Week 17

Week 17 (Apr 18 – Apr 24)

Apr 18


Breakfast Sandwich, Homefries, & Scrapple - April 18

500. Bacon, Egg & Cheese on an English Muffin, Homefries, Scrapple @ Irish Joe’s (Phoenixville, PA) 11:12 a.m.

501. Sicilian Slices & Antipasto from Rocco’s (Phoenixville, PA) @ Home – 7:37 p.m.

Apr 19


Casamientos, Squash & Tomato Salad, & Eggplant Paremsan - April 19

502. Vegetable Barley Soup @ Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) 12:56 p.m.

503. Veggie Melt @ Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) 1:01 p.m.

504. Casamientos, Squash Salad, Eggplant Parmesan from Whole Foods Market (Devon, PA) @ Home – 5:16 p.m.

505. Tomato Pie @ Scott & Vickie’s (Malvern, PA) 6:36 p.m.

506. Cheese, Olives, Nuts @ Scott & Vickie’s (Malvern, PA) 6:41 p.m.

507. Snack Mix @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 10:20 p.m.

Apr 20


Fuel For The Road - April 20

508. Fuel for the Road: Chunks of Energy from Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA)
@ I-81 South – All Day Long

509. Chimichurri Wings & Goat Cheese Salad from Raleigh Times Bar (Raleigh, NC) @ Clarion Hotel – 8:22 p.m.

Apr 21

510. Space Club (Turkey, Ham, Smoked Bacon) & German Potato Salad @ Flying Saucer (Raleigh, NC) 1:12 p.m.

511. – Revere Beer Dinner @ Raleigh Times (Raleigh, NC) –


- Frisee Salad w/ Red Peppers, & Spiced Peanuts and Papaya Vinagrette served with:

- Founders Cerise, New Holland Envious, Bell’s Oberon, Big Boss’ Monkey Buziness


- Fried Yellowtail Snapper w/ Yellow Curry & Jicama Slaw served with:

- Founders Double Trouble, New Holland Imperial Hatter, Bell’s Hopslam, Mother
Earth Imperial IPA




- NY Strip Marinated in Bourbon, Beer, & Espresso w/ Sweet Peppercorn Cream, Mushroom Ragout, & Cauliflower Au Gratin served with:

- Founders KBS, New Holland 2005 Pilgrim’s Dole, Bell’s 9000, Foothills Bourbon Barrel Aged Sexual Chocolate


- Stout Tempura Battered Bananas Foster Waffle w/ B. Nektar Mead


- Espresso & Escazu Chocolate

Apr 22


Olive Tray - April 22

512. Super Greens Chunks of Energy @ Clarion Hotel (Raleigh, NC) 10:22 a.m.


Lentil Salad & Salad w/ Baked Tofu - April 22

513. Mediterranean Lentil Salad & Salad w/ Baked Tofu and Lemon Herb Dressing @ Weaver Street Market (Carrboro, NC) 2:05 p.m.

514. Olive Tray & Paesano Roll from Whole Foods (Chapel Hill, NC) @ Clarion Hotel - 6:02 p.m.

515. Jalapeno Cheddar Chex Mix @ Clarion Hotel (Raleigh, NC) 11:52 p.m.

Apr 23


Shrimp Wontons & Twice Baked Turnip Cake - April 23

516. Salad, Hard Boiled Egg, Potato Salad & Mediterranean Pasta Salad @ Weaver Street Market (Hillsborough, NC) 1:34 p.m.

517. Shrimp Wontons & Twice Cooked Turnip Cakes w/ Veggies from Spize Café @ Clarion Hotel (Raleigh, NC)

Apr 24


French Dip - April 24

518. Fried Pickles & Nachos @ Raleigh Times Bar (Raleigh, NC) 1:33 a.m.

519. Berry Blast Chunks of Energy & Fuji Apple @ The Park (Raleigh, NC) 10:33 a.m.

520. Veggie Sandwich @ World Beer Fest (Raleigh, NC) 11:52 a.m.

521. French Dip @ Raleigh Times Bar (Raleigh, NC) 5:20 p.m.


Escazu

Week 16

Week 16 (Apr 11 – Apr 17)

Apr 11


Chicago Style Dog - April 11

467. Eggs Over Easy (w/ Louisiana Hot Sauce) & Thick Cut Bacon w/ Sourdough Toast @ Original Pancake House (Chicago, IL) 12:21 p.m.

477. Chicago Style Hot Dog & Seasoned Fries @ Flub A Dub Chubs (Chicago, IL) 3:44 p.m.

478. – Dinner @ Brand BBQ Market (Chicago, IL) 8:16 p.m.--


- Pork Belly Over Greens w/ Bourbon Mustard Sauce


- Burnt Ends Sandwich w/ Mac & Cheese and Slaw w/ Signature Sauce


- Smoked Bourbon Pecans

Apr 12


Italian Wrap - April 12

479. Odwalla Choco Walla Bar @ O’Hare Airport (Chicago, IL) 11:32 a.m.

480. Italian Wrap & Chips from Sessano (Phoenixville, PA) @ My Front Porch – 4:48 p.m.

481. Pub Pretzels @ Sly Fox Brewery (Phoenixville, PA) 6:26 p.m.

482. Shrimp Lo Mein & Pork Fried Rice from Tea Garden (Phoenixville, PA) @ Home – 8:49 p.m.

Apr 13


Butter Lettuce Salad w/ Cucumber, Tomato, Onion, Olive Oil & Balsamic w/ Ham & Bean Soup, Roasted Parsnip and Green Onion, Keswick Tomme, & Smashed Rhubarb w/ Fireweed Honey - April 13

483. Pork Fried Rice from Tea Garden (Phoenixville, PA) @ Home – 12:53 p.m.

484. Butter Lettuce Salad w/ Cucumber, Tomato, Onion, Olive Oil & Balsamic w/ Ham & Bean Soup, Roasted Parsnip and Green Onion, Keswick Tomme, & Smashed Rhubarb w/ Fireweed Honey @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 7:22 p.m.

485. Kimberton Hills Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 8:39 p.m.

Apr 14


Sandwich and Sandwich Bites of Jalapeno Hummus, Butter Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomato & Onion on Stoudt’s Wild Carrot Dill Bread w/ Chili Lime Organic Tortilla Chips - April 14

486. Butter Lettuce Salad @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 12:38 p.m.

487. Sandwich and Sandwich Bites of Jalapeno Hummus, Butter Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomato & Onion on Stoudt’s Wild Carrot Dill Bread w/ Chili Lime Organic Tortilla Chips @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 6:52 p.m.

488. Kimberton Hills Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 8:12 p.m.

Apr 15


Green Onion - April 15

489. Green Onion @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 11:22 a.m.

490. Butter Lettuce Salad w/ Keswich Tomme Crumbles, Wild Carrot Dill Bread w/ Jalapeno Hummus and Roasted Green Onions, Chili Lime Tortilla Chips @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 1:36 p.m.

491. Bite of Ryan’s Duck & Rabbit Terrine w/ Foie Mousse and Headcheese @ Teresa’s Next Door (Wayne, PA) 5:48 p.m.

492. Cuban Sandwich @ Teresa’s Next Door (Wayne, PA) 6:13 p.m.

493. Kimberton Hills Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 9:22 p.m.

Apr 16


Cookies Before Dinner - April 16

494. Stoudt’s Wild Carrot Dill Bread w/ Jalapeno Hummus, Green Onion, Kesiwck Tomme & Chili Lime Organic Tortilla Chips @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 12:42 p.m.

495. – Dinner @ Mom & Dad’s House (Pottstown, PA) – 6pm –

- Milk & White Chocolate Chip Cookies

- Wild Carrot Dill Bread

- Broccoli Spaghetti

- Black Olives

496. Kettle’s Chili Lime Organic Tortilla Chips @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 9:20 p.m.

Apr 17


Deep Fried Squid & Moo Pad Kra-Prao - April 17

497. Milk & White Chocolate Chip Cookies @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 10:04 a.m.

498. Chicken Tortilla Soup & Chicken Salad Wrap from Casual Gourmet (Limerick, PA) @ Home- 2:43 p.m.

499. Deep Fried Squid & Moo Pad Kra-Prao (Pork Sauteed in Fresh Chilis & Thai Basil) from Thai Place (Phoenixville, PA) @ Home – 7:40 p.m.

Eat The Blog in the News!

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Read it HERE.

Week 15

Week 15 (Apr 4 - Apr 10)

Apr 4


Easter Dinner - April 4

431. Gang Pa @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 8:41 a.m.

432. Chicken Salad Sandwich from Wawa (Royersford, PA) @ Home – 2:33 p.m.

433. Easter Dinner @ Mom & Dad’s House (Pottstown, PA) 5:00 p.m.

- Jenna’s Artichoke Dip

- Plate of Ham, Baked Beans, Carrots, Broccoli, Deviled Eggs

- Awesome Awesome Butter Cream Coconut Cake

444. Deviled Eggs @ Home (Phoenixville, PA)

Apr 5


Peanut Butter Egg - April 5

445. Dollar Dog @ Sly Fox Brewery (Phoenixville, PA) 1:05 p.m.

446. Chicken Caesar Salad @ Sly Fox Brewery (Phoenixville, PA) 1:12 p.m.

447. One Peanut Butter Egg @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 4:22 p.m.

448. Celery @ Sly Fox Brewery (Phoenixville, PA) 6:31 p.m.

449. Pub Pretzels @ Sly Fox Brewery (Phoenixville, PA) 7:28 p.m.

450. Ham, Pineapple Stuffing, Baked Beans, Cranberry Relish @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 8:40 p.m.

Apr 6


Katafi Crab Cake w/ Salad & Skinners Falls - April 6

451. Katafi Crab Cake w/ Salad & Calkins Creamery Skinners Falls Basket Tomme @
Craft Ale House (Limerick, PA) 12:42 p.m.

452. Ham, Pineapple Stuffing w/ Red Chili Flakes, Steamed Kale Tossed in Olive Oil & Sriracha, & Baked Beans @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 8:12 p.m.

Apr 7


Fried Pickles - April 7

453. BLT, Tortilla Chips, & a Hootie Hoo from Kimberton Whole Foods @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 11:06 a.m.

454. Fried Pickles @ Goose Island Wrigleyville (Chicago, IL) 7:28 p.m.

455. Wings @ Goose Island Wrigleyville (Chicago, IL) 7:35 p.m.

Apr 8


Spicy Basil - April 8

456. Wings @ JR’s Place (Chicago, IL) 2:31 a.m.

457. Soup & inedible Salad from Nabo’s (Chicago, IL) @ JR’s Place – 12:07 p.m.

458. Vietnamese Spring Rolls @ Penny’s Noodle Shop (Chicago, IL) 8:24 p.m.

459. Spicy Basil w/ Chicken @ Penny’s Noodle Shop (Chicago, IL) 8:31 p.m.

Apr 9


Pulled Duck Sandwich, Fries, Slaw - April 9

460. Spicy Basil & Chorizo Torta @ JR’s Place (Chicago, IL) 2:32 a.m.

461. Spicy Basil from Penny’s Noodle Shop (Chicago, IL) 8:22 a.m.

462. Lunch @ Brand BBQ Market (Chicago, IL) 12:45 p.m.

- Pulled Duck Sandwich w/ Fries & Slaw

- Burnt End

- Smoked Bourbon Pecans

463. Dinner @ Publican (Chicago, IL) 6pm



- Bread & Butter


Charcuterie Plate of pork pie, head cheese, duck & foie gras galantine, morteau
sausage, saucisson sec, pickles & mustards


Spicy Pork Rinds: Slagel Family Farm, Fairbury, Illinois


Shrimp Fry: The Cpt. Dino, New Orleans, Louisiana; Fresno chili, celery, onion & remoulade


Smoked Char: Southern Iceland; fava beans, spring onions, salsa verde & fried egg


Wagyu Sirloin: Mishima Ranch, California; grilled ricottta salata, chicory & chimichurri


Porchetta: Wild Rice & Brandied Cherry


Beef heart: Dietzler Farm, Elkhorn Wisconsin; white aspaprugus, orange & frisee


Bollito Misto: Becker Lane Organic Farm, Dyersville, Iowa; cotechino sausage, smoked turkey & pork shoulder


Waffle with tangerine marmalade & honey butter


7 Eclair with dark chocolate, maple & vanilla malt ice cream


Wheat Bran Cake w/ Coffee Ice Cream

Apr 10

464. Maui Tacos, Beans & Rice @ Haba Nero (Chicago, IL) 12:43 p.m.

465. Pepperoni Slice from Papa Romeo (Chicago, IL) @ JR’s Place – 2:25 P.M.

466. Sean Paxton & Randy Mosher Beer Dinner @ World Beer Cup Awards Ceremony (Chicago, IL)

FIRST COURSE: ‘Chicago Style’ Charcuterie & Fromage



- Local Cured Meats: Duck Loaf, Schinken Speck - Andy’s Deli (Chicago, IL),
Hungarian Brand Salami, Bend - (Glen Ellyn, IL)

- A Selection of Mid West Cheeses:
Bellavitano washed with New Glarus Raspberry Tort: Pasteurized Cow’s Milk, Sartori (Plymouth, WI)

Blue Paradise: Pasteurized Cow’s Milk, Hook’s Cheese Co (Mineral Point, WI)

Mont St. Francis: Raw Goat’s Milk, Capriole, INC (Greenville, IN)

Brigids Abbey: Raw Cow’s Milk, Cato Corner Farm (Colchester, CT)

Served with: Amarillo Hop encrusted nuts, Cascade Hop infused local honey, pickled chantrelle mushrooms, pearl onions, celery root, spent grain crackers and breads and rhubarb Rodenbach Grand Cru beer jam and New Belgium Eric’s Ale beer jelly
Served with: Worryin’ Ale Rye Beer – Piece Brewing Co (Chicago, IL)

SECOND COURSE: Cream of Pearl Barley Soup



- Pearl barley cooked in vegetable stock and amber wort, topped w/ herb infused wild mushrooms, black truffled crème fraiche and drizzled with a Saaz hop steeped olive oil

Served with: Porter – Bell’s Brewery (Galesburg, MI)

THIRD COURSE: The Bitterness In All of Us



- Belgian endive, escarole, frisee, radicchio greens mixed w/ hop scented hard boiled eggs, roasted cherry tomatos, spent grain croutons, dressed with a Three Floyd’s Dread Naught vinaigrette made w/ malt vinegar, a grassy extra virgin olive oil and dusted with cracked grains of paradise

Served with: Union Jack IPA – Firestone Walker Brewing Co (Paso Robles, CA)

FOURTH COURSE: Long Live The Swine



- Pork Belly brined in Upland Brewing Co Winter Warmer and stuffed w/ fennel, caramelized onions and a custom Alaskan Smoked Porter sausage atop a pretzel spatzle simmered in stout wort and splashed with an Oskar Blues Gordon & Sierra Nevada Stout Grain Mustard sauce and herb Styrian Golding hop pesto

Served with: Curieux – Allagash Brewing Co (Portland, ME) & Terminal Stout – Rock Bottom Brewery (Chicago, IL)

FIFTH COURSE: A Touch Of Sweet



- Malted TCHO chocolate bread, caramel malt, TCHO cocoa nibs, Left Hand Brewing Co Milk Stout, cream and vanilla bean infused bread pudding topped with a butter Shoreline Brewery Beltaine Scotch Ale hard sauce and a Fuggle hop infused mascarpone Chantilly cream

Served with: Bourbon County Stout – Goose Island (Chicago, IL)

Week 14

Week 14 (March 28 – April 3)

Mar 28


Momma Mundy's Breakfast Plate - March 28

400. Momma Mundy’s Breakfast Plate of Quiche, Thick Cut Bacon, Carmelized Apples, & Biscuit @ Mundy’s (Charlotte, NC) 11:18 p.m.

401. Ham Off The Bone Sample @ Harris Teeter (Charlotte, NC) 2:21 p.m.

402. Snack Time @ Levi & Emily’s House (Charlotte, NC) 2:55 p.m.

- Cheese & Mediterranean Spice Hummus

- Chips & Dip

- Roasted Red Peppers & Goat Cheese on Toast Points

403. Homemade Lentil Soup & Cornbread @ The Mundy House (Charlotte, NC) 5:43 p.m.

404. Olives & Roasted Garlic & Sundried Tomato @ Mundy’s (Charlotte, NC) 8:51 p.m.

405. Lusty Monk Burn In Hell Mustard on Crackers @ Mundy’s (Charlotte, NC) 8:54 p.m.

406. Sesame Seared Tuna Medallions @ Mundy’s (Charlotte, NC) 9:27 p.m.

Mar 29


Big Mun's Breakfast Plate - March 29

407. Breakfast of Eggs, Meatless Sausage, and Hash Browns @ Mundy’s (Charlotte, NC)
7:41 a.m.

408. Raw Almonds @ I-85 N (Through, North Carolina) 11:01 a.m.

409. Pub Pretzels @ Sly Fox Brewery (Phoenixville, PA) 5:56 p.m.

410. Curry Chicken & Pork Fried Rice from Golden Buffet (Phoenixville, PA) @ Home – 8:20 p.m.

Mar 30


Chicken Curry & Greek Salad - March 30

411. Sample of Thai Green Curry Soup @ Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) 12:41 p.m.

412. Leftover Curry from Golden Buffet & Greek Salad from Kimberton Whole Foods @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 1:06 p.m.

413. Homemkr’s Lavender Cookies @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 4:36 p.m.

414. Coriander Rubbed Ahi Tuna w/ Crunchy Asian Slaw @ Marly’s (Phoenixville, PA) 7:32 p.m.

415. Orange & Molasses Glazed Hanger Steak w/ Corn & Sweet Pea Risotto @ Marly’s (Phoenixville, PA) 7:45 p.m.

416. Blueberry Raspberry Chocolate & Cappuccino Toffee Chocolate @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 9:25 p.m.


Coriander Rubbed Ahi w/ Sweet Chili Aioli & Micros Over Crunchy Asian Slaw - March 30


Mar 31


Kale Tossed In Olive Oil & Sriracha, Sprout, Tomato, Cucumber Sandwich, Red Hot Blues - March 31

417. Sunshine Panini (pesto, carrots, tomato, onion, swiss, cheddar) & Salad @ Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) 1:02 p.m.

418. Sandwich of Cucumber, Tomato, Spicy Sprouts & Red Pepper Hummus w/ Kale & Tomato Tossed in Olive Oil and Sriracha & Red Hot Blues Tortilla Chips @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 7:03 p.m.

419. Garden of Eaten’s Red Hot Blues Tortilla Chips @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 9:55 p.m.

Apr 1


Toffee Cappucino & Blueberry Raspberry Chocolate Bars - April 1


420. Sandwich w/ Spicy Sprouts, Cucumber, & Red Hummus w/ Red Hot Blues Tortilla Chips & Bubbie’s Pickle Chips @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 1:06 p.m.

421. Egg Salad Sandwich, Lemon Greens, Quinoa w/ Garbanzo, & Red Hot Blues Chips @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 7:28 p.m.

422. Blueberry Raspberry Chocolate & Cappuccino Toffee Chocolate @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 8:25 p.m.

Apr 2


Peanut Butter Egg - April 2

423. One Peanut Butter Egg @ Mom & Dad’s House (Pottstown, PA) 12:08 p.m.

424. Turkey Hoagie w/ Sweet Peppers & Mom’s Macaroni Salad @ Mom & Dad’s House (Pottstown, PA) 12:18 p.m.

425. Egg Salad from Whole Foods Market (Devon, PA) @ Home – 3:16 p.m.

426. Red Hot Blues Tortilla Chips @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 5:45 p.m.

427. Nachos @ Iron Hill Brewery (Phoenixville, PA) 7:40 p.m.

428. Shrimp Jambalaya @ Iron Hill Brewery (Phoenixville, PA) 7:56 p.m.

Apr 3


Gang Pa Ped - April 3

429. Spelt Sandwich Roll, Red Pepper Hummus, Spicy Sprouts w/ Roasted Garlic Vinagrette & Steamed Kale Tossed in Olive Oil & Sriracha @ Home – 12:24 p.m.

430. Gang Pa Ped (Jungle Curry w/ Duck) from Thai Place (Phoenixville, PA) @ Home –
9:20 p.m.


Orange Molasses Hanger Steak w/ Sweet Pea & Corn Risotto - March 30