Saturday, November 26, 2011

Tony's Darts Away


Tony's Darts Away is a great little spot in Burbank on Magnolia.  It's a bar with a wide rang of board games for you to enjoy. The best part though is that they have vegan and non-vegan sausages which are amazing. It was a very relaxing fun night out with some good friends. 

Vegan Italian Stallion 
Apple Of My Eye
Vegan Border Dog
Vegan Chili Dog!

Friday, November 25, 2011

Thanksgiving


Our Chef's... They are AMAZING!!

Bridget and her Mommy

Thanksgiving Table

Salad with an Orange Vinaigrette Dressing

Mashed Potatoes 

Brussel Sprouts

Sweet Potatoes 

Stuffing

Green Bean Casserole

My Dinner Plate

There was a Turkey that Corey made, but I didn't get a photo of it. 
 It looked wonderful though.  Way to go Corey!!!

Dessert:

Pumpkin Cookies with Turkey Cookies

Pumpkin Pie

Pecan Pie

Fruit Crisp

The most important part of the day...
Sam's Birthday!!!!!

It was a great day with great people.  I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients: 
1 cup sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup shortening or soft margarine
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips
(I also like to add a tsp of vanilla)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Mix sugar, pumpkin and shortening into a medium to large sized bowl.

Next, stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

Then if you prefer add chocolate chips or whatever else you would like to add.

Last, drop dough in by teaspoonful onto a cookie sheet.  Bake until lightly brown (approx 8 to 10 minutes)

Immediately remove from sheet and let cool!

There you have pumpkin chocolate chip cookies!  

Pumpkin Cookie Glaze

Ingredients:
1/4 cup margarine
2 cups confectioner's sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 to 2 tblsp. milk

Directions:
Heat margarine over medium heat until delicate brown.  
Stir in sugar and vanilla.  Stir in milk until smooth



Monday, November 21, 2011

Swingers

Santa Monica Location

So I may have an addiction to Swingers Diner! The menu has a wide range from meat to vegan, which makes this a great spot to go with a group of friends.  There is something for everyone! 

My Absolute FAV... Vegan Peanut Butter and Chocolate Shake
Protein Breakfast
Organic Eggs
All American with Veggie Sausage
Huevos Rancheros
Veggie Joe with Vegan Cheese.. Delicious!
BLT with Fries

Veggie Wrap

Peanut Butter Cupcake

Sunday, November 6, 2011

The Stinking Rose


The Stinking Rose is an Italian Restaurant in LA and San Francisco.  I love the 
atmosphere that they have created.  Every table has it's own tent to give you a little privacy 
from the rest of the restaurant. Plus, the food is delicious.  You can't go wrong with garlic, 
but you might want to bring mints if you are on a date. ;)

Aunt Patty and Mom

Gnocchetti

Fresh Tomatoes 

Arugula Pesto

Mousse Cake