Lunchtime Links for November 30th, 2010

• Serious Eats: Sweet potato roll cake. 
• Bakerella: Brownie pecan pie.
• The Pioneer Woman: Parker House rolls. 
• The Kitchn: Ina Garten's chipotle and rosemary spiced nuts. 
• Tokyo Terrace: Kabocha spice popcorn.

Turkey Hill Dynamic Duos PB Explosion Ice Cream

 

A while back I won a bunch of "free carton" coupons from Turkey Hill, and was excited to try out many, many ice cream flavors, haha.  However, it took a while for me to actually start redeeming these, because several of my local grocery stores apparently don't carry Turkey Hill ice creams, womp womp.  However, I eventually found them at another grocery store and picked up this PB Explosion flavor right away- it sounded SO good!

First off, I love the idea of the Dynamic Duos cartons- 2 ice creams in one!  Of course, it's only good if you like both of the flavors, haha.  I figured I'd like both since, well, it's peanut butter focused, duh.  The Vanilla with chocolate peanut butter cups is definitely my #1 in this duo - the mini chocolate peanut butter cups are like the mini cups they sell at Trader Joe's, which I am totally obsessed with.  It's like a super tasty chocolate chip ice cream with a little surprise peanut butter inside, yum.  The chocolate ice cream is great too, but I wish the chocolate flavor was more pronounced- if it was a dark chocolate it would be really good, I think.  

Overall, I'm really happy I tried out this flavor, and would recommend this for any peanut butter lover.  Or, if you are part of a couple where one loves vanilla and the other loves chocolate, but you both love peanut butter, haha.  I'd definitely get this flavor again!

Lunchtime Links for November 29th, 2010

• Serious Eats: CupcakeStop truck in NYC. 
• Mango & Tomato: Potato patties.
• The Pioneer Woman: Bobby Flay's pumpkin bread pudding. 
• The Budget Babe: November finds at Urban Outfitters. 
• metrocurean: Bayou Bakery opens in Arlington.

More Sales & Deals

I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend!  My inbox has literally been flooding with store newsletters- so many great deals starting after Thanksgiving!  Here's a few that I've come across recently (which end today so it's a good excuse to get it now, haha)- happy shopping!

• Vosges: 15% off with online code "THANKS15" (through 11/29/2010).
• BCBGMaxAzria: 50% off winter styles online (through 11/29/2010), plus free shipping (through 11/30/2010).
• Shopbop: Save up to $500 on with online code "BIGEVENT" (through 11/29/2010).
• Too Faced: Save up to 50% on vintage sale items (through 11/29/2010).
• Bertucci's Restaurant: Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 gift card in-stores (through 11/29/2010).
• Bliss Spa: 30% off mix-and-match gift sets with code "GIFTS30" (through 11/29/2010).

Lunchtime Links for November 26th, 2010

• Gossip Girl: Recap from NYMag.
• Tasty Kitchen: Pumpkin cheesecake recipe.
• Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Recap from TVGasm.
• The Kitchn: Top your cupcakes with pumpkin pie, haha!
• The Cooking Channel: Sweet potato cupcakes.

Happy Black Friday!

Oh, Black Friday.  A day that people seem to loathe and love all at once.  I for one am a huge fan of Black Friday shopping, because I've always had good experiences with it.  It's probably because I don't hit up any of the midnight/early-early morning sales at the "big" stores (Walmart, Target, Best Buy, etc.), and instead go to a good mall (yay New Jersey ;o)) for a few hours in the morning to take advantage of the extra discounts and sales.  Anyone else have any Black Friday plans or wishlist items?

Lunchtime Links for November 25th, 2010

• Serious Eats: Brussels sprouts recipe.
• The Kitchn: Easy Thanksgiving place cards.
• Serious Eats: Thanksgiving pies.
• One Bite At A Time: Turkey Talk roundup. 
• The Kitchn: Thanksgiving in ONE cake, haha.