Mimi’s Blog
Westward Ho! Devils Tower National Monument
Richard and I love traveling in the western United States. There's just something about the huge landscapes, wide open vistas, and big, very big, blue skies. Literally, you can see for miles and miles. It's not our first trip. In fact, we've made the drive from...
Spring Break in Chicago
Navy Pier was designed by architect Charles Sumner Frost and opened to the public in 1916 as “Municipal Pier”. It was the only pier to combine a shipping dock with public entertainment. This 3,000 foot pier sits just north of the mouth of the Chicago River. What to do...
Florida January Getaway – Rest and Relaxation
Ah, yes. This is one reason we all want to visit Florida especially in January - breathtaking sunsets. For five days there was no snow or ice, no heavy rain, no dark dreary skyscapes when the horizon seems 100 feet above my head. This was taken at the Dunedin Beach...
Quick and Cozy Crocheted Family Room Throw
I don't crochet, knit or sew as much as I used to, but there's something comforting sitting on the chaise of my big yellow family room sectional with some project in my hands. When we bought our condo in Noblesville, I had no idea what color to paint the rooms, and...
Chuck Roast with Peppers, Tomatoes and Cheese Grits
OMG - I simply LOVE dishes like this one. Steamy and hardy, tender chunks of beef are stewed with slices of red bell pepper, tomatoes, onions and garlic served over a heaping helping of cheese grits - my mouth is watering. What is it about corn, like these cheese...
Giant Cornbread for a Crowd
Before I dive into this post, I must tell you about this fabulous sheet cake pan I found at TJ Maxx. It's a high-sided Nordic Ware half-sheet pan fitted with a plastic lid. I just love it! This aluminum baking pan is just the right size to bake my recipe for Giant...
Perfect Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Who doesn't have a love affair with fried chicken? The Midwestern super Sunday supper. Piping hot from the fryer. Crunchy on the outside. Moist and steamy on the inside. Perfect picnic fare. Ever go the Indy 500? They won't let you in without a bucket and a...
BAM! Best Veggie Chili
You won't miss the meat - truly. Trust your Mimi. Don't be skeptical. Walk on the Wild Side with a heaping bowl of this fabulous and flavorful chili. Take a look. How can you resist?? I can't. UH OH! - what is that nestled among all those yummy vegetables? OK -...
Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad with Pignoli & Tomatoes
What's the big deal about quinoa? For one thing, quinoa is a complete protein source. It is gluten-free. Quinoa is a good source of fiber (One-half cup of quinoa has 14 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber.). This mighty super-grain can help offset the risk of...
Indy Landmark – Shapiro’s Deli
Every once in a while, you need the comfort of a great deli sandwich. Not any of the national fast food sandwich chain fare for me. A real Kosher deli big bite. Shapiro's Deli located at 808 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, has been carving out great...
Delicious AND Nutritious – Salmon and French Lentils
What are lentils anyway? How are French lentils different from others? And they're so cute, too. Little round orange, yellow, and green legumes ready to burst forth with nutritious, yummy, creamy goodness. Lentils are filled with fiber and nutrients. In salads,...
Westward Ho! Blue Plate Diner – Salt Lake City
The acclaimed Blue Plate Diner is nestled among quaint residential/commercial buildings in the Sugar House district of Salt Lake City. Sugar House is a very popular neighborhood. I'd liken it to Broad Ripple, but with an updated business district. The diner is...