Last night for my birthday dinner i found myself in a posh hotel overlooking the golf course eating some swanky grub. Ox Venison for starters. Prime steak with green beans and chips for main and cheesecake and cheeseboard to finish. All washed down with several glasses of champers and pints of ale!

Very, very nice

Cheeseboard?? Is that the same as a cheese tray?

I think so Mig. Lots of different cheeses with various biscuits and crackers and some fruit and pickles to go along side?

I love a nice cheeseboard after a good dinner. Did you have some Stilton, Yogi?

I haven't tried the Kentucky "Grilled" Chicken yet. That's what we're having tonight. It's too hot to cook.

Let me know if you liked it or not PB, I've never had it either.

Tonights dinner was take out from Henri's Hotts; a roadside restaurant that specializes in ribs - $18 SLAB. Well, that would feed 6. I got a half slab and Mac and Cheese....$12. The coool thing was Henri had a James Brown doll that "sang". I listened to "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" while waiting for my ribs.

What kind of ribs? (Baby-backs?)

My mouth is watering just thinking about that.

It was great, Miggie. Original recipe is still my favorite, but it's nice knowing there's the grilled option for when I'm trying to eat a little lighter. I even managed to stay away from the mashed poratoes and gravy last night (a real weakness of mine). I went with a nice side Caesar Salad and seasoned rice and baked beans, which I mixed together, rice 'n beans style (sorry, Babe ).

Certainly did Babe,certainly did

That's what I asked for when I went in. They laughed. These were the full size pork ribs and they were GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD. [sound of watering mouth]

I love a full slab of ribs. They're soooo good. MC, when you lived in NY, did you ever go to Bailey's Smokehouse in Blauvelt? They serve something called the Tablebuster, which is a slab of ribs, barbecued chicken, a brisket, chorizo, pulled pork and chicken, plus a choice of sides. They should call it the Bellybuster!

I used to love Tony Roma's for ribs (the babybacks). I hate to admit it but I'd go with a date and they'd sit us at one of those small tables for two people... when I was done ordering THREE slabs for myself ( ) there was no room left on the table for my date's order.

Tony Roma's?? Wow, have NOT heard that name for a long time. Three?? No, really?

A new pizza joint opened up this week called Pizza Joes. It was pretty good.

Last night was chicken with savoury rice and salad.

Tonight is steaks with pesto,roast potatoes and green beans!

Went to this place for dinner tonight. Started with some sushi and cold noodles with sesame sauce. For our entrees, we had Pork Lo Mein, Pork Fried Rice and Prawns in Grand Marnier Sauce. The food was incredible.

http://www.jadevillage.com/

My mother went to this place with my cousin the other day and she is going to take us for a treat. She says it was very nice.

www.thebluelion.co.uk

Looks delightful, Yogi. May I join you?

Yeah, Yogi. squueze another chair at the table for me.

Sorry, Pennsylvania boy. I got here first.

No need to fight folks

Babe,you and Klyd would always be welcome at any table of mine!

Sorry, sorry, I got selfish there for a moment. I'm am sitting in a dark corner hanging my head in shame as we speak.

Aw there is no need for that now.

Come out of that corner and lift your chin up now!!

YAY!! I am free at last!

Tonight I am having my favorite dinner. Steak, macaroni and cheese, and fresh spinach cooked with garlic and olive oil. YUM!!

Yum yum indeed Babe.


We are having a mushroom omelette with chips!

I do love a nice omelette. Throw a little cheese in there, too, Yogi.

Then save me a morsel or 2.

Don't forget the ham,onions,peppers.

Tonight we had a nice ciambotto. Okay, I'll explain for those unfortunates who aren't Italian.

It's a summer vegetable stew. Fresh zucchini, eggplants, red peppers, onions, garlic, basil and whatever else is in your garden, simmered in a flat pan in a light tomato sauce. Then we make little indentations in the veggies and crack eggs in between the little mounds. Cover and "poach" the eggs right in the sauce. But make sure you don't overcook. You want the yoke nice and runny. Serve with lots of grated cheese and fresh, crusty Italian bread.