Monthly Archives: May 2011
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What comes to your mind when you think of cheesecake? Do you think of fillings of cookie dough, fudge, or caramel like The Cheesecake Factory uses? Do you think of dollops of whipped cream? Do you think of thin slices of fluffy cheesecake or thick slices of rich cheesecake? Miss Yunks thinks of all of [...]
Posted in Dessert, NYC, Reviews Tagged Carnegie Deli, New York style cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake 6 Comments
Ocean Spray’s Spring Mixer – NYC
Last week, A-Tooch seized an opportunity to be spoiled. To celebrate new products and a few classic favorites, Ocean Spray hosted a Spring Mixer at the trendy Crosby Street Hotel, complete with cocktails and manicures. Food, drinks and even nailpolish colors were all cranberry and other new-flavor themed (too cute). We got a taste of [...]
Posted in Blogger Event, NYC Tagged blogger event, crosby street hotel, drinks, manicure, mixer, nails, NYC, ocean spray, soho 3 Comments
Mad Batter Cupcake Cafe
There’s a new cupcake shop in town: Mad Batter Cupcake Cafe. Mad Batter recently moved into Newton Center on Center St. Miss Yunks’ friend Julia told her about it just last week and she didn’t waste any time checking it out. I conveniently had breakfast with Dad at Johnny’s Lucheonette, a personal favorite, and after [...]
Lentil and Chickpea Burgers with Coriander Cream Sauce
Several months ago, Miss Yunks won The Essential Vegetarian Cookbook in a giveaway from Getting Stronger, Burning Fat. The Essential Vegetarian Cookbook is full of beautiful photography and flavorful vegetarian recipes for any meal or snack for any occasion. From vegetable side dishes, breads, soups and pasta bakes to muffins, eclairs, and tarts this book [...]
Posted in Recipes, Vegeterian Tagged burger, chickpeas, greek yogurt sauce, lentils, vegetarian burger 6 Comments
Signature Brands Frosting in Oreo and S’mores – Review and Giveaway
And the winner is… Emily of A Cambridge Story! Congrats! A-Tooch and Miss Yunks love to whip up a fresh batch of frosting to go with cupcakes, but sometimes there just isn’t time. When Signature Brands offered us these new to the market, easy frostings in two flavors we love — Oreo Ultimate Icing and [...]
Concord Avenue Cafe – Cambridge
When a sushi craving hits, it must be satisfied. Nothing else can fill that spicy wasabi void. Miss Yunks had a sushi craving the same night she planned a run. To satisfy both needs, she mapped a route that ended at a local cafe. That’s right, I run now. Barely, but I’m trying it. I [...]
La Esquina Review
A-Tooch walked over to La Esquina in SoHo for the first time a few weeks ago to see what all the hype is about. Amazing that this spot has been open for so long AND is a taqueria (my favorite kind of food) and yet I’ve never been. Now, I know I’m taking a risk [...]
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