Our first dinner in San Antonio was atBella on Houston. We didn't have reservations but we were seated right away on a Monday between 5:30-6 pm. There is a nice outdoor area but since it was hot, we opted to dine inside. We started with white wine and some bread with olive oil:Here's what we ordered:Appetizer: Fritto Misto (Fried Calamari, Shrimp, Artichoke Heart Quarters, Onion Petals & LemonSlices, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce). This was OK. We didn't eat the onion chunks. The artichokes were my favorite. I thought the squid was unchewable, way too tough. I had to spit out the piece I took. SP ate all the squid. He agreed it was tough but his teeth are chompier than...
If youre looking for low carb lunch ideas, youve come to the right place! Here are over 100 for you to try: whether youre at home, at work, or on the go! The following post contains affiliate links, which means that at no extra cost to you I can make a tiny bit of money to help support this blog. Thank you! So whats for lunch? Perhaps its a grilled cheese (yes a low carb one!), some warming soup, a wrap, a tasty salad, a quesadilla, or a stuffed avocado there are SO many options to choose from! Many of the recipes here are single serve, and only need a handful of ingredients. Other dishes are more complicated perhaps when...
Today’s Menu: Seasoned Haddock w/ Roasted Asparagus and Brown and Wild Rice For Breakfast this morning I made a Breakfast Sandwich. To prepare it I toasted a Thomas Light English Muffin, I lightly fried 4 slices of Boar’s Head Sweet Slice Ham, and added a 1/2 slice of Boar’s Head Swiss Cheese. Breakfast is served! Also had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Partly cloudy and 55 degrees outside today. It looks as though we have some snow flurries moving in by tomorrow evening, tis the Season! Not a lot going on today. Got the cart out along with my trusty rake and raked the back yard. Everything done and an afternoon of NFL Football. For Dinner...
This asparagus nettle risotto is so rich in flavor and creamy too! It is also relatively simple to make. You must try it! Wholemeal Risotto With Asparagus and Nettles [Vegan] Ingredients 4/5 cup brown rice 2 cups white asparagus 1/3 cup nettle 1 shallot 1/2 spring onion 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil vegetable broth to taste salt and pepper to taste Preparation Soak the rice overnight. Wash the asparagus well, dry them and remove the final woody part.With the potato peeler, remove the outer part up to about halfway.Cut the asparagus into round slices, keeping some tips in half, which you will divide in half lengthwise. Slice the spring onion thinly, using all the green part and part of...
