Sometimes, the person who takes your order in a restaurant is even more memorable than the breakfast they deliver to your table. And our wonderful server, Sherrie, would make ANY meal taste even better! Bakers Square…Clive Iowa Let’s just say Sherrie is a one-woman “Good Morning In Clive Iowa” welcoming committee, and our family loved […]
Mi Mexico Family Mexican Restaurant – Clive, Iowa
You know you’re in a real family-run Mexican restaurant when “Abuela” seats you. (That’s Grandma in Spanish.) Mi Mexico, Clive, Iowa The warm, homemade tortilla chips are served with both bean dip and salsa…and their queso is delicious! The drinks are delicious. The food is made from scratch. The […]
Wobbly Boots BBQ – Clive, Iowa
Our hotel during the four day baseball tournament was located within walking distance of a place we were anxious to try… Wobbly Boots BBQ We ate outside on their patio… And I was happy when I noticed the NO SMOKING ON PATIO sign! It was a […]
Iowa City Farmer’s Market – Iowa City, Iowa
What better way to spend an hour on the 4th of July than strolling through our local Iowa City Farmer’s Market? So come along with me and see how our Saturday mornings in Iowa City look…and taste! Got Salad? Fresh Is Best! Kale yes! I can see better already! Antler Ridge Elk Ranch Chris and […]
Lucky’s Market – Iowa City, Iowa
Today was Opening Day for Lucky’s Market in Iowa City… Lucky’s Market Website And I walked through the door with no preconceived idea of what to expect. So as I entered the store, the first word that came to mind was…WOW!!! For a Foodie like me…this is better than Disney World!!! […]
Gazebo Concert Series – Carmel, Indiana
It must be an Indiana thing. Tonight Nana and Papa invited us to attend to an outdoor concert at the Gazebo in Carmel… and we were told it would be a “Pitch-In”. Turns out that means a “Pot Luck” to those of us from Iowa. And we were asked to bring HOT DOGS! It […]
King Tower Cafe – Tama, Iowa
It’s hard to believe this cafe is located the the HEART of The Heartland… To me, it looks like a page right out of an old Western novel… But it’s not out West…It’s in the heart of the Meskwaki Indian territory… In Tama, Iowa! We […]
Hy-Vee – Coralville, Iowa
We’ve found a great way to save some money and LOTS of calories for breakfast… Simply head to a Hy-Vee Marketplace Restaurant. (We like the Coralville location.) Start by sipping a cup of fresh brewed coffee…and then order a Denver Omelet. Now…here is the IMPORTANT part… Ask for a […]
Iowa Arts Festival – Iowa City, Iowa
As most of you know…I ALWAYS have my phone ready to snap pictures wherever we are…But last Saturday night was a sad exception to that rule. We jumped in a cab to head to downtown Iowa City and we were already several blocks from our house when I realized I had forgotten my phone! And […]
Wabash BBQ – Chillicothe, Illinois
OK…Let me ask you a question. Would you take an all day road trip to save $1,100?? WE would. And WE DID. You see…I have needed a new cook top for some time now. My old Jenn-Air has lasted for more than 30 years and it has served me well…but it is becoming quite […]