Capri, Italy MAPPING THE DAY A remote resort paradise that dates back to Roman times, the Island of Capri is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, (part of the Mediterranean Sea) off the western coast of Italy. In fact it is such a desirable resort that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his bride were just sighted…
Month: May 2012
Red, White and Blue Burger
Marin County, California MAPPING THE DAY If you are staying in San Francisco, venturing across the Golden Gate Bridge into Marin County is a splendid day trip. There are several State Parks, charming small towns with restaurants and shopping, beautiful coastline, a coastal wetland and beautiful open hills where cows graze. On one of our day trips…
Extra Crispy Potato Bites – A Perfect Side Dish to Our Ahi Tuna Burger
The classic fish and chips menu is updated in our Ahi Tuna Burger with Tangy Tartar Sauce and Extra Crispy Potato Bites menu. The preparation of these potato bites sounds crazy, but when you “rough up” the par-cooked morsels, craggy edges become extra crispy in the oven. Extra Crispy Potato Bites [button…
Lighter Burger, Full of the Flavors of Athens
Athens, Greece MAPPING THE DAY In Athens, we spent the morning at the Parthenon. It is regarded as an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece and one of the world’s greatest cultural monuments. Magnificent stone columns jut high into the blue sky. It is a wonder that the structure, completed in 438 BC, is still standing. LOCAL STORY…
Ahi Tuna Burger with Tangy Tartar Sauce
Gig Harbor, Washington MAPPING THE DAY The landscape of Northwest Washington State is punctuated by Puget Sound waterways. From Deception Pass near Whidbey Island in the north to Olympia in the south, Puget Sound is a system of interconnected marine waterways. Just 35 miles from the SeaTac Airport is a cozy little town called Gig…
Pop’s Favorite Potato Salad
A perfect side dish to Red, White and Blue Burgers is our potato salad. We call it Pop’s Favorite, because he could not get enough when we served it. And, he always insisted on taking a care package home with him for the next day. That’s the ultimate compliment for a home cook. POP’S FAVORITE POTATO…
Berry, Apple, Berry Tart: Red, White and Blue Dessert
Finish your Red, White and Blue menu with a festive, eye-popping dessert. It will certainly grab the attention of dessert lovers. Top with a little fresh whipped cream if you want.
Our Kitchen Secrets #1: Fresh Herb Barrel
FROM OUR KITCHEN Fresh herbs brighten recipes with flavor, aroma and texture. Buying them for one recipe in the grocery store is expensive and often wasteful. Our simple solution is a small herb garden in a barrel in our backyard. We went to our local big box home improvement store garden shop for all the…
Chocolate Mousse That Delights Chocolate Lovers Every Time
The Caribbean MAPPING THE DAY Besides RoadTrips, we enjoy cruises. They are relaxing and give us license to indulge. I have not always been willing to go on cruises. Our cruise one Spring happened by accident. In 2010, we had an 18-day European excursion planned from Vienna, Austria to Paris, France. A week prior to…
Can You Top This New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp?
Laguna Hills, California MAPPING THE DAY New Orleans is one of our favorite travel and dining destinations. There is nothing like fresh gulf shrimp. On our many trips there, we have ordered shrimp boiled, fried, sauced, Po Boy sandwiched and sautéed. It is sweet, firm and fresh-tasting. Nearly 15 years ago, KO and I lived…