Blue Smoke

I’ve mentioned Blue Smoke in the past with regard to Citi Field – their stand there used to have really delicious chipotle wings that they’ve since removed from the menu (yes I’m still bitter).  But I’d never visited the actual restaurant, and wanted to, so I grabbed three friends and headed over there.  Which 3 friends?  Actually, the three friends I have that have never said “No, that’s too much food, we shouldn’t order so much” to me…  I know these are not clear pictures – sorry!  We started with housemade BBQ potato chips, served with a side of… blue [...]

Martha’s Country Bakery – Strawberry Shortcake

Recently, talking about strawberry shortcake, Esther pointed me to Martha’s.  I’ve written about Martha’s a few times; while I don’t like their cupcakes all that much, my best friend loves them… my boyfriend likes their fruit tarts quite a bit and I love their cookies.  So when Esther told me that their strawberry shortcake is really good, I headed over and snagged a slice.  Doesn’t it look GOOD?Esther had mentioned the use of strawberry preserves, and I was eager for that.  Unfortunately, as I’d been given the very pretty end slice, there was way more whipped cream at one end [...]

Recipe Fridays: Super Supper Sunday #1

I mentioned a special project I’ve been working on, well, here it is: SUPER SUNDAY SUPPERS!!!  (Credit: TC for coming up with the name unwittingly)  Cook a huge blowout meal on Sunday, then eat the leftovers the rest of the week as I can.  I’ve been planning menus like crazy, trying to make them the perfect combination, and so far… so good.  First up: pulled pork, cole slaw, salad to be healthy, dinner rolls, and roasted brussels sprouts with bacon.  Nommm?Nommm.  Better shot for the brussels sprouts glory – because they were glorious.  Complete with dessert!  I’ve made this for [...]

Cakeman Raven

Dear friends, do you know what that is? This is a $6 slice of Red Velvet cake. This is a $6 slice of Red Velvet cake with walnuts.  Oh, my. Is that not gorgeous?  A friend of mine (BB, for those keeping score at home – YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!!) just moved very close to Cakeman Raven, so when BF and I went to her housewarming party, I had to swing by and grab a slice of cake or two and introduce the BF to the joys and wonders of the Cakeman.  Moist but light, super rich in flavor, [...]

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