Words are not my friend.
At least not right now because I am struggling to pen a post. I suspect it has more to do with being a woman and the trials and tribulations associated with that same gender than it has to do with actual writer’s block.
I don’t want to do anything outside of sit on my couch and eat sugar in mass quantities, while watching mindless TV. That’s not totally true, I also want to squash the emotional roller coaster that is my mind. How is it possible to want to weep big buckets of illogical tears one minute and then want to shank someone for the most minor of infractions the next. This women stuff is rough, although on Monday night I successfully ate a Lemon Square while remaining completely horizontal. C’mon now, that’s impressive.
Back to my lack of words, dismissing the obvious handful of paragraphs above. I’ve got none, so to make it up to you, I’ve decided to throw a grab bag of foodie pictures your way, and they’re all from this past weekend when I was hanging in Detroit. I’m also linking this post up to Jenn’s What I Ate Wednesday, despite the fact I’m only sharing glimpses and peeks into my vacation eats. None of this represents a full day, nor did I eat every morsel shown. Some of the meals were community eats, some were bite’s snagged from the Hubby’s plate when he wasn’t looking, whereas some things I hoarded like they were going out of style (cough, ice cream cone, cough). I can also assure you nothing went to waste, not even the hard cider or the Cucumber Cocktail thingy I shot gunned in 4.3 seconds. What? I was thirsty.
Let’s take it back to Detroit: Eight Mile Style.
♫ Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity
To seize everything you ever wanted. one moment
Would you capture it or just let it slip?
Yo. ♫
Road Trip Snacks: Clif Bar, Garlic Hummus and Farmers Market Snap Peas.
Dinner at Public House: Anything with a pin was something I tried, although the Tempura Green Onions and PH Lentil Burger was my actual order.
Salty Lassy Ice Cream Cone (Irish Cream Ice Cream with Chocolate Chip Cookie Pieces and Caramel.
Asiago Basil Popovers from Pinwheel Bakery.
More Berries: some seasonal, others not. Can you guess which ones?
A Nut Butter Bar because all vacations should have one of these.
Blueberry Ginger Gin Cocktail.
Hummus Platter.
Nachos
General Tso’s Cauliflower.
Strawberry Lime Vodka.
Potato Chip Chocolate Bar
Asiago Basil Popovers, Berries, and a Banana.
Garlic Rosemary Pretzels from the Farmers Market and CSA Strawberries.
Yep, it was a real good weekend.
Tell me about some of your favorite meals while on vacation? Have you even been to Detroit? Have you ever shot gunned a hard cider? What would you be most likely to eat from the above?
You were only three hours away from me! I lived in Detroit for six months about nine years ago for an Internship–right in downtown across from Fox Theater–but that was long enough for me. Your food looks delicious and quite healthy for vacation fare, which can be hard to accomplish. Yay for seasonal produce!
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We were so close….yet, so far.
I think it turned out to be really damn healthy which is very impressive for vacation fare. We just ate way too much of everything, but that’s what vacation is all about, right?!
3 things:
The first few sentences: ME. Can I come over and we snivel together and then share some laughing fits over wine and cheese? What is it with this week? I am so overwhelmed by EVERYTHING.
Popover is my favorite word in this post. First, cause these thingies look so damn good, secondly cause this is such a dirty word in Swiss German. We know I love naughty talk.
Nutbutter bar. Most genius thing I ever seen. Since Switzerland will NEVER get the idea to create this, I might open up my own business.
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Yes c’mon on over and bring wine. We’ll both lay on the couch and eat horizontally. Drink too I suppose. Hey, if anyone could make it happen, I’m sure it’s us. Maybe Laura too.
Popover, popover, popover. Say it again.
I am RIGHT there with you! I got back from vacation last night, and I am struggling to have any desire whatsoever to write a post….even a reflection one. I am also staring in the mirror at the pounds I have gained. I can feel them, and I can see them, not a nice feeling, but you know you enjoyed yourself and had some meals you will likely not get the chance to have again. Life is for living right? We have all picked the healthy option on meals when everyone else is eating the restaurant speciality and you are left feeling deflated. I know I have, its good to indulge on vacation 🙂 Those eats all sound pretty darn good to me!
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I figured I earned those extra pounds like a tiger earns his stripes. Right? Besides, I like being curvy; it’s sexy.
I’ll be honest, I don’t like any meal leaving me feeling deflated. I always order what looks good and what I’m craving at the moment. If I’m trying to watch what I eat, I’ll just cut back a little on the sweets, although I’d never cut them out entirely, and just focus on enjoying my entrée. It’s all about balance for me.
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Next time you’re in Detroit, let me know and I’ll come meet ya!!! Crazy that I’ve never been and I live relatively close…I hear they have some sweet malls. Is that random?
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You promise? Better yet, I should just drive up to Toronto. It’s not that far away from me.
Yes the mall thing is totally random, which is also why I think you’re great. I get random. I get it good. 😉
YES I’ve been to Detroit!!! I love that I can actually say that. In March for my last blogger bonanza meetup/wedding crash! This food..my God I just cannot find any words. I would eat all the berries, all the hummus, and that SPICY PB!?! SPICY FREAKING PB! That reminds me of the combo I recently tried of PB with jalapeno on a rice cake….similar spice/sweet kicks. I need to add cayenne now…
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You should add Cayenne. Do it and then let me know how much you love it. The spicy PB will be great as a peanut sauce in thai dishes.
I wish I was in Detroit when you were in Detroit. We would have gotten into oodles of trouble together, and you would have liked it too.
Meghan recently posted…Thinking Out Loud and All Over The Place
That Nacho plate… Do you think there’s any way you can ship it to me in five seconds flat? Plus General Tso’s Cauliflower and all the berries and the potato chip chocolate bar for dessert. We can’t forget about that ice cream, either. I’d be stuffed. Stuffed but happy.
My guess for the berries is the raspberries weren’t seasonal. But that might be because my mum grows “late” ones that won’t be ripe until… late. Sometime in autumn, I think?
P.S.: I owe you a mail [or two?]. It’s coming. My brain has been taking odd vacations lately while the rest of me was still stuck in place. Funny how that works.
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You hit the nail on the head. I was absolutely stuffed but also completely happy. It’s a good place to be.
You’re right. The strawberries were from my CSA. We’ve still got a couple weeks before we get blueberries and raspberries, although they’re coming.
You do owe me an email, especially because I want to get your preference on the granola before I whip up a batch just for you. I can totally respect odd brain breaks though. Take all the time you need. 🙂
Potato chip chocolate bar…whaaaat the hay? That sounds so strange but delicious…chocolate plus salt is always a great idea! A few of my favorite vacay meals so far have included a steak with black peppercorn sauce, croissant breakfasts and never-ending platters of sushi. I promise I’m still eating my veggies ;)!
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I had higher expectations for the chocolate bar than what was actually delivered. It reminded me of the bars with crisped rice inside. Nothing special. I think I should seek out another just for comparison purposes…see if it was a fluke thing. 😉
You better eat yo veggies too. Don’t make me come to Mumbai.
Meghan recently posted…Thinking Out Loud and All Over The Place
I am drooling at every picture oh my gosh…
Ugh, I’m on the emotional roller coaster too–hope things feel a bit better (/sane) soon! And what are you talking about not being good with words?? You’re still a great writer and made me laugh! 🙂
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I’m glad my emotional ranting struck a cord and a funny one at that. I always like to make people laugh so you’re comment is already making me feel better, Chocolate helps too.
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Those nachos look delicious. I always try to find a vegetarian restaurant when I travel but sometimes that can be hard. Props to you for finding a delicious one!
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I actually reached out to an Instagram foodie friend who lives in Detroit, and he gave me great recommendations on veggie friendly restaurants.
Meghan recently posted…Thinking Out Loud and All Over The Place
This week has not been particularly kind to me either, and I’m especially sad that every nut butter you bought would actually kill me. I’m hoping that ice cream wouldn’t, though, because daaaaamn do I want a lick of that. And by lick I mean the whole thing. Also… how did you like the potato chip bar?! I never tried that brand, but the one I got at Blend was good!
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The potato chip bar was ‘eh. It reminded me of a regular chocolate bar with crispy rice inside. It was more of a texture than a taste, so I think I should seek out other potato chip chocolate bars just to see if it was an isolated incident. I’m sure you’d agree.
I’m sorry to hear your week has been rough. I would share my ice cream cone with you. Actually on second though, I wouldn’t, but I’d buy you your own cone. 🙂
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I’ve only been to the detroit airpot, does that count? And I am straight up swooning over those nut butters. And the nachos. Are those lentils I spy??
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Those are lentils. You have a great eye!!
I’m sad to say, the Detroit airport doesn’t really count, which just means you’ll have to go back.
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So much awesome… the ice cream, the bread-y treats, the booze (obv)…. and the General Tso’s riff! I want that right now. Yes, I’ve had a couple of beers…
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You should always drink a couple of beers. I bet it enhances the whole Laura experience.
Shotgunning alcohol… who me… 🙂
I want just about everything here, but what I’m really interested in is that spicy peanut butter, I have to say an idea like that has never occurred to me but now I am absolutely craving some.
Enjoy the sugar (horizontal or otherwise) lemon squares are to be embraced every which way!
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This cracked me up: Enjoy the sugar (horizontal or otherwise) lemon squares are to be embraced every which way!
I’m all out of lemon squares now. Come quick and bring reinforcements.
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Omg – General Tso’s Cauliflower looks amazing and Potato Chip Chocolate Bar!!!! I have never heard of such a thing!! I want 🙂
The Cauliflower was amazing. I need to figure out how to recreate it.
The Potato Chip Chocolate Bar was a bit of a let down, especially because I love potato chips. I will not be defeated though. I think I need to find others and test them out.
Meghan recently posted…Thinking Out Loud and All Over The Place
I’m sorry about the woman stuff. I’m still undecided if the consistent stream of emotional craziness was better during pregnancy or now when it fluctuates more… hm :/
I used to live nearish to Detroit and have really been missing Michigan. Coincidently, that has translated into listening to Eminem (typically not my style) while working out, which also made me giggle at the lyrics in your post. Luckily, I have now been able to live vicariously through your post and have pretended to have consumed some General Tso’s Cauliflower right there along with you. Sadly for the Netherlands, General Tso doesn’t exist here.
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I can’t even imagine pregnancy hormones. You get mad props from me.
I love Eminem. His stuff is great workout music for me too.
Meghan recently posted…Thinking Out Loud and All Over The Place
Shades of Ann Arbor! There’s a Seva in Detroit now? Who knew? I hope you had the yam fries, is all I’m saying. Also, those Detroit prices are INSANE to me now after 10-ish years in the SF bay.
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Yep, there’s a Seva in downtown Detroit. It was great, but alas I did not get the yam fries. I guess I’ll have to go back. 🙂
LOL- The nut butter bar after I messaged you about the thoughts on the salted cashew butter…eff that, we’re going there ha!
I don’t even know where to start with all these eats… the amount of bread variety you have here is amazing. I’ve been working on a spinach and feta popover for ages but it never comes out right- after seeing those beauties I’m trying again!
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I thought about that when you texted me. I though wait until he sees the cashew butter and the spicy peanut butter. He’ll be nut buttering it up for sure!!
Keep trying. I’d want that popover.
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