSCns9vQwyEEkc6vhd_Bz0GBGvYK5ofMTS9WqOJD_XkiHviyZAqiV7v9P63zBA53PBXsSsxKPVQfoitXdpqy3qdXcNHeTNNZvkdLTr-VBQ7Pep8V98iGAALZlioT332UqBr3bdnCtVp3EMESqN5hOzTjC0c5Z9dza-RCFUPzs/w640-h436/414876244_10211063959472912_8172661401316210621_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Emily ordered this as well and she agreed she'd certainly order it again.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Two of the other diners chose Chicken and Waffles: Southern fried chicken, Belgium waffles, hot honey, garlic aioli, and slaw.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="655" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3hMcISDgNcEqz4OChe40Ddbd1GxuOiSvUifEbY9EHxaAp4UZiDLppfFeWkQ7_a7IXIVxldNpMDPE8M8c94h3W_KUjwpbLDmOUvPG1Kvzh-GvqtIgJigCzfRK37_qpZlgQ9b3r1pbC4rK7ExD84oOhB6l3ib-TRx4G0sTMFocMWZF3BfogLFFppWi3sKY/w640-h522/413023896_10211063950992700_8070417690114359636_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">This dish won rave reviews as well. Presentation is lovely.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The grandsons ordered a burger with chips and pancakes with Nutella and strawberries. They inhaled both so I'd say that is a ringing endorsement.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGdhiT3cytw1HFWtrNdZGMlBpXLQxcF8euGqm3CWQ-D99Mq_TgLlht5PFhY2zFmutlZEK-4AMoVN0Evj8_kwL2zCh9Cb7zlaRwRB0ABWG5wYdTh79-qV1t2od3Qq3zRUrho66sJgaGyw0t_StZjf00-q3dUw_agpG2r4g-zBxGgLPIYZzTDpZBGrmQa8/s983/415214672_10211063958392885_6831863957736517064_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="983" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGdhiT3cytw1HFWtrNdZGMlBpXLQxcF8euGqm3CWQ-D99Mq_TgLlht5PFhY2zFmutlZEK-4AMoVN0Evj8_kwL2zCh9Cb7zlaRwRB0ABWG5wYdTh79-qV1t2od3Qq3zRUrho66sJgaGyw0t_StZjf00-q3dUw_agpG2r4g-zBxGgLPIYZzTDpZBGrmQa8/w640-h502/415214672_10211063958392885_6831863957736517064_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOHOHYGqhAjU_AX8nOhfJ8UqBcequPmLPg9oNXPKXUU-a9qeZaurWAjpjoLPb4vu4SfFvyXQ8xvQoMgXTyseOD96fA29QiLuet_rNJIav11zq1kQV1_PUXQF-25FWK0t35EsEdOigq1CNmhdmTRUy7y1nOju7LN_pfKNp6ySHCahhbx7JtI75qiblRbm8/s1056/414852568_10211063958032876_547676573917017223_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="872" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOHOHYGqhAjU_AX8nOhfJ8UqBcequPmLPg9oNXPKXUU-a9qeZaurWAjpjoLPb4vu4SfFvyXQ8xvQoMgXTyseOD96fA29QiLuet_rNJIav11zq1kQV1_PUXQF-25FWK0t35EsEdOigq1CNmhdmTRUy7y1nOju7LN_pfKNp6ySHCahhbx7JtI75qiblRbm8/w528-h640/414852568_10211063958032876_547676573917017223_n.jpg" width="528" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">From the time we entered until we finished our meal, there was a constant flow of diners. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTwn38wHYEUPRXoT7quL21O0LyPtpP6nOeaq68uu8RooKLEb6G-S5kIsKbQWvDahRRQEeWKWijZH9Fau2y7xTQzrvMnavmjKkJBB3alVcNQMkqkD7cu2Tw-9cQhZ3dpg8Da1bto9Lr8GYdqhuuSQtPd3RYt_-xLshNC1s3_m5MCs0L3lBzsuYRe-M_Ctc/s1081/414850169_10211063957752869_5528221033798163677_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1081" data-original-width="941" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTwn38wHYEUPRXoT7quL21O0LyPtpP6nOeaq68uu8RooKLEb6G-S5kIsKbQWvDahRRQEeWKWijZH9Fau2y7xTQzrvMnavmjKkJBB3alVcNQMkqkD7cu2Tw-9cQhZ3dpg8Da1bto9Lr8GYdqhuuSQtPd3RYt_-xLshNC1s3_m5MCs0L3lBzsuYRe-M_Ctc/w558-h640/414850169_10211063957752869_5528221033798163677_n.jpg" width="558" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Lollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168257682598344521noreply@blogger.com0