If you have lived in or visited Starkville, surely you have paid a visit to The Veranda. It is one of my favorite restaurants here. Which is weird, because other than the blue plate lunches, I'm not a huge fan of the entire menu.
There is really only one dinner menu item that I order, and I do so religiously: the rib-eye with the gorgonzola cheese salad. If I don't want a steak, I don't go to The Veranda, because that's what I get. Every time. However, I could eat a gorgonzola cheese salad every day.
So yesterday, I went shopping for the ingredients: Spring mix baby greens, strawberries, pecans, gorgonzola cheese, and balsamic vinagrette. It was harder than I thought. And more expensive. Pecans, out-of-season fruit, and "stinky" cheese can get pricey. Wal-mart didn't even have the fruit or cheese. And Kroger didn't have gorgonzola so I decided to substitute feta, which is just a little milder.
I fully intend on making this salad tonight, and willpossibly share some with Travis. We will probably add some chicken so he won't starve.
I have a feeling this might become a staple in my kitchen repertoire. Wish me luck!
There is really only one dinner menu item that I order, and I do so religiously: the rib-eye with the gorgonzola cheese salad. If I don't want a steak, I don't go to The Veranda, because that's what I get. Every time. However, I could eat a gorgonzola cheese salad every day.
So yesterday, I went shopping for the ingredients: Spring mix baby greens, strawberries, pecans, gorgonzola cheese, and balsamic vinagrette. It was harder than I thought. And more expensive. Pecans, out-of-season fruit, and "stinky" cheese can get pricey. Wal-mart didn't even have the fruit or cheese. And Kroger didn't have gorgonzola so I decided to substitute feta, which is just a little milder.
I fully intend on making this salad tonight, and will
I have a feeling this might become a staple in my kitchen repertoire. Wish me luck!
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