Well my friends it's time to settle in and relax for a bit. I hope I can find a new place to share with you tomorrow!
"Chow For Now"
Pete
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Bulldog Pub
Anyone who knows me knows I eat alot of greens. My nightly salads are HUGE and being on business travel I began to crave lettuce and I needed a fix. The Bulldog Pub was definitely the right idea! I had a Cobb salad with shrimp and iced tea. I know just a salad???? Well it was pretty darn good! ingredients were fresh and crisp. Shrimp was seasoned perfectly and the presentation was spot on. Amy my waitress was excellent! She smiled and offered me numerous options and even though my order was not the largest, she kept my glass filled and checked on me throughout my meal. Oh by the way did I mention the beer selection? It offers something for every beer lover. If you are ever up in Jackson I definitely recommend a trip to give them a try even if you don't imbibe.. http://bulldog-jackson.draftfreak.com/
Well my friends it's time to settle in and relax for a bit. I hope I can find a new place to share with you tomorrow!
Well my friends it's time to settle in and relax for a bit. I hope I can find a new place to share with you tomorrow!
Twin Lakes
Hello my fellow Food Freaks!!!!
Here I am in Jackson and till today I must admit my opinion of food here was at an all time low. Since arriving here it's been mostly fast food and conference munchies. This morning more classmates and I went to the Twin Lakes conference center in Florence MS for some team building exercises http://twinlakescamp.org/
What an incredible facility! 500 acres of some of the most beautiful countryside I've seen in MS! The camp is run by the First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. This place has a really cool vibe and even though they are operated by a church the staff didn't force their beliefs on us.
After a morning of fun in the forest we headed back to the main camp area for lunch. Keep in mind this is a camp environment. We were served cafeteria style but that was completely fine. The food was hot, plentiful, tasty and served by a great crew!
Our meal consisted of ham, carrots, green beans, and an exceptional potato dish that left us wanting more! Fresh rolls, desert and sweet or unsweetened tea to top it off.
After lunch we had opportunity to wander a bit around the lake and a couple people even took advantage of the canoes and took a lap around the smaller lake.
After our break it was back to the woods for more exercises. We later went back to the main camp for a debriefing before leaving. A great day all around!
I would like to thank the entire staff for treating us so well!!
Here I am in Jackson and till today I must admit my opinion of food here was at an all time low. Since arriving here it's been mostly fast food and conference munchies. This morning more classmates and I went to the Twin Lakes conference center in Florence MS for some team building exercises http://twinlakescamp.org/
What an incredible facility! 500 acres of some of the most beautiful countryside I've seen in MS! The camp is run by the First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. This place has a really cool vibe and even though they are operated by a church the staff didn't force their beliefs on us.
After a morning of fun in the forest we headed back to the main camp area for lunch. Keep in mind this is a camp environment. We were served cafeteria style but that was completely fine. The food was hot, plentiful, tasty and served by a great crew!
Our meal consisted of ham, carrots, green beans, and an exceptional potato dish that left us wanting more! Fresh rolls, desert and sweet or unsweetened tea to top it off.
After lunch we had opportunity to wander a bit around the lake and a couple people even took advantage of the canoes and took a lap around the smaller lake.
After our break it was back to the woods for more exercises. We later went back to the main camp for a debriefing before leaving. A great day all around!
I would like to thank the entire staff for treating us so well!!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Road Trip
Hello my Fellow Food Fanatics!
Well I'll be blogging from Jackson MS next week. I'm attending job training and I'm looking forward to exploring uncharted territory in search of good food. Garden is doing well and I finished the last of the romaine last night. Tomatoes took a beating during a recent storm but I hope they'll recover soon. Squash plants are kicking out blossoms left and right and I have a few small specimens peaking out. Snow pea plants are very strong and climbing well. I also planted some cukes this week! Thanks Terri for helping me feed my cucumber jones! Haven't been to any new places lately but I'm hopeful to explore a bit more upon my return!
Well I'll be blogging from Jackson MS next week. I'm attending job training and I'm looking forward to exploring uncharted territory in search of good food. Garden is doing well and I finished the last of the romaine last night. Tomatoes took a beating during a recent storm but I hope they'll recover soon. Squash plants are kicking out blossoms left and right and I have a few small specimens peaking out. Snow pea plants are very strong and climbing well. I also planted some cukes this week! Thanks Terri for helping me feed my cucumber jones! Haven't been to any new places lately but I'm hopeful to explore a bit more upon my return!
"Chow for Now"
Pete
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Garden Progress
Hello my Friends!
My little garden was doing great until last night. We were hit with quite the storm. Thunder, lightening, heavy winds and hail. First time I'd heard the tornado siren go off and it made my skin crawl. The tomatoes and squash took the brunt of the damage. This morning when I went to survey my domain the tomatoes were literally sideways and the squash were squashed!! By the afternoon things had perked up a little and I hope to see further improvement tomorrow. On a happier note last Saturday, Terri and I went to Ship Island National Park. It's 11 miles off the coast and we went courtesy of Ship Island Excursions. We explored Fort Massachusettes, picked sea shells and found photo ops. We even found the biggest pizza oven EVER!!
Just kidding! This awesome beast was used to heat cannonballs to give them the added bonus of causing stuff to burn when struck. We had a great time and I highly recommend taking the trip out there. We even saw dolphins during the trip out and back. Bring plenty of sunscreen and slather it on often or you could end up looking like a lobster. I know Terri I'll listen better to you next time! I also recommend you go to http://msshipisland.com/ for all the details.
Well that's all for tonight.
My little garden was doing great until last night. We were hit with quite the storm. Thunder, lightening, heavy winds and hail. First time I'd heard the tornado siren go off and it made my skin crawl. The tomatoes and squash took the brunt of the damage. This morning when I went to survey my domain the tomatoes were literally sideways and the squash were squashed!! By the afternoon things had perked up a little and I hope to see further improvement tomorrow. On a happier note last Saturday, Terri and I went to Ship Island National Park. It's 11 miles off the coast and we went courtesy of Ship Island Excursions. We explored Fort Massachusettes, picked sea shells and found photo ops. We even found the biggest pizza oven EVER!!
Well that's all for tonight.
"Chow For Now"
Pete
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