tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263967400957108752024-03-14T04:19:20.002-04:00Edible Obsessioncooking up, dining in, eating out, and everything in betweenRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16795273915985421629noreply@blogger.comBlogger276125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126396740095710875.post-51306483142237857982013-05-10T09:41:00.002-04:002013-05-10T09:41:43.993-04:00Charlie's L'etoile Verte
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We went to <a href="http://charliesgreenstar.com/" target="_blank">Charlie's L'Etoile Verte Restaurant</a> for the adults' night out, on Hilton Head Island. The kids stayed back at the condo and had the delicious take-out gourmet pizza. The evening was very special to us. I was with my dear friends. We caught up in life, shared storied of our kids who are best friends, had some good laughs, and enjoyed our wonderful dinner. Charlie's came highly recommended, and I thought it lived up to the hype.<br />
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Very inviting entrance, and cute front porch.</div>
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Cozy decor all around.</div>
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The menu is handwritten every day. I think it's quite lovely. Their cuisine is very French.</div>
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Ribeye Steak, grilled, cracked peppercorn sauce. One of the best steak I've had!</div>
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Local Triggerfish, grilled, fresh tomato sauce. I had a tatse :) It was superb.</div>
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Key Lime Pie and Creme Cramel to share.</div>
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A group of great people in my life. They are friends that are like family to me. I love them a whole bunch.</div>
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Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16795273915985421629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126396740095710875.post-14776183722975535692013-05-01T09:43:00.000-04:002013-05-01T09:43:04.573-04:00Beaufort, South Carolina<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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During our stay on Hilton Head Island, we also visited Beaufort. While we were falling in love with the charming town, we learned that <em>Southern Living </em>name Beaufort, "Best Small Southern Town", <em>Garden & Gun</em> magazine called them a "Southern Dream Town", and, <em>Money</em> magazine counted Beaufort as one of "6 Terrific Towns on the Water."<br />
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The Lowcountry has such unique character and personality. I love those moss-draped oaks we saw everywhere we went. Gullah descendants carry on ancestral culture, weaving artwork from sweetgrass and cooking some of the tastiest cuisine.<br />
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We walked around Beaufort National Historic Landmark District most of our visit. The weather couldn't have been any better. Such a gorgeous day we had. Downtown and The Point were wonderful to visit. The Point neighborhood is home to some of Beaufort's largest, oldest, and most expensive homes. Homes in this area range from the impressive mansions that overlook the Beaufort river to Victorian and Queen Anne style homes.<br />
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We strolled to the beautiful Waterfront Park overlooking the Beaufort River, where we stopped to grab a bite at <a href="http://www.qonbay.com/" target="_blank">Q on Bay</a>, a family-style restaurant featuring BBQ and southern cuisine. Everyone enjoyed their lunch there.</div>
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I am glad we went to Beaufort! At every turn there's a reminder of Beaufort's remarkable past. If the kids had gone with us, I am sure they would have really enjoyed the exploration as much as we did.<br />
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A beautiful day to visit Harbour Town and Hilton Head landmark, The Harbour Town Lighthouse! Harbour Town in the exclusive Sea Pines Resort offers a variety of excellent shopping, fine and casual dining, boutiques and specialty stores, sidewalk cafes and bars, live entertainment, and a great place for family fun. We walked around, did some shopping, and had a delicious lunch at the famous <a href="http://www.saltydog.com/" target="_blank">The Salty Dog Cafe</a> later.<br />
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After spending our 2-hour wait for a table enjoying ourselves at the Harbour Town, we moved on to the must-have lunch at the boys' favorite place, The Salty Dog Cafe. Of course, it was still gorgeous there, and the food was as wonderful as we looked forward to. Another great experience there.<br />
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Southern Style Fried Flounder, served traditionally with fries, malt vinegar, lemon wedge, and a side of Captain John’s tartar sauce.</div>
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I am back from a spring break vacation with my dear friends and their families, on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. There were 15 of us altogether, and that included six of 17-year-old boys. We stayed at the same place as the last spring break, which was so wonderful since it's such a great location - pretty much right next to the beach, and so close to everywhere! The actual weather was nicer than the forecast, though we had some rain at the last couple of days. The boys had the best time. And for me, it was a nice time off from work, and spending quality time with family and friends. </div>
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Another great memory created!</div>
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Another amazing performance presented by East Lansing High School Theater - The World Goes Round - a musical review to the songs of Kander and Ebb. After months of the hard work, their production featured 75-plus students actors, pit orchestra, and technical crew members, who showcased the depth and professionalism of the ELHS Performing Arts Department.<br /><br />
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Under the direction of director Mark Shaheen, the production of The World Goes Round allowed of 20 soloists, feature dancers, and an ensemble of 60 to entertain and move audience, in a show originally written for five. I am so proud and amazed by their dedication and talents. Congratulations for the great seven shows!</div>
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"Chocolate in 3D" was the theme for the 24th annual <a href="http://museum.msu.edu/" target="_blank">MSU Museum</a> Chocolate Party Benefit this past Sunday, Feb. 24, at <a href="http://www.kelloggcenter.com/" target="_blank">the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center.</a> The event helps raise the fund for care and preservation of museum extensive collections.</div>
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<span class="userContent">MSU Museum Chocolate Party Benefit is one of the few professional culinary events in the country open to the general public, with area chefs and culinary students competing to create inspired, edible masterpieces featuring the key ingredient: chocolate!</span></div>
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(Above) First Place of the awards for Masterpiece category:<br />
"Alice in Wonderland"<br />
by Justin Raha (Instructure CIM/Baker College, Muskegon)</div>
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Each year, the theme of the event is connected with the collections or exhibits at the science and culture museum at Michigan State University. This year's competition theme, "Chocolate in 3D", was inspired by musuem's recent exhibition, "Adventure in Time and the 3rd Dimension: Through the Stereoscope".<br />
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During Chinese New Year over a week ago, I got the whole duck, along with other goodies as New Year gifts from work. I had a few menu in mind of what to do with that good-looking duck. I was thinking of five-spice-rubbed roasted duck, Pekking duck, etc. Then, I thought of rice noodle soup with five-spice duck I love back at home in Thailand. It's been a very long time since I last had that dish, and I missed it so much! I pretty much have most of the needed ingredients on hand - so duck stew with five spices in soy-based gravy was to start. </div>
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<strong>Stewed Duck in Five-Spice gravy:</strong><br />
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<li>Heat a large saucepan at medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1/4 cup water. Stir until until sugar turns into thick syrup and caramelized. Add 2 tablespoons black soy sauce, 1 table spoon salt, 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice blends (or Thai "Palo" Powder), and 1/2 cup water.</li>
<li>Place whole duck in that saucepan. Turn duck to get the sauce cover its skin as much as possible, until completely dark brown.</li>
<li>Transfer duck and sauce mixture into a large pot. Add water to cover the whole duck. Simmer for about an hour, or until tender. Skim off the fat and foam from time to time.</li>
<li>Taste the gravy and add seasonings if needed. I add more brown sugar and light soy sauce a couple of time. The flavor should be a combination of saltiness and sweetness, with a balance of five-spice aroma. </li>
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<strong>To assemble the noodle dish</strong>: <br />
Cook rice noodle of your choice, place in the bowl with fresh beansprout. Add duck meat (shreded or cut in pieces), fried garlic, chopped green onions & cilantro. Then, pour the hot gravy-like broth in the bowl. Ground white pepper to finish. Thais usually add some condiments to their noodle dishes. The standard condiments on the Thai table, especially where noodles are served are fish sauce, chili powder, fresh chili in vinegar, and white sugar.We normally have personal ritual of adding these condiments in various ratio to our own flavor preference.<br />
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<span id="goog_502681628"></span><span id="goog_502681629"></span>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16795273915985421629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126396740095710875.post-22205103160592228522013-02-20T09:40:00.000-05:002013-02-20T09:40:50.747-05:00Yau Choy Stir-fry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yau Choy - also known as Yu Choy, Yu Choy Sum, or Rapeseed Leave - is a type of Bok Choy that looks like a thinner-stemmed version of Chinese Broccoli with pretty yellow flower buds. It is an excellent vegetable, especially for stir-fries because it cooks quickly and the stems, if not too big, don't need to be separated from the leaves. </div>
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I stir-fry Yau Choy with chopped fresh garlic, ground pork, oyster sauce, and light soy sauce. Just add garlic to the heated oil, and add ground pork to cook. Then, add Yau Choy in with seasoning sauces and ground white pepper. Add a little water to add liquid for sauce. It doesn't take long to cook, the stems shouldn't be all the way soft and wilt. Serve with rice.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16795273915985421629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126396740095710875.post-85985557029989998932013-02-16T15:56:00.000-05:002013-02-16T16:31:26.809-05:00Sweet Valentine<br />
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Who wouldn't love the beautiful heart-shaped gift box filled with delectable french macarons on Valentine's Day?</div>
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Macarons from <a href="http://apieceocake.com/" target="_blank">A Piece O' Cake</a>.</div>
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Last week, I attended an Evening with The Chef dinner event at the <a href="http://kelloggcenter.com/stateroomrestaurant" target="_blank">State Room Restaurant</a> with my dear friends. Each of these ladies have a special place in my heart. We got together to catch up, enjoy each others company, and early-celebrate my birthday. The evening was part of Spring 2013 Visiting Chef Series - hosted by <a href="http://kelloggcenter.com/" target="_blank">The Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center</a>. </div>
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This 2-evening event is an absolute must for lovers of good food and wine. The first evening of Cooking Demonstration includes a lecture and demo of a 4-course meal. Samples of each course are served to attendees along with two wine selections. The following evening, guests enjoy "Dinner with the Chef" featuring a different 4 course meal prepare by the chef and served with wine pairings. </div>
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<a href="http://corinnetrang.com/" target="_blank">Chef Corinne Trang</a> was our featured chef for the evening, and we absolutely fell in love with her. She is not only a chef but also award-winning cookbook author, spokesperson, wellness coach, TV personality, and more. She is also the founder of a hybrid wellness program called The Yoga of Food, combining mindful eating, yoga, and meditation. Here's what we had:</div>
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Vietnamese Fresh Tofu Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce<br /><em>2010 Dr. Thanisch Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Kabinett, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer</em> </div>
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Sweet and Sour Shrimp Soup<br /><em>2011 Jolete' Pinot Noir Rose', Willamette Valley</em> </div>
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Five Spice Duck with Sticky Rice in Bamboo Leaves and Curried Pineapple<br /><em>2008 Four Vines Martinelli Vineyard Zinfandel, Paso Robles</em> </div>
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Hot Coconut Tapioca with Banana<br /><em>NV 2 Lads Sparkling Pinot Grigio, Old Mission Peninsula</em></div>
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We had such wonderful time! We enjoyed Chef Corinne's exotic Asian flavors, and her presence. She made sure to visit and say Hello to all the attendees - she is sweet and a lot of fun :)</div>
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The evening was very special for me, I am so thankful for having great friends who are always there for me - to support, and to celebrate with me. </div>
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With Chef Corinne Trang,<br />and Chef Rajeev (from Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center)</div>
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Taste of Thai Restaurant<br />1105 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823<br />(517) 324-0225</div>
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Once again, my dear friends, Beth & Joe, hosted a spectacular Christmas Eve dinner for some of their friends. I had to work that day so I missed spending fun time cooking with them as we used to do in the past years. The menu was so well-planned. Each course of the dinner went very well together, and was paired with wines specifically chosen for it. Kudos to a fantastic chef, Beth has definitely outdone yourself! All of us absolutely enjoyed our dinner and had a nice time.</div>
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Great time :)</div>
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Appetizers!</div>
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Mediterranean Salad with Prosciutto and Pomegranate<br />Great balance of flavors and textures. Yummy and pretty starter! </div>
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Prime Rib Roast with Roasted-Garlic Thyme Sauce<br />Beth perfectly cooked the roast, and the sauce was so delicious! </div>
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Jewel Roasted Vegetables<br />Colorful and festive. This vegetable dish went really well with the dinner.</div>
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Key Lime Pie for dessert :)<br /><br />********</div>
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Much love and appreciation for friendship.<br />Thank you, Joe, Beth and Kaleb for your hospitality! </div>
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On a beautiful October evening, my dear friends hosted a celebration of the fall harvest, good food, and good friends at their lovely home. Our dinner was prepared by The State Room Restaurant's chef Matthew Wilson, and Spartan Signature Catering's senior executive chef Michael Clyne.</div>
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Beautiful set up for the evening.</div>
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Thank you, Lynne & Gary. Greatly appreciate your warm hospitality. </div>
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Our evening started out with drinks and beautiful music...</div>
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While our Spartan chefs preparing our 6-course dinner.</div>
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Amazing tableside performance by very talented Kaleb. </div>
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plum tomato napoleon with pickled shallots, Gorgonzola cheese,balsamic cream.</div>
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roasted butternut squash bisque with maple creme fraiche and toasted pumpkin seeds </div>
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mixed field greens with fresh herbs, shaved carrots, red radish, heirloom tomato, Dijon vinaigrette </div>
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raspberry sorbet with grey goose vodka </div>
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whole roasted red bell pepper stuffed with cranberry basmati pilaf, braised purple cabbage, with yellow beet coulis </div>
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homemade ginger bread cake with Kahlua scented whipped cream </div>
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Some of the drinks paired with our dinner </div>
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Dinner was amazing, all dishes were so well-thought and delicious!</div>
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With Chef Matt and Chef Michael :)</div>
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What a great weekend! We had a fun and exciting soccer game, which followed by a big celebration. Then, Lynne, Gary, and I had a fantastic evening dining at Red Haven restaurant and going to Jackson Browne concert! </div>
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Let me tell you about the newly opened Red Haven! This 2,284 square foot restaurant, located near the corner of Hagadorn and Mt. Hope in Okemos, MI, serves tapas-style menu, and Michigan-made alcoholic beverages. Everything we ordered to share was fabulous - well-thought, creative, and delicious!</div>
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[POACH]<br />egg, chinook salmon, arugula, caper, lemon </div>
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Red Haven is owned by Nina Santucci and Anthony Maiale. Yes, Nina and Tony, owners of the Purple Carrot food truck! They will still serve food made from seasonal, local ingredients, while presenting farm-to-table concept - at their new beautifully-decorated, non-mobile restaurant.</div>
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We had a great first visit, and cannot wait to go back to try more items on the menu!</div>
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[Then, we were off to the Mortor City<br />for a wonderful performance by Jackson Browne, at the Music Hall Center.]</div>
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This past Sunday, October 7, Hoophouse Gala served up another great meal to raise scholarship money for agriculture students. It was <a href="http://www.msuorganicfarm.com/" target="_blank">MSU Student Organic Farm</a> 4th annual harvest dinner benefiting Michigan's future organic farmers. It's the 3rd year my friend, Lynne, and I have attended this wonderful event where over 200 guests dine al fresco in the farm for a great cause.</div>
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The evening started off with reception appetizers, by Chef Sarah Kops. A farm tour was also an option. We did that in the past years when the weather was very nice. Unfortunately, this year was a little cold and wet, we pretty much stayed under the tent and enjoyed socializing with other attendees. </div>
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The entertainment for the evening was presented by MSU Jazz Combo. </div>
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Attendees were served a 7-course wine pairing dinner prepared using ingredients from MSU Student Organic Farm, Michigan farms and orchards. </div>
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<em>By Chef Kurt Kwiatkowski and Chef David Brown</em> </div>
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Hearty vegetable soup lovingly prepare with ingredients from the farm, served with rustic bread</div>
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Planning committee and Spartan chefs got recognized for their hard work and efforts. </div>
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We were such a great group and had a nice time sharing passion for food and cooking. Conni actually shared her food with me :) I am hoping our shared interest will bring us back to meet again!</div>
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Hello! It's been almost two months since we moved into our new home... Things are coming together mostly. I managed to take a break and make the time to really cook this past weekend. Without much ingredients on hand, I grabbed what was available in my fridge to make lunch. I ended up having my son in the kitchen with me, and learn how to make ham and sausage fried-rice.</div>
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These are pretty much the ingredients.<br />Find the full recipe <a href="http://edibleobsession.blogspot.com/2009/06/thai-fried-rice.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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We added tomato paste and chili sauce for color and heat.</div>
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My son and I celebrated a Mother's Day with a lovely brunch at <a href="http://stateroomrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">The State Room</a>, together with my very good friend and her family. The restaurant is located inside the <a href="http://www.kelloggcenter.com/" target="_blank">Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center</a>, on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. The offered entrees were in a nice variety, and complimented with buffet lines of appetizers, salad, and beautiful desserts. Food and services were great. We had a very nice time!</div>
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The State Room was remodeled last Fall -- adding a stylish bar, and transforming into an upscale casual atmosphere. I love the new decors and ambiance, and think this would be a great place to grab drinks with friends. After all, they have one of the best wine lists in town if you haven't heard.</div>
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Set up for brunch is very lovely and inviting. </div>
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What's a brunch without a mimosa?</div>
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All of our entrees include appetizer and salad buffet to start off.</div>
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<strong>Prime Rib</strong> Traditional Yorkshire pudding, roasted mushroom whipped potatoes, asparagus, rosemary demi-glace</div>
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<strong>Lobster Supreme</strong> <strong>Casserole </strong>Maine lobster, cheddar cheese, fresh garlic, macaroni, herb-crusted bruschetta</div>
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<strong>Grilled Shrimp & White Cheddar Omelet</strong> Thick smokehouse bacon, roasted redskin potatoes, asparagus tips</div>
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<strong>Roasted Vegetarian Strudel</strong> Eggplant, zucchini, wild mushroom, summer squash, red & yellow peppers, with walnut citrus rice pilaf, red pepper coulis sauce</div>
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xoxo</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16795273915985421629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126396740095710875.post-61575028933840877012012-05-12T19:10:00.001-04:002012-05-12T19:10:06.373-04:00Lansing City Market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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An unexpexted soccer game cancellation brought us a visit to <a href="http://www.lansingcitymarket.com/" target="_blank">Lansing City Market</a> on a rainy Saturday. We enjoyed yummy gelato, homemade bakeries, and live music there. Then, bringing home some fresh local produce afterward. It was a nice afternoon.<br /><br /><a href="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC01642-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dba="true" src="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC01642-1.jpg" /></a></div>
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And I think the boys had a good time.</div>
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Another great restaurant I visited with Lynne while staying in Chicago was this gorgeous <a href="http://www.terzopianochicago.com/" target="_blank">Terzo Piano</a>. It is located on the 3rd floor of the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago. Just walk up the bridge from Millennium Park, you will find one of the beautiful looking restaurants. Terzo Piano is proud to support the local farms and purveyors. They are committed to serving only farm-raised meat and poultry, local and organically grown produce whenever possible. Everything produced in their kitchen is done from scratch. Our lunch was very delicious and beautiful. We both went with Restaurant Week menu, and did enjoy everything.<br />
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A drink to start the meal </div>
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Chickpea and vegetable soup with tahini, cumin, fried chickpeas, cilantro salad</div>
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Chilled shrimp salad with mixed greens, capers, marinated peppers, red onion, lemon</div>
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Hand crafted tagliatelle 'alla Puttanesca' with olive, capers, tomato, goat's milk cheese </div>
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Our meal was eneded with a very lovely banana tiramisu with brown butter gastrique. Happy ending!<br />
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We travel a lot for soccer, and I love it! Last weekend we drove up from Lansing to Traverse City for a soccer game. It was a very nice drive on such beautiful Sunday. On the way, we had to make it to Claire to pick up some yummy doughnuts at the popular <a href="http://www.copsdoughnuts.com/" target="_blank">Cops and Doughnut</a>. The Bacon Squealer is quite awesome. And after a game, we had a very nice meal with our Rush soccer families at <a href="http://www.northpeak.net/np.html" target="_blank">North Peak Brewing Company</a>. The restaurant has a warm open atmosphere. Food is great and staff is very knowledgeable on their beer selection. We all had a nice dining experience there. Since it was such a short trip to Traverse City and there are so much more to enjoy there, I definitely plan on going back.<br />
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They say a trip to Hilton Head Island just isn't complete without a visit to <a href="http://www.saltydog.com/" target="_blank">The Salty Dog Cafe</a>. So, we did!, and it became one of our favorite meals during our stay there that we couldn't stop talking about. I am sure most of us have seen The Salty Dog t-shirts elsewhere, like I have. I didn't know what it's all about until I was at HHI. This famous restaurant is located at South Beach Marina Village, in Sea Pines Resort.</div>
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We sat outside on an awesome deck, and enjoyed the beautiful weather. The view overlooking the cove was very nice.<br />
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I had calibougue shrimp salad sandwich, shrimp fest gumbo, and coleslaw. It was fantastic!</div>
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As far as tourist things to do on HHI, visiting The Salty Dog Cafe is sure top of the list. And of course, we all bought their t-shirts :)Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16795273915985421629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126396740095710875.post-32002489687285985362012-04-10T20:30:00.006-04:002012-04-11T19:04:40.015-04:00Spring Break at Hilton Head<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 540px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 720px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC00963.jpg" />We're back from a great vacation over the 10-day spring break. My son and I, together with a few families of our good friends (15 of us!) spent the whole week in the absolutely gorgeous Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. We had the best time!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC00997.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 540px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 405px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC00997.jpg" /></a>We visited Harbour Town Yacht Basin, located within The Sea Pines Resort.<br /><br /><a href="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC00970-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 540px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 405px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC00970-1.jpg" /></a>We mostly hung out at the Folly Field Beach right where we were staying.<br /><br /><a href="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC01154.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 540px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 405px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC01154.jpg" /></a>I even woke up early enough to go catch the sunrise at the beach. Gorgeous sunrise coming over the Atlantic - it was stunning!<br /><br /><a href="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC00994.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 540px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 405px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC00994.jpg" /></a> We stayed at the Island Club of Hilton Head at Seawatch, the beachfront resort which offered lots of amenities we all, especially our teen boys and younger siblings, got to enjoy -- 9 tennis courts, outdoor racquetball court, pools, hot tub, lagoon to fish in, and outdoor cooking area. We were just steps away from the wonderful beach!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 540px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 405px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC01046.jpg" />A day trip to Savannah, Georgia, was a great fun. We had a nice time walking around the historic district, enjoyed delicious lunch, -- and went aboard Haunted Trolley Tour!<br /><br /><br />Of course, Hilton Head has so much to offer when it comes to good eats. We wined and dined at quite a few signature places on the island; great seafood and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowcountry_cuisine">lowcountry cuisine</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/a-37.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 510px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 1023px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/a-37.jpg" /></a>Definitely, one of my most favorite vacations - with wonderful group of great friends!<br /><br /><a href="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC01072b.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 540px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 411px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC01072b.jpg" /></a>XOXO :)Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16795273915985421629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126396740095710875.post-7398277649292149522012-03-27T23:37:00.004-04:002012-04-15T23:26:11.996-04:00Tavernita<a href="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC_0151-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 540px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 359px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC_0151-1.jpg" /></a>Sunday night arrival in Chicago, and late dinner in need, our concierge at the Radisson Blu Aqua recommended this restaurant. "Tavernita, a sexy, spirited, modern restaurant that offers a diverse mix of dishes inspired in Spain and Latin American flavors. Designed to encourage sampling and sharing, the small-plate menu will offer something for every taste." It was a nice surprise to find out it's Chicago Restaurant Week. The decor and the ambiance is very chic. Music was a little loud, but we could still have a conversation and enjoy it.<br /><br /><a href="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC_0147.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 540px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 359px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC_0147.jpg" /></a> We went with Restaurant Week Menu, of course. Great options, even for my vegetarian friend. Our meal started with tasting of kegged cocktails, and two starters.<br /><br /><strong>the turista</strong> - hornitos tequila blanco, preserved cherries, grapefruit, black pepper syrup, lime, bbq bitter<strong><br />booty collins</strong> - green tea-infused absolut vodka, passion fruit, lemon, cayenne, yohimbe<br /><strong>pork belly bocadillos</strong> - apple jam, pickled red onions, brioche<br /><strong>escalivada</strong> - eggplant, red peppers, hazelnut romesco, goat cheese<br /><br /><a href="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC_0150.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 540px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 813px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC_0150.jpg" /></a> Small Plates<br /><strong>artichoke salad</strong> - roasted beets, arugula, valdeon blue cheese, artichoke chips<br /><strong>brussels sprouts</strong> - chestnuts, val d'aosta fontina cheese<br /><br /><a href="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC_0152-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 540px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 359px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt226/mymichie/DSC_0152-1.jpg" /></a> Our large plate was house-made pappardelle, with mushroom ragout and manchego cheese, it was so good!Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16795273915985421629noreply@blogger.com0