Weekly Favorites 12/22/19 to 12/28/19

As you may have guessed, last week was pretty busy with family visiting for the holidays. So, I decided to take the week off from the blog. This, week I'm back with a new Weekly Favorites to start!

Every Saturday, I go through Twitter with #foodblogger and find my favorite food related articles. These
are this week's favorites!

This week, it's all about cake!


Peanut butter and chocolate are a classic combination that were meant to be together. Look at that Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake!

Dessert time! Peanut butter chocolate cake, peanut butter brownie, pecan pie and alcoholic beverage coffee liqueur and cream #foodblogger #foodporn #foodie pic.twitter.com/yW61rdltjS

— bev ng ( 베브엔 ) (@bevng1971) December 24, 2019

I remember being somewhat of a gluten for Swiss Cake Rolls when I was a kid. This spice roll reminds me of a pumpkin roll my wife makes!

😋NEW CAFE TERRA BLOG!🤩

Who's hungry for SPICE CAKE SWISS ROLL?🎂

Cozy up with a slice of cake and a delicious short story!☕

👉https://t.co/IFXDVc4osZ#foodblogger #romance #amreading pic.twitter.com/XJRdgVinvz

— Terra Kelly/T.M. Kelly (@TerraKellyAuthr) December 28, 2019

I've never seen a pizza cake before, but I think I'm in love!

For Xmas eve night it's gotta be pizza cake. Meaty and cheesey layers of loveliness. Really easy to do too! #pizza #pizzacake #foodporn #foodblogger pic.twitter.com/kRSPPxfjpW

— Brunch AFUK (@AfukBrunch) December 24, 2019

I'm willing to overlook the fact that these are keto brownies, simply because the look amazing! Combining cheesecake and brownies is brilliant!

Keto Cheesecake Stuffed Brownies https://t.co/ktQkmCHoVT #recipes #food #foodie #cooking #foodporn #homemade #instafood #delicious #recipe #yummy #foodphotography #healthy #healthyfood #foodblogger #healthyrecipes #tasty #vegan #homecooking #dessert #easyrecipes #healthylifesty… pic.twitter.com/afDzARbUqQ

— Easy Cooking Recipes (@EasyCookingRec3) December 27, 2019

Weekly Favorites 12/08/19 to 12/14/19

Every Saturday, I go through Twitter with #foodblogger and find my favorite food related articles. These are this week's favorites!

Give me some of these and some sushi, and I've got a meal. Something light and delicious!

Pork and Shrimp Gyoza with a Spicy Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce #recipeoftheday #foodblogger #wednesdaywisdom pic.twitter.com/TgviukyvS1

— Chefloreanna (@chefloreanna) December 12, 2019

I have never had one of these, but they look amazing!  I'm putting together my Christmas menu this week!

Flawless Yorkshire puddings, Crispy and golden coloured on the outside and soft and spongy on the inside! 🤤😋🎅☃️https://t.co/ivmtPMJcmT#flawlessfood #recipe #christmas #foodies #foodblogger #yorkshirepuddings #food #comfortfood pic.twitter.com/OHjRb8XW9d

— Flawless food (@flawlessfooduk) December 12, 2019

A blog devoted to pizza is something I could get behind! I don't think I ever met a pizza I didn't like!

I've got a new blog coming. It's about #pizza and it uses the phrase 'shards of joy'. You won't want to miss it. #foodblogger pic.twitter.com/hdI1Vhv6rj

— Ian Curwen (@iancurwen) December 11, 2019

Oreos and milkshakes are two of my favorite things. Putting them together might create one of my new favorite things!

Cool, creamy, chocolaty and yummy milkshake with Oreo Cookies. Delicious and perfect way to satisfy those sudden chocolate cravings. #foodie #foodies #delicious #deliciousfood #OREO #milkshake #chocolate #yummy #foodlovers #foodblogger #desserts pic.twitter.com/6C8ZrdV5nR

— The Backpacking Tales (@backpackingtale) December 11, 2019

Weekly Favorites 11/24/19 to 11/30/19

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break! I took a mini vacation with the family and am just getting back in to it. Here are the Weekly Favorites, if only a day late!

Every Saturday, I go through Twitter with #foodblogger and find my favorite food related articles. These
are this week's favorites!

Spicy Chicken and Mango Salsa. A match made in heaven throw in some flour tortillas and you've got yourself a good night. 

Tangy and Spicy Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa!https://t.co/bNm5Ep4PzG#foodporn #foodie #recipes #yummy #delish #eatclean #TacoTuesday #nomnom #getinmybelly #lunch #recipeoftheday #food #foodblogger pic.twitter.com/KyNjsRVP2a

— The Indian Claypot (@indianclaypot) November 26, 2019

I still can't get behind the instant pot craze. I've heard all about their many benefits. I just can't do it. It took me years to get behind the crock pot. All that said, this Italian Beef Sandwich looks pretty amazing!

Instant Pot #italian Beef. #glutenfree #foodblogger https://t.co/nrKeOmSw1b pic.twitter.com/PYdetdAZKN

— Natalie Lorrant (@NatalieLorrant) November 27, 2019

I've always loved frosted gingerbread, especially around the holidays. These cupcakes may be something I'll have to make for the kids.

🌟Gingerbread Frosted Ginger Christmas Cupcakes🌟 I had so much fun making these cupcakes and they taste soooo good! 🌟 recipe ➡️ https://t.co/r54y61vUHj #baking #Christmas #Food #foodblogger pic.twitter.com/5dhnx2qfZN

— Sammie (@sammiefeasting) November 27, 2019

I realized that I talked about pizza last week, but let's be honest, I love pizza. There is no wrong to make it or eat it. As out in left field as this pizza may be, it looks damn amazing!

Romano’s Black Friday night #Pizzeria! 🤩Coconut & chilli wild caught Australian king prawn #pizza with tomato & mushroom on a golden wholemeal base with polenta & sesame seed crust #food #foodporn #foodie #foodblogger #foodoftheday #foodpics #homecooking pic.twitter.com/sLkzYjKn1J

— Lisa Romano (@LisaMRomano) November 29, 2019

Weekly Favorites 11/17/19 to 11/23/19

Every Saturday, I go through Twitter with #foodblogger and find my favorite food related articles. These are this week's favorites!

Pizza is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and it doesn't even have to be on a bagel! I'm not in college anymore, and even today, one of my favorite breakfasts is still cold pizza!

my #heart ❤️ looks like this!#pizza #food #foodporn #foodie #foodblogger #saturday #saturdaymorning pic.twitter.com/1BaezYFNDx

— WorldWideFood (@_worldwidefood) November 23, 2019

If anyone ever wants to argue that they don't like chocolate, be afraid. be very afraid!

“Nine out of ten people like #chocolate, the tenth person always lies” 💫🍫#illegal #GoodVibes #SaturdayMotivation #SaturdayThoughts #foodblogger pic.twitter.com/bLOUoKpRFu

— WorldWideFood (@_worldwidefood) November 23, 2019

There really is no wrong way to eat pizza. I'll even eat it with pineapple. You know, the Hawaiian way!

Choose your pizza wisely 😛#food #pizza #foodporn #foodblogger #travelling #love pic.twitter.com/Hyg1awi8BD

— Kamila Bome (@KamilaBome) November 18, 2019

Weekly Favorites 07/21/19 to 07/27/19

Every Saturday, I go through Twitter with #foodblogger and find my favorite food related articles. These
are this week's favorites!


Sweet potatoes are the perfect fall flavor. Paired with chicken, it is amazing! Fall is not as far away as seems, so now is the time to start planning your favorite meals!

You will love this combination. Try it today! https://t.co/fdaPNuQ3CS #foodblogger #recipe pic.twitter.com/QEsOFGBce9

— Bunnys Warm Oven (@BunnysWarmOven) July 21, 2019

I'm not gonna lie, I love chocolate! These finger biscuits remind me a madelines, and dipped in chopped in chocolate that has to be amazing!

🌸Chocolate Vanilla Viennese Finger Biscuits🌸 Why not treat your friends & family to some weekend baking with these delightful chocolate ganache filled sandwich biscuits? 🌸 https://t.co/Am7DJDp5bG🌸 #RecipeOfTheDay #baking #Sweet #foodblogger 🌸 pic.twitter.com/5i6M8ux88A

— Sammie (@sammiefeasting) July 19, 2019

This sounds pretty good, but better than pizza? I'll have to try it out for myself!

My husband said this was better than pizza. #RecipeOfTheDay #foodbloggerhttps://t.co/SwYl2SYDnQ pic.twitter.com/GhGgM4Rx9v

— Bunnys Warm Oven (@BunnysWarmOven) July 22, 2019

There's a reason why just about every BBQ restaurant has banana pudding. It is so good! Replacing the vanilla wafers with the chessmen cookies is genius!

#ISpoilMyselfWith Banana pudding with chessmen cookies and dulce de leche caramel!👩‍🍳🍌🇦🇷https://t.co/3WySazjwmg #foodie #foodies #foodblog #foodblogger #foodbloggers #foodpic #SaturdayMorning #SaturdayKitchen #SaturdayMotivation #recipe #desserts #dessert #ParnellTheChef pic.twitter.com/v2zHhN7ddP

— ParnellTheChef (@ParnellChef) July 20, 2019

Weekly Favorites 12/30/18 to 01/05/19

Welcome to 2019! I am excited to share my favorite posts with you this week!

I have always been a huge fan of pizza! But my go to has always been the thin crust Italian style neopolitan pizza. But, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, and I had to immediately stop and take a look at this delicious looking Chicago Style Deep Dish!

Sweet Home Chicago Style Deep Dish #pizza. #foodblogger https://t.co/A97Oiwqy7h pic.twitter.com/50jic1yAgC

— Roby latia (@RobyLatia) December 29, 2018

It looks like I am continuing my quest to learn about curry and Indian style foods, and I am continuing to learn that I have a lot to learn My wife has always liked Chicken Tikka Masala, so maybe I can make this for her!

If you've been craving Indian food then look no further! You'll want to make this glorious chicken tikka lunch bowl today! The classic flavours of chicken tikka masala and your favourite beans.

RECIPE >> https://t.co/Pq9hA6YgsB #recipeblog #RecipeOfTheDay #Cooking #foodblogger pic.twitter.com/YHlcwTKe9J

— Anadi Misra (@_anadizzle) December 29, 2018

Raspberry and cream go so well together, especially on a hot summer day! These flavors are so cooling! The introduction of coconut sounds absolutely spectacular.

New recipe: Raspberry & Coconut Milk Lollies https://t.co/RgPMyKLWp0 #vegan #foodblogger pic.twitter.com/QiePN6T9PA

— Melissa Jane Lee (@MJLBlogger) December 30, 2018

Continuing my education in curry and Indian foods, I came across this recipe I had never heard of before! Of course, I love chicken and I'm developing more and more of my curiosity of curry, so this recipe is a home run!

Pichu Potta #chicken Curry. #foodblogger https://t.co/fYhoep75Gw pic.twitter.com/z0dxWbo0eq

— Roby latia (@RobyLatia) December 28, 2018

My wife has been trying to remove dairy from her diet as much as possible. This has lead me to look at recipes that have dairy alternatives in them. The coconut sauce with these spiced green beans could be just the thing to try!

#SriLankan green bean curry with spiced coconut sauce, quick, delicious & nutritious! #foodblogger https://t.co/f4U4lXeb3x pic.twitter.com/oZSlMnUVL3

— tootingmama (@tootingmama) December 29, 2018

I'm always drawn to something new that I think that my kids just might eat, even if there is fight to get there! They have tried curry and liked it. They always ask if we are having rice with our dinner. So maybe if I put them together?

Fruity & Nutty, Curried Brown Rice Salad - This delicious, vibrant brown rice salad is filled with toasted nuts, fruit & vegetables, all mixed together in a tasty curry mayonnaise#newzealand #recipes #salad #dinner #delicious #recipes #foodblogger #yummyhttps://t.co/M50AI98GFN pic.twitter.com/7m5c3ImHHD

— Tania's Kitchen (@Tanias_Kitchen) January 5, 2019

I didn't realize until this last article, that this week's post was heavy in all things coconut and curry! So why not close it out that way. Coconut shrimp is one of my favorite ways to make and eat shrimp. Add some curry in there, and it's a really good thing going!

Coconut Shrimp Curry. #foodblogger #recipe https://t.co/P1LoxvzNDE pic.twitter.com/x2V5lIseWj

— Keith Jameson (@keith_jams) December 28, 2018

Weekly Favorites 03/04/2018 to 03/10/2018

This week's batch of my favorite food and restaurant articles from around the web!

5 Keys to Homemade Pizza
Photo Credit Outside Magazine

5 keys to Homemade Pizza - via Outside Magazine

We make our fair share of pizza around here and I have to say these are our some very good tips to making better pizza at home. I especially agree with using the ingredients sparingly. One of our favorites to make lately doesn't use cheese, but has spinach pesto and roasted chicken instead!



The Myth of Authenticity is Killing Tex Mex - via eater.com

I think when most people think about Texas cuisine, the first thing that comes to mind is Texas barbecue. While that is an important part of Texas food culture, an often overlooked cuisine is Tex Mex. I've found that a lot outsiders maybe don't get it at first. "Why would I want to eat something smothered in melted cheese?" Well, first of all,

The Myth of Authenticity is Killing Tex Mex
Photo Credit eater.com

that melted cheese is called queso and it is awesome! Once you get passed the basics of the queso and the chips and salsa, there are many diverse flavors that are directly influenced by our neighbors to the south!



The Rules of Cornbread - via Garden & Gun

The Cornbread Debate
Photo Credit Garden & Gun

Nothing says Southern, quite like cornbread. I've found that cornbread is also one of the most hotly debated food items out there. The thing they argue the most about is the addition of sugar. My Grandma Dorothy put it in her homemade cornbread. While I don't necessarily think it belongs, when I follow here recipe I tend to put it in there. Here, Garden & Gun takes up the debate and tries to answer a few questions
surrounding this delicious concoction.

Family Reunion in New Orleans

As a family, we've always gathered around food. There have always been the holidays where we have dinner, but that's just what you do. And for the last 20 years or so it has just been the Houston crew. It has been too difficult to get the New Orleans bunch together as our lives have taken us all in different directions.

The house number on the front porch

So last weekend, we did just that. It was a trip we had been talking about taking, but never could get the momentum going. The timing was never right or schedules would never allow. But we all knew there was one thing keeping us from making the trip. It was a request from the last member of older generation in the family and we knew we had to honor it. It wasn't that he didn't want to see us, he didn't want us to see him. That sounds worse than it actually is, or was in this case. My great-uncle, Emmett, had been in the throes of illness and it was his wish that we not see him for fear that we would remember him in his weakened state. The reality is that we will always remember him as loving, kind, funny Uncle Emmett we knew growing up. The Uncle Emmett who used to pull quarters from my ears when I was a child. The time had finally come to make the trip to visit our family. We needed to pay our respects.

Magazine Pizza

So we all loaded up and drove east. So we could all be together and have room to visit, we found a double shotgun house in the Garden District. We had all of the New Orleans family and celebrated the best way we know how. We ate. 

First there was pizza, the best way to satisfy the hunger cravings of a road-weary group of travelers. Magazine Pizza did the trick. Of course we went to the old standby of cheese pizza, but also indulged our cravings with the Margherita pizza and the Mediterranean pizza. We stood around and ate our pizza and learned about what everyone has been up to since we last saw everyone. 

Delicious French Market Coffee

Creole House Restaurant and Oyster Bar

The next day, after several pots of coffee, we made it over to the New Orleans Aquarium as another tribute to our family's fallen. Emmett and his wife Louise had helped raise money for the aquarium and Louise had even volunteered there when she was able. On the way to the aquarium, we stopped for lunch, and considering we were in New Orleans, it had to somewhere authentic. We arrived the Creole House and had our fill of gumbo, poboys, local brews, and of course oysters. With full stomachs, we were ready to head over to the aquarium. It was a treat to watch all of our kids react to the fish and make memories just as we had with our cousins growing up. 

After a rest back at the house, it was time for all of us to gather in a room and have a meal together. After, it's the best way we know to honor our relatives who have gone to soon before us. We reserved the private room at Pascal's Manale and shared stories and memories of Emmett. As we talked, the food and drink came and went until it was time to be on our way. We all gathered just a little longer at the house to wind down and catch up just a little more, until soon it was time to say our goodbyes. 

Morning Call Beignets

Me and the little one taking in New Orleans

Sunday morning we hit the road, but not without making one last stop. We couldn't leave New Orleans without a proper breakfast. We stopped off at Morning Call for beignets, cafe au laits, and some live music. My youngest couldn't get enough of the street performer just a stones throw away from us. After we had our fill and let the kids run around City Park, it was time to head west.