Author: Black Tie and Jam

If you are in St. Louis, take some time for the Annheuser-Busch Brewery Tour. Not only do you get to see how their beer is made, stored and bottled, but many of the buildings were built in the Art Deco style. Plus, you get to see some of the Clydesdales where they live and learn […]

I have experimented with pie crusts for sweet pies quite a few times. I think this one is the best so far. Made with almond flour, the crust turns out similar to a shortbread crust. When rolled as thin as possible, the crust turns out perfectly. Working with almond flour crusts is a little bit […]

Dune is a science fiction film based on the book of the same name written by Frank Herbert and published in 1964. Another movie was made in 1984 under the same name, which did not do well at the box office. Despite the critical acclaim and box office success of the current 2021 Dune movie, […]

My son is moving into his first apartment for his last couple of years in college. Looking for an apartment was a good experience for him as he needed to know what to think about, what to look for in a living space and learn how to compare his choices to make a decision. Of […]

On the street level above the famous Riverwalk of San Antonio, Texas, right above the point at which all the restaurants are lined up, stands a German deli called Schilo’s Delicatessan. The deli opened about a 100 years ago and is quite popular in the area. Lunchtime finds Schilo’s very busy with a short wait. […]

I was amazed that there was a Sushi restaurant in Victoria, Texas. Victoria is a small town located an hour and a half Southwest of Houston. We had an opportunity to visit Victoria a few weeks ago and decided to try Yamato’s Sushi and Hibachi for lunch. The restaurant is located at 9104 N. Navarro […]

Menu Plan Monday – Cajun Beef, Cauliflower Rice, Salad Tuesday – Steak with Burgundy Mushrooms, Salad, Grilled Squash Wednesday – Low Carb Chili Dog Casserole, BBQ Roasted Starch Resistant Potatoes with Sour Cream Sauce, Salad Thursday – Keto Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy, Cheese Topped Tomatoes, Mixed Salad with Fresh Tarragon Friday – Went […]

Sometimes, I crave macaroni and cheese. Yes….I could make some starch-resistant macaroni, but I only like to have starch-resistant items on my menu sparingly. When I don’t feel like I should do that, I have to improvise. This recipe for Jalapeno Popper cauli-mac is one of those recipes that fulfilled my craving, but kept me […]

I think by now, everyone is seeing some differences at the grocery store no matter where you are. The supply chain shipping problems are random. Basically in the metropolitan area where I live, I am seeing more empty gaps on the shelves of the grocery stores, but they are random items like crackers, chicken, certain […]

One of my favorite meals is any kind of salmon with rice. Adding a glaze to a salmon gives it a sweet and savory flavor. The flavor of blueberries are very subtle, but one of the few fruits available on a Keto diet. Blackberries and raspberries work well as a replacement for blueberries, depending on […]