#FridayFinds - Pochis Columbian Restaurant & Cafe (Grand Rapids, MI)

Found this gem on a work trip!  

The food was served family style - so I'm not sure of all of the names, but one of my friends with me is from Colombia and she was extremely impressed with the food.

The food was amazing and now has me searching for authentic Columbian food in my hometown (recommendations being collected). If you are in the Grand Rapids area, please stop by and given them a try - the owner was very nice and amazing!

Namaste.

#CraftyTuesday - It's A Boy!!!

Up until now, we had all grandSONS (3) and great NIECES (3).

Time to add a great NEPHEW into the mix!

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Oaks Italian Deli (Philadelphia, PN)

We traveled out of town for a pool tournament and got a recommendation to try Oaks Italian Deli for a Philly Cheese Steak. 

And I was VERY disappointed.  The Phillies back in our hometown are waaaaaay better than what we had here.  Granted, the service was probably most of the problem as a majority of our food was not cooked as we ordered it...

Two of us split entress: Chicken Fettechini Alfredo and Philly Cheese Steak
(Sandwich was supposed to be with sweet peppers and onions, but arrived with crispy (not cooked) green peppers and crispy (not cooked) onions.)

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Boonedocks Pub & Grub

We get in a bad habit of finding one or two restaurants that we like, and we are done exploring. 

We have really been trying to get out and find new restaurants - if nothing else than to say that we did. 

Here is another that we finally ventured to as we are exploring our not-so new home...

Country Fried Steak and Fries
(The gravy was a bit on the bland side.)

Morning Go-Goetta Burger
and Sweet Potato Fries

Namaste.

#CraftyTuesday - Another Great Niece

We welcomed another Great Niece into the family (ok, technically it is a cousin - but we are closer than that, so honorary niece it is!).  She is so loved by everyone, and I can't wait to watch her grow.

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Mi Tierra

The bad thing about not having time to post is forgetting where some of the restaurants are.  We visited Mi Tierra while we were traveling down to Indiana / Louisville area, but I can't remember if we ate while at our destination or while on the road...

At any rate - Mexican is always a good choice for us when we are on the road and don't have any knowledge of the restaurants. As a result of not remembering what we ate (see note above about finding time to post), I am getting better about taking pictures of the menus to remind me... But not this time.

#FridayFinds - Lalo

The great thing about working in a new location is to try a bunch of new restaurants!

Up next in downtown Cincinnati was Lalo.  The food was good and I'd recommend it to someone looking for somewhere new, but it isn't a "we have to go" spot for me.  If someone suggests, I'll be up for it - does that make sense?

Lettuce Wrap Plate - Drunken Brisket,
Curry Fried Cauliflower, Carnitas

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Taste of Belgium

I've been wanting to try Taste of Belgium since I moved back to the Cincinnati area and finally got my chance!  I went to the location in northern downtown Cincinnati for the pictures below.  I have also made it to their Findlay Market stall for a yummy treat. 

It's a great spot when you are in a brunch mood... 

Latte

Nati Crepe

Namaste.

#CraftyTuesday - Work Christmas Ornaments

Hubby and I made Christmas Ornaments for some of my co-workers.  

I think they turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself. 

Namaste.

#FridayFinds- Jula's on the Potomac

On my final work trip of 2023 to Washington DC, we took a group dinner to a women owned restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia. 

The food and company were both great.  We even got to meet the owner.

Deviled Eggs and Pimento Cheese Hushpuppies

Lobster Bisque

Blackened Salmon w/ Holy Trinity Risotto, Asparagus, Pancetta & Pepper Cream Sauce

Namaste.