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Asparagus Sticks with Horseradish Mustard Dip

Asparagus Sticks with Horseradish Mustard Dip

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It’s asparagus season, as I eluded to when I made the Grilled Asparagus Goat Cheese Sandwich a week or so ago.
Asparagus waits for no man…….when it is ready you need to be also!

Asparagus Sticks with Horseradish Mustard Dip can aide you in using your bounty……even if you buy your bounty.

I know deep-fried is a word that brings terror to those who are on a perpetual diet, but come on ….live a little. It won’t kill you once in a while, and I swear these are so good you won’t care about a little bit of fat. Besides you aren’t going to eat them everyday……..I don’t think???? Continue reading “Asparagus Sticks with Horseradish Mustard Dip”

Poor Mans Lobster

 Poor Mans Lobster

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So……… as promised a special meal and story for Valentines Day!

Once upon a time……….isn’t that how all great fairy tales start? When Tim and I first met some 30 odd years ago, we were both in our early twenties and it was the late 70’s. I remember going to a party with a girlfriend and when we arrived I saw the cutest guy in cut off short and tube socks with red stripes……….you really do have to be from that era to understand how totally hot that look was! Fast forward a few years and we both were working for the hottest restaurant – bar- nightclub in the area. Anyone who is of a …….certain age……cough, cough  and from this area remembers Waldo Stubbs. It had that Cheers atmosphere…..where everybody knows your name……..The place was always hopping and especially on Friday nights for all you can eat “Poor Mans Lobster”. It was iconic…….more on the food later. Continue reading “Poor Mans Lobster”