Tav on the Ave: Great Bar Fare in Mankato
We have been visiting "The Tav" (Tavern on the Avenue) regularly for over 20 years. It was one of our favorite places to go in college at MSU and as a young married couple. When our daughter was born 13 years ago, our favorite server Tasha (now a … [Read More...]
Denver’s Rioja: Fabulous Mediterranean Bistro Fare
Since I often travel for work, I am fortunate to be able to sample wonderful restaurants all over the country. Last week I traveled to Denver for the … [Read More...]
Copycat Recipes: Hawaiian Sweet Bread
Learning to make your favorite restaurant or prepackaged foods at home not only saves money, it's usually a lot healthier. I recently saw a Hawaiian … [Read More...]
Quick Shrimp Tacos
This has been our go-to recipe for shrimp tacos after tasting them in San Diego for the first time in 2007. For me, it's the dressing that makes it … [Read More...]
Easy Raspberry Chipotle Salad Dressing
I am a big fan of recipes that don't take long; and if the outcome tastes like restaurant fare, even better! I picked up a bottle of this Archer … [Read More...]
She Crab Soup Recipe: Flavors of the Gulf at Home
On our Panama City Beach road trip, I was reminded how wonderful she crab soup can taste. Living in Minnesota, it's not something we see on the menu … [Read More...]
German Spaetzle Noodles
German Spaetzle is the ultimate "cheap" dish. After all, it doesn't get much more frugal than a dish mainly comprised of eggs, water and flour. It's … [Read More...]
Copycat Recipe: Near East Parmesan Couscous
If you're currently buying the boxes of Near East Parmesan Couscous.... why? Parmesan couscous is easy to make, frugal, and only takes a few minutes. … [Read More...]
Copycat Orange Julius Recipe
Orange Julius has been around ever since I can remember. They were always one of my favorite mall treats as a teen, and I still enjoy them … [Read More...]
Crock Pot Indian Food: Chana Masala
Ever since the new Indian restaurant opened down the street, I've been an Indian food junkie. I wasn't entirely new to Indian food; we've had it when … [Read More...]
