#FridayFinds - Strong's Brick Oven Pizzeria (Union, KY)

Almost within walking distance for us is Strong's Brick Oven Pizzeria.

Unfortunately, we don't care for the "brick oven" style pizza - a shame since it is so close.

If you do like "brick oven" style pizza - definitely give it a try!

Mozzarella Sticks

Brussetta

Chicken and Bacon Pizza

Namaste.

#Memories - 2022 Christmas

2022 was a great Christmas for us... 

Back in Kentucky full time and got to spend time with our family...

A year for the memories!

My first attempt at an Apple Pie!
Filling was great... crust needs major help.  :)

Holiday Baking

Traveling to see some lights...

The Living Room Tree

The Entry Way Tree
(which is being replaced because of light issues)

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - The 859 Taproom and Grill (Florence, KY)

Another good place for food in the Florence area - 859 Taproom.

I thought this was Brussel Sprouts - but I can't find them on the menu now
(result of taking so long to get these posted - the menus change)

Fried Pickles

Burger (Can't remember which one) with Tator Tots

Goetta Sliders and Sweet Potato Waffle Fries

Namaste.

#CraftyTuesday - The Family is Growing

We welcomed a new great-niece earlier this year and you guessed it - that called for another quilt!

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Valle Escondido (Union, KY)

Other than The Taco Queen food truck, Valle Escondido is the closest restaurant to our place.

They also have a mammoth skinny Marqurita - so very dangerous for both our waistlines and wallet.

This was becoming a norm for us, but then I had two run-ins with mushrooms (I am allergic).  The first, I will take responsibility for as I didn't tell them (a mushroom from another order snuck into mine) and I paid dearly.  The second time, I explained and asked them to keep the mushrooms away from my order... and YEP - another mushroom snuck in.  Luckily, I caught it quickly and didn't have the allergic reaction, BUT we have not been back.  If the cooks won't take allergies seriously - that is a problem for me.  Which is a shame because we really enjoyed the food (and the location was so convenient).

SOOOO... if you like Mexican and don't have any allergies, then this is the place to go.

If you do have an allergy - go at your own risk.

Large Skinny Margarita

Guac (I only got this our first time - they have a brown sauce
that comes out with the salsa that I have been eating instead)

I don't recall what this dish was called... but my normal became a chicken breast with shrimp and crab covered in queso with rice.  Similar, but not exactly the same.

Quesadia... But this also didn't stay a norm.  They were willing to add chorizo to a chicken burrito and that was the standard order going forward.

Rice... I will say it is not the norm
(there are potatoes in it), but it is tasty

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Luna's Bar and Grill (Florence, KY)

Another find in Florence after we moved back south - Luna's Bar and Grill.

The food was good - but we didn't care for the seating (and it is usually crowded), so it isn't a repeat for us.  But - it could be for others!

Chorizo Cheese Fries

I can't remember if these were Hush Puppies or Jalapeno Poppers...

Grilled Salmon

Philly Steak Sandwich

Fettuccine Chicken and Pasta

Namaste.

#Memories - Our Hawaii Trip

Our 2020 Mediterranean Trip morphed into a 2022 Hawaiian Inter-Island Cruise.

We had a great time and were happy that we were able to see four of the islands on our trip (our favorite was Kiai, though our favorite excursion was at the Hilo port on the Big Island) ...

Here's just a few of my favorite pictures - no filters, just my Android phone.

Now to start saving for another Mediterranean cruise. :)

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Bourbon House Pizza (Florence, KY)

We had heard great things about Bourbon House Pizza (they have Chicago Style pizza), but we have yet to visit in person. This order was a carry-out and was still tasty despite the travel time home.

One of these days, we eat at the restaurant, but they are usually busy so I'm not sure when we will attempt.  :)

I remember that we got something "unique", but I can't remember what it
was and I don't see anything on the menu that looks familiar. :(

Chicken and Bacon

Chicago Style - Chicken and Bacon