Grilled Chicken ( indoors )

          I put 3 chicken breast halves in a bag with oil and seasonings and let them marinate and then tossed them into my expensive Calphalon grill pan ( it was a gift - I don't think I would spend that kind of money ).

          They were  .  .  .  okay.  I still haven't hit on the right combination of seasonings. 

Baza For Lunch Again !

          I decided to go to Baza Market again for lunch today.  I got sauerkraut and sausages, stuffed cabbage, lamb meatloaf, and potatoes and mushrooms.  It is wonderful.

          I can have all of this meat because for Lent I gave up  .  .  .  .  observing Lent !  

Breakfast !

          Breakfast is my favorite meal and I treat myself sometimes on the weekend.  This is scrambled eggs, corned beef hash, home fries and toast at OB's Cafe in North Quincy.  I heard of the place on the Quincy Daily Photo site and thought I'd give it a try.  I actually went back on Sunday and had their traditional Irish breakfast ( sorry no picture ! ).

Salad !

          I cannot remember the last time I had a salad for lunch.  It's been too long, and I could use some healthy ingredients for a change.  This came from Sudbury Farms and it's very good.

Mystery Ingredient

          I enjoyed yesterday's lunch so much that I went back today.  We have stuffed cabbage, rice pilaf, chicken and cabbage ( sauerkraut ) and . . . the mystery item.  There was no label at the hot food bar so I took a chance.

          It seems to be chicken and pork wrapped in . . .something.  It's actually pretty good, whatever it is. 

Eastern European Lunch

           

          I had read some blog reviews of this place and decided to try it.  It's called Baza Market and it's close by in Newton.

          This is stuffed cabbage ( rice and ground pork ), lamb raviolis, and potatoes with mushrooms.  It's pretty good.

          I will definitely go there again.  It was a little intimidating not being able to read the labels on some items, but, what's the worst that can happen ?  I end up eating something I never had before ?  Sounds like a bonus.

           

Deli Sandwich

     Today in the balmy 65 degree Northeast we have a  *special*  lunchtime treat . . . tongue !  I went to Barry's Village Deli in Waban ( Newton ).  It is wonderful, although my co-workers are giving me funny looks.  The half-sour pickle that comes with it is delicious, too. 

Gators !

          I just spent a week in Orlando at Gaylord Palms.  What a place!  They have small Alligators living there.  It's pretty cool.

          
          There is also a lagoon with a boat in it ( indoors ! ).  It is a bar and restaurant and is a great place to have a tropical drink.
          The lagoon is stocked with some of the biggest fish I have ever seen.  I did not find out what they were, but some of the other pools were full of Koi, which are Japanese carp.

 

Marina Bay, Quincy, MA in Winter

     Marina Bay, vibrant in the nice weather, is almost deserted at the beginning of March.  The restaurants and bars are still open, but, without the outdoor seating, the place is so 

much quieter. 

Chili ( again )

 First, we have ground beef ( also known as "hamburger" ).  Browned and then the fat and grease is spooned off and dumped into an old coffee can.

 Meanwhile ( in my Martha Stewart dutch oven ) I saute bacon, scallions, and 5 jalapenos ( diced ).

The finished product.  I have been sprinkling in shredded cheese and it really tastes good.