food Archives - Page 17 of 20 - Have Sippy Will Travel

Noodles and Company

December 3, 2013 by Samantha 8 Comments

Noodles are one of my favorite foods. Not to mention a good way to easily get carbs to stomach by way of a slurp or a twirl. One of my favorite types of restaurants are those that specialize in the the power of the noodle, be it Udon, a local Mac and Cheese spot, or Italian- any and all can be delicious in their own way.

There is a recently discovered restaurant called Noodles and Company that specializes in most types of noodles, Thai, Japanese, Italian, Chinese, even egg noodles and mac and cheese. All your bases are covered. Your meal starts with picking a noodle dish then picking a meat or meat substitute if you wish, options include grilled chicken, breaded chicken, steak, pork or tofu. If you’ d like spaghetti and tofu, the option is there. Of the noodle dishes we tried, the favorites among the table were the mac and cheese, Indonesian Peanut Saute, and Beef Stroganoff.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: food, lifestyle Tagged With: asian noodles, beef stroganoff, food, inexpensive food, noodle chains, noodles, Noodles and Company

Bob Evans – Easy Holiday Meals

December 2, 2013 by Samantha 18 Comments

With the holiday season in full swing and some of them have even past (Thanksgiving, first night of Hanukkah, etc.) the chaos is upon us.

How can one person expect to buy presents, clean the house, make stellar meals followed by a huge, mega good, meal AND make sure everyone is having a good time who is staying over the house? The answer- It isn’t possible, either you need some helpers or you need some help. Bob Evans is a great way to get meal help.

Think of their farm fresh dishes as a neighbor throwing in a hand to help out.

These dishes go from boneless turkey breast that melts in your mouth to stuffing and mashed potatoes that are, “I have to know how to make these'” good. There are lots of options in regard to dishes and they range from sides like mashed potatoes to home fries and buttered sweet corn. Next are the main courses which include ham, turkey and country fried steak. Of course there are also breads and desserts. Desserts are pies of various types including cherry, pumpkin and pecan and even fresh baked chocolate chip cookies.

We had a pre- thanksgiving turkey meal and I can honestly say all the food was phenomenal. The turkey was moist, the mashed potatoes were awesome, and the pie didn’t last long at all. The gravy was smooth and the cranberry sauce tart and full of real cranberries.

The prices are also quite affordable and with pre ordering available and simple reheat instructions enclosed Bob Evens is definitely a useful neighbor to have.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: food, review Tagged With: bob evans, easy holiday meals, farmhouse feast, food, holiday catering, holiday donations, holiday meals

Good Eats – Lockport, NY

November 21, 2013 by Samantha 4 Comments

Lockport, NY has quite a lot to offer a traveler, not the least of which is delicious food. When you are traveling with children, it’s good to know places to stop at that are good, clean, won’t break the bank, and have food everyone will enjoy.

There are 2 “must visit” food stops for anyone with kids- or a mouth- who happens to find themselves in Lockport, NY. If you are hungry-hungry, and you want more then just a little something, make sure you visit Sweet Sixteen Cafe on Main Street. The owner is on the premises much of the time, and actually “gets her hands dirty” so to speak. She is a very funny, gregarious person, and will chat with you while you order (and it might take you some time to choose, the varieties of food and desserts they offer are limitless, and sadly, your stomach is not). The smell will assault you as soon as you walk in- in the best possible way. The aromas of baked goods, soups, and hot beverages was almost too good- if there was such a thing. All I know is I didn’t wait for lunch to order dessert, that came first. The cupcakes were AMAZING and come in lots of flavors and several sizes.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: food, lifestyle, travel Tagged With: family travel, food, NY, travel

Cake Boss Cookwear and Mix Review and Giveaway

November 18, 2013 by Christine 29 Comments

I was super excited when I got my package from Cake Boss to try out in my kitchen as I think baking is so much fun, especially as the weather turns colder and indoors becomes the hangout. My daughter and I will frequently bake on days when boredom creeps up and we are in the mood to do something fun and wholesome together. In fact, every Sunday, we do something special together and call it our “date”. This past Sunday, Cake Boss was part of our Sunday.

I tested out some bake-wear from the Cake Boss collection. I was sent a “Born To Bake” heart-shaped cake pan, “Devoted To Dessert” cupcake pan with snap on lid and a”Tiered Circle Cakelette Pan”. The Tiered Circle Cakelette Pan was by far my favorite and I was excited to give it a spin. We were also sent a Cake Boss Primo Yellow Cake Mix as well as Whole Lotta Chocolate frosting.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: food, giveaway Tagged With: bakewear, baking, Cake Boss, Cake Boss baking, Cake Boss mixes, Cake Boss products, food

Holidays with Tetra Pak

November 14, 2013 by Samantha Leave a Comment

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carton Smart for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

The holidays are coming up fast now that Halloween is behind us so its time to start thinking home cooked meals and what you are going to bring or make for the holidays. This year I say try to be more Carton Smart. The best way to do that is to Become Carton Smart . Becoming Carton Smart means not only being aware of what kind of food you are consuming, IE organic, low fat, low sugar etc. But also aware of the way your food is packaged. I think the new green revolution will involved packaging.

TetraPak is one of the more exciting developments in the field of smart packaging. Their packages are made of 70% paper, containing 1/3 the packaging of cans, of which take up 60% more landfill space then paper packaging. TetraPaks are stack-able storable boxes which are easy to open and re-close once open. The packaging itself keeps food preserved and flavorful without preservatives.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: food Tagged With: food, holiday cooking, holidays, Tetra Pak

Individual Apple Crumbles

November 11, 2013 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Ingredients:

4 cups peeled, cored, sliced apples
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup softened butter
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/12 cups brown sugar

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 F and grease or lightly butter an oven-safe 2-cup dish. In a small mixing bowl, combine first five ingredients. Stir well. In a separate mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients and stir well. Now mix everything together and pour into the greased dish. Bake 40 minutes (in the middle of the oven, not the very top), then turn the oven to high-broil for 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat, but let sit in oven 15 more minutes. I also added a little bit of extra brown sugar and cinnamon to the top at the end.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: food, recipes Tagged With: apple crumble, apple desserts, apple recipes, baking with apples, food, Individual Apple Crumbles, individual desserts, recipes

Arby’s Smokehouse Brisket

October 25, 2013 by Samantha 1 Comment

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arby’s for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Fast food is known for many things. Mostly to do with time and a small amount of it. Burgers in minutes, chicken flash cooked, sandwich ingredients pulled together and wrapped up quickly. Something you never hear is 13 hours. 13 hourse to make anything involved in fast food is unheard of.

How does fast food take thirteen hours to make? The answer is simpler then you might think. Smoked brisket. Arby’ s is introducing the new Smokehouse Brisket sandwich. Take a look at that pretty sandwich below:

Not only is the sandwich delicious but it’s also smoked for 13 hours, before being served. This means the brisket is tender, full bodied and flavorful. All this while while being served quickly. It is then topped with smoked gouda for a rich creamy flavor. To bring this sandwich to complement this sandwich are crispy onions, BBQ sauce and mayonnaise are added. All this on top of a toasted bun, to make you a fresh sandwich which took 13 hours to make and minutes to eat.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: food Tagged With: food

Chocolate Mousse Recipe

October 24, 2013 by Samantha 1 Comment

In the mood for a quick and easy dessert? If you are like me, you are all about chocolate. And things that don’t take a whole lot of time to make. This is super quick, and everyone will love it.