It's been a long time since I shared my favorites and needless to say I've added some to my list; as well as replaced some. Just like my thought pattern tends to be, this list is "random" and of no particular order. Here goes.
Skin Care;
Hands down I still love TimeWise by Mary Kay for my daily facial skin care regime.
Around the House: LA's Totally Awesome All-Purpose Cleaner (Dollar stores carry it!)
Restaurant Meals
I have two staples:
I've been in love with Macy's Maurice Salad (Here in Detroit it was originally J.L. Hudson's, then Marshall Fields - I go to the one located inside Oakland Mall in Troy, MI) I've been treating myself to a large Maurice (extra olives, extra pickles) a couple of times a year since about 1980. I tried it on a whim once when I took my oldest daughter (then about 2 years old) to lunch at the beautiful restaurant on one of the upper levels of the original Hudson's building in Downtown Detroit. *Fond memories*
My other all time favorite is the J. Alexander's Filet Mignon with Bearnaise. For me this is a signature dish and it is the only thing I ever order from J. Al's. I think the secret to this succulent dish is the hickory wood they use. They season it to sheer perfection - trust me there is no need for steak sauce! I just ate there this past weekend with my husband and a group of married couples (and one single friend). I kid you not, I went to bed thinking about what a great dining experience it had been.
Sidebar: Kudo's to
J. Alexander's - W. Bloomfield. They accommodated our large group with absolute excellence. Although they do not accept reservations, we did call ahead to "warn" them that approximately 20 would be dining there. When the first few of us arrived, we were seated immediately and to our surprise they had actually prepared a section for us. We were served in a very timely manner, the staff was helpful and friendly and again, the food was superb!
Last but not least is a novel I recently read:
Long Time Coming by Vanessa Miller.
See my entire review and purchase the book.
