Lunchtime Links for August 21st, 2019

• Dessert for Two: Oreo brownies.
• My Baking Addiction: Dominique Ansel's banana bread.
• Gimme Some Oven: Gambas Al Ajillo.
• Handle the Heat: How to bake thick cookies.
• I Heart Naptime: Churro cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.

Compass Coffee - Roasting and Tasting Event

A group of friends and I went to Compass Coffee last Saturday for their coffee roasting and tasting event.  I wanted to do something a little different and fun for my birthday and this was a great way to hang out with friends and learn more about coffee!  

The groups are small enough that it's not just a generic tour and you can ask questions as you're going through the roasting and cupping steps.  We also got to choose a tin of coffee based on what we liked during the cupping/tasting which was very nice!  I would highly recommend this for anyone that's a fan of Compass, or coffee in general as a fun little event.   

 

Compass Coffee - Shaw
1535 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Lunchtime Links for August 20th, 2019

• The First Year Blog: Peanut butter frosting.
• Serious Eats: Mocha icebox cake. 
• A Spicy Perspective: Panda Express super greens.
• Averie Cooks: Chocolate cake with chocolate ganache.
• Weelicious: Ice cream cookie sandwiches.

Lunchtime Links for August 19th, 2019

• The First Year Blog: Peanut butter swirl brownies.
• Crazy for Crust: Creme brulee.
• Handle the Heat: Cinnamon rolls. 
• Cookies and Cups: S'mores stuffed chocolate chip cookies.
• Picky Palate: Chocolate peanut butter cake.

Sunday Morning Bakehouse - Chocolate Sprinkle Cruffin

Even though I'm not technically eating this festive Cruffin today, it seems fitting to share this fun sprinkled treat on my birthday :o)  I was happy to see a variation of Sunday Morning Bakehouse's regular Cruffins, with chocolate frosting and rainbow sprinkles.  The Cruffin really is like a compact croissant, with a tasty sugar coating.  The extra flavor and texture from the frosting and sprinkles is so delicious, and a great option for any type of celebration! 

 

Lunchtime Links for August 16th, 2019

• Serious Eats: Ice cream cones.
• A Spicy Perspective: Sweet potato hash browns. 
• The Kitchn: Ina Garten's outrageous brownies.
• Damn Delicious: Chicken tacos.
• My Baking Addiction: 12 frozen desserts.

Lunchtime Links for August 8th, 2019

• The Live-In Kitchen: Oven roasted corn and black bean salsa.
• Seasons and Suppers: Creamy roasted red pepper and cherry tomato pasta. 
• Serious Eats: Salty sweet Korean beef Galbi.
• Table for Two: Meal prepping containers.
• How Sweet Eats: Slow roasted tomato basil pasta.