Cleansing the palate: home cooking photo highlights from 2014

Here are a few photos from our kitchen in 2014 that haven't been posted to this blog previously.

Blueberry French Toast

Pico de gallo

Spinach artichoke dip

Worcestershire turkey burger

Smoked salmon crostini

Kung pao chicken

Figs

Gyro

Spinach salad with candied pecans

Turkey sliders

Baked rosemary chicken

Osaka Japanese Restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky

Marie and I love Japanese food and our favorite place for sushi as well as all-around dining experience is most certainly Osaka.  We've only been twice but it was truly in a class by itself both times.  It isn't the fanciest restaurant you'll ever visit, but for us, that's a plus.  The service is impeccable, the food is beautiful, and we haven't had a bite of anything that was less than delicious.  Here are some pictures from a dinner there in December; I hope we can go during the day some time and get better shots.

Gyoza.  We love these.

No matter what sushi rolls you order, you will not be disappointed with the artistry or the taste.

They brought a special treat out for dessert both times we ate there - the first time, a small coffee-flavored cake.  The second, fresh pineapple!

Havana Rumba on Bardstown Road in Louisville, Kentucky

Havana Rumba has a well-deserved reputation in Louisville.  Their take on Cuban food is flavorful and colorful, the prices are reasonable, and the service is excellent.  I'd recommend the place to anyone.  Here are some pictures from our lunch on January 19th.

This is the Douglass Loop location.  It shares the building with Graeter's Ice Cream.

Plantain chips and guacamole.  So good.

My lunch - Vaca Frita.

My dad's sandwich.  I might order this next time.

Marie got pork and cassava.  Everything was excellent.

Just a quick shot of the bar before leaving