AntM1564
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I've contributed. Not recently. I know local places > chains for any type of food, but sometimes chains can have decent offerings.
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I've contributed. Not recently. I know local places > chains for any type of food, but sometimes chains can have decent offerings.
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lets change that bold.
Should have a lot coming next week in Colorado.
Glazed and Confused (Donuts), Bonnie Brae & Little Mans (Ice Cream)... just a few places I will be hitting up.
LLN
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Apricot Kuchen:
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After the disappointing supermarket version of this typical dessert, decided to pick one up from one the bakeries the does it best supposedly and what a difference it made. Apricots were jam like (rich and sweet yet tart), the thin dough from the bottom gradually went from a dry and crunchy consistency to a soft custard, and the edge pieces had a nice crunch and deep oven + buttery flavor like a well done tart.
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After the disappointing supermarket version of this typical dessert, decided to pick one up from one the bakeries the does it best supposedly and what a difference it made. Apricots were jam like (rich and sweet yet tart), the thin dough from the bottom gradually went from a dry and crunchy consistency to a soft custard, and the edge pieces had a nice crunch and deep oven + buttery flavor like a well done tart.
GNO
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Last haul of NJ pics...
Lamb gyro wrap and chicken gyro wrap from a local Mediterranean restaurant
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Rocky road with cookie dough from a local IC shop - I know the cd looks like dog food but was great lol
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House of cupcakes - These were good but were a distant 2nd to M&M bakery
Banana creme pie
Coconut custard
PB cookie dough
Neapolitan
Brownie cheesecake
Chocolate creme
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Honey garlic chicken
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Crispy chicken mushroom Swiss from Smash burger
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Lamb gyro wrap and chicken gyro wrap from a local Mediterranean restaurant
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Rocky road with cookie dough from a local IC shop - I know the cd looks like dog food but was great lol
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House of cupcakes - These were good but were a distant 2nd to M&M bakery
Banana creme pie
Coconut custard
PB cookie dough
Neapolitan
Brownie cheesecake
Chocolate creme
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Honey garlic chicken
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Crispy chicken mushroom Swiss from Smash burger
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LLN
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Schwedentorte:
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Classical cake. Yellow cake layers with vanilla pudding and whipped cream layers in between: moist and light. It is topped with a very thin layer of marzipan.
The marzipan layer adds great texture. Think of a soft toffee. In terms of flavor, it is just sweet. You don't get "hit" with classical marzipan taste. Can recommend.
Live in the states but am working in Zurich for one year.
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Classical cake. Yellow cake layers with vanilla pudding and whipped cream layers in between: moist and light. It is topped with a very thin layer of marzipan.
The marzipan layer adds great texture. Think of a soft toffee. In terms of flavor, it is just sweet. You don't get "hit" with classical marzipan taste. Can recommend.
Live in the states but am working in Zurich for one year.
mkretz
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Had the pumpkin ones yesterday, way better than I expected...9/10
mkretz
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Papa johns is pretty good, IMO they were much better before they got really well known, like 15 years ago
mkretz
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Gotta call you out here Bob, since you like to pick on people it seems. I come to Erie, I'm sire there's mom and pop places, we go to Texas roadhouse.......you come to buffalo, the third ranked food city in all of america and you wanna go to cheesecake factory. Thank goodness you opened up amend took a suggestion to go to a local placem and were you dossapointed? Don't think so.
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Gotta call you out here Bob, since you like to pick on people it seems. I come to Erie, I'm sire there's mom and pop places, we go to Texas roadhouse.......you come to buffalo, the third ranked food city in all of america and you wanna go to cheesecake factory. Thank goodness you opened up amend took a suggestion to go to a local placem and were you dossapointed? Don't think so.
When all you want is ""I just want something that I can get a good salad at or a lot of veggies with my meal""
All Restaurants on upper peach by 90 where you get on to go back to buffalo are Chain's.
Most mom and pop places are not open till 5 PM or closed on Sunday's. I would take you to 1201 kitchen, but you complained you would not get enough food and be hungry for a good fine dining experience.
Hell half the top 10 restaurants in erie are chains lol
If you want a good mom and pop experience next time:
Mi Scuzi --> Italian (Open 1-5)
Pineapple Eddy's Southern Bistro --> Southern Food (Closed Sunday's)
1201 Kitchen --> Fine Dining.. Great Steak and Entree's, but not a lot of food (which you hate & Closed Sunday's)
Bel Aire Hotel Max's Diner (Closed Sunday's)
Casablanca Grill ---> Open face Grill (Closed Sunday's)
I don't have a cheesecake factory, and i wanted S'mores Cheesecake. No good cheesecake places here in Erie. Wegmans has better cheesecake then some of the bakeries
Next Buffalo Visit... this is on our agenda..
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and of course some Donuts
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LLN
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Gotta call you out here Bob, since you like to pick on people it seems. I come to Erie, I'm sire there's mom and pop places, we go to Texas roadhouse.......you come to buffalo, the third ranked food city in all of america and you wanna go to cheesecake factory. Thank goodness you opened up amend took a suggestion to go to a local placem and were you dossapointed? Don't think so.
Don't worry. When Bob ventures down to NYC, no basic betch establishments will be visited.
booneman77
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saw them at target last night.
Target is in full pumpkin mode. Cheerios, pop tarts, milanos, hostess cupcakes, pumpkin cheesecake cookies, etc etc
Oh and the booterscotch m&m's... picked these up to try this weekend
cubsfan815
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That's a good review. I knew they were missing a sweet aspect, a glaze would have been perfect. They are pumpkin spice, not pumpkin pie so I can't really complain. After trying them again, I absolutely love them. The left over milk in bowl, is a nice pumpkin spice flavor. I was out of Almond milk, so I may save rest of box until i can grab some.
Driven2lift
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booneman77
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cubsfan815
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We are all acting like basic white girls. However, idgaf fall is my favorite time of year.
GNO
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I picked up those caramel apple Hershey's Boone posted a below. Also got Pumpkin milanos, TJ coconut caramel cookies, cinn sugar Chios ahoy a week ago in Buf. Besides the hostess cakes not sure I want any of the others. However, always a bunch of stuff coming out so I'll be down soon I reckon
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GNO
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Depends on what weekend ...first 2 weekends are no go for me
booneman77
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seconded. i would pumpkin spice my entire life, given the option
Driven2lift
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Pumpkin Spice Steak Marinade?
Consulted google, these recipes exist.
I may try it on chicken just to say I have
booneman77
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Pumpkin Spice Steak Marinade?
would totally eat this ha... combine meat and PS? thats like adding gold to diamonds
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AntM1564
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I've seen them before, but did not pick them up. I assume they are essentially chocolate with a caramel filling and shaped like apples. If they had an apple taste, I would purchase.
booneman77
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From the title, I assume the filling has apple flavor. Otherwise they would be "caramel filled chocolate apples" and not "caramel apple filled chocolates"
Driven2lift
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What the hell?
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Canadian to the max, Timbits gone Poutine...
I have no idea how I feel about this.
Looks like it's not poutine whatsoever lol but all dessert bowls.
Do I try it?
Maple Cinnamon French Toast Poutine...
GNO
just caught it on a news feed, hadn't heard of it locally. Says it launched 2015
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Canadian to the max, Timbits gone Poutine...
I have no idea how I feel about this.
Looks like it's not poutine whatsoever lol but all dessert bowls.
Do I try it?
Maple Cinnamon French Toast Poutine...
GNO
just caught it on a news feed, hadn't heard of it locally. Says it launched 2015
LiveToLift
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It sure does sound delightful though.
Canadian to the max. That has a ring to it. Bahaha
Driven2lift
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I wouldn't put it so eloquently, but yeah.
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I wouldn't put it so eloquently, but yeah.
take up GNO and go grab that PB 4 President.. pass on timmy's
Driven2lift
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Oh I know, just need to get the man some good trades first. He is way ahead of my on his snacking game lol
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You know what that means...... Step it up, or bake him a bunch of your goods. He enjoyed mine last visit in Buffalo.
GNO
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first I have heard but would try it lol
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LLN
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Frucht Torte:
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Delicious. Moist cake, rich vanilla custard layers, tart but sugary glazed fruits, and crunchy almonds + whipped cream.
Macros were on point: whole thing was 1.2 pounds and came in at around 1100 cals. Strong.
Have had these. They are an ok snack indeed although I'm partial to the other flavors.
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Delicious. Moist cake, rich vanilla custard layers, tart but sugary glazed fruits, and crunchy almonds + whipped cream.
Macros were on point: whole thing was 1.2 pounds and came in at around 1100 cals. Strong.
Have had these. They are an ok snack indeed although I'm partial to the other flavors.
Driven2lift
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AntM1564
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Part of today's post workout meal. Chocolate filled Krave. I actually like them despite not being the biggest chocolate fan. The chocolate isn't overwhelming. The one thing I dislike about them is they absorb milk like paper towels. My first time having them, I found that out the hard way, having overly soft cereal. Yes, I know Krave is not new and exciting, but I hae never had it up to a few weeks ago.
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Review for the BOO-tterscotch MMs. I will definitely be on the hunt for the now.
This could be pretty good as well.
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Review for the BOO-tterscotch MMs. I will definitely be on the hunt for the now.
This could be pretty good as well.
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Today, Saturday and Sunday there is a food festival near me. I decided to start by prioritizing my vegan gains:
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At this first place, went with roasted duck and pork. It was served with a side of potato salad. How gud was it?
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Second place, kept it basic: choripan (google if unaware).
Looking forward to tomorrow.
The part of me that was already infiltrated by macro tracking agrees with you...but at the same time...I'm not sure that tracking macros is the healthiest mental choice.
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At this first place, went with roasted duck and pork. It was served with a side of potato salad. How gud was it?
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Second place, kept it basic: choripan (google if unaware).
Looking forward to tomorrow.
The part of me that was already infiltrated by macro tracking agrees with you...but at the same time...I'm not sure that tracking macros is the healthiest mental choice.
Driven2lift
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I would never assume everybody would track macros,
But nutrition facts being on everything that accurately would at least educate people where the calories are all hiding in their diets
Hard to plead ignorance as to how you got obese if it's right there lol.
The ability to make an informed choice would be a win, too many food items are either sneaky or people wrongly assume they are "healthier"
Like a salad bowl that clears 1500 cals lol
But nutrition facts being on everything that accurately would at least educate people where the calories are all hiding in their diets
Hard to plead ignorance as to how you got obese if it's right there lol.
The ability to make an informed choice would be a win, too many food items are either sneaky or people wrongly assume they are "healthier"
Like a salad bowl that clears 1500 cals lol
mkretz
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I dont think those creme pies can beat the og