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Pigs in a Jalapeno Popper

Need a fun finger/appetizer idea that both delicious with a little kick? I have one for you: pigs in a jalapeno popper! It’s as fun and easy as it sounds. And its the best of both items! I took jalapenos, slice them in half and scooped out the seeds etc. I then placed a pieceContinue reading “Pigs in a Jalapeno Popper”

Elote Potato Salad

You know Elote/Mexican street corn is one of my favorite ways to eat corn. Last corn season I tried out a few different recipes. This time was an elote potato salad. It was soooo delicious, that I cannot wait to make it again. First, I soft boiled a small bag of baby red potatoes. WhileContinue reading “Elote Potato Salad”

Asian Shrimp Stir Fry

Another recipe of “what needs to be cooked before it goes bad.” My parents were getting ready to leave for a trip, which meant I had more produce to cook than I normally do, including some Chinese greens and snow peas. I decided to make an Asian stir fry with shrimp. I chopped all myContinue reading “Asian Shrimp Stir Fry”

Roasted Veggie Pasta Sauce

When you’re in the mood to make pasta, but you also need to use up produce before it goes bad … you blend it in the sauce. I call it the sneaky “healthy” but without the veggie chunks LOL. I already has some roasted red peppers. On a sheet pan, I roasted some zucchini, redContinue reading “Roasted Veggie Pasta Sauce”

Anthony’s (Malvern, PA)

Mommy daughter days always include food. We were in the mood for pasta, but wanted something close and somewhere we have never been. That’s when we found Anthony’s in Malvern! Ambiance/Atmosphere: Anthony’s is located in a small strip but it still pretty spacious. They have a full bar, plenty of seating plus a separate takeContinue reading “Anthony’s (Malvern, PA)”

Meta Cafe (Lambertville, NJ)

The last stop on the mini Lambertville tour was my favorite of all the places. So much so that I am contemplating just making a trip back just to go to Meta Café. This fun small café came up while searching places for breakfast as well as it is right next to More than Q.Continue reading “Meta Cafe (Lambertville, NJ)”

Lambertville Station Inn (Lambertville, NJ)

It was a fun day exploring Lambertville and you need to end it with a great meal. Lambertville Station Inn was the selection. Ambiance/Atmosphere: This cute spot has a great outdoor patio and bar with an oyster bar, indoor dining and a lower wine cellar bar. They were fairly busy with many guest and staffContinue reading “Lambertville Station Inn (Lambertville, NJ)”

More than Q (Lambertville, NJ)

Next stop on the exploring tour is More than Q. Ambiance/Atmosphere: First stumbled upon this place while walking around town in the morning. You could smell the wonderful BBQ scents in the street and the lineup of guitars alone, made you want to walk in and check it out. They weren’t open yet, but metContinue reading “More than Q (Lambertville, NJ)”

The Hawke (Lambertville, NJ)

Lambertville was starting to become a foodie heaven! There were so many places to explore and next up was The Hawke. Ambiance/Atmosphere: This casual steakhouse is tucked off the main street of Lambertville, but easily accessible by a short walk. It gives a modern feel but in a historic building. They have a bar, indoorContinue reading “The Hawke (Lambertville, NJ)”

Full Moon Cafe (Lambertville, NJ)

Looking for a fun atmosphere with great breakfast diner like food? Then Full Moon Café is for you! Ambiance/Atmosphere: This fun and stellar café is decorated with neon lights and space décor. It gives a bit of the old diner vibe with the silver mirror panels but also space vibes with darker paint walls. TheContinue reading “Full Moon Cafe (Lambertville, NJ)”