Lunchtime Links for September 30th, 2019

• Bakerella: Sunday Fundae cupcakes.
• Cookies and Cups: Baked meatballs.
• The Kitchn: Pumpkin chocolate chip bread. 
• Apartment Therapy: Reusable tumblers.
• Crazy for Crust: Pumpkin desserts.

Georgetown Cupcake - Double Chocolate Chip Fudge Cupcake

I remembered to get the Double Chocolate Chip Fudge cupcake while it's still available this month at Georgetown Cupcake - better late then never, haha :o) 

The cupcake consists of a "Valrhona chocolate cupcake studded with Callebaut chocolate chips, filled with fudge, and topped with a Callebaut milk chocolate buttercream frosting, fudge lattice drizzle, and a sprinkling of Callebaut chocolate chips".  Maybe the cupcake should've been called the super duper extra chocolate cupcake instead - so many different chocolate flavors in one cupcake!  It's a really delicious combination of chocolate in all forms and textures, perfect for any chocolate lovers.  I also picked up a Cookies and Creme Cheesecake as well, which is not quite as chocolate-filled but still super tasty.  Both of these flavors are September menu items, but I hope they come back again another time!  

Lunchtime Links for September 27th, 2019

• Table for Two: Pasta sauce.
• Picky Palate: Giant salted pumpkin chocolate chunk cookies.
• Kirbie's Cravings: Japanese Karaage fried chicken. 
• Crazy for Crust: Cinnamon sugar pumpkin pancake rolls.
• My Baking Addiction: Pumpkin spice marshmallow treat cupcakes.

Lunchtime Links for September 26th, 2019

• The Kitchn: Easy shrimp stir fry.
• Style Sweet: Pumpkin s'mores sheet cake.
• The Live-In Kitchen: Roasted garlic and broccoli pasta. 
• Seasons and Suppers: Brown sugar and cinnamon apple bread.
• Oh Sweet Basil: Blender cinnamon roll cheesecake bars.

Lunchtime Links for September 25th, 2019

• The Kitchn: General Tso's chicken.
• Averie Cooks: Carne Asada tacos.
• The Cozy Apron: Corn fritters. 
• Two Peas and Their Pod: M&M cookies.
• I Heart Naptime: Pumpkin pancakes.

Jinya Ramen Bar - Spicy Meatball Ramen

I love seeing the new menu items that come out Jinya Ramen Bar throughout the year, and this current Chef's Special is no exception!  This Spicy Meatball Ramen consists of: "Chicken clear broth, meatballs, corn, green onion, cabbage, cherry tomato, butter, and original tomato sauce in the broth with chili oil".  

 

I'll be honest, it kind of sounded like a lot going on when I first saw the menu, and I especially wasn't sure about the tomato broth.  However as soon as I started eating it, I really enjoyed it!  All of the different components really added a ton of flavor and texture to the dish, and the tomato broth was much better than I expected.  The default thick noodles that come in this dish are great as well - there's a lot going on up top here and the noodles definitely stand up to the other ingredients.   It was a delicious bowl of ramen with a unique twist - I would definitely recommend trying it out while it's available:o)  

 

Lunchtime Links for September 24th, 2019

• Bake at 350: Triple chocolate cookies.
• Averie Cooks: One pot Italian sausage and tomato basil pasta.
• Gimme Some Oven: Buttermilk pancakes.
• The Kitchn: Italian meatballs.
• Crazy for Crust: Banana cake with caramel filling.

Lunchtime Links for September 23rd, 2019

• Cookies and Cups: Pumpkin cheesecake.
• Style Sweet: Caramel apple spice cake. 
• Gimme Some Oven: Butternut squash mac and cheese.
• Crazy for Crust: Pumpkin fluff dip. 
• SoraNews24: Japanese sweet potato Frappuccino.

First Day of Fall - Pumpkin Spice Latte Throw

Happy first day of fall everyone!  While I've been enjoying seeing a lot of fall-themed items in stores for a few weeks now, I was still really happy to see this pumpkin spice latte-themed throw blanket at TJMaxx! 

I thought it was so cute with the little mugs and pumpkin pie designs on the super soft throw.  It's a little different from the Halloween and pumpkin designs that are out in stores - perfect for anyone that's obsessed with pumpkin drinks like I am!

Lunchtime Links for September 20th, 2019

• Creme de la Crumb: Skillet chicken pot pie.
• I Heart Naptime: Pumpkin bread.
• Love and Lemons: Mac and cheese.
• Table for Two: Chocolate chip cookies.
• Style Sweet: Overnight pumpkin cinnamon rolls.

Lunchtime Links for September 19th, 2019

• Damn Delicious: Sheet pan mac and cheese.
• Kirbie's Cravings: Mug cakes.
• How Sweet Eats: Sheet pan nacho chicken.
• My Baking Addiction: Pumpkin creme brulee.
• Love and Lemons: Margherita pizza.

Lunchtime Links for September 18th, 2019

• Two Peas and Their Pod: Banana muffins.
• Averie Cooks: Crunchy peanut chicken salad.
• Gimme Some Oven: Pumpkin cream cold brew.
• Cookies and Cups: Corn dog muffins.
• The First Year Blog: Apple spice cupcakes.

Smoko - Dumpling and Toast

Ever since I started following Smoko on Instagram a while back, I've been obsessed with their cute and fun products!  I first got the little dumpling lamp, which gives off a gentle glow while being super cute and squishy.  I recently got two more items that I had ordered a while ago - a dumpling mug and toast mug!  The dumpling mug has the same dumpling character in various drawings, which remind me of the delicious soup dumplings at Din Tai Fung :o) The toast mug is slightly smaller and square, like a thick piece of toast (with a face on it, haha) If you're also a fan of food/cute themed items (or know someone that would love them as a gift), be sure to check out all of the fun items that Smoko offers! 

Lunchtime Links for September 17th, 2019

• The Kitchn: Pasta Cacio e Pepe.
• How Sweet Eats: Cheesy smoked chicken pesto dip.
• A Spicy Perspective: Vietnamese fresh spring roll bowls.
• Brown Eyed Baker: Apple recipes.
• My Baking Addiction: Sweet and salty cheesecake.

Lunchtime Links for September 16th, 2019

• I Heart Naptime: Cheesy pesto pull-apart bread.
• Dessert for Two: Mini pumpkin cheesecakes. 
• The Kitchn: Meatball recipes.
• Table for Two: Chicken with tomato herb pan sauce.
• Averie Cooks: Creme Brulee cheesecake bars.

Trader Joe's - Pumpkin Products

I was very happy to see some pumpkin items trickling in to my local Trader Joe's the other day!  While I don't think it's full on pumpkin mode all over the store just yet, there's already a good amount of fun new products to check out!  I'll definitely have to increase my visits over the next few weeks to make sure I don't miss anything, haha :o)

 

Lunchtime Links for September 13th, 2019

• Kirbie's Cravings: Spicy Hunan beef.
• Dessert for Two: White chocolate chip cookies.
• Cookies and Cups: Norwegian chocolate chip cookies.
• Bakerella: Sugar cookie sunnies.
• My Baking Addiction: Pumpkin cookies.

Lunchtime Links for September 12th, 2019

• Cookies and Cups: Coffee cake.
• Creme de la Crumb: Pumpkin snickerdoodles.
• My Baking Addiction: Pumpkin chocolate chip bread.
• Gimme Some Oven: Roasted butternut squash. 
• Seasons and Suppers: Pumpkin chicken chowder.

Lunchtime Links for September 10th, 2019

• How Sweet Eats: Apple cider spritz.
• Damn Delicious: Grilled steak salad with Balsamic vinaigrette.
• The Kitchn: Shrimp Alfredo.
• My Baking Addiction: Caramel apple crisp.
• I Heart Naptime: Fried mac and cheese.

Lunchtime Links for September 9th, 2019

• The Kitchn: Chocolate chip cookie bars.
• Cookies and Cups: Soft double chocolate pudding cookies. 
• Oh Sweet Basil: White chocolate banana bread.
• I Heart Naptime: Brownie truffles.
• Love and Olive Oil: Cookies 'n cream puff ice cream sandwiches.

Hello Kitty Collection at World Market

I know that I've already been celebrating everything fall and pumpkins, but how cute is this summer themed Hello Kitty collection at World Market?  I had to take a closer look around the display when I saw this Omatsuri (Japanese festival) theme - so many cute items!  

I really like that there are so many different items, like mugs, enamel pins, bento boxes, notepads just to name a few.  I would love to know who is buying this enormous Hello Kitty cookie jar, where part of the head pops off to fill with cookies, haha!

Lunchtime Links for September 6th, 2019

• The Kitchn: 5 minute brownie in a mug.
• Gimme Some Oven: Vietnamese lemongrass chicken.
• Kirbie's Cravings: Three ingredient sponge cake. 
• Table for Two: Shrimp and zucchini orzo.
• Handle the Heat: Dark chocolate brownies.

Lunchtime Links for September 4th, 2019

• The Kitchn: 50 no-bake desserts.
• Averie Cooks: Pumpkin chocolate chip cake.
• Cookies and Cups: Cookie dough stuffed chocolate sprinkle cookies. 
• A Spicy Perspective: Easy Szechuan beef.
• The First Year Blog: Easy apple coffee cake.

Lunchtime Links for September 3rd, 2019

• The Kitchn: Steak and rice noodle salad.
• Averie Cooks: Chocolate chip cookie s'mores bars.
• A Spicy Perspective: Fluffy banana cream pie. 
• Creme de la Crumb: Creamy red pepper pasta.
• Kirbie's Cravings: Japanese milk pudding.

Starbucks - Pumpkin Spice Madeleines

While it's still technically summer, September to me always feels like the start of fall because of all the fun fall goodies that start to come out.  I saw these Pumpkin Spice Madeleines at Starbucks and had to try them out. 

Even though I didn't get an overwhelming pumpkin spice taste from these, just a nice hint of spice in each bite.  If you like trying pumpkin items I would definitely recommend giving these a try while they're available.  The little cakes are the perfect snack with coffee or tea!