Asheville Breakfast: Biscuit Head & Twisted Crepe

A couple weekends ago, we took a trip to Asheville.  I've never been, but always wanted to go.  It was kind of a chilly weekend, but with all the brews and the little bit of sunshine, it wasn't too bad.

The breakfast we had the first day was freaking out of this world.  We found it on Yelp!  and that never steers us wrong.

We read about this place Biscuit Head and saw the pictures and said, yep, that is the place we are going to.  So I'm going to stop talking and just show you the delightfulness.

I got the pulled pork biscuit with jalapeno pimento cheese, topped with an egg and a slice of bacon.  B got the fried chicken biscuit with coleslaw and a lovely jelly topped with an egg.  The biscuit was soo good, and these things were enormous.  We also shared a pitcher of mimosas, and it was pretty much the best breakfast I've ever had.

The second morning, we were a little concerned that during Sunday brunch everything was going to be jam packed.  With a five and half hour drive ahead of us, we wanted something where we could get in and out.  So we found a place that looked amazing, and what was even better was that it was completely empty when we got there.

They make savory and sweet crepes.  You can get them pre-made or custom.  They have a ton of options, plus beer!  So now we find Twisted Crepe. 

Asheville had some super yummy breakfasts.  I can't wait to go back and get some more!

Brunch In Baltimore

This past weekend was spent in Baltimore.

 

Watching the Packers kick ass.

 

But more importantly getting to spend it with my dad.  We started the tradition last year of going to at least one Packers away game a year.  If you remember, last year was St. Louis, so this year, we decided to go all out and hit up the home of the defending Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens. 

 

Due to new job changes of course, I couldn't have Monday off, but we spent pretty much all day Saturday at the Inner Harbor, eating, drinking, enjoying life (more on this day later, plus a super awesome trip to H&M where I bought nothing, because I probably could have bought the whole store.  Maybe Birmingham will one day get one of those.  But I won't hold my breath), and seeing all sorts of Packers fans.

 

If you know nothing about pro football, know this....the Packers travel well.  There were a ton of Packers fans everywhere!

 

Again, I get ahead of myself.  It's now Sunday morning, and the semi-hungover, tired as crap people need some food.  So we found a place that wasn't full of hotel food and coffee:  Saturday Morning Café.   It was definitely a little Southern joint with specialties like shrimp n grits and chicken and waffles.

 

Plus their coffee was amazing. 

 

 



They had those little muffins/scones for a breakfast appetizer...and they came out all warm and delicious.  Plus I had the shrimp n grits, which was incredibly full of bacon and cheese, and really well prepared grits.

 

The service here was incredible, their coffee was complimentary, and it wasn't unbelievably crowded with the Sunday brunch kids.

 

Definitely an awesome spot for breakfast will in Baltimore. 

 

Although, if you are wearing opposing team gear, they may just seat you in the basement.  

Elizabeth's - Fun NOLA Brunch

Last weekend was spent in NOLA.  Spent watching the Tigers (of the Auburn variety) and the Packers lose.  It's a sad sad weekend for Laura when both of her teams lose.  Plus it rained on Saturday, which is a really crappy thing to have happen when you're in NOLA.

You know, because you walk around everywhere.

And it severely screws up your hair.

But that morning, there was a cute little brunch spot.  It was mainly inhabited by hipsters, but it had a really great and unique menu, plus mimosa's that were called ghetto just because they came in clear plastic cups.  Save $3 on alcohol by putting it in plastic?  Yes please.

The waffle was a duck waffle, and then the amazing with sour cream and the tortillas, their version of huevos rancheros.  It was super incredible.  Sort of wishing I had them right now.

Anyway, it was definitely a good brunchy spot.

Even though, Chick-Fil-A wasn't had this morning, so Auburn lost.  Damn stupid tradition.

Southern Sunday Brunch

We don't just have big hair and big pearls in the South; we also know how to do breakfast! Granted this is a lovely home-made Sunday brunch ( woo-hoo for saving money!), but it couldn't have been more delicious. Pictures, courtesy of me, brunch courtesy of the hubs. I keep telling him that we really need to open a restaurant. Trust me. You would eat everything this man cooks.

We always start out with an alcoholic beverage. Always. In lieu of the more traditional Mimosa or Bloody Mary, hubs opted for ginger ale and a mango/peach rum. Oh yes. It was as delicious as it sounds. And so light and perfect for the heavy meal ahead.

Unripened tomatoes from his garden. I would say our garden, but no. Everything I touch, I ruin. He likes to grow things, and is pretty good at it, so it's his garden.

Fried green tomato goodness. Can you get more Southern? I don't think so. Hubs says fry it in corn and flour, and you get the perfect coating. I'll take his word for it.

The monster 3-egg omelet. He's such a good omelet maker. Every time I've tried, I've given up and gone for scrambled eggs instead.

You wanna know what's in it? I bet you do! Well let's see... pork (doused in the red beans and rice sauce from the night before), steak, friend green tomatoes, and of course cheese. I swear we keep the Meat Association of America going. Yeah, I don't know if that really exists, but if it, then we should have plaques hanging in their front office.

It really was amazing. He is such a good cook. Now I just need to get him to quit his day job!!