Go State Line Hy-Vee

I found in the meat dept. not only the regular, but 3 premium tunas, octopus, and Alligator!

So, I made a nice alligator stew last night... mmmm.....

Also, homemade some dressing with brown cane sugar, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and celery seeds. My girlfriend enjoyed the dressing with the salad I made so much she had 4 bowls plus the one bowl of stew (which she didn't want to know the specific meat).

The salad was spinach, diced tomatoes, chopped mushrooms, shredded carrots, and a nice feta cheese.

It was quite tasty, and of course I served it with a hot tea, and got her some peppermint tea to help her cough she's had for awhile.

It was even more delicious today at lunch for the stew. I'm glad I was able to find a good Louisiana rub for the alligator and let it soak while stewing the chicken broth base, mushrooms, carrots, and small onion. Then, I put a little in the stew, along with some salt and pepper, and slow cooked for about an hour and a half.

Of course, while I waited for her to come home from work I ate some Triscuits and hummus.