Warehouse BBQ Co. & Brewhouse (Ottumwa, Iowa)

Last night we checked out the Warehouse BBQ Co. & Brewhouse in Ottumwa, Iowa 🥳The restaurant features a menu heavy on the smoked meats with pulled pork, brisket, & chicken. Appetizers like nachos & onions were followed by sandwiches & platter options. As their motto goes: ‘The diet starts on Monday!’Light atmosphere accompanied by friendly staff creats a great ‘night out with your crew’ ambiance. … Continue reading Warehouse BBQ Co. & Brewhouse (Ottumwa, Iowa)

deceptivelyblondeSeptember 24, 2021Leave a comment

China, Food

Chinese BBQ

Hey guys! Haven’t had a chance to update yet, we’re working on the post now – but L. is BACK IN CHINA! 🇨🇳 Yep, after 29 days of mandatory, government-monitored, in-hotel quarantine and another week of self-quarantine, she has settled in and is back to life as usual. 🥰 Yesterday she got a chance to grab Chinese BBQ with a friend, and it was delicious! … Continue reading Chinese BBQ

deceptivelyblondeApril 19, 2021April 19, 2021Leave a comment

Food, South Korea, Street Life

Sugar Cane Juice

Creating Sugar Cane juice at a street stall in Chinatown, Incheon, Korea 🥤 They sell it in a bag for you to sip as you walk along. We tried it! Tasted like watermelon juice! 😊 What’s the strangest drink you’ve ever tried? Continue reading Sugar Cane Juice

deceptivelyblondeNovember 16, 2020Leave a comment

Food, United States

Edgewood Orchards (Quincy, IL)

Apple Cider Slushy from Edgewood Orchards in Quincy, IL. 🍎 Very refreshing – kind of snapply like pop rocks in your mouth. Cools you off quickly 🍏 Continue reading Edgewood Orchards (Quincy, IL)

deceptivelyblondeSeptember 6, 2020Leave a comment

Food, Restaurants, United States

Courtyard Cafe (Pittsfield, IL)

Courtyard Cafe (aka Paul & Patty’s) in Pittsfield, IL. A lot of restaurants have come & gone here in town over the years but this one always seems to be a local favorite 🥰 Known for their Tenderloins, Catfish (Fridays special), Steaks & Pies. 😊 Continue reading Courtyard Cafe (Pittsfield, IL)

deceptivelyblondeAugust 19, 2020August 19, 2020Leave a comment

Food, Photography, United States

Cafe Diem (Ames, Iowa)

Cafe Diem on Main Street, Ames, IA ☕🥤 Sandwiches, bagels, cookies and basic coffe and tea. 🍰 Continue reading Cafe Diem (Ames, Iowa)

deceptivelyblondeAugust 15, 2020Leave a comment

Food, South Korea, Wildlife

Sea Slug

Sea Slug – it’s what’s for dinner. 😋 OK, Not sure what creature this is 🤔 but they had lots of them at the Jeju E-mart! Anyone know the name of this little guy? Continue reading Sea Slug

deceptivelyblondeFebruary 22, 2020Leave a comment

Food, Photography, South Korea, Street Life

Mung Bean Pancakes!

As proclaimed food appreciators, we had to test out the Korean Street food. Mung Bean and pork mung bean pancakes! Tried the pork one and it was pretty good! Kind of like a hashbrown texture? Very onion and potatoesque 👍 These pancakes were cooked fresh at the street stall in Namdaemun, Seoul. 🇰🇷 Have you ever tried mung bean? What’s your thoughts?!? Continue reading Mung Bean Pancakes!

deceptivelyblondeJanuary 23, 2020February 7, 2020Leave a comment

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