Lovely Desserts

1. Hey Cupcake! Delicious Duo, 2. Two Gem's triple-trouble gelato, 3. mini cupcake, 4. Two Gem's chocolatey custom cone

I was playing around with some photos and these seemed to fit the best (off of the ones I had on my Flickr). I have loads more shots on my computer that I'll upload throughout the week! :D

First Big Battle of the New Year

The first big battle of the new year in the Kitchen Stadium pits Iron Chefs Batali and Lagassi against Iron Chef Bobby Flay and White House Executive Chef Comerford.

The secret ingredient was...

MOO...Me want mini burgers

Awhile back, I discovered Moo Moo's Mini Burgers while waiting at a bus stop. It tempted me.

Easy Gingerbread cookies

I always crave gingerbread men during the Christmas holidays, but the recipes for gingerbread cookies always include a key ingredient: molasses. I never feel like buying a whole jar because I don't think I'll finish it.  I don't even have cookie cutters! What's the fun in making regular circle-shaped gingerbread cookies?? I finally have my answer!

Portabello Panini

I finally got to try out a portabello mushroom recipe by Ellie Krieger. Instead of bread, I had one giant mushroom cut in half, sprinkled some crumbled gorgonzola (smelly but delicious)on one side, and tweaked the recipe a bit by adding some garlic pesto.
Satisfying yet filling. It’s an easy meal that I plan to make again!

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Pumpkin Treats

I love all the pumpkin treats that popped up for Halloween, but I think it was all meant for Thanksgiving--in honor of the Pumpkin Pie. As long as the pumpkin items are available, I'm going to be eating them!

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Pumpkin Bagel & Schmear

from Einstein Bros. Bagels

Breakfast at Einstein's is the best you can get on "the drag" in Austin. If only it were a 24-hour joint like competitor Kerbey Lane, but I guess anyone who wants some yummy bfast has to get up early--it closes at 4 pm everyday. The breakfast and lunch items are available at all times I believe. The past weekend, I woke up really late but still had time for a breakfast treat:. I couldn't resist the pumpkin offerings. The Pumpkin Poppers caught my eye once I entered, but I got distracted by the Pumpkin Bagel & Schmear.

Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino

from Starbucks

I pass by delicious coffee smells from Starbucks many a time during the week, but I don't usually buy myself a cup. It's like a luxury to buy coffee---so I feel like an addict recently, in October and anticipate visiting this month as well, just to buy a Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino.

Do Chefs Hate Vegetarians?

On episode 10 of "Top Chef," the chefs prepare dishes in Craft Steak, Judge/Chef Tom Colicchio's restaurant, which looks like it's all about indulging in heavy meats. Before the chefs start cooking, the twist is revealed...

Natalie Portman on "Top Chef"

I wrote about this episode here. What did you think about the episode?

Veggie Heaven: Sweet Bun

When I go to Veggie Heaven, I order a sweet bun. Little did I know that it would lead to a hunt for some sweet bun specifics.

Took a shot, but I lost this one...

Trying a new food can lead to a new favorite or enemy and I wasn't so lucky today.