I’ve said it before and I will say it again – I LOVE tacos. They are in my top 3 foods that I could without a doubt eat for the rest of my life with no complaints. There is just so much flavor and so many combinations, so you never get bored! These are someContinue reading “Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema”
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The Moo Bar
The Moo Bar is a bubble tea shop located in South Lake Union near Whole Foods. They are known for their adorable reusable glass cups! Seriously, these cups are like the real reason I go there. They rotate their cups frequently, so they are always offering a new design and its fun to try toContinue reading “The Moo Bar”
Pickled Red Onions
Pickled onions add the perfect crunch and acidity to any dish! They also add a beautiful, vibrant color that makes any dish extra good looking! These are super simple to make and you most likely have all the ingredients in your pantry already! I like to keep a jar in the fridge to add toContinue reading “Pickled Red Onions”
Cupcake Royale
I have been to Cupcake Royale many, many times in my 5 years in Seattle, but the cupcakes never seem to last long enough for me to take pictures of them! they are just that good! My personal favorite is The Gay – it is a rainbow sprinkle vanilla cupcake with vanilla buttercream. I amContinue reading “Cupcake Royale”
Chicken Burrito Bowls
Mexican food is a staple in our house. It is so versatile and offers so many dishes. It is also pretty much always guaranteed to be flavorful, I mean – meat, cheese, beans and salsa in some combination is always delicious! I feel that is it always pretty quick to whip up and keeps everyoneContinue reading “Chicken Burrito Bowls”
Cheesesteak-ish
I won’t claim this as a Philly Cheesesteak but it sure is delicious and similar! It starts with caramelized onions and thinly shredded beef piled high on a baguette with melted provolone. A classic Philly Cheesesteak has green bell peppers and uses cheese-wiz, neither of which I enjoy so I changed it up a bit!Continue reading “Cheesesteak-ish”
Biang Biang
Biang Biang is a cute little noodle shop in Capital Hill serving up traditional fresh, hand pulled Xi’An noodles. They have dry noodles, noodles in soup, fried noodles, baos, dumplings and more! Everything is made to order, so it comes out steaming hot and fresh and fairly quickly! It only took them 10-15minutes to bringContinue reading “Biang Biang”
Sheet Pan Nachos
Nachos are delicious! They are topped with so many delicious things that you can’t help but overeating. These nachos are super easy and tasty and they are made on a sheet pan, so it is perfect for sharing and quick cleanup! The perfect nacho has to be salty, cheesy, and spicy. Oh and soggy chipsContinue reading “Sheet Pan Nachos”
Taste ToGo
My Banh Mi adventure continues with Taste To Go. Taste To Go is a little shop located in an Asian Market near our house. I frequent the market, so I knew I had to stop for a Banh Mi! Banh Mi are just so delicious that its hard to not eat them every single day.Continue reading “Taste ToGo”
Taco Tour
Let’s taco bout it! Tacos are amazing, you all should know from my recipes that I LOVE tacos! There are so many varieties and toppings and it really is the perfect meat delivery system as Ron Swanson would say! But as much as I love tacos, not all tacos are created equal. You’ve got aContinue reading “Taco Tour”