February 10, 2012

Fresh Salmon with a Tomato Bruschetta on a Bed of Orzo Pasta with a Tasty Reduction

Fresh Salmon with Tomato Bruschetta on Pasta

Aaron and I got to be the lucky recipients of an original recipe creation by Jocelyn tonight.  The amazing thing was, each serving had only 500 calories after measuring the ingredients and portion sizes.  It was refreshingly light yet satisfying, which is a difficult combination to achieve.  Between Ruth's Chris Steakhouse last night, the Julia Child recipes that are bound to be cooked up this week (entirely new, of course ... we are ready to experiment beyond our usual favorites), and these … [Read more...]

Dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse with Jocelyn and Aaron

Fresh Salad with Walnut from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

Jocelyn came to visit Aaron and me!  After picking her up from the airport in Kansas City, we headed to a nearby Ruth's Chris Steakhouse because we wanted something good and it was unquestionably worth it.  I had read their annual report a few years ago and wanted to experience the food for myself.  I have never bought any shares but at least I understand the company better. The thing that made me happiest is that 1.) it's not the type of place you're going to run into a lot of so-called … [Read more...]