Yet another episode of photos of foods that my partner and I have been blessed to have tasted, if not consumed outright. Enjoy!
— Ann Cathey
Kielbasa with potatoes, mustard, baked beans and a kosher pickle.
Almond flour waffles with Li’l Smokies sausages.
Sliced sausage from Smokey Mo’s in Conroe, Texas.
Dave’s backyard brisket.
After a tiring day of walking and bussing about in Montego Bay, we settled in for supper with our sunburns and big grins. It was time to chat together about our day’s excursions while our meal was presented to us with leisurely decorum.
We admittedly got a little crazy with ordering items to try this night, but fortunately had table companions who were willing to help consume it all.
Appetisers
Cannelloni filled with Ricotta, bacon, and shaved Parmesan.
Lovely, salty cured ham with sweet and mellow cantaloupe is a definite taste treat.
Prosciutto ruffles over sweet melon.
It wasn’t as if there had not already been jerk chicken that day, but there just had to be more. The sauce was not as spicy hot as the one we had sampled on shore, but it was extremely tasty, nonetheless.
Jerk chicken wings with jicama slaw
I’ve tried ox tongue and beef tongue before now and found it to be chewy and not to my liking. This dish changed all that. The tongue was as tender and flavorful as any well roasted cut of beef I have ever put into my mouth. It fairly fell apart without chewing.
Braised Ox Tongue with onion marmalade.
Main Courses
Salmon Cakes with lemon, capers and sour cream.
Grilled Beef Tenderloin in a red wine reduction with polenta.
Caribbean Shrimp Curry (mild) with coconut rice, lemon grass and chilies.
Desserts
This may have been the most outstanding dessert we tried on the ship, even among all of the truly delicious temptations we had been offered. The warm brioche simply melted in your mouth.
Sticky Toffee Brioche with vanilla crème and strawberry sauces.
Mango Cream Cake with fresh fruit salsa and mint. Another lower calorie, no sugar added item.
S’mores Parfait featuring dark chocolate, graham cracker mousse, milk chocolate, and toasted marshmallow.
There was simply too much to tease our palates with, and we definitely tried to taste everything!
— Ann Cathey
Being a photographer as well as I writer, I am often confronted with photos that I have taken that don’t quite make the grade as stock photography, but are too good to be wasted. They get lonely when they are simply archived. Rather than let these photos sit, allow me to share these tasty items with everyone. Enjoy!
Boiled crawfish ready for take-out!
Bangers and Mash at Stuttgarden on the Strand, Galveston, TX.
Irish Nachos at Stuttgarden on the Strand, Galveston, TX.
Sauerkraut Balls at Stuttgarden on the Strand, Galveston, TX.
Brat Sampler Plate, featuring hand-made bratwurst in several flavors, Stuttgarden on the Strand, Galveston, TX.
In need of a refill?
— Ann Cathey
This episode of Food Porn is brought to you by places we have visited. The food photos were, as they have been in this series, culled from stock photography. I’ve added a little info about each one, though I’m told they speak for themselves.
Roast Beef Sandwich from WhichWich, Conroe, Texas
The Wicked with spinach, WhichWich, Conroe, Texas
Bronco Burrito on a whole wheat tortilla, Galveston, Texas
3 egg omelet with fried potatoes at 105 Cafe, Conroe, Texas
Swiss & Mushroom Burger at 105 Cafe, Conroe, Texas
Fried crawfish at Benno’s on the Beach, Galveston, Texas
Cajun Platter, including fried oysters, shrimp and fish, at Benno’s on the Beach, Galveston, Texas
This episode of Food Porn is brought to you by my kitchen. The food photos were, as they have been in this series, culled from stock photography. I’ve added a little info about each one, though I’m told they speak for themselves, especially the ones that scream, “BACON!”
Bunless bacon cheeseburgers! Broiled beef patties, hickory smoked bacon, shredded colbyjack cheese, and kosher dill slices.
Okay this one is not from my kitchen, but from a campout we enjoyed a month or so ago. Chicken Enchilada Lasagne with fresh diced tomatoes, a corn and black bean mix, with a side of French bread and butter.
Yellow curried chicken over white rice with mini pita on the side.
Scrambled ham with spices and ham sandwiched on a fresh butter croissant.
A heart attack on a butter croissant with coarse mustard, three layers of maple bacon, kosher dills, and colbyjack cheddar cheese.
Let’s get another look at that bunless bacon cheeseburger, shall we?
–Ann Cathey
I pulled a few photos from an album I started on Facebook a few of years ago. The food photos were, as they have been in this series, culled from stock photography. They were previously marked with where they were taken, in case you find any of them interesting enough to track down and sample.
This trip was taken to Austin, where we discovered some very tasty eateries – and not all in permanent buildings! The food trucks in Austin are not to be taken lightly!
We start with Torchy’s Tacos, move on to the Old School Bar & Grill on 6th street, and end with a food truck snack found on Congress.
— Ann Cathey
As has been previously noted, writing about food can work up a great appetite, but looking at food can make your stomach complain that you are not paying it any attention.
This time around, we are taking a peek into my daughter’s kitchen, and my own. My daughter has a lovely home garden that is sometimes restricted to a side porch, but more often spills out into her back yard.
Home Grown Mint
Baked Cheesecake
Scratch made cookie dough
Creamy Chicken Casserole with Biscuit Crust
Creamy Chicken Casserole emplated
Quiche with roasted carrots and asparagus
— Ann Cathey
I pulled a few photos from an album I started on Facebook a few of years ago. the food photos were, as they have been in this series, culled from stock photography. They were previously marked with where they were taken, in case you find any of them interesting enough to track down and sample.
The following temptations were photographed at two restaurants in the Conroe, Texas area: Which-Wich and the 105 Cafe. While Which-Wich is a chain of tasty sandwich offerings, the 105 Cafe has been covered in this blog previously. Check it out here [insert link to blog entry].
— Ann Cathey
Here I go, yapping about a fast food chain again.
Surprising decor! A flower arrangement on every other table with taco sauce!
There are tons of taco shops and shacks out there, and a lot of them are truly wonderful, tasty creations. Torchy’s Tacos out of Austin, Taco Cabana, and all those food stands in Houston and Conroe are great examples.
The latest exterior for Taco Bell.
Then there is Taco Bell. Some locations are snazzier than others. It probably has to do with the clientele, but don’t tell them I said that.
Soft and crunchy tacos, with a side of burrito.
I swear they put something addictive in the meat, like a mineral or vitamin that tons of people are craving and don’t know it. We jokingly call their tacos “crack tacos”. When a craving strikes nothing else will do to quiet it but that we make a Taco Bell run.
A crunchy taco with sour cream.
Soft taco in mid-munch.
Anyone else out there have this craving?
My traveling companion and I can’t seem to get enough on some trips!
Why, yes! Yes, of course!
–Ann Cathey
Writing about food can work up a great appetite, but looking at food can make your stomach complain that you are not paying it any attention.
Being a photographer as well as I writer, I am often confronted with photos that I have taken that don’t quite make the grade as stock photography, but are too good to be wasted. They get lonely when they are simply archived.
Rather than let them sit, I thought I would share some of these tasty items with everyone. Enjoy!
Reuben Sandwich form Wich Wich
In case you are curious, check out Which Wich.
Mixed Pastas with “Everything” Red Sauce
Irish Soda Bread
Raw Veggies
Baby Asparagus and Carrots Roasted in Butter
Homemade Chicken Fried Bacon
— Ann Cathey
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