I have a few quick bite that I'm going to put together in today's post. As I have mentioned, I have been searching for tasty meatless meals on Fridays due to the Lenten season. I ordered from China Pavilion because I was dining solo. Knowing that I inform people about different dishes, I decided to try something new. I ordered the hot and sour soup. Let's spend a minute here. My mother had raved about the soup and so had my friend and co-worker, Maria. I don't know what I was anticipating the soup to taste like but it didn't quite meet my standards. It was hot and it was sour, yet I didn't know what to expect that to taste like. It is a brownish kind of thick broth. In the soup is tofu, vegetables, and I think bits of egg. It was okay, but not something that I would order if wonton soup were an option. For my meal I ordered the Baby and Jumbo Shrimp in Two Flavors. Oh my word. Completely blew my mind! The two flavors are: prawn in chili sauce and shrimp with black bean sauce. Of the two, I prefer the black bean sauce but both were stunning. Both of the sauces are spicy, so if you're looking for spicy shrimp, I recommend it. The black bean sauce was not heavy at all. It was more of a stir-fry with black beans in it with various Chinese vegetables. It was spicy and salty at the same time. Next time I order from CP I think I'll just get the shrimp with black bean sauce. The prawn in chili sauce was spicy but sweet at the same time. It was very good but not something I typically order. If you like general tso's, sweet and sour, or anything with a heavier sauce, you might prefer the chili sauce. I believe that shrimp was lightly battered.
Today I went to Pop's in Milford for lunch. Now I know I was on a rant against Milfordians in my last post, but it's a love/hate relationship. It's true as a Westie, I've always hated Milfordians. As I've grown older I always wondered why I had this hate. I almost entirely forgot about my hate until I met that waitress at Seabreeze. The people at Pop's are wonderful. The waitresses are friendly, kind, and attentive and Victor, the bus man/host is also wonderful. Pop's delivers to Milford and has delivered to Haley school in West Haven. Right now they are only open until 3 but I believe when their new free-standing building opens, they will be open for dinner. For lunch I ordered the chicken salad melt. It came with coleslaw, french fries, a pickle, and coffee. I love their chicken salad. It's made with fresh chicken, mayo, and grapes. I love the grapes! It was served grilled on rye with cheese and bacon. Fabulous. They had a few lunch specials as well. I've ordered lunch from there a few times before. Very good wraps, and salads! The Greek salad with grilled chicken is magnificent! I always gave my stuffed grape leaves to Carrie, but still a delicious salad.
For dinner tonight I made a pork tenderloin and brussels sprouts. First time ever eating brussel sprouts. Not bad. I like cabbage. I like donuts. I like munchkins. So I figured brussel sprouts are just like munchkins. I just put olive oil, salt, and pepper and roasted them in a 400 degree oven for about 30 minutes. Very good. Like a veggie French fry. The pork was a combination of Ellie Kreger's recipe and Ina Garten's. I put a lot of spices on the outside, evoo, dijon mustard, garlic, and I let it marinate for a few hours. Seared in a saute pan, then finished baking in the oven with the brussels. A nice meal. And now I think it's just about time for a Dunkin run. No donuts or munchkins. I'm trying to cut down. Even with the sugar. Coffee- cream only. Until next time...
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