Outback Steakhouse:
http://www.outback.com/foodandmenus/fathersday2009.aspx

Father’s Day 2009 Restaurant Deals

• Buca di Beppo Celebrating 15th Anniversary
• Our Town and All Around – Coupon Book
• Coffee Addict – Are you one of us?
• La Tortilla Feliz
• Scooter’s Dawg House

Here’s a link I found that has a nice long list and descriptions of flowers that can be eaten.  It’s on about.com, the Edible Flower Chart.  

Let me list a few examples of flowers that are edible are: Basil, Chamomile, Carnations, Chrysanthemum, Dandelion, Fuschia, Jasmine, Marigold, Rose, Sage, Squash Blossoms… Also the site gave a few tips on what do and not do with the edible flowers, which I’ve listed below.

Edible Flower Tips:
• Place a colorful gladiolus or hibiscus flower (remove the stamen and pistil) in a clear glass bowl and fill with your favorite dip.
• Sprinkle edible flowers in your green salads for a splash of color and taste.
• Freeze whole small flowers into ice rings or cubes for a pretty addition to punches and other beverages.
• Use in flavored oils, vinaigrettes, jellies, and marinades.
• One of the most popular uses is candied or crystalized flowers, used to decorate cakesand fine candies.
• Asthmatics or others who suffer allergic reactions to composite-type flowers (calendula, chicory, chrysanthemum, daisy, English daisy, and marigold) should be on alert for possible allergic reaction.
• Never use non-edible flowers as a garnish. You must assume that if guests find a flower on a plate of food, they will think it edible.
• Use flowers sparingly in your recipes, particularly if you are not accustomed to eating them. Too much of a pretty thing can lead to digestive problems

Do you have any recipes that include edible flowers?  Have they been a big hit at a family get together, a fancy dinner party, just a regular old family dinner?

Photo:  HarlanH

Edible Flowers

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Please take a moment today to remember the brave men & women who served and are serving our country.  

Memorial Day

• Mallorca- Excellent Spanish and Portuguese Cuisine
• Another Cake Recipe
• Maggiano’s Little Italy – Beachwood
• McNulty’s Bier Market in Downtown Cleveland
• Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce

We wish you a very Happy Easter.  Full of family, friends, lots of food… and especially lots of Easter eggs and candy!!

Happy Easter

• Candy Bar Cake
• How to Poach an Egg
• West End Tavern – Lakewood, Ohio
• Food Product Review: Bacon Salt
• Baker Babes Bakery

Mmmm Panda

• Free Breakfast at Denny’s
• Valentine’s Day – Last Minute Ideas
• Free Breakfast at Chick-fil-a
• Fried Polenta
• Burgers, Beers and Breakfast – Willoughby, Ohio

They also asked their employees to define the Olympic spirit in five words to symbolize the five rings of the Olympics.  They’ve pared the list down to the 22 best and created a site where you can view the finalists.

Photo: Pat Rioux

McDonald’s Olympic Champion Crew

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• Concord Panini’s – Concord, Ohio
• Food Photography
• Where’s the Beef? (Twister Edition)
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Monday Monkey should head over to Chick-fil-a in Willoughby on Rt. 91 for breakfast every Monday, because it’s free!  That’s right.  Every customer Monday morning is entitled to one FREE breakfast entree, no purchase required. 

And it’s not just this Monday, it’s every Monday!  So head over to the Willoughby Chick-fil-a and have a breakfast sandwich on me.

Free Breakfast at Chick-fil-a

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• Chick-Fil-a’s Awesome Service
• McDonald’s Free Chicken Sandwich Tomorrow
• Free Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Coffee Today
• Burgers, Beers and Breakfast – Willoughby, Ohio

It was raining terribly outside, but that didn’t matter if you were going to Chick-Fil-a.  They had an employee outside with umbrellas outside running people out to their cars and greeting new arrivals with a dry trip to the front door.

Never thought I would see that at a fast food restaurant.

Chick-Fil-a’s Awesome Service

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• Free Breakfast at Chick-fil-a
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• Taco Thursday at the Mexican Grocery Store

I honestly don’t know if there are any 7-Elevens in the Cleveland area any more, but if you want to find out for sure, check out their store locator to find easy access to a free Slurpee near you.

Ultra-neat photo: jek in the box

Free Slurpee Today – 7/11 at 7-Eleven

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• Opentable.com Review
• Help Out Most Valuable Kids
• Cleveland Area 2007-2008 Kosher Survey
• Election Day Freebies

picture: bunchofpants

McDonald’s Free Chicken Sandwich Tomorrow

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