Shout out to mom who picked up a couple sweet potatoes for me at a local farmers market! I decided to roast them as it is my favorite way! First preheat the oven to 425. Wash and dice the sweet potatoes and place them in a bowl. This time around I added bacon grease, salt,Continue reading “Roasted Sweet Potatoes”
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Fresh Peach Muffins
We had some dinner plans at a friend’s house and I was in charge of dessert. Not going to lie, I was tempted to just buy a dessert. I love eating it, but it really isn’t my favorite thing to cook or bake haha. My go to dessert would be something chocolate peanut butter, butContinue reading “Fresh Peach Muffins”
Outback Steakhouse (KOP)
Every now and then I get a craving for steak! This time around we decided to get Outback Steakhouse! Famous for the blooming onion, steak and more! Ambiance/Atmosphere: The decor gives you a bit of an outdoor/down under vibe! We sat at the bar thats a full U shape with plenty of seats. They alsoContinue reading “Outback Steakhouse (KOP)”
Homemade Fettuccini
Late night soccer games means dinner time with some teammates. This time around we made fresh pasta for a delicious Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo Meal! First we made the pasta dough. Two cups of flour with a well in it and then added 4 eggs. Slowly beating the eggs together and incorporating the flour. The flourContinue reading “Homemade Fettuccini”
Lumbrada Cocina Mexicana (Wayne, PA)
We continue to explore the area around us! Lumbrada Cocina Mexicana was recommended to us by a teammate from our co-ed league, so we thought we check it out during happy hour! Ambiance/Atmosphere: They had fun decor for Halloween/Dia De Los Muertos that gave a great seasonal vibe! There are tables, booths and bar seating.Continue reading “Lumbrada Cocina Mexicana (Wayne, PA)”
Barnaby’s (Aston, PA)
A Neumann homecoming weekend means Barnaby’s is a must stop. Now trips back to Barns aren’t quite like they were before, but I will see it’s always a good time! Ambiance/Atmosphere: Barns its a great sports bar for the game, family dinner or a night out! They have regular dining seating, bar seating, covered deckContinue reading “Barnaby’s (Aston, PA)”
Salt and Vinegar Cucumbers
I love cucumbers! But always on the hunt for new ways to enjoy them. While scrolling social media, I stumbled upon this recipe. So I thought I would give it a try and I must say, I will make this again! Start by peeling the cucumber and then slicing it into chips. I placed theContinue reading “Salt and Vinegar Cucumbers”
Latao Hot Pot (Philadelphia)
I have always wanted to try a hot pot/Korean BBQ place. We stumbled upon Latao while in the city and gave it a go! Ambiance/Atmosphere: This city spot is located not far from 30th Street Station and Drexel. They have outdoor and indoor seating. It’s the great spot for date night or a group ofContinue reading “Latao Hot Pot (Philadelphia)”
Whipped Feta and Roasted Tomatoes
I love avocado toast with feta and feta on salads. But I wanted to try a whipped dip/spread. Honestly, it turned out so delicious! I feel like I will be doing this way more often. I started first by roasting some tomatoes. I preheated the oven to 400. Chopped up tomatoes, garlic and some redContinue reading “Whipped Feta and Roasted Tomatoes”
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Soup season continues with one of my favorites: cream of mushroom!! I love mushrooms, any which way. Cream of mushroom soup is delicious and comforting; it’s perfect for soup season! Here is my quick and easy recipe! I start by chopping mushrooms, onions and 2-4 cloves of garlic. I don’t always measure but this timeContinue reading “Cream of Mushroom Soup”
