Favorites - Food Edition

Other than being sick this week, this week was fantastic.  Why?  I was reminded of a few of my favorite things this week.  I had forgotten how much I loved the McCormick and McCormick Gourmet websites.  The recipes from these sites are easy to make and have tons of flavor.  They also are usually pretty low fat and inexpensive.  Of the 60+ recipes I've made from both of these websites, I think I have only had one or two that our family agreed, weren't the best, but they weren't the worst either.    They also make fabulous products like these:

These products are great, the Recipe Inspirations include pre-measured spices and the recipe card so you can make it again without buying the package.

Mr. GBR and I had two date nights this week.  Friday night, our standard date night (if you don't have a scheduled date night each week, I highly recommend it), we went to one of my favorite restaurants in Omaha.  Jim and Jennies Greek Village is located near 90th and Maple Street in a little strip mall.  They aren't big on atmosphere, but the make up for that in flavor.  I have never had a meal there I didn't like and recently discovered their Chicken Tigania (my new favorite).  It is amazing.  The portion size is good for the price.  If you are looking for good Greek food in Omaha try this place, you won't be sorry.  Instead of having our family date night on Saturday, we opted to go out with great friends.  They chose to go to Roja in the Old Market.  What a great night.  Of course all meals are best when shared with good conversation, but I was particularly pleased with my dinner, Chile Rellenos.  The only downside was having to park six blocks away, if only we had known they validate parking and the garage next door would have been free.  Oh well, it's always a plus to get a little exercise in before dinner.