Dear
Hungry Housewives:
For
those that missed our inaugural adventure to Roscoe’s, I decided to start this
blog to update you. Knowing
that April was going to be a busy month, I assumed a brunch would be best. Unfortunately, I assumed wrong. So I apologize that many of you could not
attend a daytime adventure this month.
Note to Hosts: Although April was busy, you can still choose
a breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner for your culinary adventure.
We
met at Golden Cove Starbucks at 10:30am.
The small group consisted of: Kathy, Talitha, Helen, Lisa K, and Lisa T.
After everyone consumed their morning caffeine, we finally departed
around 11:00.Note to Hosts: It will take ½ hour min. to herd all the cats. I was happy to collect a carload of kittens, who Talitha generously offered to transport.
After
a bumpy ride down PV Drive South, over the bridges and through downtown Long
Beach, we arrived at Grandma’s House.
Literally…the bright yellow exterior of Roscoe’s resembled a charming
cottage. It was 11:30 when we walked in
and were immediately seated.
Within
seconds we were greeted by a zealous bartender named, Tamara. There must have been a sign above our group
that flashed, “THIRSTY HOUSEWIVES!” Her
effervescent personality immediately made us feel welcome as she proceeded to
take our drink order.
Heeding
the reviews on Yelp, I ordered the classic Chicken & Waffles. There was some debate at the table regarding
chicken parts; breast versus wing. I
decided to fly with the reviews and chose the wings. According to the reviews, combining the right
ingredients is essential to the Roscoe experience.
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First,
I slathered the waffle with whipped butter and generously drenched it with warm
syrup. Next, I shredded the chicken meat
(skin included) and piled it on top the waffle.
Finally, the piece de resistance was a glob of homemade gravy on
top. I folded the waffle in half and smacked
down on my mouth watering creation. The
salty, sweet flavors were reminiscent of a childhood favorite, “Pigs in a
Blanket.” It was indeed a divine recipe
for the soul!
Reminder: This is the one
day a month that you are free to indulge without any guilt, shame or judgment!
I
just want to thank all the kittens for altering your healthy diets, stepping
waaay “out of the box” and joining me on our first culinary adventure. (Special
thanks to Talitha for chauffeuring the crazy cats around town and to Kathy for
helping with the photos.)
I’m
excited to share more yummy fare with my girlfriends and look forward to our
next culinary adventure.
I now pass the
baton…err…fork on to our May host, Linda.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 9!
FYI: To enhance your
dining experience, I highly recommend reading Yelp reviews prior to visiting an
establishment.Your Hungry Girlfriend,
Tiffany
The purpose of the Hungry Housewife
Club is to get “Out of the Box” once a month and go on a fun, guilt-free
Culinary Adventure (CA) with your girlfriends.
Definition of “Out of the Box”:
A dining establishment outside of the home where frivolous food
experimentation has no boundaries!
