Homecoming is always a special event during the fall. To be able to enjoy it with my sisters is even better.
Rather than going out to eat, we decided to tailgate and cook up some hotdogs on the grill. Plus we got to enjoy it with chips and queso, macaroni salad, and of course beer.
Sometimes taking it easy and just relaxing is the best thing.
Enjoy!
T
So there I was walking down University Avenue and I smell of BBQ was in the air. Across the street in a parking lot, I saw the jumbo smoker. They were serving freshly smoked pulled pork.
I knew I had to get some before they ran out. They started so early in the morning in order to get the bark on the pork just perfect. I wish I could have just had the pieces of bark. The sandwich I got was great and went so well with my beer before the game.
Enjoy!
T
Tailgating the a fun thing to do during college football season. But every now and then it’s fun to go out and have someone else do the cooking. When I am visiting Gainesville for a football game at my alma-mater I always have fun when I got to The Swamp Restaurant.
Getting there early is a must in order to get a table, otherwise it is standing room only. This applies to before the game as well as after. While you are waiting to go over to the stadium, you can catch up on all the other college football games going on around the country.
I really enjoy their wings when I visit. They have a few different flavors to try so you are not stuck with just one. They have a full bar, but it wouldn’t feel like college unless you get a bucket of beer.
If you are in town for a football game or just passing through check them out. Visit their website at: www.swamprestaurant.com
Enjoy!
T
I was passing through Jacksonville, Florida and wanted to check out Culhane’s Irish Pub. I had heard about them on the Food Network’s show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.
One of my favorite Irish foods is Scotch Eggs, which is a hard boiled egg wrapped in a thin layer of sausage and then fried. It’s a great appetizer and not all Irish pubs have them on the menu. So when I heard that Culhane’s did have it on the menu, I knew I had to go try them.
I was not disappointed – the sausage had great flavor and was just the right portion to go with the size of the egg. Since this was just an appetizer I had to try the classic Sheppard’s Pie. It was great, especially since they honored my request to make sure the potatoes were nice and crispy on top.
To add to the fun of the evening, it was trivia night. Fun entertainment and good food made for a great time! Check out their website at: www.culhanesirishpub.com
Enjoy!
T
As you know I love going out and trying new foods. However, I also love cooking myself.
My favorite time of year is scallop season in Florida, usually July thru September. Every year I go out with family and friends to gather up fresh scallops and have a cookout. They can be hard to find in the water, they like to hide between all the sea grass. You definitely have to work for them, but it is worth all the work when you are eating them.
They are super easy to cook – just a little butter and garlic helps brings out the sweet flavor of the scallop. Since bay scallops are small they cool in just a few minutes. If you over cook them they can get tough. And they are super easy to freeze so that you can enough them after scallop season is over.
If you are interested in more information about scalloping in Florida get all the details on the Florida Recreational Regulations at www.myfwc.com
Enjoy,
T
