Cheater Caesar

Although my dad makes the best home-made Caesar salad dressing, I didn't inherit the talent. But I do know how to make a passable imitation. I put one minced garlic clove in the bowl first. Then add Romaine and toss with the minced garlic. Cherry tomatoes are fresh out of the garden beds for this lunch salad. Lots of grated Parmesan cheese and then...and then...Ken's Creamy Caesar salad dressing. It's one of the cheapest dressings on the store shelf and it's my favorite. I used to be a Cardini's fan until Ken's became available in our area.

Goodwood Barbecue - and I Order a Salad?

My lunch the other day at one of our regular restaurants - Goodwood, which is a barbecue place. This is a chicken Caesar salad with their BBQ chicken, which has a sweet sauce on it. It's a nice contrast to the tart Caesar dressing. The food is consistent and good, the place is kid-friendly, it's nearby, and the service is O-K - not as consistent as the food quality, though. Yes, they do ribs, but I don't order them very often because I don't usually feel like getting that messy. And there's really no way to eat them except get messy when doing it.