Sunday, October 19, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Leaving the Purple Door Pt. 1 : Farewell Party
Good music, good food...
Good friends, good dancing...
Sunburnt blueberry pickin' roommates, partaking in good blueberry cobbler and good sangria...
More good food, good conversation...
Sangria or Stinger...why not both?
Good times at the Purple Door...these ladies know how to have some good fun.
Many thanks to Glenn, our photographer for the evening.
Good music, good food...
Good friends, good dancing...
Sunburnt blueberry pickin' roommates, partaking in good blueberry cobbler and good sangria...
More good food, good conversation...
Sangria or Stinger...why not both?
Good times at the Purple Door...these ladies know how to have some good fun.
Many thanks to Glenn, our photographer for the evening.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Memories of Childhood
Walking down the gravel road with my little sister, barefoot and eating mulberries .
Our favorite chicken, Robin, picking what remains from a watermelon rind.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Brunch Review - Blue Moon Cafe
In my quest to become an expert on brunch in Baltimore, I have visited many places throughout the city and have decided to offer up reviews of the ones I have tried. I have so many more yet to experience and welcome suggestions.
Here is my review of the Blue Moon Cafe, a favorite brunch spot of Baltimoreans.
My friend Erin and I ventured down to Fells Point on a weekend afternoon to Blue Moon Cafe, located on Aliceanna Street about a block west of Broadway. A small cafe with limited seating, Blue Moon tends to get quite crowded on the weekends, usually resulting in a long wait. Luckily Erin and I showed up around 1 or 2, a little late for the brunch crowd, and only waited a few minutes before being seated.
The server was friendly, greeting us with a menu of their specials for the day and asking if we wanted coffee. Erin and I NEVER pass on coffee. We decided to be adventurous and ordered from the specials, I the granola-crusted french toast covered with fresh berries, powdered sugar, and dollops of cream and Erin the Eggs Benedict with an herbed bechamel sauce. Both dishes were pretty good overall and I only had a few criticisms. They were quite attractive on the plate as you can see.
Erin and I thought the herbed behamel sauce on the Benedict was quite lovely and tasty. The eggs were cooked just right, not too runny but runny enough. The french toast was interesting. It took me a few bites to finally realize that the toast was actually an english muffin. I would never have thought to use an english muffin for french toast, however I am not sure it was the best choice for the breakfast classic. And the berries were a great idea but out of season, therefore lacking that deep, wonderful berry flavor. But aside from those criticisms, the dish was interesting and inventive.
Although the food didn't knock my socks off, it was as always a good experience with great service, tasty food, a cozy feel and the best location in Baltimore.
Here is my review of the Blue Moon Cafe, a favorite brunch spot of Baltimoreans.
My friend Erin and I ventured down to Fells Point on a weekend afternoon to Blue Moon Cafe, located on Aliceanna Street about a block west of Broadway. A small cafe with limited seating, Blue Moon tends to get quite crowded on the weekends, usually resulting in a long wait. Luckily Erin and I showed up around 1 or 2, a little late for the brunch crowd, and only waited a few minutes before being seated.
The server was friendly, greeting us with a menu of their specials for the day and asking if we wanted coffee. Erin and I NEVER pass on coffee. We decided to be adventurous and ordered from the specials, I the granola-crusted french toast covered with fresh berries, powdered sugar, and dollops of cream and Erin the Eggs Benedict with an herbed bechamel sauce. Both dishes were pretty good overall and I only had a few criticisms. They were quite attractive on the plate as you can see.
Erin and I thought the herbed behamel sauce on the Benedict was quite lovely and tasty. The eggs were cooked just right, not too runny but runny enough. The french toast was interesting. It took me a few bites to finally realize that the toast was actually an english muffin. I would never have thought to use an english muffin for french toast, however I am not sure it was the best choice for the breakfast classic. And the berries were a great idea but out of season, therefore lacking that deep, wonderful berry flavor. But aside from those criticisms, the dish was interesting and inventive.
Although the food didn't knock my socks off, it was as always a good experience with great service, tasty food, a cozy feel and the best location in Baltimore.
Coba
While in Mexico, Glenn and I traveled to Coba to climb the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan, we were told it is twice as high at the one at Chichen Itza. On the trip we swam in a cenote, did a bit of zip lining and repelling, and had the great honor of having lunch in a Mayan village.
What a view from the top.
Glenn and I after climbing the pyramid. Glenn survived the climb though it didn't take him long to climb back down after reaching the top :-) And back at Altournative headquarters with our awesome German tour guide. He was a real character and helped Glenn overcome his fear of zip lining through the jungle.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
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