Bon Appetite a la Detroit

As I chew on my favorite afternoon snack of all time (garlicky sauteed dandelions with a splash of citrus)...


I am drawn to remember all the wonderful meals we shared in Detroit this summer. I will present, in honor of these delicious occasions, a memorial photo essay. Starting with this oven photograph from a potluck we threw one lovely afternoon...


This cheesy french fry is from a trip to the infamous Coney Island chain, where my parents went on dates as youngins...


Here are some yummy, pastel colored cookies from Mexicantown.


Vegetarian black bean chili on Rosie's balcony... with cornbread and delicious pesto bruschetta and white wine.


And here is some of her famous homemade pie...


A funky concoction of "fried pink tomatoes," and other fun vegetables from Eastern Market.


Pizza at Supino's at Eastern Market...


Fig and prosciutto tapas at Sangrias in Royal Oak...


Flaming Saganaki cheese at the New Parthenon...


Something involving asparagus juxtaposed with a melon in our kitchen...


Crazy delicious tzatziki at Beirut Palace in Royal Oak...


Rodney's ribs...


Racine's side dishes to accompany said ribs...


Olives at Eastern Market...


Lapsang souchong tea (thanks to Rebecca) imported from Seven Cups in Tucson...


Lauren's plum pie a la mode...


An "everyday" type of dinner at Uncle Paul's house...


Cabbage from the community garden...


And last but not least, Aunt Cora May's famous fried chicken... here cooked with Canola oil. But let's not fool ourselves...


...it's always better with lard.