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It never ceases to amaze me how many hits my blog entry on Dewey's Pink Lemonade Cake Square still gets! It seems like Google images sends a lot of people my way. And I'm thankful for it!
During the Easter weekend, I decided to swing by Dewey's over on Stratford and get a fresh supply. I snapped a few more pictures and here they are:
I wish I had more, I had a craving for cake after the Royal Wedding! Okay, just the icing...but you know what I mean.
As a testament to how eBay can be your friend, here are three faux sapphire rings I've collected over the years. They're all gorgeous, huge honkin' rings. I think I should wear one of them tomorrow in honor of the royal wedding...and because that Royal Name Generator proclaimed me HM Queen Angela Eugenia. I need to look the part!
Which one do you like the best? Top? Middle? Bottom?
Let me know!!! Comment, Tweet or Facebook your choice!
You are cordially invited to watch the Royal Wedding of Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton at the crack of dawn. But who wants to watch all that pomp and pageantry at 5am on an empty stomach?
Besides, the E! channel’s website had a Royal Name Generator and mine popped up as Her Majesty Queen Angela Eugenia Snidercott of Charlotteshire. So, naturally, I feel it is my duty to give you, my loyal readers, an omelet befitting such a smashing occasion!
It is by my royal decree that I put on my favorite faux sapphire ring (bought on eBay) and share with you one of my favorite recipes for a very filling and tasty omelet.
The Royal Wedding Omelet
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tbsp salted butter
2-4 pieces deli-sliced ham, diced
1 wedge, Laughing Cow Light Garlic & Herb spreadable cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
Chives, for garnish
In a skillet, heat to medium-high and melt butter. Add beaten eggs to skillet, stir gently to incorporate melted butter into eggs but then let it begin to set. Add salt and pepper. As eggs begin to cook and firm, turn the heat down to medium-low. Add in pieces of the spreadable cheese and diced ham onto one half of the eggs.
Once the eggs have mostly firmed, use a spatula and fold over the top half to form the half-moon shape. Immediately plate and top with chopped chives.
For this version, I used the deli sliced smoked ham. It really balanced out the nice zing of the garlic and herb flavored spreadable cheese.
So what beverage do we pair with the Royal Wedding Omelet? Why Taylors of Harrogate Scottish Breakfast Tea, of course! I’ve had this box in my cabinet for a while now and I’m down to the final three bags.
I think it’s a nice touch that Prince William and Kate met at St. Andrews in Scotland. (Scott and I attended St. Andrews together as well….only the one that’s located in Laurinburg, NC) Plus, I’ll get to sweeten my hot tea with some local honey given to me by my co-worker Reeves!
Curiosity got the better of me and I actually went by Dunkin Donuts for the Royal Wedding Donuts. They were listed as “Manager’s Special” and there was a rack full of them! Here’s the half dozen:
The white chocolate with chocolate drizzle was delicious and, yes, it had a red raspberry filling!
What a perfectly sweet way to help start off the wedding celebration!
Oh, where do I go for lunch today? I literally must ask myself that question every single day. Over here at the intersection of Freedom & Morehead, we have few choices. We’ve been given a few new ones lately…but still, it’s shall we say…limited.
During my time at the radio station, I’ve had plenty of time to try out almost all of my lunch options. Some have been better than others. Those “others” have taught me to leave them alone. The one that sticks out in my memory the most is Tung Hoy.
Tony introduced me years ago to the extensive Chinese buffet (at a reasonable price) located near our office. It’s housed in a former Pizza Inn, so that familiar architecture gave me hope for a tried and true lunch destination. But it didn’t turn out that way. Let’s just say, it never quite “agreed” with me….nuff said?
On the way home the other day, I noticed something almost earth shattering. Tung Hoy had closed down. The food was so affordable and the place was always packed with people. I never thought it would close down, no matter how many intestines were wrecked along the way.
So long Tung Hoy.
As many of you know, my love of Krispy Kreme’s Doughnut Holes knows no boundary. Do not make the mistake and confuse the light, original glazed doughnut holes with the heavier, cakey Krispy Knibblers…those were just nasty. Luckily, I can still find the original doughnut holes at the Krispy Kreme locations in my hometown of Florence, SC.
We’d even started to see some clear plastic cups filled with doughnut holes for sale in grocery stores and gas stations. On a very rare occasion, you’d find the “Original Glazed” along with the cake variety. But not at my local grocery store!
During the Easter weekend, we journeyed up to Winston-Salem, NC for our family’s tradition of attending the Moravian sunrise service. Winston-Salem is also the known as the town where Krispy Kreme was founded and their corporate headquarters are still located there.
I swung by the newly renovated “Krispy Kreme Doughnut Factory” located on Stafford Rd. to pick up some doughnuts to have in the hotel room. Much to my surprise, they have a tray in the display case filled with doughnuts holes…the original glazed kind. They’re a little smaller than the ones I get in Florence…but I’ll try them out.
I ask for two dozen and the gal behind the counter points over to the side and asks if I want to get the box. The box...there's a box?
They’ve put together a small box with handles specifically branded for the doughnut holes! Of course, I grab one.
It’s about time someone understood the power of the doughnut hole! It’s almost like an Easter miracle…an answered prayer. I think she said the box contains two dozen? I was too busy trying to pay and get out to the car. Oh, they were so good!
Once back at the hotel, the boys immediately spied my personal box of doughnut holes and began to raid my supply.
Here’s the picture I was able to snap before the rest disappeared.
Now, to get these handy boxes to show up in my grocery store!
We took the boys up to Washington, D.C. for spring break this year. What an amazing trip! I was thrilled that we were able to swing a few days and show them some of the national landmarks. They were psyched as well and both had museums and memorials they specifically wanted to check out.
To cut down on some of the expense, Scott found a motel over in Arlington, Virginia. Luckily, we found this great diner a few blocks away. It’s aptly named the Silver Diner and resembled one of those cool diners from the 1950s.
It was close enough for a walk and thankfully, served breakfast all day. It also touted local and farm fresh products. We tried them out twice and I could’ve eaten there for every meal. Seriously, I would’ve had no problems working my way through their menu for our entire stay in Arlington.
Our first meal was after a long day at Union Station, the International Spy Museum and the American History Museum. It was pretty late in the evening and Caramel French Toast with eggs and bacon really hit the spot.
I got a huge platter filled with six half slices of French toast made with challah bread and drizzled with caramel sauce. The eggs were scrambled and my “well done” bacon was perfect. I can’t believe I actually left a piece of French toast on the plate….I should’ve asked for a to-go box!
The next morning, we were still worn out from walking all over Washington. We needed a great meal to start us out strong and keep us going. For my second Silver Diner meal, I chose the new Lumberjack breakfast.
Pancakes, scrambled eggs and double bacon! Just perfect!
The next time you find yourself near a Silver Diner restaurant, make sure you give them a try.
Clarendon Silver Diner
3200 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201-4408
(703) 812-8600
Or check out their website for a location near you!
I actually used my gift code and got the free dessert over at 131 Main. Yes, the temptation was too great and I had to go check it out. So, rest assured, the certificate you download from the Link website really does work. The only difficult part of the whole situation was deciding between Key Lime Pie and Banana Crème Pie.
Now, keep in mind, I was too chicken to go alone so I ended up drafting WBT’s Program Director Carl East to go with me. We found a great parking spot right next to the restaurant in the parking deck and were inside lickety-split. I knew my usual order of Wedge Salad with Thai Steak would give me some room for dessert, so we put in our lunch order pretty quickly.
Here’s my lunch:
While we were waiting, Carl tells me that he’s had the Banana Crème Pie almost every time he’s been there. I start to hear words like “decadent” and “wear a poncho.”
We tell our server, Maggie, that we’ll be ordering the Banana Crème Pie and that I’ve never tried it before. She actually put her hand over her mouth and gasped. Seriously, am I that sheltered from the world of pie?
Here’s the slice that arrived.
The graham cracker crust is thick and filled with pecans. My first bite is a huge chunk from the edge of the crust…yummy, nutty and buttery. The pie is pretty good, too. There are huge chunks of chocolate and slices of banana as well.
I guess a clean plate is a good indication of how well we liked it.
There’s still time to download your own gift code and take advantage of this free dessert option. It’s a nice way to spend lunch and the dessert is a great way to start the afternoon.
Please tell me this happens to other people, too. I think I’m the worst at keeping my pots and pans in pristine shape. I’m not talking about the Teflon coating at the bottom. I’m literally talking about the shape.
It seems like my favorite pots, pans and skillets all fall victim to the same horrible fate. After washing and being rinsed in hot water, I put them on the drying rack. And that’s when one magically falls off the rack and onto the floor. Wherever they land, they flatten an edge and warp.
Here’s my trusted 3-quart pot after a recent fall.
Now the lid won’t fit at all.
And here’s a really cool two-handled skillet that I use for literally everything:
Ugh! Warped!
Ever just want to start over with a whole new set? I’ve never done that. I think all my pots and pans were handed down to me from my mom. She’d buy a new set of the latest and greatest on QVC and I’d get a pot here and a pan there. Over the years, I’ve had my cookware pieced together from her overflow.
When I look around for new sets, anything from a fancy store will run you several hundred bucks. Maybe I should just seek out replacement pieces? What do you do? Replace a piece or start over?
Please tell me this happens to other people, too. I think I’m the worst at keeping my pots and pans in pristine shape. I’m not talking about the Teflon coating at the bottom. I’m literally talking about the shape.
It seems like my favorite pots, pans and skillets all fall victim to the same horrible fate. After washing and being rinsed in hot water, I put them on the drying rack. And that’s when one magically falls off the rack and onto the floor. Wherever they land, they flatten an edge and warp.
Here’s my trusted 3-quart pot after a recent fall.
Now the lid won’t fit at all.
And here’s a really cool two-handled skillet that I use for literally everything:
Ugh! Warped!
Ever just want to start over with a whole new set? I’ve never done that. I think all my pots and pans were handed down to me from my mom. She’d buy a new set of the latest and greatest on QVC and I’d get a pot here and a pan there. Over the years, I’ve had my cookware pieced together from her overflow.
When I look around for new sets, anything from a fancy store will run you several hundred bucks. Maybe I should just seek out replacement pieces? What do you do? Replace a piece or start over?