JR: My Jan 2014 Toledo Talk comment about the Toledo Meat Market - #todo find the thread where I posted this comment. (Another user said) "Or how about the swell-looking Toledo Meat Market (even though I've read glowing comments about the food--you gotta admit it looks pretty iffy on the outside)." (I responded w... more>>
- Mar 03, 2014 - #todo #toledo #food #business #blog_jr

JR: Tablet-based restaurant menus - (My Feb 1, 2014 comment at ToledoTalk.com) Revolution Grille's menu tablets are also Android-based. The hostess placed the tablets on the table as we were seated. The server, however, was still very knowledgeable and helpful. I liked the design of t... more>> 1 min read
- Mar 03, 2014 - #food #restaurant #business #mobile #app #tablet #design #blog_jr

JR: DD's baking class at Zingerman's - Goin' Crackers Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm Some Reminders Please wear clothes you don't mind getting flour on and closed-toe shoes. We here at the Bakehouse wear hats, you can wear one also if you like, but you don't have to. We... more>> 2 min read
- Feb 11, 2014 - #event #food #recipe #howto

JR: Cheese Toastwich - (Post adapted from my Jan 18, 2014 comment in a ToledoTalk.com thread.) I first learned about "grilled cheese" when I was a junior or senior in high school. One day, the high school cafeteria's menu board advertised grilled cheese. I thought, what t... more>>
- Jan 18, 2014 - #food #blog_jr

JR: Real bread is naturally leavened bread - (My snobby but truthful 2013 comment in a ToledoTalk.com thread.) "good bread is a real hard thing to find in the Toledo area" I agree with that statement. "a few of the artisan options at The Fresh Market. Anderson's has a few worth the trip" I ... more>> 5 min read
- Jan 15, 2014 - #bread #bakery #food #blog_jr

JR: Michael Symon's brown butter mashed potatoes - Warm butter in pan until it turns brown. Keep it simple. Mashed potatoes and the brown butter. Ingredients 2 pound Russet Potatoes (peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes) Kosher Salt 8 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (cut into tablespoon-sized pie... more>>
- Jan 15, 2014 - #food #recipe #video #blog_jr

JR: Element 112 January 2014 menu - When shopping at the farmers market in downtown Toledo on Saturdays, people sell the winter squashes, potatoes, turnips or something like that, carrots, beets, and greens. Can see some of the local, seasonal offerings on the Element 112 menu. Dinn... more>> 1 min read
- Jan 15, 2014 - #food #restaurant

JR: Sori Sushi - 5236 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43623 (419) 720-7674 Full menu - pdf file of images It's one of our favorite restaurants. Small place. I prefer to sit at the bar/counter so that we can watch Kenny prepare the food. Good show. Sori helps wait on the cus... more>> 1 min read
- Nov 18, 2013 - #food #restaurant #sushi #blog_jr

JR: Doughnut crossed with a croissant - The latest pastry fad that's sweeping the nation. Cronuts is a trademarked term used by a bakery in New York City. I guess some places call them kronuts. (My comments below were posted in a November 2013 thread at ToledoTalk.com) Good timing. To... more>> 1 min read
- Nov 09, 2013 - #food #pastry #blog_jr

JR: Growing tomatoes in our garden 2013 - We grew four species of tomatoes in our backyard garden in 2013. As of now, October 16, the garden is still producing tomatoes. Many green ones are still ripening slowly. No frost yet this season. No real threat of a frost thus far this season, so I ... more>> 2 min read
- Nov 02, 2013 - #todo #home #garden #food #blog_jr

JR: Dining at Registry Bistro in Toledo - (My February 2013 Toledo Talk comment about partaking in a special Registry Bistro wine dinner event.) On most days, I simply consume food. But when I get to experience spectacular food, like at tonight's wine dinner at Registry Bistro, that's when ... more>> 1 min read
- Oct 29, 2013 - #restaurant #food #blog_jr

JR: Dining at Element 112 in Sylvania - (This info is from my ToledoTalk.com comment about our December 2012 visit to Element 112.) Element 112, located in Sylvania, also provides a spectacular dining experience. When you call with reservations, indicate why you plan to visit, and they wi... more>> 2 min read
- Oct 29, 2013 - #restaurant #food #home #blog_jr

JR: Toledo Saturday morning - 26Oct2013 - Chilly, overcast morning with temps in the 30s and strong winds blowing. I walked Barney around the neighborhood. He has no problem with the cool weather, which works better for him. Farmers Market After walking Barney, I shopped at the Toledo ... more>> 2 min read
- Oct 29, 2013 - #food #coffee #blackkite #music #blog_jr

JR: Capellini Pomodoro - On Oct 15, 2013, I used Angel Hair pasta. The recipe said prep time was 10 minutes. Not for me. Maybe for a team of people working in the kitchen. I used the Amish Paste plum tomatoes from our garden. The recipe said 8 medium tomatoes, but I'm uns... more>> 2 min read
- Oct 16, 2013 - #food #recipe #blog_jr

JR: Baked eggplant - I don't do this often enough. Last Saturday, Oct 12, 2013, we bought eggplant at the downtown Toledo Farmers Market. I also used the skinny eggplant that we grow in our garden for a meal on Oct 14, 2013. Nothing fancy. I'm sure a better way exist... more>>
- Oct 16, 2013 - #food #recipe #blog_jr