It’s the BOY’s first real day off all semester and so no surprise he headed straight for the grill!
This afternoon, he made us a healthy lunch! After which we drove off to check out the latest new grocery store in town. We are so spoiled with a newish Whole Foods, the brand new Mariano’s, and now a Tony’s!
I’ve heard only great things about this store which is located throughout the Chicago area, and we now have one of our own.
Their produce is extensive and well priced. The BOY found himself lost in the meat aisle and the seafood had my mouth watering. Speaking of watering mouths, this expansive pastry counter was filled with rich, colorful, and decadent sweets.
It didn’t take the BOY long to pick out a few of the 79 cent treats for dessert tonight.
We left will a full cart for a more than fair price! The BOY went straight to the back yard to prepare tonight’s pulled pork in his smoker. I got comfortable in the sun with a new lighter book by one of my favorite chick lit authors.
It was a successful start to the week, and meal planning is a cinch now that the BOY is doing most of the work on the grill! Although sadly tonight, his smoker yielded smoked pork instead of pulled pork. I had an easy substitute frozen veggie burger, but I could tell the BOY was disappointed at he at his smoked pork sandwich. Next time, I will go back to this crockpot pulled pork recipe which was incredible!
This Week in Meal Planning…
Monday: Smoked Pork (made by the BOY) Veggie Burger
Tuesday: Stirfry at my parents
Wednesday: Grilled Seafood (that we picked up at Tony’s)
Thursday: Dinner out
Friday: TBD
Have you ever been to Tony’s?
What is your favorite grocery store?
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Awww, poor guy! That must have been a heartbreaker. Hopefully dessert made up for it. Good man heading for the sweets BTW. Definitely a keeper!
I know! It’s good to have him around when I am on one of my baking rolls! He was quite pleased with his sweets and I think they put him in a much better mood after his pork snafu!
I’ve never heard of Tony’s, but now I’m very curious!! I am so spoiled with a Mariano’s within walking distance of my home, but I never turn down the opportunity to visit a new and highly regarded grocer!
It’s my weakness too! This place is super fun if there is one near by…I’m still talking about the dessert counter : )
That grocery store looks incredible, I’m jealous!! I love when it gets warm out and the boys decide it’s grilling time 🙂
Me too!
They spoil me with homemade dinners. Tonight we had sea bass and it was the best thing I’ve eaten in weeks! Absolutely incredible!
Ooh, Tony’s looks amazing! I just moved to the Chicago area a few months ago, so I’m a little behind on things. I’ll have to see if there’s one near me, although that dessert case looks like it might be worth a drive. 🙂
If you find yourself about 30 minutes north, definitely stop by to check out those desserts. We have some awesome grocery stores in the area, which is really fun!
My favorite is Whole Foods 🙂
There is just something about that place that I love too. Even on vacation (ie FL) I love popping into WF and checking things out.
I am so jealous of your awesome grocery store! All we have are your standard Walmart, IGA, and Kroger. That pastry counter would be the death of me though!! 🙂
I know! I need to forget about it but that will be tough. The BOY is already planning his return trip. I can’t believe that’s all that you have. Even in TN, I had a Wild Oats which is like Whole Foods and a Fresh Market!
I’ve never heard of Tony’s BUT OH MY GOSH THOSE Desserts…are you serious!! I would die.
ha ha!
That seems to be the consensus. I’ll have to ask the BOY which one he likes best!
wow, great market!!
I know…right? Counting down the days until our real outdoor market opens!