Ben and I have been busy making the most of our sunny Sunday. We’ll be snowed in before we know it – there’s no time to waste! ;)
An early morning grocery shopping run was followed by a quick trip to the mall for new work kicks for Ben, and a mad dash to the onsite Panera for lunch. We were shopping away just fine, then all of the sudden both of us were ravenous!
(Totally repping for my fallen Hawkeyes…)
I was going to be adventurous and try the Thai Chicken Salad, but panicked from my aforementioned hunger level, and went with my standard order – You Pick 2 with Cream of Chicken Wild Rice & Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich.
You can’t go wrong with this combo! Creamy soup with chewy wild rice,
and the zestiest sandwich ever. The combo of cilantro hummus, feta cheese, cucumber, red onion, lettuce and spicy peppadew peppers is so delish.
I HATE peppers, but I just love those peppadew ones. They’re like a cross between pickles and banana peppers- which, ok I guess I love too. :)
A sweet apple served as dessert.
We were both to the point of stomach-shrinking hunger when we walked in, and were stoooofed by the time we walked out.
We decided to push through it though, and drive 20 minutes west to Adel, IA for a stroll on the local bike trail afterwards. It is gorgeous out today – no time to stay indoors!
Adel is home to the free sweet corn festival every summer (which I tragically missed this year!) and sits in a great spot right on the Raccoon River Valley Trail.
Normally we park and head east on the trail, but today we decided to switch it up and head west!
Ummm, it was kind of creepy!
The first 1/2 mile was normal enough, but then the trail emerged from a thick canopy of trees and started running right next to this eerie looking brickyard.
The whole vibe was totally horror movie-esque, and the abandoned warehouse-like structures randomly running along the other side of the trail didn’t help matters.
Ben, on the other hand, thought it was the coolest thing he’d ever seen.
Babe, let’s LIVE HERE! he pitched, regarding one of the most-busted looking buildings we encountered.
Seriously, we’ll buy the place, turn it into a bar for the bikers, and live upstairs!
Uh-huh! I semi encouraged.
Sorry, I just love old, decrepit things…
Teeheehee. ;)
It wasn’t all doom and gloom though. Once we finally got past the 1/2 mile long brickyard, the trail led us back into the trees and sweet, sweet nature!
That’s better. :)
Blair 09.12.2011
I absolutely love grilling avocados. I studied abroad in Costa Rica and I became addicted to avocados while there. Just throw some olive oil and lemon juice on them before throwing them on the grill! Makes a perfect accompaniment to chicken breasts.
Stephanie @ LiveCookLove 09.12.2011
I love to grill Salmon and corn to go with it!
Celina 09.12.2011
I cant fit a BBQ in my college apartment ;) I would grill EVERYTHING with this amazing invention! Lots of veggies and tofu!
Libby Christie 09.12.2011
I love to grill sliced eggplant and a bit of olive oil and sea salt, yummy! We also just tried grilling a pizza and it turned out fabulous on the barbie (with the eggplant on top)!! I liked Mr. Bar-B-Q’s page!
Jennifer 09.12.2011
I liked Mr. Bar-B-Q on Facebook
Jennifer 09.12.2011
My favorite thing to grill is hamburgers!
Abby Chambers 09.12.2011
I liked Mr.Bar-B-Q’s facebook page. Thanks!!
Abby Chambers 09.12.2011
My favorite thing to grill is chicken and tilapia. Can’t forget the cherry tomatoes to top the fish and chicken with!
Katie 09.12.2011
I have “liked” Mr. Bar-B-Q’s facebook page!
Katie 09.12.2011
My favorite thing to grill are steak, veggies, and stuffed mushrooms! Specifically Fareway stuffed muchrooms! I work in EMS and my partner and I have this combo almost every week!
Bridget 09.12.2011
I love anything on the grill! Most of the time it is chicken or steak. But love grilled asparagus!
Julie S. 09.12.2011
So glad I just got in under the deadline! Too busy at work today!
:( My fave thing to grill is chicken, which I do several times a week.
Brenda 09.12.2011
I liked “Mr. Bar B Q” on facebook!
Brenda Conklin 09.12.2011
I will grill anything just to be outside…Favorites would be T-bone steaks, k-bobs and any vegy under the sun. Wish I had know about the skillet earlier this summer. Looks like it will do the trick!
Jill 09.12.2011
Steak on the grill! Just found your blog–loving it!
Courtney 09.12.2011
I “Liked” Mr. Bar-B-Q’s Facebook Page
Courtney 09.12.2011
I love me some steak on the grill, no matter what the flavor. Also, the grilled-grilled cheese has become one of my favorites in the past couple weeks!! :)
Cody 09.12.2011
VEGETABLES!!! Any kind, any seasoning, one variety or a vegetable medley…..whatever the combo…..it is always amazing!
Shannon 09.12.2011
steak or grilled chicken marinated in italian dressing!
Lindsey 09.12.2011
There are so many things I like to grill, but fajitas (chicken, steak, or veggie) are probably one of my absolute favorites.