Foodie Friday-Inspiration from the South

     It is Foodie Friday, and while I haven't been doing much in the way of cooking...I have had some wonderful southern foods that I hope to recreate when I get home. The last few days that my husband was with me in Florida, we would take a break from the hospital and go to one of our favorite Sarasota area restaurants for a late lunch. Of course I kept my camera in my purse, you just never know when you might find a blog picture!

     The first day we went out, it was raining. So, even though Phillippi Creek Village is a waterfront restaurant, you only get the food photo. The above is a Lobster Reuben Sandwich. It was heavenly. There was a layer of purple cabbage slaw, topped with tons of lightly breaded and fried lobster chunks, topped with a layer of melted white cheddar cheese on a soft sesame bun. It was the chef's special of the day and isn't on the regular menu. I can't tell you how delicious it was.

     Our next outing was to Sharky's on the Pier. The storm the day before really had the gulf a bit wild and windy. We had lunch outside and it was a wonderful break from sitting around the hospital.

We started with their Salmon Spread, which is slightly sweet with a bite of heat. Yum.

I ordered an appetizer for lunch and it was one of those

foods that almost makes you purr when you eat it.

     It is a Brie and Apple Pizza. Crunchy flatbread topped with thin slices of Granny Smith apples, big chunks of brie cheese, toasted almonds and a mango glaze...to die for! It was melty and gooey, it was the perfect lunch and would also be wonderful to serve at a cocktail party.

My husband is more traditional in his eating habits. He had fried shrimp.

     I have a few more wonderful foods to share with you, but since my mom isn't hungry for "real food" I'm not cooking nearly as much as I thought I would be. I think I'll save a few things for next week. Please join Michael at Designs by Gollum to see all of the great recipes and yummy treats.