Super Bowl Party - Cheese Plate

While this cheese plate idea didn't come directly from Pinterest for me, seeing all of the Super Bowl food pins on there definitely got me thinking!  

Since part of my contribution was cheese, I figured I would take some regular cheese blocks and make them a little more festive.  I probably could've spent a little more time rounding out the edges, but I think these still turned out pretty cute :o)  These cheese blocks could be carved into a variety of sports or party-theme shapes for any occasion - best of all, everything is edible so you don't have to get a lot of "extras" to make this work! 

Lunchtime Links for March 7th, 2013

• Kirbie's Cravings: Easiest Nutella cookies. 
• Penny Pincher Fashion: Steals under $30. 
• Table for Two: Chorizo and andouille potstickers. 
• Picky Palate: Brown butter salted double chocolate chunk cookies. 
• The Kitchn: Korean chicken sliders with braised kale and kimchi. 

Bon Chon - Rockville

Some of you may recall my obsession with the crispy, ohmygahh obsession that I have with Bon Chon chicken, which I've had in VA.  Well, as of a few weeks ago, there is a Bon Chon DANGEROUSLY close to both my apartment and work, and there is no turning back now.

So far, I have only managed to go a few times, but I'm not sure how long this actual restraint will last, haha.  For anyone that hasn't tried Bon Chon (or Korean fried chicken) in general, it is unlike any regular wings or fried chicken you have probably had before. SUPER crispy and the sauces (Soy Garlic and Hot) are fantastic. Definitely try it out if you get a chance!! 

Bon Chon - Rockville

107A Gibbs Street Unit A

Rockville, MD 

301.637.9079

Lunchtime Links for March 6th, 2013

• Kirbie's Cravings: 4-ingredient midnight cookies. 
• Cookies & Cups: Cake batter brownie snack cakes. 
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Creamy tomato orzo soup. 
• Brown Eyed Baker: Red velvet poke cake. 
• Table for Two: White chocolate macadamia nut cookies. 

Zeke's DC Donutz

Mmm... doughnuts! 

Or specifically, "donutz", I guess, haha.  Zeke's DC Donutz is conveniently located right by Dupont Circle, which works out well for me because I frequent that area. N and I checked them out the morning of Presidents' day, which was great because we had a lot of doughnuts to choose from that were available.  

We split both the Vanilla Creme Brulee (left) and Peanut Butter Bacon (right), and they were both delicious! I will say, the Vanilla Creme Brulee was really really really good, way better than even I expected it to be.  The top of the doughnut had a hard sugar shell just like a creme brulee, and the vanilla custard inside the doughnut was plentiful and rich.  Don't get me wrong, the peanut butter bacon doughnut was great too (how could it be bad?), but the Vanilla Creme Brulee was really fantastic.  I can't wait to come back to try their other flavors! 

Zeke's DC Donutz
2029 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

Lunchtime Links for March 1st, 2013

• Cookies & Cups: Bruschetta Burger. 
• Serious Eats: Peanut butter banana cake.
• The Pioneer Woman: Thai chicken wraps.
• Brown Eyed Baker: Chocolate sugar cookies.
• A Kitchen Addiction: Molten lava cake bites.

Shake Shack - March Custard Menu

Yay, another new month of Shake Shack custard flavors!

Monday: Boston Cream Pie
Tuesday: Buttery Caramel Cocoa Nib
Wednesday: S'mores
Thursday: Lime Coconut Crumble
Friday: Salty Chocolate Peanut Butter
Saturday: Waffles & Bacon
Sunday: Mint Chocolate Chip

Ummmmmmmmmm HELLO FRIDAY AND SATURDAY I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!