Lunchtime Links for September 30th, 2013

• Picky Palate: Pumpkin pie smoothie.
• The Live-In Kitchen: Pumpkin chocolate chip bars.
• Serious Eats: Ramen in Seattle.
• The Kitchen: How to freeze cookie dough.
• Cookies & Cups: Pumpkin apple muffins. 

Sweetgreen - September Salad

I enjoy Sweetgreen's salads, but I never quite get around to eating them as much as I'd like.  If they had one by my work I would definitely be here more often for lunch! 

On a recent visit to the Mosaic District shopping center in Virginia, I decided to pop in to Sweetgreen to try their September salad, which I had heard about from their e-newsletter.  The September salad consists of "organic mesclun + shredded kale with 'true blue' maryland crab, green and red peppers, raw corn, avocado and spicy sunflower seeds; topped with a carrot chili vinaigrette".  This salad was delicious! Besides the obviously tasty crab, I loved the mix of the crunchy peppers, corn, and creamy avocado.  I really enjoyed this salad and I'm very glad I got to try it while it was available.  I look forward to seeing what they have in store for the October salad :o) 

NYC Weekend

I am off to NYC for the weekend, and I'm looking forward to spending time with friends, and hopefully hitting up a few foods stops throughout the weekend (of course)!

On my agenda so far are:

- Minamoto Kitchoan
- Cafe Zaiya
- Momofuku Milk Bar
- Ippudo Ramen
- Shake Shack - for one of their location-specific concretes, haha

Have a great weekend everyone!

Lunchtime Links for September 26th, 2013

• Kirbie's Cravings: 5 minute microwave Nutella fudge. 
• Wine & Glue: Pumpkin Nutella rolls. 
• Buzzfeed: Mindy Lahiri quotes. 
• Averie Cooks: Soft and puffy pumpkin spice honey cookies. 
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Brown butter pumpkin waffles. 

Pumpkin Spice M&Ms

Hellllllllooooooooooooo, Pumpkin!  These Pumpkin Spice M&Ms are currently available at Target stores only, so definitely pick up a bag if you're there and love pumpkin items.  I originally thought these would be white chocolate based, but based on other online reviews it appears they are milk chocolate M&Ms with a hint of pumpkin.  I am planning on making Picky Palate's Chocolate Pumpkin Spice M&Ms with these soon, I am sure they will be delicious! 

Lunchtime Links for September 25th, 2013

• Averie Cooks: Chocolate peanut butter mocha powerballs. 
• Kirbie's Cravings: Pumpkin spice dip.
• A Kitchen Addiction: Peanut butter brownie magic bars.
• Serious Eats: Spiced pumpkin chocolate chip loaf.
• How Sweet It Is: Chocolate chip cookie cheesecake parfaits.

Tarte Cosmetics Haul

Yay for new beauty products! I got a few items from the Tarte Friends and Family sale recently, and also got the oil (2nd photo) through my best friend at a discount as well.

In the top photo we have:

Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Eye Base

Amazonian Clay Creamy Powder Bronzer (with brush)

EmphasEyes High-Definition Eye Pencil

Park Avenue Bronzer + Brazilliance Self Tanner Duo

and a sample of the Double Detox Amazonian Clay Facial

And in the bottom photo we have the famous Pure Maracuja Oil

So far I have tried the eye pencil, Park Avenue bronzer (which is a long-time favorite of mine), and the Maracuja oil.  I don't normally stick with just one brand for cosmetics but I really like everything I've tried from Tarte so far. The oil is even better than I expected, it absorbs quickly, doesn't make me break out, and leaves my skin very soft.  I think it'll be even better in the dry fall/winter months!