The long anticipated opening of Roots Cafe has finally arrived. One word: yum. After weeks of staring longingly at the bright blue building & regretfully informing people time and time again that no, the cafe is still not open; i was finally able to enjoy some tasty eats there.
We got a little sampling of homemade sausage spiced with ginger and also an apple bacon fritter with a maple bourbon glaze. Yes they both tasted as good as they sound.
Then for the main event my mom and I both got Croque Madame. For those familiar with the cult classic It's Complicated, it's similar to the dish that Meryl Streep makes Steve Martin when Alec Baldwin is creeping outside the window. She makes Croque Monseiur (sp?) which is a French grilled ham and Gruyere cheese. Legend has it that is was invented when French workers would leave their sandwich on the radiator on accident and they would come back to melted cheese in their sandwich. What makes a Croque Monseiur a Croque Madame is a poached egg on top (Yes I googled the above information...you know I can't resist a good bit of trivia). Anyway, it was insane. The bread was so perfectly flaky it tasted like a grilled croissant. Stuffed with the ham and cheese... there are no words. I've said it once and i'll say it again: Pigs know how to make a good cut of meat.
And also, I'm researching options for a pumpkin ale. Apparently there's much debate in the brewing world of canned vs. roasted fresh pumpkin. Who knew such an innocent looking vegetable could cause so much discord. I'll keep everyone posted as the saga unfolds.
saliva immediately flowed after reading about roots. defo doing there next trip to naples!! And i was wondering when we were going to hear from you miss.
ReplyDeletei would go with roasted pumpkin just because think of all the fun it would be to carve after. Good luck and save me some of that brew :D
White's Farm market has pie pumpkins on sale 2 for 2 bones. lets roast one and make some strange brew.
ReplyDeletealso we should get a meat grinder and make our own sausages.
sheeeit, I read this like 20 days ago and was laughing my balls off at your It's Complicated reference! I still find it hilarious now. you're a funny gal.
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