You can grab some gourmet goodies at local shops or restaurants and hit the road, or you can craft your own culinary creations before packing them up for a little supper on the lawn. Picnics can be as simple or as elaborate as you’d like them to be. Oceanview Diner is at 9619 Granby St., Norfolk Call 75 or find them on Facebook. Other cocktail offerings include mimosas, screwdrivers, and a tequila spritzer plus beer and wine.

I added a squirt of lemon to open up the flavors, and a dash of locally made Nuland Norfolk Hot Mermaid hot sauce to kick up the heat a bit. Here a bright mixture of savory bloody mix came together with vodka. One word of advice on the Croque Madam although it is technically a sandwich, you’ll definitely need to use a knife and fork to enjoy.įrom an offering of the usual breakfast/brunch cocktail lineup, I picked the bloody mary, an absolute favorite of mine. These aren’t any ordinary beans a signature offering of the diner, they are simmered low and slow until tender, and in a decadent, rich sauce spiked with earthy curry. I also added a side of sliced tomatoes for something bright and fresh, as well as a bowl of beans. With a side option of home fries or grits I picked the latter and enjoyed the creamy, thick bowl of grain rich with flavor. It’s the perfect addition to many dishes, including the Croque Madam. Bechamel is pure decadence with a white roux, made of butter and flour, stirred over heat with milk and ground nutmeg until thick and savory.

It’s a classic for a reason the sauce has been around in some form since at least 1651.

E-Pilot Evening Edition Home Page Close Menuīechamel is one of the French mother sauces.

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