365 Days of Food

#72 Victory Storm King Imperial Stout Float (via JoeFoodie)

Beer purists may cringe at the idea of putting a scoop of ice cream in a good stout, but don’t knock it until you try it.  A really great premium vanilla ice cream works incredibly well with the chocolate, coffee, & roasted notes of the stout.  When the ice cream melts, a sort of beer milkshake forms - a really delicious treat.

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#71 Headcheese (via TwoHungryDudes)

The headcheese made locally by Detroit’s own Corridor Sausage Co. is transcendent.  Huge porky flavor, excellent texture, and perfect contrast with the baguette & Sauce Gribiche.  You would be hard pressed to find a better bite of deliciousness.

The headcheese was made for the Michigan Beer Tasting at Cloverleaf Fine Wine in Royal Oak, MI.

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#70 Biftekia (via @joefoodie)

Biftekia is a Greek style meat patty comprised of lamb, ground beef, onions, parsley, oregano, & other spices.  Served with garlicky tzatziki sauce & Greek salad, biftekia is a nice change of pace from normal hamburgers.  

Biftekia was purchased at Athenian Shish Kebob in Saint Clair Shores, MI.

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#69 Kibbeh Soneyeh (via JoeFoodie)

Although my favorite kibbeh dish is nayeh (raw), soneyeh is a close second.  Literally translated, kibbeh bel soneyeh means kibbeh in a tray.  Soneyeh is has 3 layers: 2 layers of kibbeh with a layer of hashwi in between.  A spicy &  rich dish, kibbeh soneyeh pairs well with pita & leban.

The kibbeh soneyeh pictured here is from Emily’s Deli in Saint Clair Shores, MI.

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#68 Cherry Almond Bread Pudding (via JoeFoodie)

A carryout from Jumps Restaurant in Grosse Pointe, this bread pudding had an intense almond flavor.  Perfectly sweet with a touch of tartness from the dried cherries, this was a truly luscious dessert. Rich, but not heavy.  The vanilla creme anglaise added an eggy/creamy dimension.  A really nice dessert.

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#67 Coconut Tart (via JoeFoodie)

A treat from QQ Bakery in Madison Heights, MI.  A little dry for my taste, but the coconut flavor was undeniable.  Also, the burnt bits on top add an interesting layer to the sweet tart.

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#66 Trader Joe’s Mango on Sticky Rice (via JoeFoodie)

On the recommendation of my friend @wattyz, I’ve been on the lookout for this traditional Thai dessert.  It just so happened that Trader Joe’s started carrying it in the frozen section this week.

A tremendously interesting dessert - sweet tropical mango, salty & creamy sticky rice with coconut milk, and crunchy (pretty much flavorless) mung beans all come together perfectly.  A special treat indeed & one that I’ll be revisiting very soon.

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#65 Chili Fries (via JoeFoodie)

Michigan (especially near Detroit) is known for their “coney islands,” diners that specialize in serving quick food usually of a deep fried nature with menus items like casing hot dogs in a steamed bun with chili sauce, mustard, & onions on top.    That chili is also pretty awesome on fries, especially after a night of partying.

This plate of chili fries is from Duly’s Place in Detroit.

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#64 Carrot Cake (via JoeFoodie)

I could eat carrot cake everyday.  Cinnamon & nutmeg are such comforting flavors for me.  When made properly, this is a tremendously moist & luscious cake with chewy bits of carrot-y goodness.  This version has a orange glaze, which matched perfectly with the spiciness of the cake.

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#63 Margherita Pizza (via JoeFoodie)

The oven at Crust in Rochester Hills, MI burns at a temperature above 800 degrees fahrenheit. However, the crust was not as crisp I would’ve thought.  Under the weight of the very fresh tasting tomatoes, the creamy cheese, and tender basil, I think the crust just gave way.  Regardless, this was a delicious pizza - simple & well prepared.