Turkey Day is coming up next week and while some of you may be traveling to spend time with family and friends, many of you will be enjoying the day right here in your apartment at Stewarts Ferry Apartments. Whatever your plans are, you'll want to take note of the weather will be like.  And as far as weather.com is concerned, Thanksiving Day weather is looking... [Read more...]

Looking for a tasty recipe that you can whip up in the kitchen of your apartment without having to dirty up too many pots for your dishwasher?  Try this one for German Rouladen.  It consists of thinly sliced beef filled with bacon, onion and pickles and topped with gravy. I just tried the dish for the first time at a local restaurant here in Hermitage... [Read more...]

If you've read some of my previous food posts, you've probably already realized that I'm not the healthiest eater on the planet.  But that doesn't mean that I'm not open to change, particularly now that I'm getting older and diet is becoming more and more important. I'm particularly interested in learning more about vegetarianism.  Now I love, love, love... [Read more...]

With Labor Day coming up, I was looking for a simple dish that I could make in my apartment and eat off for a good part of the weekend (at least for the portion that I'm not at someons BBQ's).  After all, who wants to spend their long weekend in a hot kitchen cooking meals...and the weather this holiday weekend in Nashville WILL be hot!  Anyway, I found this... [Read more...]

We're looking at an almost 50-50 chance of rain in Nashville this weekend folks, but don't let that stop you from kicking off this BBQ season the right way. Memorial Day is about honoring those who fought to defend us and we do that by celebrating the freedoms that enjoy...like cooking out!  So grab your tongs, your coals and your grill and get it cracking,... [Read more...]

How many times have you prepared a nice salad, only to go to the fridge for some dressing that unbeknownst to you is not there.  Ugh!  I'm a last minute food shopper and unfortunately that occurance is not rare.  Well, I think I have a new solution to that dilemma (besides keeping my cupbards packed with dressing).  I just found this "do-it-yourself" dressing... [Read more...]

Yes, Mardi Gras happens outside of Bourbon Street. Nashville has something to offer for Mardi Grass, too. You can go out on the town for some Cajun or Creole style food at several Nashville restaurants including Nola's and French Quarter. If you want to stay home though and bring Mardi Gras to Stewarts Ferry you can make your own Mardi Gras dinner. Regardless,... [Read more...]