I realize EVERYTHING is pumpkin right now. It has taken over every restaurant and grocery store in the country. I say this as I sip my Dunkin Donuts Pumpkin Coffee with Coffee-mate Pumpkin Spice Creamer. I’m completely guilty of being sucked into the pumpkin craze. But this one is a little better than the “force…
Um. This is not a cheesesteak. As a Philadelphian and a girl that is set in her cheesesteak ways, I have to be clear about that. To me: • cheesesteaks come on soft and crusty rolls • they use thin cuts of juicy meat • Cheez Wiz is superior • and they have onions, only…
Oh my god. Are you ready to love me? You’re going to love me. This is the easiest impressive-looking, impressive-tasting dessert that you will ever see. It takes 25 minutes from start to finish. And there are NO dirty dishes involved. And you don’t have to tell ANYONE how easy it was. Ridiculously Easy Chocolate…
I follow enough food blogs and watch enough Food Network to know that I’m supposed to include a cute little life anecdote with each of my recipes. Well, I have news for you. My anecdotes aren’t always so cute. That being said: So last weekend I got really smashed. The next day I couldn’t eat…
I’m mostly a savory-for-breakfast kind of girl. But I get sick of the same old crap all time. On weekends I like to spice it up a little. This is a perfect breakfast, buttloads of nutrition AND flavor. Not to mention, it’s the perfect amount of filling. Smoky Quinoa Breakfast Bowl 1/4 cup quinoa, cooked…
I often wonder if Hawaiians ever get sick of being associated with pineapple the way Philadelphians get sick of being associated with cheesesteak. Don’t get me wrong. I love cheesesteak. But Philadelphia is home to Dinic’s, which was voted best sandwich in the country. And it’s not a cheesesteak! Nonetheless, I went against my gut and…
You want to kiss some ass? Show someone you love them? Butter someone up? I’m telling you, put bacon in candy. Nothing says “I love you” like pork and sugar. Trust me. Applewood Smoked Bacon Peanut Brittle (adapted from Planter’s Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe) 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1-1/3 cups bacon…