Happy Friday, everyone! I am actually just waking up (it’s nearly 10:00 am) and am still a little drowsy. I guess it’s to be expected after a food day like yesterday. I’m still stuffed! It was a lot of fun to read about everyone’s Christmas celebrations. Ours started early yesterday morning, when my brother forced […]
The Lazy Chef
BluBurgers + Baking Blossoms
Last night’s dinner was a burger lover’s dream. When I say that, I’m talking about ANY kind burger you can imagine (well, 7 to be exact). The restaurant my mom was “raving” about is called BluBurger Grille, and the ambiance matches the name. Upon confronting the menu, you are faced with 7 delicious options: Kobe? […]
Peppermint-Eggnog Punch + Christmas Cookies
I am breathing a big sigh of relief today. Two of my three classes are now over and done with – took the finals yesterday and hopefully did well! – and now I just wait until next week to take the final for my last class. Then it’s home for a three-week vacation! My school […]
We Made A LOT of Food…Now What?
I’ve never been a big fan of leftovers. I know that may sound crazy to some of you 😯 But for me, once I eat something, I tend to consider myself done with it. Time to move on. This is why most of my meals are meant to serve one person – and why I […]
Bender Thanksgiving: Behind the Scenes
As I sit down to write this Thanksgiving post, I feel as stuffed as the turkey on our dinner table – I know, you’ve heard that one before, right? 😉 But honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better holiday – pouring rain and all. Spending time with my family while enjoying a delicious variety […]
Weekend Twilight Adventures
The end of another weekend is upon us. Say it isn’t so! Fortunately, it’s been another fun-filled one, so I can’t complain! First of all, Twilight totally met and exceeded my expectations. I haven’t felt this way about a book-turned-movie series since Harry Potter. It literally makes me giggle like a little girl, and I […]
I Get By With a Little Help From…
MY FRIENDS More on that in just a bit. First, I’d like to present last week’s Blogger Secret Ingredient as promised. I’m a little behind! Double Duty Potato Soup Ingredients: 1 cup Imagine Red Bliss Potato Soup 1 medium sweet potato 1/8 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese 1 tbsp. 0% Greek yogurt Here’s what the […]
Feeling Fallish While Blogging Secret Ingredients
Dear Blogosphere, I’ve been a lurker for a few weeks now, constantly reading over Jenn’s shoulder – or, more literally, reading over her face – about your fun new foods and recipes. But I think I’ve been sipped in silence long enough. It’s time to make my debut! XOXO, Frankie Stein Boo! Ok, I couldn’t […]