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Daily Delish – The good kind of “muffin top”

March 9th, 2010

This morning I took some of my own advice and had a delightful snack! Pumpkin Muffin spread with CREAM CHEESE

Have you ever head the pleasure of enjoying pumpkin cheesecake? Yeah, it’s kinda like that.

You should make these muffins just so you can enjoy this flavor combo. Now if only I still had some Cacao Bliss left, as I’m sure that would make a decadent treat, as well!

What is your favorite “muffin top”per?

I’m getting my hair cut tonight – gaaaahhhhh – it always makes me a little nervous! I don’t think I’ve ever recovered from the mullet my mom gave me when I was little.

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Daily Delish: What’s the BEST breakfast joint in your city?

March 4th, 2010

I went out to breakfast with my family a few weeks ago (don’t worry it was before lent!).

You all know how high breakfast ranks on my list, and I always enjoy trying new places. So I convinced my family to go to Scrambler Marie’s, a fairly new place in town. Scrambler Marie’s has about 5 other locations, throughout Ohio.

From the restaurant’s website:

Scrambler Maries’ is a family owned restaurant concept open from 6:30am to 3:00pm every day. It was begun in 1990 by Shain and Phil Buerk of Toledo, Ohio at its original location which continues to operate today on Secor Road. Because it is a family business most of the Buerk family has been involved in the operation at some time. Even Phil’s wife and Shain’s Mom Deby Marie continues to hostess in the restaurants. The recipes for the original menu which remains relatively unchanged came from Phil’s background in the food service industry as a multiple unit Wendy’s franchisee; Shain’s experience in the breakfast business; and advice and suggestions from all of the family whose names the menu carries.

How cool is it that this place is TRULY family owned and operated? These types of places are always the best (in my experience), yet they rarely get the press and recognition. Let’s do somehting about that.

Please leave a comment telling me where you live and your favorite breakfast spot(s)! Now I’ll know where to go to breakfast when I’m traveling ;)

Cleveland’s BEST: Original Pancake House, Lucky’s, First Watch (I know it’s a chain, but it’s a small one!), Chicago Deli, The Inn on Coventry and Scrambler Marie’s

Check out that delectable egg white omlette filled with spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes and swiss cheese. Served with SALSA, of course!

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Daily Delish – Sweet and Creamy = 100% compatible

February 19th, 2010

Remember those goofy quizzes we used to take in middle-school? Each year, around Valentines Day a company would come into the school during out lunch hour and administer a “match-making test.” Looking back on it now, I acknowledge the utter ridiculousness of this, but at the time, Everyone was pretty psyched about the results. Anyway, you’d take the test and then a week later you’d pay like $5 to get your results. Everyone always wanted to be match up with one of the “cool guys,” but I remember looking at my sheet in HORROR — seeing that I got a few of the nerds. I had nothing in common with 14-year-old jocks! Shocking, I know!  But at the time, this was devastating.

Well if foods went to Junior High (and who says they don’t?!), Miss Sweet Potato and Mr. Cottage (Cheese) would have a 100% compatibility rating.

After seeing this combination on a few web sites, I finally took the plunge last night (against all my hesitations) and made a baked sweet potato with cinnamon and Fiber One cottage cheese.

I fear that any description would only ruin it and not do this deliciousness the justice it deserves. You are going to have to take my word for it. I know it sounds odd — almost gag-worthy, no? Just trust me on this one.

Have you tried the combination? Are there any other “perfect match” foods that might seem odd, but taste delicious? SHARE!

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Daily Delish- Buttercream frosting that won’t go straight to your thighs (seriously)

February 18th, 2010

It’s no secret that I love frosting. I mean, come on! Must I bash you people over the head with it?

Well for those of you who read Kath’s blog (and who doesn’t?) you’ll know that she recently mentioned a healthy, wholesome product that “tastes just like frosting.” Ummmmm what? This cannot be! You mean all those hydrogenated oils were for NAUGHT? You mean the sugar laden treats I stuff my face with can be healthier? Get outta town.

As much as I love Kath, I wasn’t about to “just take her word for it.”

I’ll pull a Quentin Tarantino and just tell you the moral of this story upfront (SPOILER ALERT): Kath is always right.

See, the folks at Artisana must have heard my belly aching (literally and figuratively!) and sent me a jar – along with some other delicious samples!

My word.

I think the photos speak for themselves.

With the wave of my magic wand, er, knife, a simple vitatop was quickly transformed into chocolate cake/brownie with buttercream frosting! This spread is so chocolatey, so decadent, so RICH. You would be doing yourself a disservice if you did not BUY IT NOW.  You bet your bottom dollar I’ve already ordered a replacement jar – heaven forbid I go one single day without this chocolatey goodness.

Have you tried Cacao Bliss yet? Do you know of any other healthy frosting alternatives (I doubt it, but figured I’d ask!)?

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Daily Delish – The LOST boys

February 2nd, 2010

If you follow me on twitter, than you know that I’ve been arguing with people all morning.

But Shannon! You are so sweet – who could argue with you?!

I wonder the very same thing my friends! How could people not see things MY WAY?! But this is serious stuff! Almost as serious as Jacob vs. Edward.

Now I have your attention, don’t I?

People, I have been looking forward to tonight ALL YEAR. Yes, tonight is the return of LOST. Don’t watch the show? Then you are not welcome on my blog. GET OFF NOW. just kidding ;) – but that was kinda fun. Even though you are missing out on the best TV show EVER, there is still good news — because you can still participate in my poll.

Just know that our friendship hangs on the answer to the following question:

Are you Team Jack or Team Sawyer?

Jack

Sawyer

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