Something magical happened in the kitchen today, in preparation for the feast of the seven fishes at the bf’s fam this evening! I finally got around to making a recipe I featured in my worthwhile reads from the web this week; Cookies and Cups cookies – Peppermint Patty Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches! Mix up some chocolate chocolate […]
One week ago at this time I was checking out of my home away from home at the PGA National Resort and Spa. The bf and I and his bro and his bro’s wife all took a long weekend trip down to Florida to catch up with my family and let loose over the holidays. […]
Since the big lay off on Tuesday, I knew I had to completely over haul my eating habits and budget considering at one point I was eating all three meals out at restaurants! That is certainly not going to cut it considering my current financial state. So I knew grocery shopping was completely a necessity. […]
New book alert! Look what came in the mail! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to 200-300-and 400-Calorie Meals by Chef Ed Jackson and Heidi McIndoo of Boston. Chef Jackson graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and has experience working at Boston area restaurants including Tremont 647. He also has his own video cooking series called […]
I haven’t done a round-up of my eats from last week in two weeks! I am going to save all the exciting and tasty food I had at the PGA National Resort this past weekend for its own post, but up until that I had a few meals to share at home and around town […]
Here are my worthwhile reads from the web from last week 12/10: 10 Hearty Soups from www.lifescript.com are perfect for cold temperatures ahead. I especially want to make the Pasta & Bean Soup which seems easy, healthy, and most importantly cheap to make! Speaking of soup, Eat Yourself Skinny’s Olive Garden Inspired Minestrone Soup sounds […]
The big news in my life is that yesterday my “day job” laid me off because of a restructure in the company. I worked there for 6 years, so it was completely shocking and upsetting. I am unsure how I feel about the whole thing and am maybe not loving it yet (as the title […]
Here are my worthwhile reads from the web from last week 12/3: I love the Skinny Kitchen round-up of Hanukah recipes which could also be great for any holiday or year round even. Especially this meatloaf recipe! Comfort food at its best! The Skinny Beet posted a Holiday Shopping Guide for Food Lovers. If I […]
Yes, I know what you are thinking. Didn’t a giveaway JUST end over here on Eat and Sip in the City? Who cares! It is time to host another one from my new friends at Tuttorosso, who have an exciting prize pack for one lucky winner (on rafflecopter). Tuttorosso offers products for you to make […]
How do you get delicious cookies, with a tiny unique twist, in 15 minutes? Start with a bag of Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix. As directed, add to the mix one egg, 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 1 tablespoon of water in a bowl. Once the dough is mixed, it’s time to make […]