One of my ongoing projects is updating a family cookbook my mom made. This was one of my dad's favorites. It pairs well with a bowl of chili, soup or other cold weather food. Purrfect Cornbread 1 C sifted flour ¼ C sugar 4 tsp baking powder ¾ tsp salt 1 C white cornmeal 2 … Continue reading Purrfect Cornbread
Review: Cairo Grill
Cairo Grill may be one of my favorite places Gainesville, Florida. They feature traditional Egyptian and Mediterranean cuisine. Rating: Food: The food is unique, fresh and fast. The Cairo Grill is a quick service restaurant featuring real food. If you like Greek or Mediterranean cuisine I highly recommend giving the Cairo Grill a try. I … Continue reading Review: Cairo Grill
Review: Derailed Diner
The Big Guy and I discovered this funky place on one of our treks across I-10. The Derailed Diner is inside the Oasis Travel Center, Robertsdale, Alabama (I-10 exit 53). If you are on I-10 it is worth planning a stop here. Be prepared to spend some time looking around as well. The entire store … Continue reading Review: Derailed Diner
Review: Call Street Cafe
Call Street Cafe, in Starke, Florida is a hidden gem. Call Street Cafe features fresh food using local ingredients. We went on a Saturday and they live music. Rating: Food: The food is fresh and quite tasty. For the quality the prices are very good. I had the classic patty melt with southern greens and The … Continue reading Review: Call Street Cafe
Review : Blaze Pizza
Blaze Pizza offers a custom-built fast fired pizza. Blaze is a chain but we visited the location in Gainesville, Florida. All pizza's are a 10" thin crust personal pizza. Fired in 180 seconds. They offer several options of crust, sauce, cheese and other tasty toppings. It is kind of a mash-up between bistro style pizza … Continue reading Review : Blaze Pizza
Chicken Nuggets — Updated
My chicken nugget recipe is one of my most requested recipes. I've updated the recipe since some since it was first posted. Ingredients 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts About 1/2 cup of Italian dressing or other marinade for chicken about 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs Grill blend -- whatever I … Continue reading Chicken Nuggets — Updated
S’Mores Waffles
This creation is by request. I adapted the Crisp Waffles recipe from 15 Spatulas. S'Mores Waffles 2 eggs, separated 2 cups whole buttermilk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tbsp amaretto liqueur or almond flavoring I use almond flavoring. 1 tbsp vanilla 1 cup flour 1/2 cup finely crushed graham crackers 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon … Continue reading S’Mores Waffles
