Emeril's Delmonico

We went to Emeril's Delmonico and ate small plates. We shared the Gulf Crabmeat Cake, Assorted Young Lettuces, Rabbit Crepes, Lamb Meatballs and I didn't share the Gumbo. And yeah, I had two martinis, who's counting!

Happy Fourth of July!

Independence Day 2010, we saw the last inning of the Zephyrs game and fireworks at Zephyr Field in Matarie, Louisiana.

Emeril Lagasse's New Orleans

Truffled Gulf Shrimp "Louie"

Double Cut Pork Chop with Tamarind and Green Mole

Chicken and Waffles

Peanut Butter Mousse Pie

Our first trip to an Emeril Lagasse restaurant was New Orleans. We split a Truffled Gulf Shrimp "Louis" salad - with butter lettuce, citrus, smoked bacon and shrimp. The shrimp was fresher than I've ever tasted. I had the double cut pork chop with tamarind and green chile mole. Bill had chicken and waffles with a berry sauce. Both meals were fab-u-lous! We also shared a peanut butter mousse pie with Oreo crust - yummy! The service was outstanding. A sip of water and the glass was immediately refilled! Our napkins were placed on our laps, the entrees were brought and placed on the table in front of us at the exact same time. Jason our waiter was super charming.

Aldolfo's

We went to the NEA convention - I bought a cowrie shell ring, tiny turquoise earrings and an orange dress. We walked the wrong way down St. Charles for 2 1/2 miles, ended up taking a taxi to the convention center. We had gumbo at the mall and walked back to the hotel. Later I rode my bike to Borders 2 1/2 miles. Bill rode around for 2 hours and got rained on trying to find Adolfo's which we eventually found thanks to Trip Advisor. Oh my gosh the meal was fabulous! Adolfo's advertises as Cajun Italian food. You will not be impressed by the ambiance - it is a little more than a shack on the second floor. Our first trip here four years ago I saw a roach crawling on the wall, jump down on to our table and I kept eating that's how good this place is! You will not find grades in the window, cause this place most certainly would get a C or even a D in Los Angeles. But it is worth it! Bill had veal in their signature fish sauce and I had the Fish Missy, the fish was escobar. Bill ordered the frog leg appetizer -- pass! We even had the same waiter from four years ago who said he remembered us! Sure he does! But he was very sweet and shook I our hands and thanked us for coming to the restaurant.

Veal in Fish Sauce

Fish Missy

Spindletop, Orange, Texas

San Antonio to New Orleans - nine hours in the car. Didn't get a chance to take a picture of the Louisiana sign because it was too rainy and no place to pull off.  This is the hellish part of road trips, but Bill drove the entire way without complaint. We ate at Spindletop in Orange, Texas. I had grilled catfish on a bed of rice with a baked potato. The waitress asked if I wanted sweet tea - I said no - and she brought it anyway. Yuck!

Remember the Alamo!

A bike ride to the Alamo. San Antionio, TX.

Fort Stockton, Texas

1. Went to Historic Fort Stockton
2. Took a picture of Paisano Pete
3. Almost ran out of gas in Kerrville, TX
4. Spent an hour at Riverwalk Super 8 in San Antonio trying to find our reservation
5. Got lost trying to find Target
6. Ordered Calzone and Greek salad in the hotel for dinner