Somehow, I’m still finishing up my beer exchange beers. This brew is not your typical winter beer. Which is timely, since last week’s weather was so mild. New Belgium’s Citradelic has a unique sweetness to it without losing the bitter hop flavors throughout. This brew is good for any season – pick up a six pack and try it out!
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Last night we heard from President Trump in a joint session. Trump brought up building our own “great, great wall”. Then we got to thinking – this is tame compared to what he’s said in the past! For the remainder of the speech, I thought about two things: (1) the ridiculous “trumpisms” made in the past and (2) what if food trucks were named after the “trumpisms”? And there ya go – that’s how you get through Presidential addresses. So after some good thought, a glass of wine, and the droning of politicians, we bring you the top ten food trucks (and slogans) Donald Trump would get behind.
1. One Bad Hombre’s Burrito Stand
– “If you’re legal, stop on by!”
2. Deplorable Donuts
– “We got baskets upon baskets!”
3. “Beyond the Wall” Tacos
– “The first one’s on Mexico!”
4. BRILLIANT Waffles and Ice Cream
– “Believe me, they’re wonderful. You’re gonna love it.”
5. Putin’s Potato Pancakes and Pierogies
– “Made as if we didn’t even know him.”
6. Grab ’em By the Pita
– “Just like in the locker room.”
7. Make Cupcakes Great Again
– “Draining the swamp one cupcake at a time, believe me.”
8. “Believe Me” Bagels and More
– “We make BILLIONS of them, believe me.”
9. So WRONG They Are Right Falafels
– “WRONG! Unless you’re eating here, believe me.”
10. YOU’RE FIRED Charcoal Grill and BBQ
– “You’ll move on our BBQ like a bitch, believe me.”
Weekend mornings lead to the best breakfasts of the week. Some indulge in eggs benedict, others an omelet, and of course the classic: pancakes. I grew up nearly expecting pancakes at least one day of the weekend every week. My family went so far as buying a griddle for the grill so that we could make an evenly cooked pancake out on the deck. Pancakes are the bomb. Mixes are good, yes. But did you know that you can make them from scratch with staples that every person (should) have in their kitchen? Yes.
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Okay, ready? Mix dry mix wet, combine to lumpy consistency. Cook on the stove until fluffy.
Yes. Wife and I went through enough mushrooms already that I can confidently say we are experts. The stinky veggie that leaves us all coming back for more: mushrooms. Mushrooms are a versatile veggie that can be thrown into pastas, pureed into soups and sauces, or be substituted as “meat” for our vegetarian foes. Anywho – here you have it: our top 10 mushroom recipes.
So tasty and “fancy-looking,” while it is so quick and easy. Garlic, mushroom, balsamic and cheese. BOOM.
2. Beef & Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
If you have a complaint about these savory bites, you can go to hell. That’s all.
Back when we were trying to eat healthy, we had “meatless mondays.” Sometimes we had successes, others not so much. This dish was always considered a success. I don’t even miss the beef in this dish.
4. Pork & Mushroom Ragu Over Polenta
To soothe the soul on a winter or fall day, try this dish full of tenderness.
5. Oyster & Shitake Mushroom Alfredo
The shitake and oyster mushrooms add the right amount of earthy notes and a bit of sweetness with the creamy sauce.
I believe brioche bread can make anything better. Rather than picking the most stale bread around (hell, even croutons), why not make a stuffing that matches the gluttony of the rest of the meal?
One of my favorite dishes that my wife makes. Start the tradition of Sunday dinners with this!
Again we find that with the right dish, mushrooms can replace beef! Trust me, I’m surprised too.
9. White Winter Truffled Mac & Cheese
Impress your friends. You’re welcome.
10. Mushroom & Blue Cheese Farrotto
Yes, we found yet another way to take something full of calories and make it healthier without compromising the flavor. BANG BANG.
Didn’t we tell you that breakfast is the best meal of the day? Well if you didn’t believe us, maybe you will now. Adapted from Cooking Light, this combination of funnel cake and pancake will satisfy anyone’s hunger. Bonus – it’s healthy! We filled ours with fruit. But think of the possible fillings: nutella, chocolate, homemade whipped cream, cream cheese icing, peanut butter, put chocolate chips in the batter…need I say more? Here ya go:
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Fill with your favorite filling and enjoy!
Breakfast. While named for the morning hours, it is the meal that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. In my book, breakfast holds the title of the best meal ever. Hell, we tried to make lunch better by naming it brunch and serving breakfast for lunch. Breakfast wins. So let’s get on with it…our top ten breakfast dishes from Endless Simmer
1. Blueberry Muffin French Toast
You think, “pancakes sound good this morning” but then you realize – I can have oh so much more.
Whoever said “it’s too early to drink is just oh-so-wrong.
Through your breakfast in a tortilla….and add cheese. Lots of cheese.
Something about Mexican breakfast food just feels right.
More booze for breakfast? Don’t mind if I do.
6. Philly Cheesesteak B-Fast Casserole
This one’s tough. I could easily eat a cheesesteak for breakfast. But this is not always realistic. Somehow hiding it in a breakfast casserole? Done.
Still my favorite quiche. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner – this will not bore you.
8. Kolaches
Donuts? Who the eff needs donuts?
Whenever I have an excuse to eat dessert for breakfast, I take it. Call them muffins if it makes you feel better – but these cupcakes are awesome.
Yeah…I’m just going to leave this right here.
Cookies are good. Yes, I enjoy cookies. When Christmas ended, I was at least happy to know that there were leftover cookies in the freezer. But that time has ended. No more Christmas cookies. Sad, I know. However, there is hope. For a long time, we would get individually wrapped biscotti in bulk for the ride to work. They were good. But then my wife starting MAKING biscotti. I will never buy individually wrapped biscotti from a big box store again. Biscotti baking is not complicated – just follow the damn directions!
Wifey can make vanilla bean biscotti, chocolate, chocolate macadamia nut, the list goes on. One of my favorites is what I bring to you: Dark Chocolate Orange Biscotti. Subtle hints of orange come through in the actual biscotti, all then dipped in a smooth layer of dark chocolate. What’s not to like?
Read More›AMERICA! Wake up! Holy eff. We just can’t help ourselves. Over and over, we find more ways to become self-indulgent zombies. This time, some genius in New York City decided it would be a great idea to open up a place that sells cookie dough. Cookie dough in a cone, in a cup – just raw cookie dough. Of course, they say it’s safe to eat because they used pasteurized eggs and “heated flour.” But really? Just…cookie dough? Like, the stuff I can make at home, have a bite, and then BAKE the rest of it and eat it in it’s more delicious form?
Some of you are probably thinking, “Are you crazy?! I’d buy that by the bucket!” Yes, I do understand the novelty of it and the fact that we all stick our fingers into the cookie dough and just eat it raw. Yes, it is delicious. However, is this the trend we want to set? First off, that any Joe can put shit on a stick and sell it in a restaurant? Let’s be honest, it does not take much talent to create cookie dough. Secondly, where is the value here? This is something that even a $1 bag of powder from the neighborhood A&P mixed with water will even taste good. If I go somewhere to eat, I want it to be something that I know (a) I can’t make at home and (b) it’s better than the rest.
Rather than marketing the cookie dough eaten raw from a cup or cone, maybe focus on the other products. Thankfully, they do sell things like cookie dough ice cream sandwiches, ACTUAL cookies, other BAKED goods, and even cookie dough milkshakes. Now those are things I would go into the store to try. But raw cookie dough in a cup or cone? Why?
Hey, what do I know? People line up for McDonalds, knowing the odds of spit landing in their food are greater than 50%.
Do you smell that? Yup…mushrooms again. We just can’t get enough! Still working on the large box of shitake and oyster mushrooms, the wife and I were faced with a decision: how do we finish all of these?! We already did flatbread and stroganoff, but wait – I married an Italian…PASTA! Done and done. While any mushrooms will do, I will say that the shitake and oyster mushrooms provided a distinct taste that went really with a cream sauce. Anyway, get out your favorite pasta and have at it, hoss!
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There isn’t much better at the movies than a bag of popcorn with that golden, salty, liquid fat poured throughout the bag. Artfully attempting to get every kernel, we push that damn button and try our best to get the butter down the gaps of the piles of popcorn. YUM. However, it is never as good when you are at home watching a movie. That doesn’t mean there aren’t good uses for popcorn. If you are forced to make microwave popcorn out of the bag, here are our recommendations:
1. Make it the Good ‘Ol Fashioned Way
There is something special about stove-top popcorn. It sounds different while it pops and it definitely tastes different from the microwavable popcorn. Add in that it is cooked with oil with melted butter on top and salt to your liking – I’ll take this any day.
Why bother with picking between popcorn or candy? Or for that matter, having them separately? Put them together. A sweet and salty mix to the max, this popcorn could probably make a meal.
Check this one out at Cookies & Cups!
3. Nutella Marshmallow Popcorn
Please tell me you at least tried popcorn dipped in Nutella. Add in marshmallow and you got me. Enough
Check this one out at The Bitter Side of Sweet!
Speaking of marshmallow…this may be the easiest recipe on here. Butter, peeps, popcorn.
Some people don’t have a sweet tooth. I don’t know how or why that would happen, but whatever. The Chipotle Almond popcorn gives a more refined take on popcorn and trail mix (minus the sweets, of course).
6. Popcorn Cake
I have no words. Truly. Everything good in life, added to popcorn. YUM
Like I said, some jerks don’t like sweets. BUT, everyone likes bacon. Yes, bacon in popcorn, with a little bit of spice.
8. Peanut Butter and Fluff Popcorn
For the fans of the classic fluffernutter. Nothing wrong here.
This take on hot chocolate includes milk chocolate, white chocolate, marshmallows. It isn’t missing anything! Only thing I may change is melting the marshmallow rather than sprinkling on mini mallows.
Check this one out at A Kitchen Addiction!
You didn’t think we’d forget about cheese, did you? Not cheese powder, but REAL cheese. Put the sodium bomb of shakeable cheese down and get out the real shit. You’re welcome.
Check this one out at Super Healthy Kids!
