Archive for 'Finding Perfection'
Smashburger
Posted on 11. Jul, 2011 by Johnnie.
I finally made it into this burger joint after so many of my fans raved about it. I needed to see for myself what all the fuss of this place was about, and I soon saw the light. I was intrigued by their nice selection of hamburgers and chicken burgers on the menu and especially [...]
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Squash-And-Green Chile Quiche
Posted on 06. Jul, 2011 by Johnnie.
This quiche has a southwestern flavor, but not spicy. I love it because it is different from the Swiss cheese and bacon quiche. 1 unbaked 9-inch, deep-dish pastry shell ¼ tsp. salt 3 cups grated yellow squash (about ¾ pound) ¾ cup sliced green onions 1 ½ tbsp. butter, melted 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 [...]
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Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
Posted on 06. Jul, 2011 by Johnnie.
Even before this local Pizzeria was featured on Food Networks Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, locals knew we had a pizza winner in our city. If you are looking for a true Napoletana Pizza, you can find it here. So what is a Napoletana Pizza? Well according to Dough it all started when the Italian Ministry [...]
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LÜKE San Antonio River Walk
Posted on 29. Jun, 2011 by Johnnie.
I have heard so much about this restaurant that I wanted to give it a try. Luke’s is owned by Chef John Besh, an award winning chef from southern Louisiana, and it is situated right here in downtown San Antonio. Unless you have been living in some VERY remote village somewhere you are probably already [...]
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Tiago’s Cabo Grille
Posted on 23. Jun, 2011 by Johnnie.
I came across this quaint little grille the other day on the way to the Bass Pro Shop at the Rim. I have visited Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and eaten at many of their small eateries, so the name of this place intrigued me. Walking into Tiago’s did have some of that Cabo restaurant feel [...]
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Gigi’s Cupcakes
Posted on 22. Jun, 2011 by Johnnie.
Gigi’s Cupcakes got a perfect score from the health inspector yesterday. Every handmade little cake is made using the freshest ingredients and baked with loving care to help you live life to the fullest, one cupcake at a time. You can follow them on Facebook. Congratulations to you Gigi’s Cupcakes, I raise a cupcake in [...]
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Chocolate Dream Cookies
Posted on 22. Jun, 2011 by Johnnie.
Ingredients: 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour ¼ tsp. baking powder 2 eggs 2/3 cups sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups chopped macadamia nuts 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate pieces In a saucepan cook and stir bittersweet chocolate and butter over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove pan [...]

