Fail

The homemade sauerkraut failed in its first attempt.  Though it's only a small defeat in what is sure to be many succesful victories of sauerkraut production, it feels, and looks, awful.  Notice the carpet of mold.

A Taste of India

Cary and I ventured out to the Ted Constant COnvocation Center at Old Dominion University for their annual Taste of India celebration.  In addition to having all sorts of wonderful food, they had numerous acts, on stage, performing what appeared to be native dance and song.

Above, in my hand, is the Bhelpuri, kind of like an Indian version of Chex mix with spicy sauce on top.

 The samosas and chutney were very similar to what I've made before.  Mostly because of the fried component of the food.

Cary is chowing down on the Tikki Chhole.

Last dish we tried was the Masala Dosa with coconut chutney.  Though I ate all of it, it was the least flavorful of the dishes we ate.

To see what else is offered this weekend, visit the following site

http://www.tasteofindiahr.org/

Lolas in Ghent

Cary and I went to Lolas this evening for dinner.  We had been then once before with a group of people and were suprised at how good the food was.  The style is Carribean mixed with a Latin flavor.  Beans, rice, and plantains play a predominant role in the food.  We are both partial to the plantain nachos, pictured below.  We also both enjoy the chimichura, also pictured below.  Cary ordered a shrimp and plantain "smash" dish that came in the most unique entre dish I've ever seen.  Apparently the container was neater than the food. 

This restaraunt does have a cross-dressing party on Sunday morning's. 

Cary and her unique container filled with plantain mash and shrimp.

Awesome plantain nachos.  You are correct, Drag Brunch on Sunday mornings.

Chimichura, with mashed potatoes and asparaugs.  Very good.

Visit their website http://www.lolasghent.com/ to view the rest of their menu.

Mustard Roasted Salmon with Green Bean Salad and Basmati Rice

Cary and Spike help me eat our Wednesday night creation.  The recipie was strait from the Food Network website.

I don't know how long the link will work, the Food Network may rotate different meals through the following link:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/menus/easy-weeknight-salmon/index.html