Lunchtime Links for February 28th, 2020

• I Heart Naptime: Asian chicken salad.
• Sugar and Cloth: Chocolate chip cookies.
• Table for Two: Drunken noodles with tofu.
• The Kitchn: Japanese milk bread.
• Style Sweet: Cake baking tips.

Lunchtime Links for February 27th, 2020

• Gimme Some Oven: Korean steak bowls with sesame cucumber slaw.
• Handle the Heat: Yellow cake recipe. 
• Kirbie's Cravings: Souffle omelette.
• Love and Olive Oil: Black sesame stuffed matcha sugar cookies.
• I Heart Naptime: Nutella crepes.

Lunchtime Links for February 26th, 2020

• Cookies and Cups: Pizookie recipe.
• How Sweet Eats: Skillet cornbread with Chipotle honey butter. 
• Oh Sweet Basil: Chocolate chip snickerdoodle cookies. 
• The Kitchn: 50 casserole recipes.
• Bake at 350: Chocolate vanilla swirl Bundt cake with glossy ganache frosting.

Top Ramen - Gudetama Edition

Even though I'm fully aware that it's still just regular ramen inside, the Gudetama edition of these Top Ramen packages is SO SO fun! On this trip to the grocery store I found the Chicken and Soy Sauce (Vegetarian) designs available, with the iconic Japanese cartoon character all over it, haha.  Putting eggs in ramen is a pretty common thing especially in Japan, so it totally makes sense that they'd do a collaboration like this.  I can't wait to see the collection's merchandise when that becomes available too!

 

Lunchtime Links for February 25th, 2020

• Damn Delicious: Butter chicken meatballs.
• Creme de la Crumb: Better than classic Lasagna.
• Dessert for Two: Cakes without eggs.
• The Kitchn: Bacon cream cheese Tortellini. 
• I Heart Naptime: French dip sandwiches.

Lunchtime Links for February 24th, 2020

• The Kitchn: No-bake peanut butter pie.
• Love and Olive Oil: Baked tofu lettuce wraps with spicy peanut sauce.
• Seasons and Suppers: 2 banana banana bread. 
• Kirbie's Cravings: Cake mix lava mug cake.
• Cookies and Cups: Sour cream pound cake.

bkr Water Bottles at Marshalls

Just when I think I don't need any more water bottles, I had to come across these super cute bkr bottles on a recent trip to Marshalls!  I've seen them at both TJMaxx and Marshalls recently, and it's been a lot of fun discovering them at random times. There are various sizes of bkr bottles, and I'm quickly adding more and more varieties to my collection.  

It should surprise no one that I bought the cute little buttered toast bottle - the little faces are too cute! These bottles are glass and the cap, bottle, and sleeve are all dishwasher safe which makes them really easy to clean.  They're a cute and easy way to drink water throughout the day!

 

Lunchtime Links for February 21st, 2020

• My Baking Addiction: Broccoli and cheese soup.
• Bake at 350: Brazilian cheese bread.
• Creme de la Crumb: Buttermilk pancakes. 
• Serious Eats: 17 fried chicken recipes.
• The Kitchn: Sheet pan mac and cheese.

Lunchtime Links for February 20th, 2020

• Picky Palate: Brioche French toast.
• Oh Sweet Basil: Flour tortillas.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Sheet pan sausage Gnocchi. 
• The First Year Blog: Easy white cupcakes.
• How Sweet It Is: Peanut noodles with roasted broccoli.

Lunchtime Links for February 19th, 2020

• Two Peas and Their Pod: Chocolate chip pancakes.
• Love and Lemons: Steamed Bao buns.
• Cookies and Cups: Eclair cake. 
• Just One Cookbook: Chicken cheese Katsu.
• The Kitchn: Ina Garten's chocolate cake.

Georgetown Cupcake - Darcy Miller + Ruby Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

How cute are these Valentine's Day themed cupcakes from Georgetown Cupcakes?  Even though Valentine's Day has already passed, I say we can keep the love going throughout the month if only for an excuse to eat more pink sweets, haha.

The one on the left is part of the Darcy Miller collaboration, which came in vanilla and chocolate combinations with pink frosting, heart sprinkles, and the fondant decoration.  The one on the right is the Ruby Chocolate Raspberry - I loved the pale pink ruby chocolate frosting, it was so pretty and delicious.  These should be available through February along with the other fun (and mostly pink!) cupcakes this month!

Lunchtime Links for February 18th, 2020

• Oh Sweet Basil: Peanut butter mug cake.
• A Spicy Perspective: Vanilla cake. 
• I Heart Naptime: Homemade hash browns.
• Cookies and Cups: Flourless chocolate cake.
• Bake at 350: Cappuccino cookies.

Lunchtime Links for February 14th, 2020

• The Kitchn: Chocolate cake.
• Creme de la Crumb: Gnocchi in tomato cream sauce.
• Kirbie's Cravings: Mochi brownies. 
• Picky Palate: Chicken pesto stuffed shells.
• Love and Lemons: 25 pasta recipes.

Lunchtime Links for February 13th, 2020

• The Kitchn: Red velvet rice krispie treats.
• Serious Eats: Korean sweet soy-glazed potatoes. 
• A Spicy Perspective: Cacio e Pepe.
• Bake at 350: Valentine Nutella muddy buddies.
• Averie Cooks: Healthier 20-minute skillet lasagna.

Lunchtime Links for February 12th, 2020

• The Kitchn: Chocolate ganache brownies.
• The Cozy Apron: Spicy pork with noodles. 
• Crazy for Crust: Slutty brownies. 
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Baked Ziti. 
• Picky Palate: Snickers bar giant chocolate chip cookie.

Sunday Morning Bakehouse - Chocolate Caramel Doughnut

I came across the cutest Valentine's day themed doughnuts at Sunday Morning Bakehouse over the weekend - look at those tiny heart sprinkles!  Chocolate and caramel is a great combination, and the cream was delicious inside the pillowy sugar coated doughnuts.  This would be perfect for any Valentines in your life that loves sweets!
 

Lunchtime Links for February 11th, 2020

• Cookies and Cups: White chocolate butter bars.
• Picky Palate: White chicken spaghetti.
• Averie Cooks: Red velvet cheesecake brownies.
• How Sweet Eats: French onion soup.
• Creme de la Crumb: Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuits.

Lunchtime Links for February 10th, 2020

• I Heart Naptime: Marshmallow brownies.
• Crazy for Crust: Red velvet cheesecake loaf cake.
• Averie Cooks: Quadruple chocolate soft fudgy pudding cookies.
• Oh Sweet Basil: Salted caramel creme brulee.
• Picky Palate: Chocolate cookies and cream cookies.

Dunkin' Donuts - Pink Velvet Latte

I am a sucker for limited edition products, especially when they come from long time favorites like Dunkin' Donuts!  I finally had a chance to try out one of the two "pink velvet" drinks that Dunkin' Donuts currently has out - above is the iced Pink Velvet Latte.  It's a pretty blush/peachy pink in person which made up for a grey and rainy lunch break.  It's definitely sweeter than a plain iced latte (which I would normally get), but I really enjoyed their take on a red velvet flavor - a little punch of sweet cocoa flavor.  I wasn't offered the option of the toppings, but that's probably for the best that I didn't have the extra sweetness, haha.  I definitely want to try out the Macchiato version as well since that one has the layered colors of the espresso and pink milk! 

Lunchtime Links for February 7th, 2020

• Bake at 350: Marbled cupcakes.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Peanut butter flourless chocolate cake.
• Creme de la Crumb: Creamy sausage pasta.
• Brown Eyed Baker: Flourless chocolate cake.
• The Kitchn: Cookies and cream Rice Krispie treats.

Lunchtime Links for February 6th, 2020

• Seasons and Suppers: 15 minute spicy chicken.
• Cookies and Cups: Easy pork ramen noodles.
• Bakerella: Baby Yoda cake pops. 
• A Spicy Perspective: Easy Tiramisu.
• Serious Eats: Gimbap rolls.

Lunchtime Links for February 5th, 2020

• The Cozy Apron: Loaded baked potato soup.
• Love and Lemons: Fettuccine Alfredo.
• Style Sweet: Chocolate cake for two. 
• Love and Olive Oil: Flaky sourdough biscuits.
• I Heart Naptime: Albondigas soup.

Georgetown Cupcake - February Flavors

I love the February offerings at Georgetown Cupcake - lots of fun themed flavors, and a whole lot of pink! This year there's even more new designs with some new ones from a Darcy Miller collaboration!

- Raspberry Chocolate Chip: Classic Madagascar vanilla cupcake baked with fresh raspberries and Callebaut chocolate chips, topped with a whipped Callebaut chocolate ganache frosting and a double heart fondant decoration

- Strawberry: Classic Madagascar vanilla cupcake baked with fresh strawberries and topped with a fresh strawberry frosting and a fondant heart

-  Red Velvet Swirl Cheesecake: Classic cheesecake swirled with red velvet and a graham cracker crust, topped with a vanilla cream cheese frosting and a double heart fondant decoration

- Strawberry Cheesecake: Strawberry cheesecake baked with fresh strawberries and a graham cracker crust, topped with a fresh strawberry buttercream frosting and a double heart fondant decoration

- Strawberry Lava Fudge: Valrhona chocolate cupcake with a rich fudge core topped with a strawberry buttercream frosting and a fudge star drizzle

- Pink Rose: Classic Madagascar bourbon vanilla cupcake decorated with baby pink vanilla buttercream frosting "roses"

- Teddy Bear Red Velvet: Georgetown Cupcake’s signature Red Velvet cupcake decorated with a brown fondant teddy bear hugging a red fondant heart

- Valentine Unicorn: Madagascar vanilla cupcake with baby pink vanilla buttercream, infused with and topped with Valentine's candy nonpareils and a fondant Valentine unicorn blowing a kiss!

- Baileys Red Velvet: Georgetown Cupcake’s signature Red Velvet cupcake, infused with a non-alcoholic Baileys Irish Cream essence, topped with a gold fondant heart embossed with Baileys logo

- Ruby Chocolate Raspberry: Raspberry cupcake topped with whipped Callebaut Ruby chocolate buttercream with a gold fondant heart

- Darcy Miller Sweet Talk Vanilla: Madagascar vanilla & baby pink buttercream cupcake topped with red and pink heart confetti, and fondant “Hey Sweetie!” speech bubble illustrated by Darcy Miller

- Darcy Miller Sweet Talk Chocolate: Valrhona chocolate & baby pink Madagascar vanilla buttercream cupcake topped with red and pink heart confetti, and fondant “Hi Sugar!” speech bubble illustrated by Darcy Miller

- Darcy Miller Pink Lips Vanilla: Madagascar vanilla & vanilla buttercream cupcake topped with fondant “pink lips” illustrated by Darcy Miller

- Darcy Miller Red Lips Chocolate: Valrhona chocolate cupcake with whipped Callebaut chocolate ganache frosting, topped with fondant “red lips” illustrated by Darcy Miller

- Valentine's XO Chocolate: Valrhona chocolate cupcake with bubblegum pink vanilla buttercream, Valentine's candy nonpareils, and “XO” fondant

- Valentine's XO Vanilla: Madagascar vanilla cupcake with baby pink vanilla buttercream, infused with and covered in Valentine's candy nonpareils and “XO” fondant




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Lunchtime Links for February 4th, 2020

• The Kitchn: 5 no-knead bread recipes.
• Crazy for Crust: Red velvet molten lava cupcakes. 
• Damn Delicious: Ribeye steak.
• Handle the Heat: Red velvet crinkle cookies.
• Oh Sweet Basil: Sugar cookies.

Lunchtime Links for February 3rd, 2020

• The Live In Kitchen: Spaghetti Aglio Olio.
• Table for Two: Tex Mex chicken and rice casserole.
• Bake at 350: Chocolate mug cake.
• Seasons and Suppers: Loaded potato Gnocchi and cheese.
• Crazy for Crust: Homemade Chex mix.

Chocolate Marshmallow Oreos

It's great when you see a limited edition flavor that you are already 99% sure that you'll like, haha.  In this case, I knew that chocolate and marshmallow flavors would be great together in an Oreo so I had to buy this!

What I wasn't expecting was for there to be marshmallow pieces in the cookie portion, and not just in the creme.  It tastes like little bits of marshmallows that you'd get in a hot chocolate packet, and you can see the little pieces in the cookies in the photo above.  The chocolate creme doesn't really taste that much like chocolate marshmallow to me, but it's still delicious with a rich chocolate flavor.  I would definitely love to see this one stick around for longer than a limited edition flavor!