Recently while grocery shopping the husband noticed that our freezer section had a few containers of Turkey Hill ice cream which were popcorn flavored. Though I do love popcorn and recently did purchase girl scout cookie ice cream. But I can't stand popcorn flavored jelly beans so I sure won't be purchasing the ice cream.

I am so excited the film Julie/Julia. is being made into a film. I loved the book by Julie Powell.

I was kind of annoyed though when I saw Norah Ephron's name in big letters partly taking credit for adapting the book into the screenplay.



I hope people realize the brilliant story is because of Julie Powell's who spent a year cooking the recipes of the wonderful Julia Child.

Ever since I had my first taste of the yummy baked goods of Tim Horton's in Toronto a few years back I was hooked. I was happy to see them in Maine last summer and I yelped with glee when the hubby mentioned they have now opened 12 locations in New York city.

Their baked goods are so go good. Fluffy, fresh and clean. However they are partnering with Reise (owns Dunkin Donuts in NYC) and they're decor is a bit off putting. Hopefully Tim Horton's food will encourage people to eat there.

I recently got the opportunity to attend a Met game at the new Citi Field. Beautiful new stadium. Roomy and more importantly for me has a lot more food options.

Now I enjoy a sausage and peppers and peanuts at a game. But sometimes a person would like a bit more variety.

Citi Field now also offers, Sushi, Mexican, upscale burgers and fries and BBQ!

And not just any barbecue but Blue Smoke BBQ. We ordered ribs and a pulled pork sandwich. Both were very flavorful, perfect amount of sweet to savory for the ribs and the pulled pork had a bit of cumin in it which is one of my favorite spices.

This a photo from the buffet of food that was served for my daughter's first birthday party. We served Chicken Skewers, Beef Bulogi, Ribs, rice, steamed buns, and an Asian chip mixture.





Photo courtesy of Lisanne Jensen.

When we were grocery shopping my husband placed a container of McCormick's pork rub in our cart. I didn't think anything of it till I had a chuck steak that I wanted to grill for one of our meals. I threw caution to the wind and decided to use it on the steak along with some soy sauce, Worcestershire and steak sauce. It was fabulous.

So the pork rub can be used on any meat.

The hubby found a McDonald's near us that sold a Big Mac Wrap. It tasted fine. Just like a Big Mac. But in a wrap. It was a bit odd to eat a Big Mac without the bun and though that may getting some used to it was just as tasty.



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Corned beef with cabbage
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I made Corned Beef with Cabbage a few months back. A recipe I found at Simply Recipes. The cabbage I was so so about but the corned beef was fantastic. I would omit the cloves next time though. We made sandwiches with the leftovers.

Corned beef sandwich
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I'm not sure but I think I may be one of the few people who enjoys going to Starbucks but not for their caffeine. I really like their breakfast items. The cherry and granola yogurt, scones, cheese platter, breakfast sandwiches etc. etc. Oh my!













Photos from http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdong/1702018493/
http://www.pdxhomelife.com/2008/09/starbucks-esque-vanilla-scones.html
http://biggestmenu.com/rdr/WA/Seattle/Starbucks-Coffee-Pine-Street-1590779/Fruit-and-Cheese-Plate-11112
http://www.foodmall.org
http://www.iateapie.net/reviews/archives/2008/10/starbucks_reduc.php

Fatty melt
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I made this yummy Fatty Melt a few months back inspired by a post in Serious Eats. Sinfully delicious.

A Fatty Melt is two burgers in between two grilled cheese sandwiches.

For my birthday last month the husband gave me a copy of How To Cook A Wolf By M.K. Fisher. He had heard about the book on NPR and thought I would enjoy it.

How To Cook A Wolf first gained popularity for not only the author's frugal and creative recipes but the way she made very little sound enticing. Ms. Fisher certainly did have a way with words. A must read for any foodie.

Since we were on a kick of trying different soda's my husband found Pepsi and Mountain Dew throw back. So we had another taste test.



The Pepsi tasted like Dr. Pepper. Fine if you like Dr. Pepper. Me not so much. So I was pretty grossed out.

The Dew was very good. Not much difference in taste from the current kind. Both sodas are only available for a limited time.

I've heard about Kosher for Passover Coca Cola for a few years, but couldn't find any. Until this year. I really did not like it at all. I found it overly bubbly and not sweet at all.

Coca Cola is normally Kosher(did you know that. Most manufactured foods are) but Kosher for Passover is different. You could tell which bottles are Kosher for Passover because of the yellow caps. They are made with cane sugar instead of fructose. Those lucky Canadians have Coca Cola made with real sugar all year long. Although when Niel and I were in Canada their Coke didn't taste anything like the Kosher for Passover Coke.

One of my favorite sites, Not Martha conducted her own taste test. Go over and have a read her opinion on it as well.



Pic from All Over Albany.com

I should have paid attention to the packaging. But see I am stubborn. Now I really think I have found a snack that is too spicy. Even for me. Someone who LOVES spice. It's Flaimin Hot Cheetos. Holy Moly there is a lot of Tobasco sauce in them!



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Sausage, gravy & biscuits
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I love, love biscuits and gravy. And ever since enjoying my first taste four years ago I was on a quest to find an easy yet tasty recipe. And I did when I came across one on Pioneer Woman's site. Try it. You won't be disappointed.