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Coffee Stops (Lambertville,NJ)

Exploring new places also includes new coffee spots! First up is Lambertville Trading Company. This cute little coffee shop has great big windows in the front to sit and enjoy your coffee while people watching. It is also a cute store you can shop at. It was an afternoon stop, so I ordered an IceContinue reading “Coffee Stops (Lambertville,NJ)”

El Tule (Lambertville, NJ)

Exploring new cities/locations means you explore new places to eat as well as cuisine! El Tule fits right in as a new place offering Mexican and Peruvian cuisine! Ambiance/Atmosphere: It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon so sitting outside on the patio was the way to go. It was a cute enclosed patio with tables, umbrellas,Continue reading “El Tule (Lambertville, NJ)”

Crock Pot Chicken Ravioli

I was looking for an easy recipe at the same time as using up some freezer/pantry items. I envisioned a saucy ravioli, but it turned out more like a soup LOL. It was still delicious, so it did not go to waste. I had a pack of frozen raviolis and boneless chicken thighs that neededContinue reading “Crock Pot Chicken Ravioli”

Mediterranean Bowls

I was looking for healthier lunch options and decided on a Mediterranean inspired bowl. In a bowl I added a can of chickpeas that I drained. Then tossed in EVOO, salt, pepper and oregano. I made ½ cup of quinoa on the stove. I seasoned with 1/8 tsp. each of salt, seasoned salt, white pepper,Continue reading “Mediterranean Bowls”

Neptune Diner (Lancaster,PA)

Sorry friends, just when I thought I was catching up – I fall behind all over again! More new places to share and maybe some new recipes coming your way! So, let’s set the scene for this next review…I am at my parents’ house laying in bed after 6am hungry but unable to sleep anymoreContinue reading “Neptune Diner (Lancaster,PA)”

Costco Chicken Round 2

Okay, I bought another $4.99 Costco Rotisserie Chicken and here is how many meals/recipes I was able to get from one chicken! First, I removed the legs, thighs and wings. Then I removed the chicken breast meat. The main chicken bone and the wings, I added to a pot with water. I then chopped upContinue reading “Costco Chicken Round 2”

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Another recipe of when you have too many ripe bananas and don’t know what to make. I wanted cookies this time around. To make them “healthier” (in my mind that is LOL) I went with an oatmeal chocolate chip recipe. Here is what you need: 1 ½ cup flour (sifted), 1 tsp. baking powder, 1tsp.Continue reading “Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies”

Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Have you seen the videos floating around for “protein ice cream” aka a healthier version of one of our favorite dessert treats? Well I decided to dabble in the trend and attempted 3 different flavors for my container of cottage cheese. 1. Chocolate Strawberry: I combined cottage cheese, fresh strawberries, honey, chocolate chips and a splashContinue reading “Cottage Cheese Ice Cream”

Deviled Eggs

I have never made deviled eggs before. I love to eat them, just never made them. For Easter, I decided to give making them a try and now I wish I made more LOL. I hard boiled 6 eggs. Once they chilled, I peeled them, cut in half and separate the cooked yokes into aContinue reading “Deviled Eggs”

Suburban Brewing (Honey Brook, PA)

You probably didn’t even know there was a Brewery in Honey Brook did you? You probably passed it without even knowing it. Suburban Brewery is right there on 322, but in a building that you wouldn’t think is a brewery. But I would say add it to your list to try! Ambiance/Atmosphere: As I mentioned,Continue reading “Suburban Brewing (Honey Brook, PA)”