Author: Black Tie and Jam

My original meal plan kind of blew up this week, but flexibility is the key when this happens. I had to rearrange about three times. In the end, all was well and dinner made it onto the table every night. The Menu Monday – Tacos Tuesday– Chicken Caprese, Broccoli, Salad Wednesday – Grilled Salmon Tango, […]

Oppenheimer was the second film I viewed on National Cinema Day. This movie was in the theaters for a while at the time of viewing, so it may be leaving the theaters soon. My son wanted to see this movie, so I was happy to view it with him. Although historical, this film is not […]

National Cinema Day! This was the first of three movies I saw on National Cinema Day! I did a marathon like this last year ad had a blast. I viewed this movie by myself but had a partner for the other two movies I saw. The Haunted Mansion had mixed reviews, so I was skeptical […]

In some ways, this seemed like an easy week; in other ways, it was far from easy. I did a lot of going back and forth to help a friend which was more of a logistical problem for attending to things at home. We also had an unexpected guest one night, which was fun. We […]

This is a simple burger to make that packs a punch of flavor. The onion is mixed into the meat to infuse it with flavor. Not only are the burgers infused with onion flavor, but it is topped with caramelized onions, too. Provolone slices balance out the flavor of the onions with a creamy, cheesy […]

C’mon grocery gods! Throw us a bone! I basically bought fresh items for a 2-wekk time period, long term storage items and a few other items that I will need for recipe development in the future. I keep saying that the sales are worse than the week before. That means with every week that passes, […]

Who doesn’t love a good steak? Coffee and spices flavor a juicy steak cooked to perfection for this recipe. The rub gives the steak a richness especially when the juice from the steak mingles with the caramelized onions. Ingredients 1/4 cup instant espresso powder 1/4 cup Swerve brown sugar 2 Tbsp. chili powder 2 Tbsp. […]

Club Wyndham Fairfield Glade is located in Crossville, Tennessee between Nashville and Pigeon Forge. It is a two-hour drive to both cities, plus it is a 2-hour drive to Chattanooga. Crossville is a small, quiet town nestled in the Cumberland Valley in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. The surroundings are beautifully forested with rolling […]

4D Experience at Excalibur – Hollywood movies take you on a 15-minute 4D thrill ride. Check the link for available times. 4 Queens Casino – In the heart of Las Vegas on Fremont Street, 4 Queens is close to restaurants, bars and parking. Adventure Dome at Circus Circus – The kids will love this 5-acre […]

This is the first time that I have meal prepped for a period of two weeks. It definitely took longer, but the effort was worth it in the end. I needed to do this to make life easier as I was dog-sitting for a friend. Now that I know I can do it, I will […]