Author: Black Tie and Jam

Meatloaf is a classic in many households. Some people love it, and some people hate it. For those of us who love it, meatloaf is a comfort food. Leftover meatloaf makes an even more delicious meatloaf sandwich that I will post on another day. Generally, I like to make my meatloaf as my mother did, […]

I have finally perfected a salmon burger that does not fall apart. Hallelujah! These salmon burgers are made using fresh salmon. I made salmon burgers using canned salmon before, but fresh salmon burgers are the bomb-diggity! Ingredients 1-1/4 lbs. fresh salmon, skin removed 2 green onions, chopped fine 1/2 yellow onion, chopped fine 1 Tbsp. […]

I got a bunch of blueberries at Aldi for 92 cents a pint recently. If I buy berries from aldi, they must be consumed immediately, or they must be frozen immediately. When I get an awesome deal like that, I save one pint for snacking, and I freeze the rest. I love having fresh blueberries […]

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 […]