This came with the Carroll Electric Bill (Bella Vista). Odd, but kinda tasty.
1 large coffee mug
4 tablespoons plain flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
Small splash of vanilla
Add dry ingredients to mug and mix well. Add egg and mix thorougly. Pour in milk and oil. Mix well. [...]
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Chocolate Mug Cake
so pho-cking good
Last night, we ate at Pho Saigon, where Red Palace, and Hunan Manor were previously located (on North College).
The food was incredible.
I had the Pho (P1), with everything. The broth was very beefy and quite delicious.
Jill had the Bun (B2 or B3, I can’t remember), and it was very tasty as well.
Apparently, it’s new owners, [...]
Pho Quyen
Today I ate lunch at Pho Quyen (http://phoquyen.us/ - site not online yet), a new Vietnamese Souphouse on 6th street !
Jill and I both had the Pho. It was really good. Tried it with the flank, brisket, and meatball.
I added alot more fish sauce, because that’s how I roll. (Oh yeah. They actually have bottles [...]
Red 8
For dinner Tuesday, we ate at Red 8 in the Wynn Hotel.
For an appetizer, we had the Cantonese Potstickers.
Jill had the Beef Penang Char Kway Teow (wide egg noodles in spicy fish sauce):
I had the Wok Fried Noodles with Bean Sprouts, Shredded Pork, and Pickled Vegetables:
I had a REALLY great cocktail. The Black Pearl - [...]
NM Cafe
On Tuesday (July 15th), we had lunch at the NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus in the Fashion Show Mall.
Enjoy a fresh, energetic setting, globally-inspired music, and intriguing works of art featuring artist Paul Jackson at NM Café® Las Vegas. Our casual, contemporary setting is the perfect spot for lunch, dessert, or cocktails. Take in an [...]
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Bisque
We made this tonight for dinner. Found it on the website for Canyon Ranch Spa. We ate at one of their restaurants in Vegas.
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Bisque
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 red bell peppers, seeded and cut in quarters
1 large red onion, peeled and sliced
8 whole garlic cloves, peeled
3 cups canned diced [...]
Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
I made this as well tonight. I found the recipe on Foodnetwork.com.
Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
Ingredients:
Cooking spray
2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound total)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (3/4-ounce)
1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Slice the [...]
California Pizza Kitchen
For dinner on Monday (2008/07/14), we ate at California Pizza Kitchen.
Lettuce Wraps: Minced chicken, wok-seared with Shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts and green onions in a soy ginger sauce. Served on a bed of crispy rice noodles with a side of spicy chili-ginger sauce.
Thai Crunch Salad: Shredded Napa cabbage, chilled-grilled chicken breast, julienne cucumbers, edamame, crispy [...]
11 Items You Don’t Have to Buy Organic
The best way to reap the health benefits of fruits and vegetables without exposing yourself to potentially harmful pesticides is to choose organic produce whenever possible, especially those varieties which are more likely to be contaminated. But if organic produce is cutting into your budget, it’s okay to buy non-organic varieties of the fruits and [...]
Wilma’s Restaurant
It looks like Wilma’s Restaurant (formerly at Drake Field) is moving into the building previously occupied by La Maison des Tartes.
I hope Wilma’s will be open on Saturday mornings. There’s been a need for a good weekend gathering place for the apres Farmers Market crowd, since the closing of Maison.
