Lunchtime Links for April 11th, 2011

• Top Chef All-Stars: Recap from TVGasm.
• Serious Eats: Pasta with Meyer lemon and basil.
• Bell'alimento: No bake Nutella mini cheesecakes.
• The Kitchn: Multi-tiered mini cake pan.
• The Budget Babe: Strappy wedge sandals.

Crumbs Mini Vanilla Cupcake

 

The first time I tried Crumbs in DC, I was pretty disappointed- the massive cupcake was dry along the outside, and the frosting felt dried out and crusty.  However, I figured I'd give them another try when I was by one recently; this time picking up one of their mini cupcakes to try out instead.

I'm glad I did, because this mini cupcake was much better than the regular cupcake I had tried previously.  It's a little two-biter, perfect for when you want a little something sweet.  The vanilla flavor is just right, not too overwhelming or perfume-y, as vanilla flavors can sometimes be.  The cake was moist, and the frosting was tasty as well.  Try out the mini cupcakes (they usually have a few flavors) if you're in the mood for a little bite of sweetness!    

Lunchtime Links for April 8th, 2011

• Jersey Shore: Recap from TVGasm.
• Serious Eats: Burgers at the Vortex in Atlanta.
• Envie: Southern-style tea party.
• The Kitchn: DIY strawberry milk.
• Washingtonian: An early look at Toki Underground.

Ritter Sport Milk Chocolate with Cornflakes Bar

I've been a fan of Ritter Sport chocolates for a while, but up until now I have only tried their plain chocolates and the hazelnut flavor.  So when I saw a post on Serious Eats (slide #2) and said to myself "Ah! Cornflakes!"

Thus began the search for the Ritter Sport Cornflake bar.  And by "search", I really mean that I figured I'd check in the candy aisle of Target, and there it was, haha.  Woo!

 

As you can see, the milk chocolate bar is filled with little pieces of cornflakes throughout.  It added a lovely crunch to the chocolate, but not too much flavor, I have to say.  It's sort of like a chocolate-covered potato chip, minus the salty component.  Overall, I'm glad I tried this bar out, and would buy it again whenever I'm in the mood for a crunchy and unique chocolate bar!

Lunchtime Links for April 7th, 2011

• Top Chef All-Stars: Recap from The Kitchn.
• Serious Eats: Deconstructing the tator tot. 
• Real World Las Vegas: Recap from TVGasm.
• Kirbie's Cravings: Nutella chocolate mug cakes.
• Brown Eyed Baker: Salted peanut chews.

Georgetown Cupcake - Free DC Cupcakes S'Mores Cupcake

Helllllllooooooooooooooooo, S'mores.

This might possibly be one of my favorite new flavors at Georgetown Cupcake, forreallllllllllllll.  It's a chocolate cake with fudge core, fluffy frosting, fudge, toasted mini marshmallows, and graham cracker crumbs.  SO SO SO good.  I don't care if you don't even think you like s'mores, EAT THIS CUPCAKE.  I especially like the torched marshmallows and the graham cracker crumbs- great additions to an already tasty cupcake!  I've had this cupcake a few times now, and I really don't see myself getting sick of it anytime soon. So good!

Unfortunately this has only been available as a free secret daily flavor and not a regular menu item, but I really really really really really (are you listening, Georgetown Cupcake?) really really hope they put it on their regular menu soon! 

Lunchtime Links for April 6th, 2011

• Top Chef All-Stars: Recap from Serious Eats.
• The Budget Babe: Spring fashions at J.Crew. 
• Real Housewives of Orange County: Recap from TVGasm.
• My Baking Addiction: Peanut butter cup cupcakes. 
• Eat Drink Pretty: Champagne cupcakes.