Ohmigod…..
I got a call from “Mr. Mustard” (Dick Christenson) of Mustard’s Last Stand regarding their Italian Saturday Night Special. They were serving up AT LEAST six courses of Italian food (he didn’t have the menu quite finalized yet) and it was only $26.75 a couple. Was I interested? Are you kidding? This man doesn’t know [...]
Archive for April, 2007
I Couldn’t Eat Another Bite…..
Posted in Dining Out on April 30, 2007 | 2 Comments »
A Flight of (almost!) Fancy
Posted in Dining Out on April 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Charmed and I have been attempting to visit Montgomery’s on the Square in Monticello since weather foiled our Valentine’s Day. A hair appointment brought me into Champaign on Tuesday and that translates to dinner out for the two of us. Charmed remembered that it was “Flight Night” at Montgomery’s on Tuesday, so reservations were made [...]
And a lovely evening was had by all…..
Posted in Out and About on April 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s looking at a great group of actors that filled roles at the Danville Symphony Orchestra’s fundraiser, “A Night in Casablanca.”
What an honor it was to be involved with their group and have a role in such a spectacular fundraiser. I know of one dinner in particular for 8 people that went for $4600. WOW! [...]
A Simple Sparkler
Posted in Beverages on April 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I love Champagne, sparkling wine, Cava …. anything with fizz.
So tonight after a particularly difficult day at work I broke into the wine cellar for a bottle of bubbles. I picked a bottle of Cristalino Brut, a Spanish Cava. The price point on this bottle is a very friendly $5.99 at World Market in Champaign.
The [...]
Fat (Cat) Tuesday!
Posted in Cats on April 17, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Ahh yes….the children. Since Charmed is in Germany and Lucky doesn’t cook for herself, I thought I’d introduce the children.
Today’s Fat Cat is Oscar….or Ed….or Oogie….or Sock Monkey….
He was christened Oscar, but the boy has a lot of quirks that have earned him his nicknames. For example, “Ed.” Ed is, and I’m aware this is [...]
Sunday Sweets
Posted in Sunday Sweets on April 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
It has become a bit of a ritual to bake on Saturdays to take offerings to the other poor folks that work Sundays like I am so “Lucky” to do. I have made everything from cakes to scones to gingerbread laced with Guinness.
This week’s inspiration came from my friend and fellow co-worker, J.R. We were [...]
Dinner at Bacaro
Posted in Dining Out on April 14, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Charmed and I have had a gift certificate to Bacaro for over three years now. Bacaro is located in Champaign on Walnut St. and boasts one of the few Wine Spectator wine lists in the state of Illinois south of Chicago. The interior is sparse and clean – reminiscent of Blackbird in Chicago. We had purchased the [...]
End Prohibition! Vote NO!
Posted in Uncategorized on April 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
If you live in Catlin, please vote NO on the question of prohibition on Tuesday. Please. I promise you that Catlin will not develop a serious alcohol issue just because you allowed a winery to operate. Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. I’m not advocating the Chicago theory of “Vote early; vote often” but hey….if [...]
