Last year I fell for a new destination. Huntsville, Alabama is a little over 3 hours and 30 minutes from Memphis, via Highway 72. You do pass through a few smaller cities here and there such as Corinth, MS, Decatur, AL, and even Muscle Shoals. It is definitely worth the drive. If you need to make a pit stop, I always suggest doing so in Corinth. Great food, and there is a Tractor Supply. Ruth, my dog loves her some Tractor Supply. Anyway, to get to Huntsville you do not have to tackle any interstate issues when heading from Memphis.
I love food. I love healthy food. I love healthy food that is tasty. I love eating healthy food that is tasty when I travel. Honestly, I just love to find tasty food on the road regardless of whether or not it is healthy. If it is healthy and tasty, well heckfire that is an added bonus right there. !
Onto the topic for today. Huntsville is also home to one of the top ten gluten-free friendly bakeries in all of the United States. If you have gluten issues, or know anyone that does, then this is a MUST for you. You can even place orders online and have their baked goods shipped to you. Between November of 2018 and December of 2019 (my half marathon day), I have visited five times. I even placed an online order for myself and a friend on my birthday last year. If you calculate that all, you would know that yes I have spent a few nights in the Rocket City over the last 15 months. It is just that awesome, but so is Mason Dixon Bakery and Bistro. They are just that good!
If I really wanted to splurge I would probably have their Apple Orchard Bars shipped to me on a monthly basis. They are super duper tasty and just darn right good for ya. They have all kinds of good ingredients and are free of eggs, sugar, gluten, dairy and a few other things as well. You have to be disciplined with these, and do your best to only eat one a day. I try to at least. You do as you wish if you take the task on of trying these guys out.
The muffins are also outstanding. Last month when I finished the Half the Rocket City Marathon (that's how it is worded, by the way). I wasn't really hungry, but knew I would need something for the road trip back home. Light bulb goes off in my head, and somehow I hadn't stopped by this place during my weekend, yet. So, I loaded up on some muffins and was super pumped about having those on the road with me. Check out all that sweetness below.
Back in October, when Ruth and I hiked and area called Blevins Gap Nature Preserve right outside of the city, I managed finally try out the lunch and Mason Dixon Bakery and Bistro. If you are going to splurge on a lunch after hiking about eight miles, one SHOULD NOT drink a 24 oz smoothie about thirty minutes before. Though that Tropical Smoothie Chia Banana Boost was full of awesomeness, it keep me from being able to fully devour my lunch.
The lunch menu at Mason Dixon Bakery and Bistro has definitely received its fare share of rave reviews. I went with two of the starters and sides to kick off the lunch adventure. The options were all very tempting but I went with the Buffalo Cauliflower and the Smoked Jicama Slaw. For some reason I was anticipating the other style of buffalo cauliflower but this was seasoned very well, and the dressing was really tasty. I was under the impression that I was getting the good 'ole cauliflower wings, but that would have filled me up even more.
Buffalo Cauliflower and Jicama Slaw.
As for the Jicama Slaw. Some might be thinking, "well what the heck is this Jicama all about?" Jicama is often referred to as a Mexican turnip, or sometimes even a Mexican yam bean. It is actually a really good source of protein, fiber and potassium. So, I declare that we all get on the Jicama train. Honestly, I don't know if I have even seen that stuff in grocery stores before. Back to the slaw though. It was really, really good. It was just right on that smokey flavor and had the right amount of spice as well. I almost saved some, but yeah, I don't usually save food. So yes, when you see Jicama slaw on the menu somewhere, you're welcome.
#VEGOUT
My main course was the Ultimate Veggie Burger. That sucker was packed full of deliciousness. It could have had a tad bit more of the "aioli", but I was pretty impressed with how well it was made. Every now and then when I eat in new places I will try out veggie burgers. I don't do the Impossible Burgers or the Beyond Burgers at restaurants. I only want a veggie burger if it is made by the restaurant where I am eating. Heckfire, I did not even realize they put "vegan bacon" on it. I know some of you are rolling your eyes at the thought of vegan bacon. It definitely seems weird to read that. The patty had two of my favorite foods to cook with - black beans and sweet potatoes. For those that prefer the meaty burgers, their MD burger just received a ton of love from Big 7 Travel as one of the best 7 burgers in all of Huntsville.
So if you get a chance to pack the kids in the car, or just want to take your sweetie off for a romantic weekend, go to Huntsville. If you want to take her to get something sweet, because you are feeling all sweet, take her to Mason Dixon Bakery and Bistro. If you are wanting a little meal before hitting up Monte Sano State Park, hit up the fine folks at Mason Dixon Bakery and Bistro. I did forgot to mention one thing, they have some of the kindest and friendliest staff around. They will definitely take good care of you.
Speaking of sweet!
Mason Dixon Bakery and Bistro
2358 Whitesburg Drive South
Huntsville, AL 35801
website - Mason Dixon Bakery and Bistro
I love food. I love healthy food. I love healthy food that is tasty. I love eating healthy food that is tasty when I travel. Honestly, I just love to find tasty food on the road regardless of whether or not it is healthy. If it is healthy and tasty, well heckfire that is an added bonus right there. ! If I really wanted to splurge I would probably have their Apple Orchard Bars shipped to me on a monthly basis. They are super duper tasty and just darn right good for ya. They have all kinds of good ingredients and are free of eggs, sugar, gluten, dairy and a few other things as well. You have to be disciplined with these, and do your best to only eat one a day. I try to at least. You do as you wish if you take the task on of trying these guys out.
The muffins are also outstanding. Last month when I finished the Half the Rocket City Marathon (that's how it is worded, by the way). I wasn't really hungry, but knew I would need something for the road trip back home. Light bulb goes off in my head, and somehow I hadn't stopped by this place during my weekend, yet. So, I loaded up on some muffins and was super pumped about having those on the road with me. Check out all that sweetness below.
Back in October, when Ruth and I hiked and area called Blevins Gap Nature Preserve right outside of the city, I managed finally try out the lunch and Mason Dixon Bakery and Bistro. If you are going to splurge on a lunch after hiking about eight miles, one SHOULD NOT drink a 24 oz smoothie about thirty minutes before. Though that Tropical Smoothie Chia Banana Boost was full of awesomeness, it keep me from being able to fully devour my lunch.
The lunch menu at Mason Dixon Bakery and Bistro has definitely received its fare share of rave reviews. I went with two of the starters and sides to kick off the lunch adventure. The options were all very tempting but I went with the Buffalo Cauliflower and the Smoked Jicama Slaw. For some reason I was anticipating the other style of buffalo cauliflower but this was seasoned very well, and the dressing was really tasty. I was under the impression that I was getting the good 'ole cauliflower wings, but that would have filled me up even more.
Buffalo Cauliflower and Jicama Slaw.
As for the Jicama Slaw. Some might be thinking, "well what the heck is this Jicama all about?" Jicama is often referred to as a Mexican turnip, or sometimes even a Mexican yam bean. It is actually a really good source of protein, fiber and potassium. So, I declare that we all get on the Jicama train. Honestly, I don't know if I have even seen that stuff in grocery stores before. Back to the slaw though. It was really, really good. It was just right on that smokey flavor and had the right amount of spice as well. I almost saved some, but yeah, I don't usually save food. So yes, when you see Jicama slaw on the menu somewhere, you're welcome.
#VEGOUT
My main course was the Ultimate Veggie Burger. That sucker was packed full of deliciousness. It could have had a tad bit more of the "aioli", but I was pretty impressed with how well it was made. Every now and then when I eat in new places I will try out veggie burgers. I don't do the Impossible Burgers or the Beyond Burgers at restaurants. I only want a veggie burger if it is made by the restaurant where I am eating. Heckfire, I did not even realize they put "vegan bacon" on it. I know some of you are rolling your eyes at the thought of vegan bacon. It definitely seems weird to read that. The patty had two of my favorite foods to cook with - black beans and sweet potatoes. For those that prefer the meaty burgers, their MD burger just received a ton of love from Big 7 Travel as one of the best 7 burgers in all of Huntsville.So if you get a chance to pack the kids in the car, or just want to take your sweetie off for a romantic weekend, go to Huntsville. If you want to take her to get something sweet, because you are feeling all sweet, take her to Mason Dixon Bakery and Bistro. If you are wanting a little meal before hitting up Monte Sano State Park, hit up the fine folks at Mason Dixon Bakery and Bistro. I did forgot to mention one thing, they have some of the kindest and friendliest staff around. They will definitely take good care of you.
Mason Dixon Bakery and Bistro
2358 Whitesburg Drive South
Huntsville, AL 35801
website - Mason Dixon Bakery and Bistro
Remember they are 100% Gluten free, Vegetarian Friendly, and Vegan Friendly
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