Mellow Mushroom!

A person once said: You are who you eat.
Well then I must be a philosopher, because at Mellow Mushroom I ate the amazing philosophers pie.

If the picture doesn't already make you salivate a little then close your eyes and imagine a crispy crust with an olive oil and garlic base, topped with grilled steak, portobello mushrooms, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, provolone, feta  AND mozzarella...

Yes, I agree. You should consider becoming a philosopher as well.

Morning Rush

People these days often find themselves in a bit of a rush. That leads to cutting corners (meals), which lead to rounder edges, and not in a good way. A filling and balanced diet is essential to a healthy lifestyle. Strangely enough, if you don't eat enough, you will gain fat. By eating very little, you only trick your body into trying to preserve every ounce of energy it gets by slowing down metabolism and creating energy stores (fat). This is why it is so easy to gain back the pounds lost by dieting. To avoid cutting corners I suggest fast ready to eat foods. Fruits almost always come ready to eat which make them ideal compliments to quick meals or snacks, but if you are looking for something more wholesome try a power-bar or a muffin from a local bakery. Speaking of muffins...

What's Your Favorite?

I don't like it when people ask me what my favorite food is. Why do I have to have only one?! Though last night I can safely say that I had a dessert that is certainly up there.

The creme brulee custard brings a lively natural taste to your sweet after meal debauchery, and the sugar crisp adds the little crunch that keeps it interesting and gives it a unique presentation.

Perfect, or should I say Parfait!

I'm not going to lie. My brother introduced me to the deliciousness of yogurt, but since that fateful day I have made my fair contribution diminishing dairy stocks all around the world. Mostly in the form of parfait consumption. This is my most recent venture into "perfection".

Two peach halves, lots of granola, and a healthy serving of honeyed Greek yogurt. This is a very satisfying breakfast meal, and takes no time at all to prepare.

Merci, Bon appétit!

Cold Cut

Sandwiches are great! So easy and fast to prepare, you can have one out in under 5 minutes, and I am not talking about Subway. These homemade sandwiches are way better!

Take this for examples

Pita bread, italian dry salami, havarti cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and some delicatessen mustard (I use Boar's Head). Toasted in a mini-oven for about 2.5 minutes. Quick, easy and delicious!

Why is There no STRACCIATELLA?!

OK... So growing up as a kid in Brazil I loved Flocos ice cream, or as know in most of Europe Stracciatella gelato. They need to bring this ice cream to the USA stat... Wait is that... YES!!!!

Ok Ok so it is not exactly identical to the Brazilian Flocos or the European Stracciatella, but it is the next best thing in the USA. The Phoenicia specialty foods market has created its own version, available in pints. This is my favorite flavor... In fact I just might make a trip over to the fridge.

Brunch Anyone?

After a long Friday night partying like crazy working, there is nothing better then sleeping in late and then going out for a great brunch.

This particular weekend I was thinking 3 eggs, spinach, Swiss cheese, bacon bits with a side of toasted English muffin.

Oh yes...

If you are wondering, its a chipotle salsa in that little silver container.

Compliments of H&H