Oral Fixations

Cheesy Ham and Potatoes, originally uploaded by queenkv.

Cheesy Ham and Potatoes…about 5 minutes prep time, 30 minutes of baking and another 5 minutes of sitting time.

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Pastrami Melt, originally uploaded by queenkv.

Actually, I found this pastrami melt to be a bit blah. That’s surprising since I love Planet Sub. On my first day of work, my co-workers introduced me to this Kansas chain. That was almost two years ago.

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Duck Pond Pinot Grigio, originally uploaded by queenkv.

Thanks to a relatively new Kansas law, we could take our leftover wine home. This is Duck Pond’s Pinot Grigio from New City Cafe. The waiter places the corked wine in a large baggie along with the receipt and seals it up.
All legal and it’s still tasty!

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Steak and Cheese Sandwich, originally uploaded by queenkv.

Steak and Cheese Sandwich from the Brick Oven in Topeka.

Bread Pudding, originally uploaded by queenkv.

Made with croissant bread. Yum!

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Focaccia Bread and Olives, originally uploaded by queenkv.

Trying out the new Italian restaurant on Mass St — before our Smackdown trivia quiz at the Bottleneck.

Apple-Thyme Pie, originally uploaded by queenkv.

I was amazed how thyme worked in this sweet dessert.

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Limoncella Martini, originally uploaded by queenkv.

I started off with a Limoncella Martini. Back in Italy, I couldn’t get enough of this sweet liquor. It was lovely to drink in a flavor that reminds me of our European adventure.

Limoncella Sorbet, originally uploaded by queenkv.

The bartender at Juls recommended this limoncella sorbet. Yum!

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Leftover BBQ, originally uploaded by queenkv.

The ribs still taste yummy after a few days in the fridge. I added some cheesy taco rice to the leftovers from the Kansas Black Expo.

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More Ceviche, originally uploaded by queenkv.

My hubby discovered fresh tilapia in Dillons. Yeah! I love watching the translucent fish meat turn opaque in the mix of citrus juices, onions and tomatoes. It’s wonderful as a meal or a snack, wrapped up in a tortilla.
I served this ceviche up with guacamole and salsa paella.

Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake, [...]

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BBQ from the Kansas Black Expo, originally uploaded by queenkv.

Our photog did a natpackage on the Family Fun night at the Kansas Black Expo in downtown Topeka. He brought back these yummy ribs and sides.

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Copper Oven Lovin!, originally uploaded by queenkv.

Soup on a hot summer day? Yes!
I love the savory ground beef in the soup. And the bacon & spinach quiche was a nice counterpoint the hearty soup.

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