Oh So Boring…

If you are anything like me…well, no one is like me. I’m unique. But, if you want to be like me, here is an activity that you can do if you are stuck inside during a blizzard like I am now or want to pretend to be. That activity? Looking at old menus!

I know, I know, not that exciting, but, man, is it fascinating! The object of my focus this afternoon is the LA Public Library’s online Menu Collection. Just give it a whirl and I dare you not to be sucked in.  Marvel at what ten bucks would buy you 30 years ago compared to today.

I’m not the first to find this site, but I’m damn sure not going to be the last!

I think I’m in the mood to do some baking this weekend…but bake what?  I have a recipe for some brown sugar peanut-butter cookies which sounds yummy…

…but I also have some low-fat cream cheese in the fridge which is keening for a cheesecake.  Maybe a Key Lime Cheesecake? Marble Chocolate? Hmm…

Any ideas from internetland?

On the evening of March 6, 2009, I went to a very nice dinner at Evening Star Cafe in Alexandria.  This dinner was with the foodies of DonRockwell.com (aka DCDining.com) and was quite yummy.  I give full thanks to Chef Will Artley and his staff.  It was good, gooder, goodest.  After the break, I’ll start describing the dishes with photos.

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