If you are from Rocky Ford, Colorado, you will know exactly what R2 Chili Chip is. If not, you’ll need to read on. When I say we’re going old school, I literally mean we are revisiting my favorite school lunch. If it was Thursday in the R2 district, R2 Chili Chip was likely on the…
Author: Liz
Work in Progress
We knew the snow was coming, and it was great that this was a scheduled day off for me. Ben and I got up early, as is our custom, and by 8:00, we went out to take it on. Phil messed up his back, probably taking all of the patio furniture into the shed by…
Brand Loyalty
Did you get a branding iron for Christmas? No? We’re sorry. We did. Here at Ben’s Day Wednesday, we are experimenting with exactly what foods can be branded. Picking ribeye steak for the menu this week was a natural choice, so we could put the branding iron to its intended use. To continue the ranch…
A Love Letter to Williamsport Restaurants
Today, we planned to have brunch out. We had reservations, Sophia was going to join us. It was a whole thing. Ben shaved. He put on a sweater. Then there was sleet, and of course, the backdrop to every story of the last two years, Covid. The restaurant was closed. All the restaurants were closed….
Some Like It Hot!
Hoochy Mama! This week we made a very spicy noodle dish from Christopher Kimball that nearly blew our lids off! The 1/4 cup of chili garlic sauce was the culprit, but the flavors were great! We (or at least I) intend to make it again, but with the spice toned down. Ben hasn’t quite forgiven…
If the Fates Allow
This week, you won’t find new recipes, though some can be found in our recipe index. Instead, it is a photographic account of our merry little Christmas, steeped in tradition, and enjoying more togetherness than we were able to have last year. We had a wonderful mix of time together at home and in Virginia,…
Naughty or Nice?
This week Ben and I made not one lasagna, not even two, but three lasagnas. Why? Who makes three lasagnas when the Christmas noose is beginning to tighten and time is at a premium? Well, I was really craving lasagna (the naughty meaty version we all know and love), but I wanted to see if…
John Ryan Brewery – Two Thumbs Up!
It has been a long time since we reviewed a restaurant! This new, restaurant has limited hours because renovations to the historic property are ongoing, but the cozy cellar has a great atmosphere and delicious, innovative food, with Japanese, Italian and French influences. Check them out here! https://www.johnryanbrewery.com
No Sweat(ing)!
Recently, Ben picked up the phrase, “No Sweat!” But his version is, “No Sweating!” I’m not sure what makes it so amusing to take it from an affirmation that everything’s cool to the imperative, but it makes me giggle. We made Thai Shrimp Swoodles (Sweet Potato “Noodles”) this week. The recipe was super easy (No…
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Though it is probably hard to tell from the giant slabs of beef we sometimes post, we have been trying very hard to healthify our menus. This approach is met with a certain amount of skepticism from Ben, but he loves spicy greens ravioli, so this week’s plan was an easy sell. We have made…