Restaurant Review- White Castle

Mmmm, White Castle. I love White Castle. I always have and I always will. They have my favorite fries and my favorite steamed burgers. The pickles and the onions just add to the perfection.

I've been craving White Castle for weeks. And after a day of wedding activities, CJ and I were hungry and drunk. CJ had been poo-pooing my craving, saying the mighty slider was gross, but he gave in on Saturday night when the cab driver suggested he could bring us through the drive through.

Never let a cab driver bring you through the drive through. It adds $10 to your bill.

We got a Crave Pack with 10 sliders, two fries and two sodas. We didn't want the sodas, but it was cheaper that way. CJ said he probably wouldn't be able to "choke down" 5 sliders, so I thought it was a good amount.

When we got home, the feast began. The fries, as always, were crinkled, fresh, and crispy. The burgers were moist and delicious. CJ scarfed down his burgers, much to my dismay. I thought I would be getting one or two of his.

And, aside from being awesomely tasty, their medicinal qualities came through. We both woke up in the morning hangover free. Maybe the extra $10 to the cabbie was worth it.

Kale and Chickpeas

Here you go Dean, a completely vegan (and virtually fat free) dinner.
Saute 3 cloves of garlic and a small onion in a teeny bit of olive oil (I used the spray kind) until tender. Add in juice of a lemon, a chopped large tomato, and a can of chickpeas. Cook until the tomatoes breakdown a bit and give you a sauce, 3-5 minutes. Throw a whole lot of Kale on top (maybe 4-5 cups, chopped) and let wilt. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve with two tiny, juicy, succulent lamb chops and a piece of rye bread.

Made Dinner Anyway

The damn CSA folded, but I still made a great dinner with some seasonal, locally produced veggies and meat.

Pattypan squash, stuffed with tomatoes, rice, and peppers. Locally raised pork chop. Corn on the cob.

Stupid CSA

So, our CSA collapsed. We are sad. I had such high hopes of canning veggies, eating unique and exciting new foods, having to deal with too many veggies, etc.

Instead, we basically paid $200 for some rhubarb. BOOOOOO!!!

So, now out of a great veggie source, I'll have to rely on the farmers' market.

Not that I've been cooking much lately. But I have big plans on making some low fat muffins to keep around for breakfast with the HUGE zucchini I was given yesterday.

Art Fair Treat

Walking around the Uptown Art Fair today, I was looking for a refreshing treat to hold me over until dinner. I found just the thing at an Italian Ice Stand.

A cucumber popsicle!

It was a peeled cucumber that was coated with chili-lime seasoning, stuck on a fork. It was really good and a perfect light snack. I now want to find my own chili-lime seasoning.