Yoder's!! Worth the drive!

Recently, we had the pleasure of dining at Yoders in Sarasota. Amish cuisine is the specialty. There was an unmistakable homey feel! Once seated, Mary Jane, took our orders and scurried to the next table. After five minutes or so, Mary Jane brought us homemade apple butter for our homemade bread! Yummy is the only word qualified to describe this bread and spread. Next, came our broccoli cheddar soup which to my surprise, was notably better than most broccoli cheddar soups! For our main course, Jason ordered a taco salad which came with their homemade chili and I had cabbage rolls. These rolls were filled with sausage and rice then steamed, plated and was more than drizzled with thin tomato sauce. Wow! These rolls were fabulous, and I have never been a fan of cabbage rolls. Finally, we shared their customer favorite, homemade (I love using this word) peanut butter pie. Please enjoy the pictures and take a road trip to Yoders!! Definitely worth filling up the tank for this one!

p.s. If you don't go early for lunch or diner, you will be waiting in a line to get in!!

Try this delicious concoction!! I have made this for many parties and it is always a hit! 

Tex Mex Chili

This recipe for Chili is great! We have a few "chili" nights ahead so some warm and hearty meals will be just what you need!

Rocky Road Cookie Sandwiches

These cookies are pretty awesome!! Try them as an after work snack!!

Chicken Corn Chili

Try this recipe on one of our cold January nights!!

Agave Southwestern Grille

So, last night my hubby and I went to "Agave Southwestern Grille" for dinner. It was wonderful! We started off the evening with homemade tortilla chips that had sea salt baked onto the chips! I love this touch, because you don't have to shake a little salt onto each chip. Slight disappointment came when I dipped my chip into the salsa, oh well. Then, 10 minutes to long, out came our soups. The evening was chilly (for us Florida Crackers) so between the outdoor heaters and a cup of Sopa de Frijoles Negros (Black bean soup) I stayed comfortable. Jason had the Sopa de tortilla con pollo ahumado (tortilla soup with smoked chicken) which was fabulouso!! After waiting another 20 minutes our entrees finally came out! After black bean soup and a load of chips I was completely stuffed. However, not wanting to offend the waiter, I ate half of my entree of one pork tamale and and one chicken enchilada with more black beans, (wish I would of known this prior to me ordering black bean soup) a jalapeno cheddar corn cake, and rice. Hubby ordered mahi mahi tacos with jicama slaw (his sides were the same as mine). This place was deliciously different and worth every penny!

Positive Recap: DELICIOUS and great menu options

Negative Recap: Long wait for seat if you want to dine in and long wait in between courses. Be prepared to pay a little higher price range when dining.

Contact Info for Agave Southwestern Grille
2380 Vanderbilt Beach Road Naples, Florida 34109

(239) 598-3473

A Triple D Experience

Jason and I love to experience great food while traveling! So, we frequently will go off the beaten path and eat at the nearest Diner, Drive-In and Dive. If you have never watched the show you've GOT to watch it! (Food Network) This Triple D was in New Orleans in the Garden District called, "The Creole Creamery". A choc-work orange, red velvet cake, lavender honey, and lemon icebox pie ice cream are a few examples of the flavors we tried!