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Tortuga Tavern

Tortuga Tavern

Lunch time in Disney World lead us to Tortuga Tavern. The tavern has shredded tasty beef reasonably priced and they placed it on everything from brisket and chips (sand which), Ropa Vieja … to my hot dog brisket. Rated 5 out of 5.

Sweet of the Day ~ Beaches and Cream

Sweet of the Day ~ Beaches and Cream

Beaches and Cream is the first stop at Orlando in Florida Board Walk. The first stop at the board walk is Beaches and Cream. In Orlando it is Hot, Hot , Hot. the solution to the Florida heat in July is lunch at Beaches in […]

Travel Eats ~ Snacks on the road Trader Joe’s Gummy Tummies

Travel Eats ~ Snacks on the road Trader Joe’s Gummy Tummies

Travel takes us to Disney World in Orlando Florida. The first Stop is Trader Joe’s. The frequent flyer has a great list for quick travel. We picked up Gummy Tummies as a snack. Interesting in Florida I noticed that the soft gummy candies in assorted flavors state to store in a dry cool place. … Florida in July is neither dry nor cool..however they traveled well. particularly like the green gummy.

Nutrition facts

Calories 100 per serving, total Fat )% , Sodium 0%, Carb 8%, Protetin 1g.

Fearless Flyer                           @ Trader Joe: Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

Fearless Flyer @ Trader Joe: Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

the bow-tie pasta salad as mentioned in the Frequent Flyer from Trader Joe is the lemon basil pasta salad. The salads is nicely seasoned with Basil and Asiago Cheese, fresh shredded Spinach and a light lemon vinaigrette. The squeeze of lemon added a nice tart […]

Mug bugs – OH MY!

Mug bugs – OH MY!

The cooking travel went to Stapleton. There were so many crayfish! they were cooked in 3 batches. The boil seemed to get spicier as the boil went on. Boiled potatoes, sausage, corn on the cob and crayfish. The crayfish were spilled onto the feeding table […]

Mothers Day Brunch at the Denver Athletic Club, Denver

Mothers Day Brunch at the Denver Athletic Club, Denver

Happy Mothers Day Mama.

Today is your day. No cooking – We celebrate you starting with delights. My recommendation is to start with Dessert. Today I have red velvet cup cakes as first course.

Mothers Day Brunch. Start with Dessert.
Cake as the second course
The never ending quest for MAC -N- Cheese

The never ending quest for MAC -N- Cheese

when asked what is your favorite meal – the easy answer is Macaroni and Cheese. There is something very comforting when cooked correctly and very disappointing when done wrong. At the Hard rock Cafe in Denver – the cooks do it right. Cheesey, hot on […]

Holiday treat “Hot Cross bunns”

Holiday treat “Hot Cross bunns”

Hot cross buns are a real treat. they are seasonal holiday biscuits with fruit and frosting that tastes similar to the sugar frosting from gingerbread houses. These came from the German bakery “Rheinlander Bakery” in old town Arvada Colorado.. The service is outstanding and should […]

Swweett!

Swweett!

Chocolate sweet of the week is from See’s Candies. the chocolate Butter with Pecans is my favorite for the month of April.

Who doesn’t like chocolate! I don’t know any one.
Snacks

Snacks

for a busy schedule – snacks are essential. this snack borders on the sweet of the week and less of the healthy snack. the ceral bar definitely has the flavor and texture of Trix. The marsh mellow food glue holds the cereal together like food […]