Lunchtime Links for November 30th, 2011

• Serious Eats: Rick's Picks' flavors.
• Cupcakes Take The Cake: Sweet potato cupcakes with marshmallow topping.
• Kirbie's Cravings: Dining at Google.
• La Fuji Mama: Chocolate pumpkin truffles.
• Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Recap from TVGasm.

Georgetown Cupcake - Peanut Butter Banana Cupcake

 

As many times as I am able to go to Georgetown Cupcake, there are a few elusive "secret" flavors that I never seem to be able to snag.  This Peanut Butter Banana cupcake is - or should I say, was - one such flavor.  

Finally, finally, FINALLY, I was able to get to the Bethesda location early in the day and pick up this cupcake.  The most dominant smell is definitely the peanut butter frosting.  This frosting was AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.  Provided that you're a fan of peanut butter, this could be one of the best peanut butter frostings ever.  It was so light and fluffy, super peanut butter-y, deeeeeeelicious.  Which isn't to say the banana cake wasn't good too, but, man......... that frosting!! 

My only criticism... throw some bacon on top, call it an Elvis cupcake! Haha. 

Lunchtime Links for November 29th, 2011

• Bakerella: The Muppets cake pops.
• The Budget Babe: Kristin Cavallari in Chinese Laundry.
• The Kitchn: Grilled cheese croutons for tomato soup.
• Serious Eats: Atlanta food trucks.
• Yahoo:  Ryan Gosling pancake.

Shake Shack - Shackenstein Custard

Yup, it's really THAT green.

Here we have Shake Shack's Shackenstein custard, which is available in October every year.

This custard consists of green-colored vanilla cream cheese frosting flavored frozen custard, with pieces of chocolate covered chocolate cake. So, as minty as it may appear, it's not mint-flavored at all, haha.

The color was a little scary at first, but this was a tasty cup of custard! It's cake IN ice cream, what's not to love? It was a fun way to celebrate Halloween on the actual day :o)

Lunchtime Links for November 28th, 2011

• Chobani: Chobani pumpkin muffins. 
• Serious Eats: Federal donuts in Philadelphia. 
• A Passion For Food: Warm Sunrise tea.
• La Fuji Mama: Quick Mao Pao tofu.
• The Kitchn: 8 fudge recipes.

CVS Deals - Week of 11/27/2011

Once again, this week's CVS deals include another $10 gift card for purchasing $30 worth of specially marked items.

Remember, the $30 requirement is for the price of the items, not the price after coupons.  So with a little planning, you can spend less than $30 and still get the gift card.

This week I got:

• 6 Puffs with lotion tissues: $0.99 each on sale, $1/6 manufacturer's coupon.
• Tide Free & Gentle 32-load laundry detergent: $5.94 on sale, $2 manufacturer's coupon.
• Dawn Hand Renewal: $0.99 on sale, $0.20 manufacturer's coupon.
• 2 Pantene: 2/$6.97 on sale, $3/2 manufacturer's coupon.
• Oral-B Cross Action power toothbrush: $4.99 on sale, $3 manufacturer's coupon.
• 2 Cottonelle wipes: $1.99 each on sale, $1/2 manufacturer's coupon.
• Glade scented oil plug in twin pack: $4 on sale, $1 manufacturer's coupon.

There are also two great Extra Bucks deals this week:

• Complete 12oz contact solution: $8.99 on sale, $8.99 Extra Bucks back.
• Lysol Healthy Touch no-touch hand soap system: $9.99 on sale, $3 manufacturer's coupon, $5 Extra Bucks back.

Happy shopping everyone!

Lunchtime Links for November 25th, 2011

• Washingtonian: Michael Landrum's new Steak and Cheese.
• Ohdeedoh: Milk and cookies baby shower.
• Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Recap from TVGasm.
• Serious Eats: Pennette with spicy Sicilian pesto.
• Eater DC: Little Serow's opening menu.