I don't like plain M&Ms. Peanut, peanut butter and the special holiday-edition mint ones I can get around. (If you haven't had the mint ones, you're missing out!) However, the plain ones, not so much.
That being said, I have no logical explanation for why I am now in love with the Mini M&Ms. They are so good, I had to start buying the fun size packages so I'd stop eating the entire tube in one sitting. However, they are just mini versions of the regular plain M&Ms. The only explanation I can come up with is, well, I guess size does matter.
(Hee hee--I'm snickering even typing that. I can't help it.)
Monday, November 10, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Runs in the Family
Friday, October 24th, approximately 10:00 pm.
(Phone rings)
Neha: Hello?
Priya: (In a very serious tone.) There is a national emergency.
Neha: What happened? (Something could have happened...after all, we are in the midst of election season...)
Priya: Ruby Foo's reduced the size of their chocolate cake!! It used to serve 4-6 people, and now the waiter says it will serve 2-3. I disagree, I could eat that whole thing by myself! It's a disgrace.
See? Some things just run in the family.
(Phone rings)
Neha: Hello?
Priya: (In a very serious tone.) There is a national emergency.
Neha: What happened? (Something could have happened...after all, we are in the midst of election season...)
Priya: Ruby Foo's reduced the size of their chocolate cake!! It used to serve 4-6 people, and now the waiter says it will serve 2-3. I disagree, I could eat that whole thing by myself! It's a disgrace.
See? Some things just run in the family.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Great Wall of Chocolate!
So, today is Priya's birthday. (Happy Birthday Priya!) In honor of her birthday, I figured I'd share my all-time favorite chocolate dessert. I'm usually not one to brag about chain restaurants, but I must admit, P.F. Chang's is one of my all-time favorites. Aside from the fantastic tofu lettuce wraps and the spicy chicken, they have...wait for it...the Great Wall of Chocolate. Since I don't have a picture that will do it justice, I found one on flickr here.
Yes, that's right. Six layers of rich chocolate cake and not-overly-sweet chocolate frosting. To accompany this piece of heaven-on-a-plate they provide you with raspberry sauce and fresh berries. What you do not see in the photo is the best part--the entire back (all six layers) is covered in mini semi-sweet chocolate chips. Amazing. In all fairness, since it is Priya's birthday, I will reveal that she actually prefers "Ruby's Famous Chocolate Cake" at Ruby Foo's, which is a combination of chocolate cake and chocolate mousse. We've already discussed how I feel about that combination, so she's just...well...wrong.
Happy Birthday again--love you! :-)
Yes, that's right. Six layers of rich chocolate cake and not-overly-sweet chocolate frosting. To accompany this piece of heaven-on-a-plate they provide you with raspberry sauce and fresh berries. What you do not see in the photo is the best part--the entire back (all six layers) is covered in mini semi-sweet chocolate chips. Amazing. In all fairness, since it is Priya's birthday, I will reveal that she actually prefers "Ruby's Famous Chocolate Cake" at Ruby Foo's, which is a combination of chocolate cake and chocolate mousse. We've already discussed how I feel about that combination, so she's just...well...wrong.
Happy Birthday again--love you! :-)
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
New Dining Options at JFK!
Yes, I understand the irony in my loving food, yet raving about what to eat at an airport. That being said, this truly is food that I am super excited about!
JetBlue will begin operating in its new home- JFK's Terminal 5-- on October 22nd. (It used to be October 1st--the date was pushed back since some of the restaurants were not ready.) I've been in the terminal a bunch of times for testing and the Crewmember parties, but I think I'm most excited about the dining options. I figured I'd share the super cool restaurants that will be part of the terminal, most past security, so you'll have to be flying to be able to enjoy them. (Or, you'll have to take me with you.) :-)
I pulled some of the descriptions directly from our press releases. The overall framework is to have the terminal restaurants reflect New York City--high quality ethnic tastes, from landmark NYC restaurants.
Sit-down Restaurants:
5iveSteak: "A relaxed approach to the classic American steakhouse."
Aeronuova: (by Mark Ladner of Del Posto) "Traditional Italian cuisine with a modern translation." We met some of the chefs, and they had thick italian accents. That's always a good sign at an italian restaurant.
Deep Blue: (by Michael Schulson, previously of Buddakan) An updated version of the current sushi spot in Terminal 6.
Piquillo: (by Alexandra Raij, previously of Tia Pol) The first tapas restaurant in a US airport.
New York Sports Grill: A traditional sports bar with 48 beers on tap.
Revolucion: (by Roberto Santibanez, previously of Rosa Mexicano) A Mexican joint--we sampled their guacamole during one of the Crewmember parties--unreal. They make fresh tortilla chips in house--it's amazing.
The Loft: "A large restaurant and bar featuring traditional American fare, evoking the style of large lofts in the Meatpacking District."
Food "Hall" Restaurants (Food court style)
Boar's Head: Same as Terminal 6-- sandwiches, wraps and paninis.
Cheeburger Cheeburger: Also from Terminal 6-- burgers and floats.
Fresco Pasta: "A lively pasta and wine bar."
Lucy's Asian Kitchen: A made-to-order Asian spot.
Pommes Frites: Yes, you read that correctly. The famous NYC french fry place will have a location in the Terminal 5 Food Hall.
Roma Pizza: Serves New York-style pizza.
Scattered around the terminal will also be Dunkin Donuts (obviously), Jamba Juice, and the Aunt Butchie's Bakery spot that is currently in Terminal 6, as well as a few other places. However, I cannot wait for Revolucion and Pommes Frites to open!
On a side note, there are also some super cool tables where you can order your meal on a computer screen, slide your credit card, and someone will bring you your meal. That way, you can keep working on your laptop, reading your book, or whatever you happen to be doing, and the food will come to you!
If you have any questions, just ask! (There will be tons of shopping in the terminal as well--a Borders Bookstore, Lacoste, Muji to Go, and a bunch of others...) I'm psyched!
JetBlue will begin operating in its new home- JFK's Terminal 5-- on October 22nd. (It used to be October 1st--the date was pushed back since some of the restaurants were not ready.) I've been in the terminal a bunch of times for testing and the Crewmember parties, but I think I'm most excited about the dining options. I figured I'd share the super cool restaurants that will be part of the terminal, most past security, so you'll have to be flying to be able to enjoy them. (Or, you'll have to take me with you.) :-)
I pulled some of the descriptions directly from our press releases. The overall framework is to have the terminal restaurants reflect New York City--high quality ethnic tastes, from landmark NYC restaurants.
Sit-down Restaurants:
5iveSteak: "A relaxed approach to the classic American steakhouse."
Aeronuova: (by Mark Ladner of Del Posto) "Traditional Italian cuisine with a modern translation." We met some of the chefs, and they had thick italian accents. That's always a good sign at an italian restaurant.
Deep Blue: (by Michael Schulson, previously of Buddakan) An updated version of the current sushi spot in Terminal 6.
Piquillo: (by Alexandra Raij, previously of Tia Pol) The first tapas restaurant in a US airport.
New York Sports Grill: A traditional sports bar with 48 beers on tap.
Revolucion: (by Roberto Santibanez, previously of Rosa Mexicano) A Mexican joint--we sampled their guacamole during one of the Crewmember parties--unreal. They make fresh tortilla chips in house--it's amazing.
The Loft: "A large restaurant and bar featuring traditional American fare, evoking the style of large lofts in the Meatpacking District."
Food "Hall" Restaurants (Food court style)
Boar's Head: Same as Terminal 6-- sandwiches, wraps and paninis.
Cheeburger Cheeburger: Also from Terminal 6-- burgers and floats.
Fresco Pasta: "A lively pasta and wine bar."
Lucy's Asian Kitchen: A made-to-order Asian spot.
Pommes Frites: Yes, you read that correctly. The famous NYC french fry place will have a location in the Terminal 5 Food Hall.
Roma Pizza: Serves New York-style pizza.
Scattered around the terminal will also be Dunkin Donuts (obviously), Jamba Juice, and the Aunt Butchie's Bakery spot that is currently in Terminal 6, as well as a few other places. However, I cannot wait for Revolucion and Pommes Frites to open!
On a side note, there are also some super cool tables where you can order your meal on a computer screen, slide your credit card, and someone will bring you your meal. That way, you can keep working on your laptop, reading your book, or whatever you happen to be doing, and the food will come to you!
If you have any questions, just ask! (There will be tons of shopping in the terminal as well--a Borders Bookstore, Lacoste, Muji to Go, and a bunch of others...) I'm psyched!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
American Express Dish
If you have an AmEx card, and are not signed up as a "Tastemaker," get your behind to a computer and sign up quickly!!
American Express Dish- New York City
I got a random email a while back inviting me to sign up--I don't know how I was targeted (Ash didn't get the email), but maybe they have some sort of she-only-charges-on-food-related-stuff radar, and figured I would enjoy the program. Which, I do!
Essentially it's a review site, and it currently only includes two cities--NYC and San Francisco. You sign up and can leave and read reviews on your favorite restaurants. My favorite part is that they have a "what to order" question, where you can list any menu items that are particularly good. For the restaurants I've been to, it's been on target for the most part.
However, I don't tell you to join solely because of the reviews. I LOVE discounts, and currently they have an amazing promotion going on. There are about 30 restaurants participating, and if you book a reservation through American Express Dish at one of them between now and Oct. 10th, AmEx will refund 20% of your bill on your next credit card statement. (There are a few that are 25% as well). On top of that, within 8-10 weeks you will receive a $50 AmEx gift card!! So, say your meal is $80 for two people (these are pretty pricey places), with 20% off you would actually pay $64 once you receive your statement, and $14 once you receive your $50 gift card!
You can only get one $50 gift card per cardmember, but I believe you can use as many of the percentage discounts as you'd like if it's within the time period, and the restaurant is participating.
The nice thing is that once you sign up with your AmEx card, you don't have to fill out any paperwork or anything. You just make the reservation through the AmEx Dish site, and then it is automatically taken care of on your credit card statement. (You pay full price in the restaurant, but AmEx will credit your statement.) Note: Be sure to sign up with the AmEx card you charge most often at restaurants, otherwise the site won't track it! You must charge the credit card you sign up with.
I highly recommend the program. I also find myself getting random emails from them on various promotions and cool new restaurants, so you have nothing to lose, it's free! Then again, it only works if you have an AmEx card. (Shameless plug--if you don't, American Express is AWESOME.)
Ash and I will be trying Cesca on Monday night (75th & Amsterdam), and we may take advantage of a few others. However, good reservation times are running out, so sign up and make them quickly!
American Express Dish- New York City
I got a random email a while back inviting me to sign up--I don't know how I was targeted (Ash didn't get the email), but maybe they have some sort of she-only-charges-on-food-related-stuff radar, and figured I would enjoy the program. Which, I do!
Essentially it's a review site, and it currently only includes two cities--NYC and San Francisco. You sign up and can leave and read reviews on your favorite restaurants. My favorite part is that they have a "what to order" question, where you can list any menu items that are particularly good. For the restaurants I've been to, it's been on target for the most part.
However, I don't tell you to join solely because of the reviews. I LOVE discounts, and currently they have an amazing promotion going on. There are about 30 restaurants participating, and if you book a reservation through American Express Dish at one of them between now and Oct. 10th, AmEx will refund 20% of your bill on your next credit card statement. (There are a few that are 25% as well). On top of that, within 8-10 weeks you will receive a $50 AmEx gift card!! So, say your meal is $80 for two people (these are pretty pricey places), with 20% off you would actually pay $64 once you receive your statement, and $14 once you receive your $50 gift card!
You can only get one $50 gift card per cardmember, but I believe you can use as many of the percentage discounts as you'd like if it's within the time period, and the restaurant is participating.
The nice thing is that once you sign up with your AmEx card, you don't have to fill out any paperwork or anything. You just make the reservation through the AmEx Dish site, and then it is automatically taken care of on your credit card statement. (You pay full price in the restaurant, but AmEx will credit your statement.) Note: Be sure to sign up with the AmEx card you charge most often at restaurants, otherwise the site won't track it! You must charge the credit card you sign up with.
I highly recommend the program. I also find myself getting random emails from them on various promotions and cool new restaurants, so you have nothing to lose, it's free! Then again, it only works if you have an AmEx card. (Shameless plug--if you don't, American Express is AWESOME.)
Ash and I will be trying Cesca on Monday night (75th & Amsterdam), and we may take advantage of a few others. However, good reservation times are running out, so sign up and make them quickly!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
He's so cute.
I finally went to Buddakan for the first time (thanks Swati!), and was blown away by the decor on the inside. So obscure from the outside, but as soon as you walk in, it's like this never-ending gorgeous restaurant. My favorite dish was the "Wild Mushroom Chow Fun"--absolutely wonderful. We ordered the "Crying Chocolate" and the "Chocolate Peanut Butter Bombe" for dessert. The ice cream on the desserts was fantastic--coffee on the first and peanut butter on the latter--so good.
When I got home, Ash was already in bed, half asleep, and asked where we had gone. (It was a wives night--no boys allowed on wives night.) When I told him, he mumbled--"Buddakan? That's an oxymoron. On one hand you have Buddha, who was the epitome of non-violence, and then you have Genghis Khan. What a weird name." Then he turned and fell back asleep. He's so cute.
When I got home, Ash was already in bed, half asleep, and asked where we had gone. (It was a wives night--no boys allowed on wives night.) When I told him, he mumbled--"Buddakan? That's an oxymoron. On one hand you have Buddha, who was the epitome of non-violence, and then you have Genghis Khan. What a weird name." Then he turned and fell back asleep. He's so cute.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Email me!
I've heard from a few people that they'd like to be emailed when I post something new, so I looked around for a free service that will do it. On the left you'll now see a spot to enter your email address, powered by "FeedBlitz." If you sign up, you should get an email within 24 hours of a new posting.
Hope that helps!
Hope that helps!
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