Archive for 2009

Drinks on Me: Jolly Rancher Martini (Alcoholic)
[ 0 ] August 19, 2009 |

Drinks on Me: Jolly Rancher Martini (Alcoholic)

1 part vodka 1 part ice (crushed works best, but cubed is fine) 10-15 jolly ranchers (we used cherry flavor, but use your favorite) In a blender, combine vodka, ice and jolly ranchers. Blend on high speed for 2 minutes, or until ice and jolly ranchers are completely crushed. *Johnna’s tip: Jolly Ranchers have to […]

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Johnna’s Pick of the Week: Eatonville (D.C.)
[ 0 ] August 18, 2009 |

Johnna’s Pick of the Week: Eatonville (D.C.)

Let’s take a trip down to Eatonville. The new 14th st. eatery, Eatonville, has won our attention. After celebrating a birthday there, we had the opportunity to see and taste what the comfort food haven had to offer. We’ve always liked Busboys and Poets (*same owners as Eatonville & across the street…) with it’s simple […]

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Food.Fun.Stuff: World’s Largest Cupcake
[ 0 ] August 17, 2009 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: World’s Largest Cupcake

1,224 lbs., 800 eggs, 200 lbs. flour, 200 lbs. sugar and 12 hours baking time…what is all this?? This is what is now the World’s Largest Cupcake. The 1,224 lb. cupcake was unveiled Saturday in Michigan which is 8 times the size of the previous record holder. Ryan Abood, owner of Gourmetgiftbaskets.com, is responsible for […]

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Food.Fun.Stuff: The Return of Happy Monday
[ 0 ] August 17, 2009 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: The Return of Happy Monday

Happy Monday went on a hiatus for a minute, but it’s back. After a couple of stressful weeks, happy hour is right up our alley and we felt the need to continue with the tradition we had begun with posting about various happy hours on Mondays. Today’s happy hour is one without alcohol (*Don’t look […]

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Johnna’s Pick of the Week (Travel Edition): Settepani (NY, NY)
[ 0 ] August 11, 2009 |

Johnna’s Pick of the Week (Travel Edition): Settepani (NY, NY)

Let us preface this review by stating we are not sweets people (*Translation: We do not eat or appreciate sweeter foods the way most people do) and we only order one thing for brunch. This will be short and sweet (*No pun intended…) Over the past 10 years Harlem has welcomed an array of restaurants […]

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