It didn't occur to me how much I enjoy bread until I tried the Roasted Grape & Brie Crostini with Honey and Sea Salt from Ambitious Kitchen. Oh my goodness-it really is heaven in a bite. I used up half my stick of slicing brie in that one sitting. Staring at the TV while munching on the fresh, fluffy bread with melted brie., while the Mets were winning--it  really was a perfect moment.

Anyway, after the bread disappeared from the kitchen, I had a sudden urge for some garlic bread. For the third time this week, I headed over to the grocery store to pick up a fresh loaf

There is nothing likehomemade garlic bread to snack on while dinner is lurking.

 

Garlic herb cheesy bread:

1/4 loaf Italian bread

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened

Mrs. Dash garlic and herb seasoning

parmesan cheese

fresh mozzarella cheese

 

 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Slather the bread with butter and sprinkle the seasoning to coat the top.

3. Add the parm and mozzarella cheese.

4. Cook in oven for 8 minutes.

5. Enjoy!

This list is a great reminder from when I was younger..Check out 50 Things That Look Just Like Your Childhood.

I haven't had many exciting food adventures recently to report back on. My meals have been pretty mundane and lackluster. I did get to browse through Costco last Saturday and taste all the different samples they were offering but nothing too fancy. Here are some meals/snacks I have had recently.

Pizza from Costco

Pasta with butter,mozzarella and buffalo sauce on the side

Spicy tuna and spicy salmon roll from Kumo

Black licorice and peach rings

Thank you Ellen for bringing my friends back together.. If only the other three were here. Check out this video of the Friends mini-semi reunion!

It is no secret I fully enjoy home cooked meals. Unfortunately with both parents working growing up, I rarely had the chance to experience some of the homemade goodness that others eat regularly. However, my friend's parents are quite the chefs and I have eaten numerous meals at their houses.

My friend's mom makes perhaps the best pizza I have ever tasted. It has a kick from the spicy chicken that of course is topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. I tried to re-create the dish.. and I succeeded!

 

Buffalo wing chicken pizza:

1 package ground chicken

1 teaspoon grill seasoning

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons wing sauce

1/2 ball of fresh mozzarella

thin pizza crust-(Boboli or whichever you prefer)

1. Set a non-stick skillet with a teaspoon of olive oil to medium-high heat. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Add the chicken and caramelize for around three minutes. While it is cooking, add the spices (garlic powder, Italian and grill seasoning)

3. Reduce heat to low.

4. Place crust in oven for 5 minutes to crisp up a bit.

5. Break up chicken and mix around in the pan until fully cooked. (around 10 minutes)

6. Add sauce and mix around

7. Place on pizza and top with cheese.

8. Set in oven until cheese starts to bubble (5-7 minutes)

 

 

I am obsessed with these-they are organic, real fruit ropes. This snack is made with all natural ingredients starting with organic apple puree and organic apple juice concentrate as its base. Tastes just like candy and each stick equates to one serving of fruit.

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Uy it's stressful growing up-but in a good way. Facing the real world may be an intimidating task at hand but it brings excitement as well. To relieve some of the tension, I drove over to Fairway to do some shopping. I didn't buy tooo much, but it will suffice!

Yes that tiny golden round fruit is an aprium (apricot and plum)

Just look at the seltzer flavors.. cucumber melon and pomegranate sangria

Those spicy wasabi edamame snackers seriously clear your nasal passages!