New Baby, Social Suppers

Well, yes I have been MIA for the last 10 months or so...

Kevin and I have been blessed with an adorable daughter, Maci Jacquelyn, who was born 11/28/10 at 3:49pm, weighed 5lbs, 9oz, and was 18 inches long. She is perfect in every way.

Making a long story short, I had a rough pregnancy, and was very sick. I didn't make ONE meal the whole time. Hard to believe, but true. Just the sight of the kitchen made me gag.

Now I am back in action-well soon to be, and I will post again more frequently, as long as my sweet little daughter gives me the time to do so!

Here is my little angel:


Right before I had Maci, well a few weeks, we decided to make some freezer meals-and we took the easy way out and visit Social Suppers in Lenexa, KS. We made 6 different meals, and bought some sides. It has SAVED us through the first evenings without help! I highly recommend them. You can visit their website here http://www.socialsuppers.com/. Its worth it, I promise!

Hope to be posting soon!

Jack Stack BBQ

Hands down, my favorite Kansas City BBQ place is Jack Stack...yummy. Their Cheesy Corn is to die for-I actually have a copycat recipe of it I will have to post. We went with my dad before we had to see him off at the airport:( Sherron Collins was on his flight back to Chicago-after the worst loss ever-BOO. Miss you already Dad! Thanks for everything, love you! I took a picture of each persons food to commemorate the experience...your mouth will be watering!

Brett got the special...sausage, chicken, and ribs. Of course, cheesy corn.


My dad had a brisket and pork sammy!


Kevin had a ham and turkey sandwich!


I had a spicy pulled pork sandwich-look at that vat of corn!


Katie had ham and turkey too, but notice the cheesy potato bake...YUM! Worth getting, I promise.


Okay...go get some BBQ!

Big 12 Tourney!

Kevin and I have been in KC since Thursday at the Big 12 Tournament. Rock Chalk Jayhawk!! We had an awesome time watching the games, hanging out in KC, and eating a bunch of random junk....we had all the good stuff at the Sprint Center like Pulled Pork Nachos, pretzels, BBQ, cookies....all the best stuff...and then we ate out a few times, including at Houston's on the plaza. It was such a fun weekend...it was our late Valentine's Day gift to each other! I cannot wait to go back next year:)

Here are some pictures from the weekend!

At the games....


With the cows!!


Pulled Pork Nachos


Champs!!!


The best Pork Chops EVER at Houston's....


Kevin's sammy and DELISH fries at Houston's...


What a fun weekend. I do not want it to be over:(

Scarlet Orchid

Scarlet Orchid is one of my favorite, if not very favorite place to eat in Lawrence. No one I know goes there, and its truly a place Kevin and I enjoy. You have to be willing to try new things, but the flavors are just soooooooooo good. They have such fresh, unique menu items, and going there is always a treat. We went last night after KU whooped Missouri's butt:) My pictures are so dark , because its really dim there, and I forgot my camera, so I only had my phone. Everything I have ever had there has been delicious. I guess you gotta like Asian food, and not be too picky. Plus, its never crowded which means no waiting-love that! I highly suggest trying it! Their Spring Rolls are so good, even though last night we didn't have them-we tried the potstickers. For dinner they give you this delicious bread, and if you have lunch you get soup. I also love the Almond Chicken, and the Pad Thai. I will try to get good pictures next time we go!

The Bread-it must be fried somehow before the serve it, its so good and a bit sweet!


I had already shoveled one potsticker in my mouth before I snapped this shot-YUMMY. The spring rolls are really good too though....All the sauces are delicious!


I had the Spicy Green Beans-to die for. I have them with chicken. Mmmmmm. Kevin had Chicken Teriaki, but he always is trying new things:)

Arthur Bryant's

This was a weekend of eating out! My mom had to head back to Vernon Hills tonight, so we headed up to KC to hit up Kansas Sampler and Cabela's before we dropped her off at the airport. We tried to eat at Oklahoma Joe's-but who knew it was closed Sunday? We just had watched a BBQ competition on TV, so we needed some BBQ! We went to Arthur Bryant's at The Legends. I had a not so great experience the first time I went...but it was delicious. We had SO much food. My mom and I shared the pulled pork with fries, thank goodness we shared, we didn't even eat it all! Brett, Katie, and Kevin all went for the turkey-which they liked a lot too. I love pulled pork, and this hit the spot. The only thing I would mention is that their sauce just isn't my favorite sauce in the world..there are others I like better. But, I am glad we went, and I miss my momma already! I love having my family visit and I am always so sad when they leave. Good thing my dad will be here soon! Love you mom and thanks for everything!!! (I would be happy if they just all moved to the Lawrence/KC area, really...)

I forgot my camera, but I did remember to snap a shot on my phone! Pulled Pork and Fries:)

Milton's

Hands down, my favorite breakfast place in Lawrence is Milton's....the thing I hate? The wait. Always a wait, even on a weekday...but totally worth it. It is a very local place, kinda for hippies-no offense, and I try to take my family and visitors there when they come. My mom was the only person I hadn't yet taken, so we took her this morning. We went at 10:30 and were seated around 11:10 or so. But so totally worth it. The bad news? I forgot my camera, and I forgot to take a picture with my phone. Kevin and my mom had the Milton's Scramble or something of the sort. I love their granola, french toast, and their omelets...but today I tried a new omelet, the Prosciutto and Cheese. It had prosciutto, spinach, and feta cheese (I asked for no onions)...it was AMAZING. It came with breakfast potatoes-also amazing, and wheat toast. The cheese was just delicious. I was in heaven, and I am one of those people who never tries new things, I always order the same thing, but I am glad I tried this, it was to die for. Yummmmmmmmm. Wish I had a picture. I will be visiting again soon and ordering the same thing!

Macaroni Grill

On Friday night we went to the Macaroni Grill for dinner. We got gift cards and decided to try it out, since we had never been before. It was a nice little night. We both enjoyed their bread dipped in olive oil, and we got the Romano's Sampler for an appetizer which was Tomato Bruschetta, Mozzarella Fritta and Calamari Fritti served with arrabbiata sauce. It was pretty good. I had a glass of wine, which always makes everything taste better. For our entrees, Kevin got the Penne Rustica and I got the Pollo Caprese. We even had dessert....Amaretto Apple Crispetti. I did manage to take pictures of our entrees. Overall I enjoyed it and would go back, but it wasn't my favorite place. I like how the tables are covered in paper and they leave crayons on the table-kills time! You can visit the website here- http://www.macaronigrill.com/Home/Default.aspx

Penne Rustica


Pollo Caprese

Mi Ranchito

Last night, we went to CostCo (a fav place of mine)...and my all-time favorite Mexican restaurant - Mi Ranchito. Thanks Tara for taking me to experience it a couple years ago! So delicious. It has now become a staple for Kevin and me when we are in the Olathe, 119th and Blackbob area. They have the most delicious chips and good margaritas too. My favorite menu item? Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas. YUMMMMMMMM! This was after I took my first, large bite.



I have even taken most of my family there when they visit-see picture below-My dad, brother, Kevin and I last Spring before we went to a Royals Game! Then dressed my dad up in a sombrero for his birthday and gave him dessert. Its a great place. I highly recommend it. You can visit their website by clicking here http://www.miranchitokc.com/. Its definitely worth the drive to KC. Enjoy!