The Big Texan Steak Ranch And Brewery: A Route 66 Must-Stop
On our vacation out west we discovered the fun at Big Texan Steak Ranch and Brewery on Rt 66 in Amarillo, Texas. Learn how to tackle the 72 oz steak challenge and enjoy delicious food. The signs may need a touch up but the restaurant was wonderful! I wonder if they are trying to keep the kids out? Front of […]
Did You Know – Hush Puppies
Have you ever tasted HUSH PUPPIES? If you live in the south and order a fried seafood meal, chances are that you probably have. Hush Puppies are made from thick cornmeal batter, shaped into balls or other shapes and deep fried. They are crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside and delicious. How did Hush Puppies get […]
No Bake Chocolate Ganache Pie
Don’t be afraid of the word Ganache. It is an easy no bake pie with only four ingredients. A good quality chocolate makes this taste even better. Place the pie crust in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Take it out when you get ready to pour the ganache into it. You can make a homemade crust, but I like […]
Route 66 – Pops Cafe & More
Pops 66 is a Landmark diner and gas station with hundreds of sodas, a shop & a 66 foot tall soda bottle out front. We didn’t have any problem finding this one! My husband was anxious to see the inside. There were pop bottles everywhere. There were coolers full of pop along with all the windows. Plus they had a […]
Did You Know – Surströmming The Worlds Smelliest Food
In Sweden, fermented herring, known as surströmming, is a traditional delicacy, particularly in the northern regions. It involves Baltic Sea herring that’s been salted and fermented in a weak brine for several months, resulting in a strong odor and distinct taste. Surströmming is typically eaten with flatbread, potatoes, onions, and sour cream. FERMENTATION PROCESS Surströmming is made by lightly salting […]
Tender & Delicious Stovetop Oxtail
I wish you could taste how delicious and tender this oxtail dish is! I love it with mashed potatoes, just in case you were wondering. Decades ago, Oxtail was considered a meat for the poor because the butchers always threw it away or gave it to the poor. Today it is a delicacy and expensive for the little bit of […]
Happy 4th of July -2025
It’s Independence Day and I hope you enjoy your family, friends and fireworks. We are celebrating on Saturday along with my two year old grandson’s birthday. Some of you have asked me to show more bird pictures. Keep in mind I don’t control the camera. This is so creepy! I love the birds in flight pictures. Looks like somebody doesn’t […]
Route 66 Candy Factory & Round Barn
This was a fun place to read the labels of their products, the place was huge. My husband bought chocolate covered candy and by the time we got to the hotel it was soft. He put it in the refrigerator and the entire bag had melted together in one big clump, he threw it away. This was one of those […]
Did You Know – Fun Facts
I saw these fun facts on a Facebook page. I had to share them with you because they made me smile. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 1. You can’t see your ears without a mirror. 2. You can’t count your hair. 3. You can’t breathe through your nose with your tongue out. 4. You just […]
Ultimate M&M Cookie Recipe with Chocolate Chips
Discover the ultimate M&M cookie recipe with chocolate chips added for a delicious cookie treat. Perfect for cookie and chocolate lovers alike! Place oven safe parchment paper on two cookie sheets, set aside. In a small bowl with a fork whisk the eggs and vanilla extract, set aside. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt and baking soda, […]