September 28, 2019

Comfortable houses around Whistle Stop Diner in Birmingham, Michigan.

We strolled down the street from WISTLE STOP DINER, where we had a wonderful brunch😊


I stayed at airbnb several times in Birmingham. It was the most suitable idea since I can enjoy this walkable beautiful town while Collie is working.

The first time was Susan's house. It was a marvelous experience for me. I visited her again as a guest through airbnb. After she moved out to Detroit, I stayed at Rachel's airbnb house once. She was a friendly person, too.

But, at the 3rd airbnb, I went through a horrible experience😰  The host was a vicious woman. I'll never forget what she did to me😡  I don't even remember her name. Though it's in Birmingham, the house was rather close to Troy.

It led to my realization that it's time for a change. I quite using airbnb. Look on the bright side. I can save money, it is wise!


So many men, so many minds.

There are various people in Japan.  Likewise, there are various people in America.

Rose's shadow taking a photo of walking Collie's back😄


If I want to come to Birmingham, I can ask Collie to take me here, such a brilliant city I am attracted.

I still believe there will be a lot of warm-hearted people throughout the world I've never seen.

Thank you for sharing my pictures and thoughts. I hope you'll have a great weekend! Talk to you later...
Love, Rose

September 23, 2019

Fresh! High quality! Delicious! WISTLE STOP DINER is Rose's favorite American Diner❤︎

When I come to Michigan, WISTLE STOP DINER is a MUST-visit for me!


I do love American food💕 It makes me feel excited!  I'm happy to come back here😁


We(^^) are visiting WISTLE STOP DINER in Birmingham


This is my fifth visit and for Collie, being involved in me...third visit. ww


Coincidentally, we both chose egg dishes for brunch.

These French Fries are my ideal.  It is the best French Fries I've ever had in my life.

They use 100% real salted butter, pure soybean oil, canola oil, and olive oil in the preparation of our food. That must be why I feel the food here is FRESH & LIVING.


A relaxing time in the late morning . . .

Collie's omelette was served with Whole Wheat, his choice of bread.  (Coffee is mine.)

WESTERN(with cheese) OMELETTE
Ham, green peppers, onions

All of the omelettes are made with 3 extra large eggs, cheese and include potatoes, toast and jelly.

Ham, cheese and peppers are familia food for him to buy or order, as he should choose usual ones to avoid big headaches which unfortunately happen to him sometimes.

EGG SALAD SANDWICHES 
made with 2 eggs

As for bread, you can choose HOT or COLD.  Mine is HOT☆


All the sandwiches are served with fresh baked bread, with potato chips and dill pickles.

You can also add French Fries like me❤︎❤︎❤︎


My choice of bread is Rye.  Look at this fresh filling😍  Their homestyle cooking blows me away!

High quality, delicious food with friendly, five star service.

WISTLE STOP DINER is using local products and vendors whenever possible and reasonable.


Old-school American breakfast plus soups & sandwiches are offered in cozy, diner-style surrounds.

I like coming here.  One staff shows grateful kindness...and the other is briskly energetic etc...all are warm and friendly.  Comfort...  I think it expresses this American diner in Birmingham, Michigan.


homestyle comfort food ☆  the freshest ingredients ☆
WISTLE STOP DINER  501 S Eton, Birmingham MI 48009 
Hours: Sunday 8AM - 3PM   Monday-Saturday 7AM - 3PM

September 21, 2019

OX BAR & GRILL★ I introduce Chicken Caesar Salad & OX Burger to YOU♪

Centennial Park, Downtown Oxford.


Quietly shining in the darkness...

This is a small park in Downtown Oxford, Michigan. Please look at the orange words "OX" in the middle of the above picture. That is the restaurant we went to.


Collie ordered Heineken as usual, and mine is Bud Light Draft...as usual. www
Boy, I love smoothness and clearness of Bud Light!!!


Collie says he occasionally comes here to eat chicken salad after work. So, this night, I ordered it for myself. I haven't been here before. Instead, he tried a burger that he hasn't ordered.


All burgers are hand made with 100% angus beef.  How would your first try be....Collie???

Original Caesar Salad with Grilled Marinated Chicken
Fresh romaine leaf lettuce tossed with a traditional caesar dressing, croutons & freshly grated parmesan cheese, topped with nicely browned chicken.

Ohh I see how it is!  I am happy to know what he is eating when he comes here. :)

The OX Burger
A half pound of grilled angus beef topped with applewood smoked bacon & Swiss cheese.

Wow! It's a quite powerful burger, isn't it!?  A beef patty looks really juicy. :D

All burgers are served with lettuce, tomato, and pickle with Brioche Buns and French Fries.


I left some for Collie to have it at home. ^^

There was a women group who enjoyed talking each other with their meal and wine. It is like a manly sports bar, yet women can also feel at home. Waitresses seem to be polite and friendly. I think it is important at all restaurants. 


Spacious, modern gathering place offering local brews, traditional American grub and wood-fired pizza. (Wood-fired pizza?? I should try this, too!)

I am looking forward to visiting OX BAR & GRILL sometime again.


So I introduced Original Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken & The OX Burger to you this time.

Oxford is a unique peaceful town in Michigan. If you have a chance to pass in the street of this small town...I'm sure OX BAR & GRILL will welcome you.

Hope you have a great day and take it easy❤︎
Rose  

September 15, 2019

I got many Protein Bars at Kroger! Would you take a peek?

A protein bars market is great in U.S.A.!
There are lots of variety to choose from.

American protein bars are popular among people who are health conscious in Japan.

In Japan, most protein bars contain trans fats like shortening and margarine, which are being used to make products at the lowest possible cost. We have to take trans fats too when we eat those bars bought with the hope of taking protein for our health. Japanese food industries are not doing what they are supposed to do.

It is a good chance to get natural protein bars when I visit Michigan!


I do love the concept of KIND, do the kind thing for your body
and elegant LUNA Bar, the first nutrition bar aimed at women. 

These bars are really helping me when I am working until late and don't have even time to go to buy something to eat. It is convenient that I can store them well.

The beauty of the bars is  -  it's tasty as well as nutritious and natural!

I was planed to bring back all these stuff to Japan. But, on the day I headed for Detroit International Airport, I forgot having an additional bag put the bars in! 😱 Oh my goodness!

Protein bars, that I got at Kroger with joy, ended up being sent to Japan from Michigan by Collie.

A beautiful lady who joined our workplace as a temporary staff, is now in Los Angels for her another interpreter job. She is thoughtful and asked me what she'd get there for me. I mentioned LUNA chocolate cupcake because iHerb doesn't provide it. I am looking forward to tasting it again, and sure she'll love it, too!

Collie is kind,  she is kind,  and I love KIND Bars💕

So, guys...what kind of protein bars do you prefer?
With every good wish, Rose

September 14, 2019

Individual pizzas are so cute❤︎ Pizza lunch at Red Knapp's AMERICAN GRILL

Red Knapp's is one of my favorite restaurants in Michigan.

I've posted
Red Knapp's Original Hamburger, "The Nap Burger" without any toppings
I recommend LINGUINE JAMBALAYA at Red Knapp's in Oxford to you!

This time, I visited the American restaurant with Collie to have a lunch together.

    

I loved it❤︎❤︎❤︎  It's pretty, isn't it?

Interestingly, as if I am introducing Red Knapp's to Collie because he isn't coming here even if he lives nearby.

Since I saw this pretty-sized pizza uploaded to gourmet food information on the internet, I have wanted to come here to have it actually.

Collie was not happy because an employee forgot cooking his pizza without mushrooms as he requested. ^^;


There are 3 sizes of pizzas, Small, Large, and "Ind."
The menu says Small 12" pizzas have 8 slices and Large 16" pizzas have 12 slices.

So...our pizzas must be "Ind.", they have 4 slices.
"Ind." means  "Individual"?? or "Independent"??

So far, I've had a hamburger, pasta, and pizza at Red Knapp's AMERICAN GRILL.
I'd love to taste a CHEESECAKE, too♪

Oh, well...I might come here alone because it seems that I like this restaurant more than he does..


September 7, 2019

Collie & Rose's footprints on powdery snow in Michigan

While I was staying in Michigan, he had been trying to stay away from his work as much as possible. It is very sweet of him. However, I was feeling I should study to improve myself during this holidays.


Here's what I came up with.

I got up early in the morning and read English articles I got interested in from his magazine. Also, looked over papers I brought from Japan, in which, some English words were written down to memorize.

White marshmallow, chocolate paste inside...♡  It is plump and like a snowball♪


We had a fine powdery snow that day.  Quiet, peaceful beauty created by pure white...

We went out to walk in the park.


We can tell by these footprints that Michigan people are enjoying walking in nature, on the ground slightly covered with snow.

I don't have proper shoes for snowy ground, though Collie said he'd buy them for me. My footprints are slight ones in the middle. Collie's are showing a "cross". And how adorable, look at dog's footprints!


Toss a fresh snow into the air!

I'm just thankful in being able to spend a simple day like today.

Each small things in Michigan are grateful for me. Michigan is a place he lives in.

January 3rd, 2019   Rose