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by Mike

Saturday Tri…Run, Bike, Eat at Schulte & Herr

This winter has proved to be a tough one to run through.  After finally crawling out of bed we decided to get out and at least do a morning 5k.  Fortunately, our conversation about Katie running this year’s Boston Marathon carried us to 4.5 miles.  After a quick shower for Katie (I tend to go without until Sunday night), we set out on our bikes for Schulte & Herr.

Katie had the spaetzle (think the most amazing Mac&Cheese ever with Emmantaler) and I had the German Breakfast Plate. The ham and sausages were great although I did order some mustard to enhance the flavor.  A hard-boiled egg would’ve been a nice addition, but overall the breakfast was fantastic!

by Mike

Cold Weather is here: What I’m wearing.

This year has not exactly been a typical Maine winter, especially after our record 70 degree Christmas Day. Today we received a small taste of winter with morning temps of 20 degrees (Fahrenheit) with a wind chill of 12 degrees.  Finally a chance to wear some winter gear without fear of over-heating.  I don’t always get this right, but today I had the perfect combination of gear that prevented me from being too cold, too hot or chafed at the end of this 15 mile jaunt through our neighborhood (lots of loops today in Evergreen Cemetery to protect from the wind).  To quote Goldilocks it was “Just Right!”

From the inside out, here was my gear for the day:

  1. ICEBREAKER Antomica Briefs: These have been a revelation for running.  Previously I had been using synthetic compression shorts from Nike and Under Armor.  They were good, but chafing was still an issue for longer runs. The Icebreaker briefs are 100% merino wool (not itchy at all); they have kept me dry down there and I have had zero chafing in those unmentionable parts!  FYI: they run small, so be sure to order 1 or 2 sizes up.

Anatomica Briefs

2. Mizuno Breath Thermo Layered Tights: I bought these last year at Fleet Feet in Portland.  They are synthetic (nowadays I’d probably get wool tights), but they have a great feel.  I have worn these in temps as low as 10 below zero (F) and my legs have never felt cold.  An added bonus is the the compression feel of these tights that seem to give my legs an added boost in those hellbacious later miles.  They require more washing than wool due to odor, but I’m sure to baby them by washing in cold water only and never put them in the dryer.  These have held up well.

Mizuno Running Men Training Apparel Bottoms Pants

3. PEP Shevlin + Running Shirt: I reviewed this shirt and company back in October.  All I can say is “AWESOME!” This is the perfect wool base layer.  Its water wicking is amazing and the shirt’s durability has been off the charts.  Also, ZERO nipple chafing!  Not sure if the ladies out there have this issue, but it can be excruciating, especially that first trip under the shower after the run.  I almost could have went with this as my only layer under my jacket, but I was feeling a bit wimpy for the first sub 20 degree run of the month.

4. Darn Tough Socks: Like the PEP shirt, Darn Tough Socks can’t be beat.  My Adidas Ultra Boosts are wonderful running shoes, but the mesh top provided virtually no warmth.  Not a problem with Darn Toughs even if I manage to trek through a puddle one mile into a double digit run.  For winter runs I prefer the crew socks with light cushion in order to avoid chilly ankles.

Light Hiker Micro Crew Light Cushion / Charcoal/Lime / M Small

5. IBEX Stretch Merino Glove Liners: I have used these for every run in November and December in temperatures ranging from today’s 20 degrees F (windchill of 12) up to 50 degrees.  They have been terrific.  My hands have been dry and warm without another glove on top.  Today I did use the “hobo” glove top from the PEP shirt and they both held up well after the initial chilly fingers during the first mile.

Lightweight insulating stretch Merino glove liner

6. IBEX Indie Skimmer Hat: For outer layers, IBEX seems to be the winner for providing the most warmth.  This hat is like a nuclear power plant on my head.  In fact, I revert to my SMARTWOOL hat for temps above freezing because the IBEX wool is so warm.  For today’s run this was ideal though.  Never had to shed it and despite being soaked with sweat my head was warm from start to finish.

Unisex's - Indie Skimmer Hat

7. SAUCONY Run Strong Sportop: I wore another layer above my base PEP layer mainly because I wanted coverage around my neck.  Like IBEX’s wool, SAUCONY’s synthetic fabric seems to be the best.  It has a soft feel and a comfortable fit.  Last winter, this was my usual base layer, but chafing was the issue as was the case with all other synthetics I wore.  This shirt performs well by itself on warmer days (45-55) and I like the quarter zip for venting if I get overheated.

RUN STRONG SPORTOP, Tangelo, dynamic

8. ASICS Lined Winter Running Jacket: I’ll have to check on the model, but the Asics jacket I have was a wonderful purchase.  I bought it last year on clearance at Sports Authority.  The jacket features side pockets and a very handy breast pocket where I store my phone with headphones coming out.  The warmth of this pocket is great because I have been finding that my Iphone 6 will shut down at the slightest sense of low temperature (very frustrating when using Runkeeper to track the run).  It is lined with a waffled liner that dries out quickly after the run.  Additionally the extra long cut and sleeves with attached “hobo” gloves help to provide a very protective outer shell.  My jacket has weathered snow, sleet, hail, and low temps like a champ!  If I was a Mail Carrier, I’d wear this jacket.

9. Adidas Ultra Boost Shoes: I wear these no matter what the weather, but I thought I’d include them here.  Will do a more thorough review at some time, but my third pair of Ultra Boosts this year continue to impress.

A fun part of running is the gear.  One thing about winter running is that there is a lot more gear that is required, but it is fun to search out the best in that quest for the perfect run.

See you on the road!

 

 

 

by Mike

Breakfast At Bayou Kitchen

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We finally made it to the Bayou!  We managed to hit the road early enough to beat the morning rush.  After a chilly 6 miles around the West End, the blast of warm air as we entered The Bayou Kitchen was a welcome feeling.

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We’ve actually eating here since they opened several years ago.  One thing I love here is that you can order from either the breakfast or lunch menu no matter what time of day it is.  Be sure to check the daily
Specials on the wall before ordering.  You may find a gem that is worth trying.  I had the fortune of having Tonga Toast from the Specials list a few years ago.  It was thick pieces of hearty Italian bread with a crunchy coating.  I loved it so much that it has become a frequently requested item for our at home breakfasts during weekends or trips to Rangeley.  The Dark Chocolate & Toasted Coconut Pancakes were very tempting this day.

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The regular menu has many delicious options for both breakfast and lunch (Bayou serves breakfast and lunch only) and every one I have had has been fantastic.  From prior visits I recommend trying the Veggie Homie Plate (home fries smothered with veggies and cheese), the Breakfast Sandwich (traditional style, but for a real treat, order is with the Andouille sausage), or El Rancho Verde omelet (a medley of Cajun and southwest flavor).  If you are in the mood, Bayou Kitchen’s French Toast and pancakes are large and perfectly cooked.  Another item to note is the Home Fries, quartered red potatoes with some light Cajun seasoning.  You can see it all being prepared if you sit at the bar in front of the griddle.

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As great as breakfast and many lunch options (Gumbo or Jambalaya or great choices -if available, get them with crawfish!-), I have one standby order that I order almost exclusively when visiting The Bayou Kitchen:

  1. Chicken Piquant (sometimes I add crawfish): Cajun hot and sour soup with chicken simmered in olive oil and vinegar with onions, peppers, garlic, tomato and spices.  Served over rice.  TALK ABOUT A WONDERFUL MEDLEY OF FLAVOR!
  2. Jalepeno Cheddar cornbread.  Biscuits and other cornbread varieties are available, but I love crumbling a few pieces into the Chicken Piquant.  FLAVORFUL WITH GREAT TEXTURE (crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside)!  It is a special treat with some butter.
  3. Grits.  A nice treat for our Yankee city.  I add a dab of butter and maple syrup, but everyone has their own secret preference for their grits.
  4. A can of Moxie.  I don’t know why, but it is a perfect compliment to this meal.  I actually do not drink Moxie any other time.

 

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My special order at The Bayou Kitchen

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This Portland Yankee loves him some grits with breakfast!

 

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Katie usually goes for more traditional breakfast fare at BK.  The breakfast sandwich with a side of homies.

Katie went for the breakfast sandwich and a side of homefries.  I love the home fries done on the griddle.  On the table I mix ketchup and some hot sauce which is a perfect compliment to the light spices on the potatoes.

The service and atmosphere at the Bayou Kitchen is a treat if your looking for local flavor with some Cajun taste.  The staff is very friendly, the food arrives hot and fast, and the coffee is quickly replenished.  Also, they are reasonably priced (our bill came to $22.00).

I used to think BK was a hidden gem in Woodfords Corner, but the word has been spreading.  They expanded a couple of years ago, but still continue to have a full house for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays.  The wait sometimes will be up to 15-20 minutes, but they will call or text if you choose to wait nearby.  No matter what, it is worth the wait if you want a hearty breakfast with some Cajun flavor.

See you on the road!

by Mike

Race Day!

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It’s been a long week without running.  We’re getting ready for today’s race. I have no idea what to expect, but I’m hoping to run pain free.  Curious to see if all this test results in a faster time or will I get winded.  Tough decision about what to wear.  Temp will be around 45 degrees with no wind or rain.  Perfect conditions for shorts and long sleeves, but no sure if I go with wool or synthetic top.  Probably going with my red Saucony synthetic 1/4 zip since it looks festive.  We’ll see how it goes.

See you on the road! (Finally) 🌲

by Mike

Getting Antsy

Ugh!  This is not a pretty picture:

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I’ve been on the sidelines this week trying to heal what I suspect is an IT band injury (Iliotibial Band Syndrome – ITBS).  It’s weird because it only starts hurting while running.  It first cropped up about a month ago starting around mile 9 of longer runs, but it has been starting progressively earlier.  On my my most recent run, I felt the sharp pain on my outer right knee at the end of mile one.  I’ve tried icing and some exercises, but Katie convinced me to take a week off.  That’s a hard thing to do!

My biggest fear about taking extended time off is that I will not return to regular running (this has happened before).  We are racing a 5k this upcoming weekend, so I’m hopeful that will spur me back into action.  The really scary thing is that I have a read a lot of ITBS horror stories of people being sidelined for weeks or months before fully healing.  I’m hoping 7 days off does the trick or else I’m gonna have to rethink my menu choices!

See you on the road (hopefully soon)!

by Mike

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Running and Celebrating in Rangeley, Maine

The last few years we have been fortunate to celebrate Thanksgiving at our timeshare at Rangeley Lake Resort.  Rangeley is a magical place where you can get away from city life and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and an easy going pace to the day.  I know the timeshare industry is often a scam, but Rangeley has served us well.  Early on we felt like we threw away our money, but for the last five or six years, the maintenance fee has been more than worth it.

Upon arriving, “Rangeley Rules” go into effect for adults and kids alike.  This essentially means that there are no rules.  If you want to sleep in and then take a nap after breakfast it’s OK…Want to wear pajamas all day? That works…Skip dinner and go fishing? Yup…Start the day off with a run and crack that first libation at 9AM?  No problem (adults only).  We love it and the kids love it.  More than the place, it’s the lack of  Rangeley Rules that really make our stays there magical.

This year we headed up after work on Monday evening (a one day work week is AWESOME) and started the festivities that included unpacking, lighting the fire, and taking it easy in our cabin before a restful sleep.

Tuesday turned out to be such a great day.  Katie and I started the morning with a run in the area.  Can’t avoid some crazy hills, but it was a great start to the day:

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Tuesday morning’s Welcome to Rangeley run.  Man! It was 15 degrees (wind chill was 5 degrees) and the hills are killer here, but it was a great start to an awesome day.

After the run, we had a breakfast feast highlighted with Tonga Toast (pretty much French Toast coated with Fruity Pebbles).  We discovered this recipe at The Bayou Kitchen and it has been a traditional first breakfast in Rangeley for us.  Rest of the day included a trip to the pool in the main lodge, a few spirited games of Jenga and Apples to Apples,  a dinner of Katie’s amazing homemade pizza and an afternoon trip to downtown.  I was excited to purchase these beauties:

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A new pair of Darn Tough cushioned hikers.  More cushion than I’ve had, but they have been great so far.

After another relaxing evening, our Wednesday “Friendsgiving” started our with another Rangeley Run:

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My Wednesday morning run through downtown Rangeley before a day of celebration, cooking, eating , and libating.

When we go to the resort for Thanksgiving week, we usually have to check out on Friday.  A couple of years ago we had the brainstorm that we should have Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday and enjoy the leftovers on Thanksgiving Day rather than trying to pack them up for the drive home on Friday.  It has been great and really stretches out the “holiday feeling”.

No Thanksgiving for us is complete without our background music which is an endless loop of these two classics:

  1. “Alice’s Restaurant” by Arlo Guthrie
  2. “Thanksgiving Day” by Ray Davies

They never get old!

Before really getting into the cooking, I discovered that I was short a couple of items to prepare for the day.  Katie was gone with our vehicle, so I had to improvise with an unplanned extra run:

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You know you’re a runner when you track a run (1.01 miles) to the Rangeley IGA for a turkey pan, fire log, and some adult beverages.

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Maybe not Breakfast Run material, but no trip to Rangeley is complete without a visit to good old IGA!

I have to say that one of the funnest days of the year is when I’m in the kitchen all day preparing Thanksgiving Dinner.  This year’s menu included Turkey (what else?) stuffed with cornbread stuffing (Pepperidge Farm with diced onions, diced carrots, Craisins, diced apples, bacon grease -in place of a 2 Tbsp of butter-, and crumbled Sweet Italian Sausage), 10 pounds of mashed potatoes, a great arugula salad (made by Katie), homemade rosemary rolls (Katie’s creation), homemade apple pie (Katie again), and a couple of vegetable dishes.

Some early prep work (still in my PEP base layer!):

My Sous Chef for the day
Prep for the stuffing

And some more prep:

Ready for the oven!
Stuffing the bird!
Sausage for the stuffing
Reluctant teenager labor.

 

In the course cooking the turkey, I decided to sit down for a bit and my phone was hijacked from my lap during a quick nap (these appeared on a previous post from the day):

WTF Katie! I know I didn’t match your 8 miles today, but I still did some cooking! I suspect a repeat tomorrow for the [Wednesday] Thanksgiving Dinner!
No Turkey yet, but a man still deserves a nap at Rangeley!

By early evening the meal was ready, and we were able to feast during our Wednesday “Friendsgiving” with old friends we had not seen in quite some time (with Arlo and Ray Davies still playing strong in the background).

Almost everyone at the meal.
The aftermath at the stove.
Apple Pie was a hit!

Later that night we enjoyed some more board games, good conversation, and a chilly evening walk around the resort.  It was one of the most satisfying Thanksgiving times ever!  I did not get into bed until 2AM, but still managed to rise early for a Thanksgiving Morning Run:

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Thanksgiving Morning Run.  The hills weren’t so extreme on this route.

One sight on the run was this holiday creation:

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Rejected character from The Nightmare Before Christmas?

The rest of the day included plentiful Thanksgiving leftovers, some football, and more fun.  Later in the evening we made our way to the indoor pool and hot tubs.  One lesson I learned from the evening is that there is a good reason for those “No Alcohol Consumption” warnings while using the hot tub.  You may end up with a few embarrassing moments caught on film:

 

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Yes. That’s me with no shirt, but still rocking the vest. Just back from the hot tub and feeling the effects of too much time with John Jameson.

I hope everyone out there had a wonderful Thanksgiving and now “tis the season” for cold weather running and some great holiday Breakfast Runs.

See you on the road!

by Mike

Out of Town Run: Haven Brothers (Providence, RI)

So, I was in Providence, Rhode Island, last weekend for the New England Oireachtas.  This in itself is worth an entire blog post.  Our Daughters, Maggie (dancing for 10 years) and Addie (dancing for 2 years) have participated in Irish step dance at the Stillson School of Irish Dance.  I love Irish Dance as an art form, but as a parent, it can be one of the most daunting tasks one ever takes.  At a competition, such as Oireachtas (pronounced Or-rock-tus) you watch your child dance under scrutiny of Irish international judges.  If you ever go to an Irish dance competition you will learn the agony joy of hearing the “High Caul Cap” and “Saint Patrick’s Day Caley” over and over again.  I don’t like my daughters being judged, but I still always marvel at their prowess on the stage and how beautiful they are.  Take a look:

High Caul Cap:

Addie ready to dance!
Practicing.
Getting the full treatment. Appearance is everything it seems.

This was Maggie dancing last year:

After a long Saturday of dancing we were all ready for some good and cheap eats.  I was checking out some local options.  Since starting this blog I find myself becoming a food snob  anti-chain restaurants much to the disappointment of my McDonald’s loving daughters.  I searched out some options and found out that Providence was home to one of the oldest restaurants on wheels in the USA, Haven Brothers (an original Food Truck?).

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Addie with her milkshake.

Haven Brothers is a trailer that is parked in downtown Providence and then moved after it closes at 4AM (!) each morning.  They are renowned for quick service and being an “old-time” diner.  Here’s what’s posted on Wikipedia:

“Once in its history, Haven Brothers set up shop in a location far from Providence. On April 9, 2008 the diner was brought to Mid-town Manhattan and parked outside the NBC Studios at 30 Rockefeller Plaza for the Today Show. Hosts Meredith Vieira and Matt Lauer (both of whom had worked at the NBC10 studios in Providence two blocks from Havens Brothers time-honored location beside Providence City Hall) had each—independently—chosen it as their favorite “old-time” diner. http://shenews.projo.com/2008/04/haven-bros-dine.html

It was also featured in a Providence-themed episode of Man v. Food Nation.”

-see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haven_Brothers_Diner

Nothing too fancy here and that suited our needs for some fast good tasting eats:

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Haven Brothers Menu inside the trailer.

The girls went for basic cheeseburgers, fries, mozzarella sticks, and milkshakes.  I went with the Deluxe Burger which included (mayo, lettuce, and tomato).  In hindsight, I wish that I chose a fat sub, but sometimes that burger craving is hard to overcome.

Getting our order ready fast!
You can eat inside if you want.

I was amazed that the speed our order was ready.  My impatient teenager oldest went on ahead of us to the hotel and we still made it back just as she was entering the hotel room and we were getting on the elevator.  The burgers tasted good, but were not fantastic.  Same with the fries and mozzarella sticks, which probably would’ve been best right out of the fryer.  The best thing about Havens was milkshakes which were made heaping scoops of ice cream and whipped up right in front of us.  They were perfectly thick and tasty.  One disappointment was that the order totaled $43, which seems to be a bit much for fast food for three.  I was expecting in the neighborhood of $25, but I can still remember the days when ten dollars feeding a family of four at McDonald’s.

BTW, I did squeeze in a couple of fun early morning fun runs in Providence.

Saturday morning run.
Sunday Morning 10 miler. The hill up to Brown University was killer!

It was really cool to run the city in the early morning hours.  During each run, I did the Providence “Rocky Run” up the steps of the Rhode Island State House.  I got a little lost Sunday morning, but I eventually made it back to our hotel in the Providence financial district by looking for the Biltmore Hotel sign high in the sky.  Here’s a few highlights from my Sunday morning run:

Gateway to Brown University
Rocky Run!
View for the top.
My Sunday morning lighthouse.
During the night those strings of lights lit up are really cool.

See you on the road!

by Mike

Happy Thanksgiving! (we started celebrating a little early)

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We took most of the week off and started our celebration early!  We’re up in Rangeley for a few early morning runs and “a Thanksgiving dinner that can’t be beat.” (on Wednesday at least).

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Can’t catch her!  If you zoom in, you’ll see Katie blowing me away on a sprint interval!

No Turkey yet, but a man still deserves a nap at Rangeley!
WTF Katie! I know I didn’t match your 8 miles today, but I still did some cooking! I suspect a repeat tomorrow for the [Wednesday] Thanksgiving Dinner!

 

by Mike

Lunch Run: The Honey Paw. Best Lunch Ever!

So last Saturday our Breakfast Run plans never materialized.  We ended up doing our Evergreen Cemetary 6 mile route because our daughters had to participate in morning practices for an upcoming Irish Step Dance competition. So instead we decided that we’d get  a run in, drop the girls off, and treat our younger son, Frank, to a lunch date.  Not sure that 14 year olds ever are excited for a lunch date with their parents, but even Frank would have to admit that this was an AMAZING dining experience.

The Honey Paw bills itself as a non-denominational noodle bar (are noodles a religion?).  I was thinking it was just a fancy Chinese restaurant.  Speaking of Chinese cuisine, is anyone out there still mourning the demise of Wok Inn in Portland?  I was a regular, always ordering six dumplings and a pint of pork fried rice with extra helpings of their Duck Sauce spiked with apple sauce. It was Chinese fast food: Fresh, cheap, and greasy fast.  I loved it!

The Honey Paw is NOTHING like Wok Inn.  Just a trip to the bathroom before eating will tell you that.

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Does that count as a sink?  I don’t know, but it is cool.

Even better, as I walked out of the bathroom, I noticed the source of the musical background:

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Rocking some vinyl!

So, we started out with some adult libations (excluding the Root Beer ordered by our son Frank).  I went with the Strong Paw and was not disappointed.  I’m a whiskey fan, but the tequila with sweet and sour flavors was a delight.  BTW, here is the menu we had for the day:

After the drinks, our fabulous server (sorry did not catch her name) offered us some appetizer selections.   I gotta say that if you come to The Honey Paw and only have appetizers and drinks you will leave a satisfied customer.  We had duck skewers (on special that day…we had two orders they were soooo good!!!) and the brussel sprouts (amazing nutty flavor!).

It was hard to beat the appetizers, but the entrees were amazing too!  I had a noodle bowl with seafood treats and Frank had a fried crepe concoction that I can only describe as sexually arousing  AMAZING!

We were going to sample the great looking desserts, but in the end, we decided a walk for some local gelato was in order.

BOTTOM LINE: The Honey Paw is an amazing dining experience and I can wait to make another run there!!!!

 

by Mike

Confessing My Sins: Breakfast Run to THE SINFUL KITCHEN

Last Sunday called for a 10 mile run with a stop for breakfast.  The run was great!  We ran a new route through the Stroudwater section of Portland and then into Westbrook. As we were running, I was surprised that this was the first time I ran over the line into the neighboring town of Westbrook.   In the past year I have ran from Portland into South Portland (first time crossing the city line), Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, and Yarmouth (during the Maine Marathon).  Westbrook is closer than some of those destinations, but the routes to there are on busy industrial-type roads.  In the early hours of this crisp morning, the roads were quiet and we enjoyed a pleasant paced run towards a fantastic breakfast at The Sinful Kitchen.

First things first.  Check this out:

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Can anyone out there explain to us what a “Pharmaceutical Dinner” is?

Anyway, I thought I’d lead off this review with a new list of Bloody Mary rankings.  I’m a bit new to the appreciating Bloody Marys, so I have a bit of a rooking palate.  In any case here’s my list from our Breakfast Runs so far:

  1. SINFUL KITCHEN “Sinful Bloody Mary” (3 and a half Mary Magdelenes): This was not a full 4 Blessed Mothers (am I getting blasphemous here?), but this drink had a nice touch of heat, a healthy portion of vodka, and, best of all, it’s garnish included a healthy chunk of Ghost Pepper Sausage!
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Look at the beautiful hunk of meat!

2. ABLILENE (2 1/2 Mary Queen of Scots): Abilene had a great traditional (at least what I think is “traditional”) Bloody Mary.  Light heat and tasty olives.

3. UNION (2 Mary Harts):  I’m sure Union had great quality vodka and other ingredients, but the chipotle flavor really did not work for me.  Maybe if you’re a smoky flavor person this concoction achieves the Blessed Mother status.

Onto the main course.  Sinful Kitchen has a very tempting menu that certainly would prevent any mortal from fasting for 40 days in the wilderness…

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This week, my plan was to go with a savory dish.  You know, I’m actually a little embarrassed to say that I’ve only recently learned the meaning of “savory” which in my mind essentially is a non-sweet meal (chicken pot pie was my eye opener).  Immediately, my eye went to the Huevos Rancheros.  Katie had them at Abilene and I had been jealous ever since.

The Huevos Rancheros were delicious!!!

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Again, I am a Huevos Rancheros rookie, but the grilled tortilla (flour or corn is available…I went with the flour), salsa picante, eggs to order (I went with over-easy…done to perfection!) provided a medley of flavor that would convert any non-believer.  Additionally, the home-fries were perfectly spiced and fried that ketchup was not even needed for me to devour them.

We finished a great meal in a packed room with many satisfied patrons.  The waitstaff worked hard to make us feel like valued customers and we left as satisfied customers.  The last 2.25 miles of our run were weighed down by full bellies, but the good eats and libations at THE SINFUL KITCHEN made the struggle worth it!

So even if you have to purchase an indulgence…

Make your way to THE SINFUL KITCHEN!

See you on the road!