Weekly Favorites 12/09/18 to 12/15/18

Time for a new batch of weekly favorites! I'm excited about this week's finds, and I've got another

new post to share with you later on in the week!

20 Black Eyed Peas Recipes for New Years - via Penney Lane

It is said to be good luck to eat black eyed peas on New Year's Day! My wife make's Hoppin' John and cornbread every year for New Year's! What traditions do you have? If you don't have any black eye pea traditions, here are 20 ideas to get you started!

Is it your tradition to eat black eyed peas for #NewYearsDay Here’s 20 creative ways to eat your peas for prosperity: #recipes #foodblogger https://t.co/Qp42qvNtfr pic.twitter.com/kpGAP3qpwz

— Kathy Penney (@KathPenney) December 15, 2018

Braised Beef Burgundy Stew - via La Vida Dulce

Braised beef always just screams my name and reminds of the OG celebrity chef, Julia Child. This Beef Burgundy looks perfect for a cold winter day!

Braised Beef Burgundy Stew anyone? https://t.co/aZznnemtdL #recipe #foodblogger pic.twitter.com/N1WFVuQHC4

— Gold Hair Dont Care (@YoSoyYayaR) December 13, 2018

What to Drink in New Orleans, LA - via Natasha Liun

If you've been following along, you may have noticed that I love coffee! It's a constant companion. Combine that with New Orleans, and you've got a good thing going!

New post on my blog. Check it out: https://t.co/VEYaOPMLRl
When in @VisitNewOrleans, you've got to try out @pjscoffee. #Foodies #foodblogger pic.twitter.com/dlPBbnhFcL

— Natasha L. (@natashaliun) December 15, 2018

Giant Chocolate Chip Sharing Cookie - via Treasure Every Moment

So, I love sweets. Maybe a little bit too much! And this giant chocolate chip cookie looks nothing short of spectacular. I know that the description says it is shareable, but let's go ahead and be honest with ourselves!

RECIPE: Giant Chocolate Chip Sharing Cookie - you'll need all your willpower to not eat it all! https://t.co/05FUcM6J6C #foodblogger #recipeoftheday pic.twitter.com/SqDnf9Iz5N

— Helen (@Treasure_E_M) December 15, 2018

Homemade Juicy Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - via Cooking with Anadi

What's not to love about these Shawarmas? First of all, they're Mediterranean, which in my experience, all but guarantees that it will be good. Then, you combine grilled chicken and veggies with a yogurt sauce

Shawarmas make for a convenient snack when you're out and about! But you can definitely make them a special sit-down dinner from home! Grilled Mediterranean chicken, veggies, and a yogurt sauce!

RECIPE >> https://t.co/FBuWvpmgQt#recipeblog #RecipeOfTheDay #Cooking #foodblogger pic.twitter.com/J6lcpUrVaX

— Anadi Misra (@_anadizzle) December 16, 2018

Weekly Favorites 03/11/18 to 03/17/18

Another week gone by, and another list of my favorite food and restaurant articles!

Performance Plate - via Outside Magazine

Energy Bars - Photo Credit Six Studio Stocksy

I don't get out as much as I used to, but I still consider myself a pretty active, outdoorsy guy. If you're like me, a good snack bar or granola bar goes a long way when hunger strikes. Here, Outside Magazine's editors bring you the top list of snack bars! 

Shrimp and Carolina Gold Rice "Grits" - via Garden & Gun

Shrimp and Carolina Gold Grits
Photo Credit Johnny Autry/Garden & Gun

We don't make shrimp and grits often, but when we do, watch out, there's a shrimp or grit that stands a chance! So when I saw this Chinese influence shrimp and rice dish, I had to click on it! And you better believe I'll be making this sometime soon!

Southern Soul's Brunswick Stew Recipe - via Garden & Gun

Southern Soul's Brunswick Stew Recipe
Photo Credit Garden & Gun

I don't know exactly what it was that drew me in to this recipe, maybe it was the smoked meat, or the spice, or the  fact that serves 15 to 18 people, but I do know, that I am going to have to try it! 

11 Truly Old-School Red Sauce Italian Joints in NYC - via Eater.com

Baked Ravioli at Frost
Photo Credit Robert Sietsema/Eater.com

When I think of New York City, I always think of classic Italian restaurants either in Little Italy or The Bronx or Brooklyn. Here, eater.com lays out 11 of the best old-school Italian joints to check out next time you find yourself there!

Beef Stew, Slow Cooker Style

Beef Stew, Slow Cooker Style

Over the weekend we had a free day. We decided to take the kids to the beach before Spring Break hit and things get extra crazy! We had everything we needed to make a Beef Stew, so my wife got out the Crock Pot and got everything ready and had dinner ready for us when we got back!


I wanted to call this Beef Bourguignon, Slow Cooker Style, but I think Julia Child would have rolled over!


The Recipe: 

Beef Stew, Slow Cooker Style Ready to Eat

• 1 Pound of Stew Meat, Cut in to 1 inch Cubes
• 1 Onion, Diced
• 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
• 1 Small Bag of Baby Red Potatoes, Cut in Half
• 1 Box of Mushrooms, Sliced
• 1/2 Cup of Red Wine (Optional)
• 1 Box of Beef Broth
• Salt and Pepper
• Oregano
• Bay Leaf

Once everything is prepped, put it all in the Crock Pot and let it do all the work! Let it cook 6 to 8 hours on low while you enjoy the day!

Happy eating!!