Tom Mix once said, “The Old West is not a certain place in a certain time, it’s a state of mind. It’s whatever you want it to be.” Well, we want the old west to be brisket sammiches on great bread. “Hellbent for leather,” we’ve rounded up some doggies for your brisket sandwiches this week! ComeContinue reading “Keep Them Doggies Rollin’, Rawhide”
Category Archives: Weekly Meals
May 17, 2016 Weekly Menu
“I’ve got to run to keep from hiding,” The Allman Brothers Band sang once upon a time, and then Greg Allman gets an honorary doctorate from Mercer University bestowed by none other than former POTUS Jimmy Carter. We are not sure what to think about that, but it’s still pretty cool. We know what to thinkContinue reading “May 17, 2016 Weekly Menu”
To Infinity and Beyond!
Al’s back in town, sharing theory of relativity advice: genius v. stupid. As always, Dr. Einstein’s got great chops. Here’s what’s wafting your way at the speed of light: roasted pork loin with speckled butter beans and whipped sweet potatoes, and a shrimptastic Friday with shrimp and grits. What We’re Cooking for You at Week’s End Thursday, May 12 Roasted pork loin with speckledContinue reading “To Infinity and Beyond!”
May 10, 2016 Weekly Menu
Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, became the prime minister of England on May 10, 1940 on the strength of his famous breakfasts: soft boiled eggs, toast with marmalade, sausages, coffee, and white wine. Yep. It’s what helped him make all those stirring speeches that helped win the war. We want to help you withContinue reading “May 10, 2016 Weekly Menu”
Let’s Get Orbital, Orbital
Few knew Olivia Newton-John was a space-race fan, but she really wanted her famous hit “Let’s Get Physical” to be “Let’s Get Orbital.” She just loved those men in those funky silver 1960’s era space suits. Well, you’ll just love what’s happening at our house as you approach liftoff to the weekend: Fettuccine Alfredo with sugar snap peas,Continue reading “Let’s Get Orbital, Orbital”
May 3, 2016 Weekly Menu
The Loch Ness monster has joined us at the table! Apparently, she’s on holiday, enjoying the swollen rivers and bayous of northeast Louisiana — and he’s looking for the elusive giant shrimps reportedly seen because the deluge of water has flushed them from their hiding places. What’s cooking for you this week: Fried pork chops with roastedContinue reading “May 3, 2016 Weekly Menu”
This Above All: To Lasagna Be True
Still celebrating our old friend Willie Shakespeare as we finish this week at the table. “I burn, I pine, I perish” the king of bards proclaims as he describes his hunger in “The Taming of the Shrew.” Yes, his character Lucentio was wasting and pining for a girl, but he might as well be talking aboutContinue reading “This Above All: To Lasagna Be True”
April 26, 2016 Weekly Menu
Join us this week in celebrating old Willie Shakespeare’s 452nd birthday or the 400th anniversary of his death — both happened in April (just not the same year). “The plate’s the thing wherein we’ll catch” the belly of the king of bards. Here’s what’s cooking for you this week: Louisiana red beans and rice with hot water cornbread,Continue reading “April 26, 2016 Weekly Menu”
Big Love Sammich
Watch out! There’s a disco inferno funking it’s polyester way to the weekend. We’ve got just the thing to get you boogie-oogie-oogieng your platform shoes to a finish with big-haired flair. Here’s what’s cooking for you at week’s end: pulled pork sandwiches with apple slaw and blackened catfish served over dirty rice. What We’re Cooking forContinue reading “Big Love Sammich”
April 19, 2016 Weekly Menu
“There’s people out there turning chicken into gold…,” sang musician John Stewart as he marveled at the crispy golden wonders of fried chicken. Here’s what’s cooking for you this week: fried chicken with roasted vegetables and tomato pie, cheesy chicken spaghetti, pulled pork sandwiches with apple slaw, and blackened catfish served over dirty rice. What We’re Cooking forContinue reading “April 19, 2016 Weekly Menu”
The Stone House Stove 