Across the Nation (Best of List) - Eating The Road

Why not? You don't get what you don't ask for...and what's the worst that can happen...they say no.

...and on to The Five & Dime General Store in search of a good Frito Pie:
http://eatingtheroad.word...ve-dime-general-store/

I had my first sopapilla at Cafe Castro in Santa Fe:
http://eatingtheroad.word...009/11/09/cafe-castro/

Next I went and had some tasty Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with bananas at Harry's Roundhouse in Sante Fe, NM. Buffetbuster you might want to check this one out:
http://eatingtheroad.word...1/10/harrys-roadhouse/

Those pancakes look delicious.  Now I'm going to have to find a recipe.  Are they served with any type of syrup?

Substituting the bananas for strawberries was a wise decision.

Yeah, they have both maple and pancake syrups.

You're in luck..here's the recipe from their book!
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Thank you so much!

How to Make Great Pancakes
There are a few simple rules to follow to ensure that you will have excellent pancakes every time. Always mix the dry ingredients first. Mix wet ingredients separately and then fold into the dry. Do not overmix the batter or your pancakes will be tough. Mix until the ingredients are just barely combined. Heat a cast-iron pan on high, then reduce heat to a medium-high. Put 2 tablespoons of butter into the hot pan and melt it, coating the pan. Ladle the pancake batter into the pan, about 1/2 cup for each cake, unless otherwise stated. Resist flipping the cakes until bubbles form on the top. Flip the cakes and cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes more until pancakes are set.
 
The ricotta cakes are a great special-occasion breakfast and a real showstopper. The ricotta packs them with protein so they leave you feeling fueled for the day.
 
Strawberry-Lemon Ricotta Cakes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Turnout time: 5 to 10 minutes
Feeds: 4
 
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup whole-milk ricotta
1 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs, separated
Zest of 2 lemons
Powdered sugar to garnish
Butter for spreading
1 pint strawberries, sliced
Maple syrup
 
Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, ricotta, milk, egg yolks, and lemon zest. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients.
 
Meanwhile, beat egg whites until they hold a soft peak. Fold them into the batter.
 
Cook as described in the sidebar “How to Make Great Pancakes” on this page, but use only 1/4 cup batter for each cake. These cakes may take a little extra time to cook. Test one to make sure it is cooked through before removing from pan. Dust the finished cakes with powdered sugar and serve with butter, sliced strawberries, and maple syrup.

Next up....a fantastic surprise of a burger at Bert's Burger Bowl in Santa Fe, NM:
http://eatingtheroad.word.../11/berts-burger-bowl/

Eating the road,
Wow!! I cant believe you have over 400 posts in 1 month man you are busy!!!

Or bored

Unfortunately my next stop netted me the worst slice(s) of "pizza" I've ever eaten...Backroad Pizza in Santa Fe, NM:
http://eatingtheroad.word.../11/12/backroad-pizza/

Breakfast anyone? I had my last meal in Santa Fe at Pantry Restaurant:
http://eatingtheroad.word.../13/pantry-restaurant/

Oooohhh ,that's a hell of a great looking start to the day!

Lovely!  Even the pizza looks great!

leethebard


Oooohhh ,that's a hell of a great looking start to the day!

The smell of bacon as you drive up to the place certainly helps too!

mar52

Lovely!  Even the pizza looks great!

Oh gawd no....it stunk...it's not even really pizza....sorry, that was just one of the worst eating experiences I'd ever had.

Maybe it's actually made of back road?

Well it’s name is Backroad Pizza and it should really stay on that backroad. It’s honestly hard to even call this pizza. It was more along the lines of really crispy flatbread, with a wash of sauce (hardly detectable) and way too much cheese which had little to no taste.

http://eatingtheroad.word.../11/12/backroad-pizza/

First stop in the big ol' state of Texas...the Coyote Bluff Cafe:
http://eatingtheroad.word.../16/coyote-bluff-cafe/

Next up I had some steak, mac & cheese and steak fries at the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas:
http://eatingtheroad.word...big-texan-steak-ranch/

  Jeepers, PLEASE tell me that you put the honey on the dinner rolls- NOT the steak!!!  

Haha....that is correct!

Thank you for sharing your roadfood adventures.
Can't wait for your next destination.

catherine s

Thank you for sharing your roadfood adventures.
Can't wait for your next destination.

Thanks Catherine For breakfast I had an awesome meal at Ye Old Pancake Station in Amarillo, Texas:
http://eatingtheroad.word...e-old-pancake-station/

My next planned drive along I40 has a preplanned stop at the Big Texan Steak Ranch.  There's no if ands or buts about it.  

No amount of whining will prevent me from stopping at this tourist stop.  Last time we had to stop at the truck stop.  :(

I must experience it!  I will not be eating a 72 oz. steak.

Thank you for sharing your experience and can't wait for more.

 

I forgot to mention something.

I HATE it when the pancakes take up all the space on the plate. Give me a bigger plate!  I need room for the syrup.  I'm a dipper.

Not that I agree or disagree, or really care for that matter--I'm just curious. Why was Eating the Road put on the Blocked List? A PM will do.

mar52

My next planned drive along I40 has a preplanned stop at the Big Texan Steak Ranch.  There's no if ands or buts about it.  

No amount of whining will prevent me from stopping at this tourist stop.  Last time we had to stop at the truck stop.  :(

I must experience it!  I will not be eating a 72 oz. steak.

You'll have a great time...it's a lot of fun. When are you going?

mar52

I forgot to mention something.

I HATE it when the pancakes take up all the space on the plate. Give me a bigger plate!  I need room for the syrup.  I'm a dipper.

Haha...I agree. Just a short while ago I saw someone eating their full stack from the middle out. I thought it was strange until I realized that's exactly why he did it. He saturated the center with butter and syrup. Once he had a hole....problem solved. I've yet to try this myself but I look forward to applying this Jedi technique.

Foodbme

Not that I agree or disagree, or really care for that matter--I'm just curious. Why was Eating the Road put on the Blocked List? A PM will do.

What is this "Blocked List" and how does one see it? I don't believe I'm on any said list....I didn't get any warnings or messages....and I don't think I did anything wrong....did I? It seems I can still post.

I'm supposed to be driving from Los Angeles to Denison, TX in January.

I've been told that I40 can be snowed in so we'll probably be taking I10 which is a bore!

On our last trip I "made us" stop in Albuquerque to have lunch at The Frontier.

I'm so lucky.  My friend would rather stop at McD's and BK.  At least I get one stop for me.

mar52

I'm supposed to be driving from Los Angeles to Denison, TX in January.

I've been told that I40 can be snowed in so we'll probably be taking I10 which is a bore!

On our last trip I "made us" stop in Albuquerque to have lunch at The Frontier.

I'm so lucky.  My friend would rather stop at McD's and BK.  At least I get one stop for me.

Oh man....I10 is a tough one....zzzzzz. I can't do that! Follow my route :P

So does that mean no Big Texan in January?

Wait...they don't care about any stops along the way? You've got to get them to read up on a few of the spots and get them excited.

Blah and quite stubborn is the problem!

I'll get in a meal or two of my choosing for sure.

if you going on 10--be sure to swing through Bisbee Arizona!!!

I had a nice Fried-Onion Burger at Johnnie's Grill in El Reno, Okalhoma:
http://eatingtheroad.word.../11/19/johnnies-grill/

mar52

Blah and quite stubborn is the problem!

I'll get in a meal or two of my choosing for sure.

So what stops are on your list?

tiki

if you going on 10--be sure to swing through Bisbee Arizona!!!

Where's the goods in Bisbee?

Foodbme, I think (mistakenly or maybe not) you clicked the block user under my name because I can't PM you.

Las Cruces, NM may be our half way layover spot.  I haven't looked in to any places yet.

Looks like I'll be trying to stop in Brisbee.  Thanks for the tip!

what's good in Bisbbe you say---
www.bisbeecoffee.com/   ALL the blends are good!
  www.bisbeebreakfastclub.com/  i suggest eggs zorba or the chorizo rancheros
and --of course--the shady dell trailer court motel and Dots Diner!!!

www.theshadydell.com/Dots_Diner.html

and good bars,music and a jewelry  All in all a great town!

Cool!  Thanks!!!

Now to get my no shopping, no walking, no ethnic food, blah, blah friend to agree!

How far off of The 10 is it?

We're taking the Corgi's with us so traveling will be interesting.

I had some good ol' Southern cooking at MaMa E's Wings & Waffles in Oklahoma City:
http://eatingtheroad.word.../mama-es-wing-waffles/

tiki

what's good in Bisbbe you say---
www.bisbeecoffee.com/   ALL the blends are good!
www.bisbeebreakfastclub.com/  i suggest eggs zorba or the chorizo rancheros
and --of course--the shady dell trailer court motel and Dots Diner!!!

www.theshadydell.com/Dots_Diner.html

and good bars,music and a jewelry  All in all a great town!

Nice recommendations!

mar52

We're taking the Corgi's with us so traveling will be interesting.

That ought to make for fun times

I'm finding it interesting that restaurants across the country are pairing waffles and chicken.  We have Roscoe's and Pann's here in Los Angeles that serve it.

I've always wondered how that pairing came about.

I'm loving your choice(s) of places to eat.  What a Yummazing trip!

I'm loving your choice(s) of places to eat. What a Yummazing trip!

Thanks!

Chicken & Waffles have been around for awhile:

A commonly quoted story is that the Wells Supper Club started selling the chicken and waffles dish to late-night patrons of their club in 1938 "as it was too late for dinner, and too early for breakfast"; so Wells Supper Club served both dishes on the one plate.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_and_waffles

It's an exeperience, you ought to try it. I would say give Roscoe's a try.

 I hear that TTM just LOVES chicken & Waffles....

Funny, I had heard that TTM refuses everything except chicken and Pancakes!

ETR
What is this "Blocked List" and how does one see it? I don't believe I'm on any said list....I didn't get any warnings or messages....and I don't think I did anything wrong....did I? It seems I can still post.

There's a click button buried in the bowels of "The User Control Panel" that allows you to block messages from individuals. Apparently, I must have hit the button when I was trying to figure out all the details of this intricate web site and didn't realize it. I'm still trying to become an expert at using all the features on here! This site is like children----They don't come with a users manual! My Bad.

Had just a so so breakfast at Cattlemen's Steakhouse in Oklahoma City:
http://eatingtheroad.word...cattlemans-steakhouse/

EatingTheRoad

mar52

My next planned drive along I40 has a preplanned stop at the Big Texan Steak Ranch.  There's no if ands or buts about it.  

No amount of whining will prevent me from stopping at this tourist stop.  Last time we had to stop at the truck stop.  :(

I must experience it!  I will not be eating a 72 oz. steak.

You'll have a great time...it's a lot of fun. When are you going?

 

Foodbme

Not that I agree or disagree, or really care for that matter--I'm just curious. Why was Eating the Road put on the Blocked List? A PM will do.

What is this "Blocked List" and how does one see it? I don't believe I'm on any said list....I didn't get any warnings or messages....and I don't think I did anything wrong....did I? It seems I can still post.

double secret probation!

I can't remember how I heard about Keller's Drive-In in Dallas, TX but they have a great burger. Has anyone else tried it?
http://eatingtheroad.word...1/24/kellers-drive-in/

I had some pretty good BBQ at North Main BBQ in Euless, Texas...and specifically the best pork ribs as of late:
http://eatingtheroad.word.../11/25/north-main-bbq/

I had a nice breakfast outside of Dallas, Texas at Kel's Kitchen:
http://eatingtheroad.wordpress.com/2009/12/01/kels-kitchen/

Only my second 10 plate review. I had such a good breakfast taco at Juan In A Million in Austin, Texas. Has anyone else been there? I seriously urge you guys to try it:
http://eatingtheroad.word.../02/juan-in-a-million/

And you are still alive to talk about it!  Wow. lol

Haha...absolutely...it was amazing!

I have had a cold for over a week and had been feeling weak as a kitten but I am starting to come around and get my appetite back - for the first time in a long while I had to cancel on my lunch group this week and cancel an excursion south.

I had another near perfect meal in Austin, Texas at Hoover's Cooking and Catering. Anyone else in Austin feel like I do about Hoover's and Juan In A Million?
http://eatingtheroad.word...vers-cooking-catering/

Grabbed some donuts at Round Rock Donut in Round Rock, Texas:
http://eatingtheroad.word...mous-lone-star-bakery/

Had a nice little fish taco at The Cove in San Antonio, Texas:
http://eatingtheroad.word...m/2009/12/08/the-cove/

Chicken fried steak and 3LB cinnamon rolls at Lulu's Bakery & Cafe in San Antonio, Texas:
http://eatingtheroad.word...09/12/09/lulus-bakery/

 french fries with chicken fried steak?

bill voss


 french fries with chicken fried steak?

I told you....they were out of mashed potatoes....until much later, which I was able to try and fell in love with.

I want that cinnamon roll!  Did you eat the entire thing at one sitting?

The coating on the CFS looks great, but I'd want more gravy.

Wish places on the west coast knew how to do CFS.  They try, but they miss!

EatingTheRoad

bill voss


french fries with chicken fried steak?

I told you....they were out of mashed potatoes....until much later, which I was able to try and fell in love with.

sorry. I only look here.

I don't agree with all of your choices but I love your report and really appreciate the effort.

TJK