I would've taken a picture, but we ate them up so fast, there wasn't time! Joseph ate TWO of these mini-sized burgers!
Thanks again to Sneaky Chef for another great idea. I can't find this one online either, but it is from her book The Sneaky Chef to the Rescue. Basically she adds pureed green lentils and wheat germ to very lean ground beef. They are pan-grilled and then placed with ketchup, mustard, and pickles (or toppings of your choice) onto a mini-slider bun
The burgers were just a tad on the moist side for my taste, but skipping even a tablespoon of the puree would probably fix that. We all loved them - and like I said, my 3 year old ate TWO. Two sliders, a few chips, and a cup of applesauce. Must've been good!
I also wanted to make a mention that I have a few restaurant reviews coming up before January is over. First The London Tea Room for a tete-a-tete with a BFF in downtown St. Louis, then a local Mexican food favorite named Mariachi's for a Girl's Night Out, and lastly a stop at Highway 61 Roadhouse & Kitchen after my fiance and I use our free guest passes to a showing of Sunday in the Park with George at the St. Louis Repertory Theatre.
All of the above places are linked to for your convenience. Feel free to browse them and let me know your feelings or even make a request for me to try an interesting looking menu item on your behalf!!!
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1/9/12
1/2/12
Rebirth: The Recipe Saga Continues
Love the look?
Notice the winter veggies in the background? They won't stay long! But they do stick to the ribs as they're meant to for the chilly winter months.
Naturally, I will post sprint veggies just as soon as they sprout!
So, what housekeeping have I done? I've cleaned things up a bit here, removing things not related to cooking and -well- eating. I'm particularly awesome at the latter and hope to prove good taste in the former as you journey with me here.
While I haven't given up my dream of becoming a published author, I find that reality is leading me to another passion on a daily basis... cooking.
The science of baking intrigues me, the solitude of spices seduces me, and the multitude of available recipes amazes me! Why reinvent the wheel when they are out there in all shapes and sizes - recipes for all tastes and diets?
So, for 2012, please look forward to recipe reviews and original postings as well as the sub-series reviews on local restaurants. I'm going to give it to you straight every time, even if it means a negative review.
Please feel very free to leave comments and suggestions! I look forward to this journey together.
Happy New Year!
Notice the winter veggies in the background? They won't stay long! But they do stick to the ribs as they're meant to for the chilly winter months.
Naturally, I will post sprint veggies just as soon as they sprout!
So, what housekeeping have I done? I've cleaned things up a bit here, removing things not related to cooking and -well- eating. I'm particularly awesome at the latter and hope to prove good taste in the former as you journey with me here.
While I haven't given up my dream of becoming a published author, I find that reality is leading me to another passion on a daily basis... cooking.
The science of baking intrigues me, the solitude of spices seduces me, and the multitude of available recipes amazes me! Why reinvent the wheel when they are out there in all shapes and sizes - recipes for all tastes and diets?
So, for 2012, please look forward to recipe reviews and original postings as well as the sub-series reviews on local restaurants. I'm going to give it to you straight every time, even if it means a negative review.
Please feel very free to leave comments and suggestions! I look forward to this journey together.
Happy New Year!
9/15/10
Talk Like a Cajun Pirate!!!
This Saturday (the day before Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19th) I will be venturing out in full regalia to the Pirate Festival in Wentzville, Missouri.
Here's their website - I will definitely post some pics here and on Facebook afterwards.
http://www.renstl.org/
(See left side bar for Pirate Festival information.)
Then, if I play my cards right, I may get treated to Rajin' Cajun restaurant in Alton, Illinois!
If I do get so lucky as to get my hands drippy with creole crawfish boil, you can COUNT on a review here!
Besides opening my mouth wide to shovel in the fabulous fare, you might catch a few pics of me singing at this piano bar.
Take a look - http://www.ragincajunpianobar.net/late_night_restaurant_alton_il.html
Check back with you soon!
Here's their website - I will definitely post some pics here and on Facebook afterwards.
http://www.renstl.org/
(See left side bar for Pirate Festival information.)
Then, if I play my cards right, I may get treated to Rajin' Cajun restaurant in Alton, Illinois!
If I do get so lucky as to get my hands drippy with creole crawfish boil, you can COUNT on a review here!
Besides opening my mouth wide to shovel in the fabulous fare, you might catch a few pics of me singing at this piano bar.
Take a look - http://www.ragincajunpianobar.net/late_night_restaurant_alton_il.html
Check back with you soon!
8/25/10
Sub-Series: Restaurant Reviews - Zapata's
Overall Rating
Zapata's
Collinsville, IL
Well I was just too starving when we got there and decided on drinks and the buffet to even think to take pictures. Here's the review, nonetheless!
Food selection consisted of sweet corn cake, mini chicken chimichanga, salsa and chips, and custom taco salad. For dessert, also from the buffet, we shared a plate of cinnamon sugar tortilla chips.
Total After Tip: $29 (three lunch buffets & three foutain beverages)
Price: When you have a grumbling tummy, go here for a lunch that's cheap and yummy!
Food: A plethora of choices leaves you with a warm taco-seasoning-feeling. Salsa was ole, pico holy moly, beans, rice, cheese, and beef chichichi!
Service & Ambiance: Drinks refilled religiously, plates cleared repeatedly, atmosphere savory, decorations celebratory!
I recommend for a quick, delicious, filling and inexpensive lunch!
New Restaurant Review Soon - Meanwhile...
So I'm hoping that while my friend, Ron, is in town that we can all go out to some neat St. Louis eatery!
Stay tuned for a review!
Meanwhile - check out the cute kitten that I would like to make mine <3
Will take name suggestion, but I might be thinking of calling him "Socks" or "Boots" because of the white on his paws. Also buying 1 year supply of allergy meds :)
Stay tuned for a review!
Meanwhile - check out the cute kitten that I would like to make mine <3
Will take name suggestion, but I might be thinking of calling him "Socks" or "Boots" because of the white on his paws. Also buying 1 year supply of allergy meds :)
8/2/10
Sub-series: Restaurant Reviews - Easy Buffet
Overall Rating
Easy Buffet
Across from Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
From Left to Right: Variety of stir-fried dishes including chicken and pork, beef short ribs, fried scallop, lo-mein noodles, vegetable egg roll, assortment of sushi, and wasabi-spiced soy sauce.
Total After Tip: Not sure! (My step-dad bought for us all! Thanks, Jim!)
If I had to guess it would be in the vicinity of $12.
Price: Even though it was free for me this time, I have gone in the past and considered the wide variety available a steal for the low buffet cost.
Food: Flavorful, colorful, fresh and hot; an excellent experience. Wide variety of sushi, fried, stir-fried, and dessert items up the delish factor.
Service: Reminiscent of an “it takes a village” attitude; our cups stayed full, our plates cleared, and all with smiles from the entire wait staff.
Ambiance: It seemed cafeteria-crowded, but the efficient use of space allowed for comfortable dining quarters and the black tiled floors were classy.
Overall: Convenient for Belleville residents and SWIC students, I recommend this newcomer buffet for a quick meal that will satisfy with variety.
7/28/10
Photograph
Someone asked me if the photograph of my lunch yesterday was taken by me or simply downloaded from Waffle House's website.
Much to my pleasure, I got to respond that I was the one who took the picture!
I've heard exciting news that I'll be receiving a digital SLR camera sometime later this year (for a holiday gift) and I cannot TELL you how stoked I am about this. It's been a long time since I've had a really nice camera to fiddle with (point and shoot is good, but this will be much more flexible) and the last time it was a 35mm film camera I borrowed from my step-dad for a college photography class.
We got to develop our own film and make our own prints in the school's dark room, which was absolutely fantastic - a learning experience!
Now, I'm going to have the capability to have my very own darkroom on my desktop!
So - hopefully - I'll be posting some more of my creative works once I get my new toy!
No restaurant review today - time to eat leftovers for lunch to save a penny or two, but stay tuned for a weekend post. I will be spending a couple days this weekend with my parents, brother, and son, and am sure that we'll be dining out at some point!
Much to my pleasure, I got to respond that I was the one who took the picture!
I've heard exciting news that I'll be receiving a digital SLR camera sometime later this year (for a holiday gift) and I cannot TELL you how stoked I am about this. It's been a long time since I've had a really nice camera to fiddle with (point and shoot is good, but this will be much more flexible) and the last time it was a 35mm film camera I borrowed from my step-dad for a college photography class.
We got to develop our own film and make our own prints in the school's dark room, which was absolutely fantastic - a learning experience!
Now, I'm going to have the capability to have my very own darkroom on my desktop!
So - hopefully - I'll be posting some more of my creative works once I get my new toy!
No restaurant review today - time to eat leftovers for lunch to save a penny or two, but stay tuned for a weekend post. I will be spending a couple days this weekend with my parents, brother, and son, and am sure that we'll be dining out at some point!
7/27/10
Sub-series: Restaurant Reviews - Waffle House
So, we all know the star rating system. Similarly, I'll be using the ice cream cone system. Out of five delicious ice cream cones (1 being relative to fat free, low-cal store brand fake-vanilla ice cream and 5 being hand-scooped, freshly made, candy-loaded, full-fat custard) I will let you know how each restaurant stands up. I'm going to limit each description to the length of a Tweet, 140 characters, so as to not bore you to death!
Overall Rating:
Waffle House
Collinsville, IL
From Left to Right: Two Biscuits with Sausage Gravy, Hash Browns Scattered Smothered Covered Diced and Capped, and a Coke
Total After Tip $12
Price: Reasonable for a completely filling meal with leftovers. I'm sort of a generous tipper; could've left a dollar less for the same service.
Food: Hash browns were deliciously crunchy, evenly shredded and topped well. The open, grill-toasted biscuits swam in delightfully creamy gravy.
Service: Uniformed staff choreographed their cramped movements with a friendly air. Code rang out: Ring a scattered, covered, chopped...for table one!
Ambiance: Clean-cut traditional diner filled with sweet pecan waffle smells that linger all the way back to your desk. Twist at your counter stool!
Overall: I sincerely recommend this reformed greasy-spoon to any nooner, diner, or late-nighter! Enjoy!
Price: Reasonable for a completely filling meal with leftovers. I'm sort of a generous tipper; could've left a dollar less for the same service.
Food: Hash browns were deliciously crunchy, evenly shredded and topped well. The open, grill-toasted biscuits swam in delightfully creamy gravy.
Service: Uniformed staff choreographed their cramped movements with a friendly air. Code rang out: Ring a scattered, covered, chopped...for table one!
Ambiance: Clean-cut traditional diner filled with sweet pecan waffle smells that linger all the way back to your desk. Twist at your counter stool!
Overall: I sincerely recommend this reformed greasy-spoon to any nooner, diner, or late-nighter! Enjoy!
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