Adventures from the weekend

Good evening everyone!

This weekend has been pretty busy. We decided to go to the Dallas Farmers Market on Saturday!

If you like supporting local farmers and small businesses, this is the place for you. We love to go and get our grocery shopping out of the way here. A lot of the farmers and businesses allow you to try samples of their produce or food before you buy it. I appreciate that because I dread buying something and the food doesn't turn out the way I would like it.

Overall, it's a good way to shop local and get fresh food.

Check them out on their website at http://www.dallasfarmersmarket.org/

They are open EVERYDAY from 8:00 am-6:00 pm except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

Pinkberry

Do you love ice cream, but you don't want to stray too far from your fitness/diet plan? Do you enjoy the pleasures of fresh and clean flavors? Tired of the same boring fro-yo places?

Well if you are looking for a change, Pinkberry is the best place!

It's a frozen yogurt national chain store that doesn't disappoint. I love that they cater their flavors to the different seasons through the year. Along with the different flavors, they offer fresh fruit and decadent toppings, such as chocolate.

I fell in love with Pinkberry while working in Chicago. It was a great and refreshing treat for those long walks to the train.

The great thing I found was that I have never been disappointed. Whether it was Chicago or Dallas, I've enjoyed refreshing good and sweet frozen yogurt.

Check and see if you have a location near you. I highly recommend it!

Visit them at www.pinkberry.com

September 11th

Let us take a minute today and remember the lives that were lost on this day. May God continue to watch over their families and thank you to all of the local heroes!

Announcement! Big move and new Recipes

Hi all!

We apologize for the hiatus we have taken from the blog. Positivity comes from it. Two of us have moved to Dallas! Now we will be able to give reviews of places from both Dallas and Milwaukee.

Stay tuned :)

Water Buffalo (Riverfront Dining)

Do you enjoy the pleasures of eating by the water side?  How about great food on a patio?

If you like these things then Water Buffalo is the place for you!

My family and I had dinner there for my birthday celebration. 

Not only did it have a good atmosphere,  but the menu had enough variety to cater to all of our needs.

I have all of our meal selections below.

Check out this restaurant on a bright and sunny day!

Address: 249 N. Water st., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-431-1133
Email: waterbuffalomilwaukee.com

The Empty Nester
She opted for the "Oyster Po-Boy." Yummy fried oysters on a toasted roll with cajun remoulade, iceberg lettuce, and tomato. All of this with your choice of fries, fresh fruit, cole slaw, or soup for $13.00 (Lunch menu). Her only issue she had was that it wasn't a lot of oysters on the Po Boy and she wished there was more. Other than that, she liked the meal overall.

The Young Hipster
Now that I am vegetarian,  it's nice to find menus with a lot of vegetarian options. I opted for the "Three Cheese Ravioli" ($14.50 on the lunch menu). It's hard to resist ravioli filled with ricotta, parmesan, mascarpone,  shallots, and garlic. These were cooked in a savory sage butter sauce. It was my birthday so I decided to splurge and pig out on a side of "Parmesan fries w/ Garlic Aioli." ($5) My only suggestion is to request to have the cheese melted a little over the fries.

The Busy Mom and my Grandfather
The father-daughter duo decided to try the "Friday Fish Fry" that they ha e every friday. Champagne battered Alaskan cod served with fries, apple slaw, and rye bread is a great way to start the weekend off right! For the lunch menu, it only cost $14.50.

We suggest browsing the drink menu for the "Boozy Palmer". It was a fan favorite!

For appetizers, give the "Louisiana Crab Cakes" and "Lobster Rangoon" a try! You won't regret it.

Zucchini and yellow squash hash

Hi all! I hope you enjoyed yourselves this 4th of July weekend.

Last night I made another dish that I wanted to share.

Take a look at the recipe below!

Zucchini and Yellow Squash Hash

Ingredients
1 large zucchini (shredded)
1-2 small yellow squash (cut I to medallions and halved)
1/4 of a yellow onion
1/4 of a red onion
8 cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 clove of garlic
2 tablespoons of Canola oil
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
Salt and fresh cracked pepper for taste

Directions
1.) Shred zucchini and chop squash
2.) In a large pan, add in canola oil and set temperature to medium high heat.
3.) Once heated, add in zucchini and squash.
4.) Add in salt and pepper and let simmer until the veggies become soft.
5.) Remove the mixture from pan and set aside until the end.
6.) Add the butter to the pan and once melted, add in the tomatoes, onions, and garlic.
7.) Once the veggies begin to start caramelize, add in the zucchini and ow squash from before.
8.) Incorporate everything and cook for another minute.
9.) Enjoy!

For extra taste, add a little shredded parmesan on top.

Swig: Milwaukee Downtown Dining experience

Hi all! It's been a while since I've chatted last, but I have for you another restaurant visit review. This time it is our family's experience with Milwaukee's "Downtown Dining".

Swig 

217 N BroadwayMilwaukee, WI 53202

http://swigmilwaukee.com/

(Crab Cakes)

Located in the 3rd ward, this restaurant provides a relaxed ambiance while keeping a classy touch.

When we first entered the restaurant we liked the fact that they have outside and inside seating. The dim lighting and earth tones was warm and inviting.

Since this was Downtown Dining, we were able to indulge in a three course lunch menu for only $12.50.

We all decided to try out a drink called "The Vacation". It was a nice tropical drink composed of coconut rum, mango puree, sour, and simple syrup. This drink will definitely have you feeling as if you are on a beach on a nice and sunny day.

Surprisingly, we all generally chose to eat the same type of meal. 

 Black Bean Cakes

 Tomato and Feta

Gourmet Grilled Cheese

The "Young Hipster" turned vegetarian opted for the vegetarian options of the Black Bean Cakes w/ cilantro sour cream, Tomato and Feta (spring mix greens with basil, red onions, a few toasted pine nuts, and just the right amount of a balsamic vinaigrette, and the Gourmet Grilled Cheese (a nice balance of Parmesan, smoked Gouda, fresh mozzarella cheeses with avocado and the best red onion jam I have ever had on a fresh toasted baguette.)

The "Empty Nester" opted for a seafood medley for her three courses. She started off with the Crab Cakes (Panko coated served with an avocado puree and roasted corn relish), Organic Baby Greens ( a mixed greens salad with mandarin oranges, walnuts, and feta cheese tossed with a red bell pepper vinaigrette), and Ahi Tuna Teriyaki (perfectly grilled ahi tuna topped with a cucumber tomato relish and spring mix on a brioche roll).

Our "Busy Mom" opted to split up her courses by having Crab Cakes for her first course and she decided to go more of the vegetarian route by having the Tomato and Feta and Gourmet Grilled Cheese options to complete her meal.

Our little "Picky Eater" had her french fries as usual. 

Swig was a good place for all types of tastes and it was reasonably priced. We definitely plan to visit again as soon as possible!