Category Archives: seafood

The Elaborate Monthly: Salmon & Shrimp Scampi

posted by: | October 2, 2011
Achievement: #34. Have One New Elaborate Homecooked Meal a Month

I feel like the entire month of September has been a long string of elaborate meals, but I only documented one of them for the blog. You see, Michael has been trying to do a low-carb diet again, and I … Continue reading →

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The Elaborate Monthly: Mahi-Mahi, Corn On The Cob, & Homemade Hush Puppies

posted by: | July 29, 2011
Achievement: #34. Have One New Elaborate Homecooked Meal a Month

Well, when you’ve got a stormy summer night preventing you from using the grill, what do you do? If you’re me, you go, “Let’s look in the freezer!” Yep, that’s how this story starts. It was dismal all day, so … Continue reading →

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The Grandview Saloon: A Cautionary Tale

posted by: | July 10, 2011
Achievement: #18. Have Dinner at a New Restaurant on Mt. Washington

Alright, it’s a day later, so I’ve had some time and distance to think about our crummy experience last night. Several people have asked us today about our visit, and as much as I want this to be a positive … Continue reading →

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The Elaborate Monthly: Bacon-Wrapped Scallops & Breaded Zucchini

posted by: | February 25, 2011
Achievement: #34. Have One New Elaborate Homecooked Meal a Month

Tonight, I am going to tell you all a story. This is a story about a time in my life when the basic living necessity of BREAD was taken from me. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I, like so many great … Continue reading →

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Our Year In Overindulgence: Seafood Buffet (And More) At Hokkaido

posted by: | October 26, 2010
Achievement: #100. Overindulge on wings, vodka, seafood, and cupcakes (but not at the same time)

Ok, I’ll admit, when it came to the end of the list, we may have been scraping for ideas a bit. But this Achievement is just so inclusive, covering so many different aspects of indulgence! We completed our seafood overindulgence … Continue reading →

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