The Taste of Memphis

The Peanut Press

2012-01-24T09:57:00.000-08:00

Memphis Tn: The Peanut Press has tracked down Logan G. the Jif Peanut Butter Fianlist
I have insight that he created The Chomp Burger for the 10th Annual Most Creative Sandwich Challenge.

Logan has appeared on ABC 24, FOX 13 Morning show, ABC 24 Midday and just shot a segment with Action news 5. "It has been a fun ride and I am dying to know who is going to win it all." said Logan.

"The most fun about being on TV is watching yourself" said Logan
In the studio at the anchor desk there was seasme seed chaos, They spilled all over! Logan could see the teleprompters and th green screen weatherman. He even had a dream about doing the weather himself. At Fox 13 there was a massive TV. It was fun.
Kym Clark really liked the Chomp Burger today and was going to try and make it at home!

Logan says"Everyone has been so encourageing But the big question is Have you Voted TODAY?!"

www.jif.com/promotions/most-creative-peanut-butter/castovte

Love the cabbage,
Leaf

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVp6ZnGVBks&feature=youtu.be

Why do Choosy Moms Choose Jif?

2012-01-06T10:07:00.000-08:00

Because of the Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest!

I am a FINALIST!

Here are the wonderfully fantastic prizes
1 kid wins $25,000 for College
4 kids win $2,500 for College
The top 5 get to go to NYC- Weeeeeeee! I love NY.
And the top 10 win $50 for Jif Peanut butter!

How did I get to be a finalist?

Momma and I spent a fun day in the kitchen, experimenting with turkey burgers. I love burgers. I wanted to make a tasty healthy burger. Something people would enjoy eating and not feel guilty about.
We mixed Jif Natural Peanut Butter in with our turkey meat and add some other ingredients.
I love Jif Natural Peanut Butter it has a great taste and you don't have to stir it at all. I created a sauce with the peanut butter some Yakisoba sauce and mixed a broccoli slaw for the burger. Garnished with an apple slice for extra crunch and surprise a yummy burger.

I know you want the recipe- right! Go to the Jif web sight!

NOW I NEED YOUR VOTE!!!!!
Once a day every day.
Please!
www.Jif.com/Promotions/Most-Creative-Peanut-Butter/Castvote
And vote for Logan G. Memphis TN The Chomp Burger

I am enjoying the roller coaster ride and hopefully it does not end soon!

Thank you to Jif and my Voters- Jif really made my burger look great! I love this picture!!! You know you want to try it and now I do too.

Love the Cabbage,
Leaf

Don't Nuke it...... Newk it.....

2011-11-15T16:25:00.000-08:00

I tried Newks for lunch with my Grandma. We ordered lots of food a shrimp poor boy, a sandwich, and a pizza.

The shrimp poor boy was one of the best I have had. The shrimp were so tender. I did not taste much seasoning but there were 12 of them. That's a lot!! See the shrimp- yum.

The Club Royal was very good. You could taste all the meats. Roast Beef, Turkey and Salami, if there were more I can't remember them. It had a huge roll of them. The mayonnaise was fabulous. It was very fresh and I devoured it.

The pizza was alright- but I would not go there for the pizza. I know it looks great but the crust was just not my favorite. I did however manage to eat more than half of it.

The restaurant is beautifully decorated and very, very ,very clean.

It was pricey.

Newks is a chain and I went to the one on Poplar by Estate, I think.

Love the Cabbage,

Leaf

Soup For You, Soup for You, No Soup for You....

2011-09-29T08:22:00.000-07:00

It is getting chilly out so go down to Pho Saigon to warm up with soup and a sandwich. I think the soup is good You get a lot of control because they bring you a plate with veggies and Jalapenos. You get to add as much stuff as you want. I like to add bean sprouts, lemon, basil, and 2 jalapenos. There are so many noddles I scoop them up with a single chop stick and get a big bite.

I have tried the new sandwich, I like it. It has lots of weird stuff in it. Pickled carrots, cucmber,pate, butter, and tons of strange pork stuff. It really tastes good, so don't look too close.

The avocado milk shake is good, green, creamy and weirdly yummy. The coffee is fun, of course you brew it at your table into sweet condensed milk. It is strong and sweet, a real treat. The thick texture sometimes is better over ice.

Overall the place is great.
Love the Cabbage,
Leaf

Pho Saigon

Poplar Ave by the Central Library

Pickles, Pickles, Every Where ...

2011-06-18T14:48:00.000-07:00

I like Pickles. So I wanted to make some. I went to the farmers market today in Copper Young Area. They had fruit, vegetables and yummy things to eat. Even a guy who owns a worm farm! They had some delicious looking beets, so I got some to make pickle beets. Not your ordinary pickle.

I needed some help for this. First we roasted the beets, then we made a pickle juice. Ours had water, apple cider vinegar, cloves, bay leaf, pink peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamon and sugar. We sliced the beets, added them to a sterilized jar and poured the pickling juice in. I think they will be fabulous!

A couple of weeks ago we made dill pickles. I sliced the cucumbers with a crinkle cutter and we used a package of pickle mix. They are not as good as last years but they look pretty.

I also used some of the pickle juice from the beets and added fresh thinly sliced stalks of garlic and mashed it up. Mom said it would be a good salad dressing.

Get creative in the kitchen! Don't forget to visit the worm guy at the farmers market too.

Love the cabbage, Leaf

Beat the Heat get a Gryo

2011-06-16T09:20:00.000-07:00

At Castle Restaurant on Park Ave. This hidden restaurant is perfect for a delicious meal.

Middle Eastern Food is unusual for this Memphian, but I like it.

The Gryo sandwich is big and fresh. The meat is different and very flavorful. The tzatzki gave a fresh taste. Loaded with fresh veggies and tons of meat. The pita bread was grilled nicely.

I ordered the Shish Kabob (beef) sandwich and it was more unusual with many different spices. It had a pickle in it. The whole thing was all wrapped in flat bread, I traded it for the Gyro! It was a bit heavy tasting and I missed that yummy yogurt sauce.

The Hummus was not the best. It was a tad bitter. But it looked beautiful with oil and fresh herbs. I like my hummus sweeter.
The Lady was very friendly and she wanted me to be happy and like the food.

I would like to try the falafel, philly cheese steak and a greek salad. So I would definitely go back in fact it would make a good lunch today.....

Love the Cabbage- Leaf

Castle Restaurant
Middle Eastern American Cuisine
3990 Park Ave Memphis TN 38111

Ni Hao all you Chinese Food Lovers

2011-06-03T09:11:00.000-07:00

I went to Mosa (in east Memphis) with some friends. The food was good. I really wanted the Tokyo Style Sea Bass but decided not to wait the extra time for it to cook. I went with the Sesame Chicken and fried rice. It was oh, so tasty I had to have another plate. No Chinese meal is complete without wonton soup and an egg roll. The soup was a very peppery and the egg roll was filled with shrimp.

The menu was a bit exotic with sea bass, edemame and lettuce wraps. My friends had the Hunan Chicken and the Wraps. They really liked it.

I would go back. They look like they have a good business going. The restaurant was pretty and clean. The people were very friendly too.

Zai Jian,

Love the Cabbage, Leaf

The One , The Only, The Italian Drive Thru- Vito's Cucina

2011-05-25T12:33:00.000-07:00

Mama Mia an Italian Drive Thru!
This new place is uniquely designed with no indoor seating and limited outdoor seating. The concept is fast Italian. Located on Walnut Grove and open from 6 am to Midnight 7 days a week- Wow!

Just drive up and let the feast begin. They offer Pizza, Pasta, Sub Sandwiches, Salads, and Toasted Ravioli. I tried the Ravioli and they were as tasty as they were pretty and they were very pretty. The Joseph Sub Sandwich with mortadella, salami, provolone, ham, lettuce and olive tapenade. It was fabulous, just plain out tasty. The pizza had a thin crust, homemade, with a slightly sweet taste. It needs improvement! I am not sure what is missing but something is.

They have a long dessert menu with lots of good sounding coffee and tea choices. I will head back and try the Beignets, cannolis, and tiramisu.

Amore,The Cabbage, Leaf

Memphis: Thursday May 12th BBQ Cravings Thrive

2011-05-11T08:21:00.000-07:00

The World Champion BBQ Festival begins...... Are you rooting for the home team?!

Central BBQ has the advantage it is located on Central Ave.
I love the Slab for 2- The ribs are meaty and yummy. I like the dry rub style a Memphis tradition. They're big. French fries, onion rings, and slaw all good.The buns not so much. They could get better buns!
The dry rub hot wings are spicy and smokey and one-of-a-kind delicious. When my family comes to town they are a must have. I have to include the Nacho's - cheesy, meaty, and with the right sauce spicy. The Portabella mushroom sandwich is better than it sounds with a good smokey flavor and sauce. The BBQ chicken is good but the turkey is better. A sausage cheese plate makes a great appetizer.

Memphis has a great variety of BBQ places so choose wisely, or just go to Central.

Love the cabbage,
Leaf

Chomp...Chomp...Chomp...Mmmm Burgers!

2011-04-25T18:09:00.000-07:00

Where?! Off the Hoof in Arlington TN. It is worth the drive. Even some time traveling Civil War Guys were there enjoying the food.
The menu is devoted to Burgers. They don't just have regular burgers they serve some weird ones too, like Ostrich burgers, Buffalo burgers, and Kobe burger. I had the sliders with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickle. The batter dipped fries were wonderful. They tasted like real, not processed. I really liked them.
Our waiter was happy and friendly. He was helpful and he got our order right. If your a kid they have a cool surprise for you.
My suggestions are to open a restaurant in Midtown and sorry to say this the name doesn't fit. Try something more like Burgers Inc. I thought the hoof meant BBQ and my Dad thought of Horses!

Love the Cabbage, Leaf
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Off-the-Hoof-Burgers/100796566629754?ref=ts&sk=wall

Icy Treats!

2011-04-13T10:54:00.000-07:00

It is getting hot outside so head on down to La Michaocana for a tasty treat, located on Summer Ave.
The popsicles are great. They are $2 each and are better than the ice cream man. Here are some of the flavors: Watermelon, Kiwi, Pinenut, Mango, Mango chili, Grape, Hibiscus, and a bunch more. I like the pine nut best with the grape being my least favorite (too Kool-Aid)
The ice cream is wonderful. It is creamy and delicious. My favorite flavor is the Carmel Peacan, but they don't have it all the time. You may get lucky to get some. Other flavors are bubble gum, chocolate, pineapple cheese, pine nut, grape, and so many more too!
The girls are really nice. I would like to try the corn on the cob and the nachos, not to mention a fruit drink that looks different but good. This is good mexican ice cream!
Love the Cabbage- Leaf

The Journey Begins-

2011-04-07T12:54:00.000-07:00

Come with me on a journey of tasty delight.
You will need some money, a car, and a taste for adventure.

My mission is to inform you about good places to eat out and I am not talking about the Kid's menu! You can call me Leaf. My mom won't let me use my real name because I am 8 years old.

Grab some coins and go to the Trolley Stop on Madison Ave.
If you like cute stuff and Burgers then you will love The Trolley Stop.The T.S. Burger is delicious. The burger is made out of local Neola Beef with fresh greens and tomato. It also has bacon, cheese and avacodo, yum.
I like the Lemon Ice Box Pie and the BLT is great too. It is a little expensive but good for a hungry customer.
I will take a picture for you next time I go.

Love the Cabbage- Leaf

First blog post

2011-04-01T10:13:00.000-07:00

I will blog about eating in Memphis!