Thursday, June 30, 2011
Greatest News Ever July Is Beef Month
Posted by Susan Ellis on Thu, Jun 30, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Just got this press release that reads in part ...
It’s Official…Governor Haslam Proclaims July ‘Beef Month’MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Well, it’s official! Gov. Bill Haslam has proclaimed July as Beef Month in Tennessee and encourages all citizens to join him in this celebration. In observance, kick-off your July Beef Month festivities with a patriotic Fourth of July celebration and continue to enjoy beef throughout the month.
I haven't been this excited since sweet potato month.
Image: lambsaag.blogspot.com
Kooky Canuck
Posted by Susan Ellis on Thu, Jun 30, 2011 at 1:57 PM
We started our lunch today at Kooky Canuck with the BBQ Egg Rolls, basically pulled pork and slaw deep-fried.
These disappeared fast.
BTW, Kooky Canuck is celebrating Canada Day on Friday, July 1st with a poutine-eating contest.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Kamida
Posted by Susan Ellis on Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 4:38 PM
For those who have a tough time deciding between tempura and sushi: the veggie tempura roll (at right) from Kamida, the small sushi bar at the Holiday Inn downtown.
Great crunch, very fresh, and a bargain at $4.25. (The avocado roll was $3.)
Kamida, 160 Union (525-5491)
Friday, June 24, 2011
Cup and Saucer and God
Posted by Susan Ellis on Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 3:36 PM
Co-worker Chris is just done with an extreme makeover of his kitchen. And with that upheaval comes a letting go of various items — a microwave, the odd bar tool and containers, wonderful clay bowls, and a selection of enticing retro wares, from a fabulous wood-grain dish stand to more than one selections of very sweet cup and saucer sets.
I've managed to restrain myself so far from taking anything home, as I'm trying to de-clutter myself.
But those cup and saucers? No way, no how. I'm fundamentally against them.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Last Meals in Memphis?
Posted by Susan Ellis on Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 10:19 AM
- roadfood.com
- Wiles-Smith milkshake
A few of us touch on what we would eat. John Branston would make stops at the Rendezvous and the Little Tea Shop. Chris Davis would eat his way up and down Summer Avenue.
And I would finally have a Wiles-Smith milkshake.
So, what would be your last meals in Memphis?
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
City Market Chips
Posted by Susan Ellis on Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 4:43 PM
I mentioned in an earlier post how much I liked the homemade chips at City Market.
Now, they're available to take home.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Fruit Cake!
Posted by Susan Ellis on Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 2:39 PM
Presented without comment ... somebody left a fruit cake and romance novels up for the taking in the company breakroom.
Lunch At Acre
Posted by Susan Ellis on Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 1:49 PM
Last week, we went to Acre for lunch.
I'm not sure the restaurant could be any prettier. The decor, the gardens, the lighting ... everything was just-so.
Of course, this scrupulous attention to detail extends to the food.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Pink Palace Looking for Restaurant
Posted by Susan Ellis on Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 10:08 AM
The Pink Palace issued a press release yesterday titled "What, no restaurant?"
The release, which lists the museum's attributes and stats, is a call for potential vendors.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
A Better Memphis, Food-Wise
Posted by Susan Ellis on Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 1:48 PM
John Branston lists 50 small ideas for a better Memphis over at his City Beat blog. A handful of those ideas are food-related.
Among them ... boiled peanuts.
Yuck. I cannot stand boiled peanuts. Branston says I'm not redneck enough to appreciate them, but I am plenty redneck.
But on to those food ideas and a few of my own ...
Monday, June 13, 2011
Links Memphis Beat Eats
Posted by Susan Ellis on Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 3:38 PM
I thought the first season of the set-in-Memphis-filmed-in-New-Orleans, Elvis-impersonator/cop dramady was awful, but I know the guys over at Sing All Kinds are excited about the show's return.
And, in case they get hungry, allrecipes.com has some menu ideas.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Big Ono
Posted by Susan Ellis on Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 4:14 PM
I popped by Big Ono Bake Shop yesterday morning for a butter roll (88 cents).
It's sweet but not to the point of being a pastry. It's also huge. I nibbled on it most of the day and still had half of it left for breakfast this morning.
Big Ono, 116 S. Front (590-4910)
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Links Leaving It to the Experts
Posted by Susan Ellis on Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 2:29 PM
- therunawayspoon.com
From the always informative, beer-centric site Fuzzy Brew: How new legislation on high-alcohol beer may impact Ghost River.
And from The Runaway Spoon, who says this is a snap: Baked Ricotta and Goat Cheese with Candied Tomatoes.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Mama D's Popsicles
Posted by Susan Ellis on Wed, Jun 8, 2011 at 2:03 PM
Perfect for these hot days: a Mama D popsicle.
Hungry Memphis on Twitter
Posted by Susan Ellis on Wed, Jun 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Are you following Hungry Memphis on Twitter yet?
If not, you're missing such life-changing gems as this doodled-upon image of Oprah I came by in an old People magazine that was at Raffe's Deli.
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