Grill Packet Potatoes

This is a manipulation of my Dad's recipe.  You can play around with spices, like a little parsley on top, or adding some chili or red pepper for heat.  It's easy on the grill though!  Some people online suggest adding monterey jack the last 5 minutes by opening the packet and cooking open faced.  I'll try that next time.

2-3 lbs red bliss potatoes
1 yellow onion
1 C baby carrots (or sliced carrots)
3-4 cloves garlic (removed from hull)
3 T butter
Kosher salt
(option: crisp, crumbled bacon)


Cut red bliss potatoes into quarters (or halves if small). 
Cut one small yellow onion into eighths.

In 2 sheets heavy duty foil,  add all vegetables.  Salt and pepper as desired. Cut butter into smaller squared and dot pocket with butter. 

Cook on High heat over coals for 20 minutes, then move to low heat/off coals for 5-10 minutes as you cook the main entree. 

Be careful opening pocket w/steam. 

Triple D taste test in Spokane, WA

While on vacation in Spokane, we tried a "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Drives" restaurant called Waddell's Pub and Grill.  I tried the Rube Waddell Burger.  The burger was excellent and included a 6 oz. hamburger pattie, slices of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions and 1000 Island dressing spread.  I was disappointed by the fries, however, as they were overfried and hard.  Also, the service was a bit disappointing.  The host seemed too busy to seat us and I think he was the owner.  The waitress was late to our table and forgot the beer menu then was annoyed when we asked for it a second time.  Too bad!   

 

Eagle Rock, CA's the Oinkster was a far, far better Triple D recommendation.  :) 

I also just learned that Schooner or Later at the beach was also on Triple D.  They have great food, great ambiance, and the best mimosa/Sunday brunch for Mother's Day!