PORK CHOPS WITH SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI

SUPPER:

Had the grill all fired up. Slapped the chops and veggies on the grill. Went to fetch a limb that had fallen off mesquite tree in backyard from the morning storm. Hauled that limb to front yard as it is brush pick-up in my neighborhood. Poured me a Pepsi---all I wanted was a Pepsi. Went to check on the food and I was out of fuel. That's right---out of propane! Had to finish the cooking inside on the cook-top. Boo! Food was still good though! Love me some pork chops!

SONIC DRIVE-IN

MIDNIGHT SNACK:

Blue Coconut Slush.

Mona, where are you Mona? In college we used to make Sonic runs and dear Mona was so much fun. Everyone would pile into the car and head to the only Sonic in town. Then everyone would yell out their own order at the speaker. One day she yelled out "grape slut please". Slushes were always called that after that faux pas.

PIZZA HUT

TAKE OUT:

OK---I deserve this pizza because I burned 30,000 calories today trimming the trees and shrubs and bushes at the house today. I have the scars to prove it.

CRACKER BARREL

SUPPER:

Not so good! Portion sizes have shrunk and the food was like a day old. It will be a long while before I show up here again. for the open faced roast beef sandwich with dumplins.

GRILLED PORK RIBS & MUSTARD POTATO SALAD

SUPPER:

Pork is my favorite protein because it's the other white meat. But really, this was a giant cut of meat and was so, so tasty. Falling off the bone tasty.

SALAD

LUNCH:

Well lookey here! Michael can eat healthy.

RIB EYE STEAK

SUPPER:

Seriously? Can you tell I love me some Rib Eye Steak. I think I am a Rib Eye Steak snob. This is the only cut of meat I will really eat anymore.

This is first foto of me actually cooking or in this case grilling. Might do more of those in the future. And yes I was wearing my heavy duty grilling gloves. LOL.

TRIBUTE TO IOWA

SUPPER:

Southern Cornbread Catfish with corn breaded Okra and Cornbread. Love me some fresh food. Can't wait to have my own Okra from my Square Foot Gardening this year.

410 DINER

SUPPER:

Ok I was the youngest person in the room at this restaurant today---but that is not a bad thing right? Food was super good today too!

AMC HUEBNER OAKS 24

SNACK:

White Cherry Icee as we wait to see I LOVE YOU MAN. I love Paul Rudd but was a bit underwhelmed by this movie. Go see it but during a matinée.

CARL'S JR

SNACK AFTER GAME:

Bummer we lost! Hungry---stopped at Carl's Jr. Mmm Mmm satisfying.

CHACHO'S

TAKEOUT:

Nachos! I was in an allergy drug induced haze and thought I had already cooked. I had not. Chacho's is close. I like nachos.

CHOPS AND CHIPS

SUPPER:

Applause!!!! This is my 100th post---and I have never missed a day! Yeah to me.

Still in the grilling mood so threw on some chops and chips and had a great meal. Yummy!

I've decided you don't always have to see me in this blog!

Thanks for viewing!

RIB EYE STEAK AND SWEET POTATO BREAD

SUPPER:

1st BBQ of the year. Rib Eye is always the meat of choice and when it's as good as it was tonight---you do not need sides. Mmm Mmm delicious!

BILL MILLER'S

TAKE OUT:

Busy, Busy Busy!
Bill Miller's is always there to smooth things out!

LA FONDA ALAMO HEIGHTS

LUNCH:

Have not been here in a long while so we stopped at La Fonda Alamo Heights Mexican Restaurant. Had the Carne Guisada plate which was so so OK---at least they provided plenty of tortillas.

The atmosphere is great and the decor is special.

When I ordered a Pastel Tres Leches for dessert they were out---boo! It is my goal in life to sample all the Pastel Tres Leches from every restaurant that I can.

PHO CONG LY

SOUP:

The Pho is good at Pho Cong Ly Vietnamese Restaurant on Bitters. Service not so good but the food is worth it. Went here before hitting LUMINARIA down town tonight.

PHO CONG LY

SUPPER:

APPETIZER: Pu Pu Platter was stove hot!

IHOP

BREAKFAST:

OK---this place is just around the corner from the house so uber convenient. Tried the Country Sausage Browns---almost the Down Home Sausage Pie from Le Peep---almost!

THE LION & THE ROSE BRITISH RESTAURANT & PUB

SUPPER:

Bangers and Mash. Bangers and Mash. Bangers and Mash.

PORK LOIN, BAKED OKRA & CORNBREAD

SUPPER:

Yeah you know I love Pork so a good pork loin is always a good choice for supper. I also love Farm Fresh Okra so cut up the Okra and threw it in the pan w/ the loin and it came out pretty good. Rounded it off w/ Cornbread and a good Mmm Mmm meal was had by all.

HAMBURGER HELPER

LUNCH:

As these are DESPERATE TIMES made me some Hamburger Helper today for lunch. Not at all as I remembered it: Salty and full of carbs. Gave the rest to the chow chows. They love me immensely when I give them human food. And times are not as desperate after eating the HH today. Tonight I splurge.

CHOCOLATE MILK

SNACK:

Mmm! HEB Moo Topia Chocolate Milk.

GREEN CHILE & PAPAS

SUPPER:

This is the best I could do---something with the sunset going on outside I guess. Made Green Chile w/ papas and ate the whole thing. Yummy---love that New Mexico cuisine.

THREADGILL'S RESTAURANT

LUNCH:

In Austin, Threadgills' Restaurant has a nice assortment of neon signs and some good home cooking too.

JOE'S CRAB SHACK

SUPPER:

Mom likes to to see the waiters dance around the place so we had had seafood for supper. Anything for mom so we went to Joe's Crab Shack in the Quarry.

SPURS GAME @ ATT CENTER

LUNCH:

Pizza Hut---leave me alone!

Spurs beat Suns. Yea! Go Spurs Go!

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY

SUPPER:

Mamacita's turn to visit. She flew in today and we were hungry. At The Cheesecake Factory had the grilled salmon w/ fries and asparagus. Mmm Mmm $$$$. Had the vanilla bean cheesecake---Mmm Mmm rich.

Mom had the Chinese Chicken salad---that sucker was huge!

S had the Meatloaf.

We ate and we ate and we ate. Rolled us to the truck they did.

THE EGG AND I

BREAKFAST:

Boo! No more Le Peep on Nacogdoches so we went to The Egg and I on 281. Last two times I really did not enjoy my meal but this time my meal. Had the M.B.A. Frittata with Portabello Mushrooms; Bacon and Asparagus topped with Havarti Dill Cheese, diced tomatoes and a dash of Parmesan Cheese. Mmm Mmm MBA good.

SPURS GAME @ ATT CENTER

SUPPER:

Next time eat the fries before you try to eat the burger. Whataburger that is!!!

Spurs beat Wizards. Yea! Go Spurs Go.

PERICO'S BAR & GRILL

SUPPER:

Had Mexican Food tonight---in Mexico they just call it food. -TMM

Perico's.

THAI CHILI ORIENTAL RESTAURANT

SUPPER:

Had the happy meal at THAI CHILI---best deal in town: appetizer; soup; entrée and desert. Again had the Phad Woon Sen because it is so good. I think this is the first restaurant that has been featured more than once? I could be wrong.

Wait---last nights Tip Top Cafe might have been the first one featured twice. Ha ha---I need to find new places to eat.

TIP TOP CAFE

SUPPER:

What do you crave to eat when you were born a Texan but have moved away to California for some nine odd years? Why chicken fried steak of course! And Tip Top Cafe is probably the best in town. I mean just look at the size of that serving.

Shirley is in town visiting so we took her out tonight and the place was packed; we had to wait outside to get inside to eat. We found out later it was chicken fried steak night so that may have explained how busy it was but I have never been to this restaurant when I didn't have to wait to get in. It's just that good.

COUNTRY CATFISH AND ORGANIC GREEN BEANS WRAPPED IN BACON

SUPPER:

Don't stare at the ear. Don't stare at the ear. Don't stare at the----ah heck---it's so damn big you can't help it.

BLUE ASKS...

...where's my Supper?

RUDY'S COUNTRY STORE AND BAR-B-Q!

TAKE OUT:

Moist brisket, sausage, baby back ribs and creamed corn are a staple whenever we go to Rudy's for BBQ. Annoying how they always ask if you are military though---for a discount. But the food is always Mmm Mmm delicious.

BOSSANOVA ASKS...

...where's MY food???

EGGS AND BACON AND SAUSAGE AND BISCUITS

BREAKFAST:

Note to self: Next time take off the oven mitt before you eat.