Rustic Pear and Apple Tart
Since it is officially holiday season, I have been dying to try out some new fall-inspired recipes. I started looking through our fridge and pantry to see what I could come up with to test for the holidays. We had a couple of pears and apples so I decided to make a homemade Rustic Pear and Apple Tart!
Click here to find out how I made this delicious fall dessert!
I Heart Mac & Cheese | You can find them on Instagram here
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The first day of Swim Week, Sarah and I went to I Heart Mac & Cheese in Fort Lauderdale for a delicious and cheesy lunch! I feel like we sampled every single item on the menu and left beyond stuffed! If you are a lover of all things cheesy, than I highly recommend you go and try I Heart Mac & Cheese. They have the most delicious favor mac and cheese dishes. But not only that! They have some of the best sandwiches/grilled cheeses as well! I would venture to say that there is something for everyone whether you like seafood (their lobster mac and cheese with what they are known for) or buffalo chicken (they offer this in both a sandwich and mac and cheese).
Out of the mac and cheeses we tried, my favorite was the lobster mac and cheese. It was just the right amount of cheese and had the perfect amount of lobster! Plus, it came with gold fish on top, which made me feel like a kid again!
Out of the sandwiches we tried, I really loved the classic grilled cheese sandwich that they offered. What I loved about the grilled cheese was that each sandwich comes with a small cup of roasted tomato soup. If you have never tried a grilled cheese coupled with tomato soup, you are so missing out! It is the best combo!
And if any of the items on the menu don’t suit your palate, you can “Build Your Own” mac and cheese or grilled cheese sandwich!
Thank you to I Heart Mac and Cheese for hosting Sarah and I for a delicious lunch! We really loved everything we tried and will definitely be back for more!
Top: Classic Dailies, Sneakers: Converse, Shorts: American Eagle, Sunglasses: Ray Bans, Watch: Michael Kors, Donuts: From Salty Donuts | Photography: Amor Capdevila Photography
The last time Sarah was in town, we finally made it to the “it” spot in Wynwood… Salty Donuts! I have hear about this donut shop for months from numerous people so I knew I had to give it a try. We tested out about 4 different flavors and all were delish! We tried the Brown Butter + Salt, “Traditional” Glazed Buttermilk, Guava + Cheese and the Lemon Poppyseed. I definitely recommend checking out The Salty Donut if you are in the Wynwood area, although you may have to combat some of the long lines.
I am so excited about having a long Memorial Day weekend. I plan on laying out by the pool, going to the beach, and just relaxing! I am currently redoing a few things in our apartment that I would love to share with you all soon. I purchased a really exciting item that I have been wanting for a very long time, and I can’t wait to share it with you.
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Photos by Amor Capdevila Photography
On Thursday, a few of my girlfriends and I attended the DonutsFest in Wynwood for a girls night out! The line up included two vegan donut shops which were delicious (Parlour Vegan Bakery – which I highly recommend, and Bunnie Cake), YoNutz Gourment Donut’s, Rhino Doughnuts (which I love), Donut Divas, Beaker & Gray and then the obvious shops like Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme’s! To say that we were in a sugar coma by the first hour there would be an understatement. We resorted to taking a bite of each flavor in order to try everything out. I am pretty sure we didn’t even eat at every shop, but what we did try was delicious.
I cannot wait to attend the next DonutsFest in the future because I have to say, I am becoming quite the donut connoisseur. Well, a self-proclaimed one anyways.
I hope you all are having a great and fun weekend!
The Shore Club Hotel is a beautiful and modern boutique hotel located in the energetic South Beach area. I had the pleasure of eating at Terrazza at Shore Club, which is an Italian restaurant that offers indoor and outdoor dining. What I loved about the food at Terrazza is that it is extremely fresh and authentic. All of their pasta’s are homemade and their salads are all sourced from local produce.
If you are in Miami, and are looking for a great place to have breakfast, lunch or dinner and want a beautiful view of the Shore Club pool area, I highly recommend Terrazza. It is delicious, the view is amazing and you will feel like you are on vacation!
A couple of months ago, my mom, sister and I had the pleasure of doing a taste testing at Cupcake Galleria. It was such a lovely experience and we truly enjoyed every single cupcake we ate! First off, let me just say that the store is absolutely adorable. The pastel colors and the decor are so fun! Also, they have other options aside from just cupcakes. They have a milk bar too! It is a milkshake to pair with your choice of cupcake, which is delicious and basically the perfect combination ever. Lastly, the owner was so sweet and took care of us from the moment we arrived to the second we left. Charli made our experience so enjoyable. We absolutely loved her.
If you are interested in their cupcake options, click here to see the wide variety of cupcakes flavors!
Be sure to check Cupcake Galleria out if you are ever in the Broward area. The store location is 6947 Stirling Road in Davie.
Delicious! That is the only word that comes to mind when I think of Tatte Bakery And Cafe in Boston, MA. I discovered the bakery on Instagram, and knew when I went to Boston this summer, I had to go! I had my best friends from Boston College come meet me and Tyronne for breakfast (the morning of the day Tyronne proposed to me 🙂 I know, it was an exciting day!) We had an amazing breakfast/brunch at the Tatte Bakery location in Brookline and sat outside because it was absolutely beautiful out that day (as you can see from the photos above).
Tatte Bakery has 5 locations all throughout Boston, so if you are ever in the area, be sure to check a location near where you are staying. Everything is fresh, amazingly delicious, and beautiful too! My egg sandwich, coffee and pastries are the reason I cannot wait to go back to Boston. I will definitely be returning again.
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One of my favorite side dishes/appetizers to make during the holidays is a caprese salad. For starters, it is a beautiful dish. It is so bright and fresh looking and its red, white and green coloring is perfect for the holidays (especially Christmas). Next, I love how simple and easy it is to make. I purchase a few blocks of mozzarella cheese, vine tomatoes and some fresh basil, then assemble it onto a platter. I also purchase extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, which I place on the side for everyone serve themselves. It is also nice to have salt and pepper as well, so I usually place those four items next to the platter so that everyone can make their salad the way they like it best.
I highly recommend this dish if you are a guest at someones holiday party, or if you just need a good side to go with your dinner for some upcoming parties. It is perfect all year round, just extra beautiful for the holidays! Give it a try!
Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you liked this post. I will be doing many more cuisine posts coming up, so I would love your feedback.
Top and Shorts: H&M, Hat: Target, Necklace: c/o Amrita Singh, Watch: Versace, Sandals: BCBGeneration from TJ Maxx, Purse: Kate Spade from TJ Maxx, Coffee Shop: Brew Urban Cafe
During Swim Week, Sarah (The House of Sequins) came to stay with me, so of course, we had to find some new food places and cafe’s to check out! We were so happy when we stumbled upon Brew Urban Cafe, the cutest coffee spot in Fort Lauderdale. The atmosphere is very New York City trendy, with the dim lighting and beautiful books displayed behind the bar. Plus, we got to pick coffee designs! Who doesn’t love a good coffee design? Of course, Sarah asked for a bear in honor of her dog Bear! Luckily, the barista created a swan for me, without me even asking. If you didn’t know, most of my friends say that is my spirit animal because it too has a long neck like me!
In terms of my outfit, I went for a casual Miami summer look. It has been extremely hot here and I can’t keep cool enough. So because of the heat and humidity, minimal clothing is the optimum choice! To liven up my look, I finally got to wear my new Target Panama hat, which I am loving this summer! It is perfect for keeping the strong Miami rays out of my eyes, and it looks extremely cute, if I do say so myself!
If you don’t already, be sure to follow me on SnapChat at BisousBrittany. Sarah and I are giving away a $25 gift card to Dunkin Donuts until tomorrow! Be sure to follow both of us!
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Without fail, two to three times a week, my boyfriend asks me to make these delicious chocolate chip cookies. This recipe is the first recipe I have found that makes the perfect chocolate chip cookies! I have finally mastered just the right amount of time to keep them in the oven so that they are slightly lighter (like I like them) and a bit crispy on the edges (like Tyronne likes them). If you are going to be heading to a holiday party, or need a dessert to bring over to your families house, give these babies a try!
Here is what you will need:
1 1/4 cups (6 1/2 oz./200 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup (1 stick/4 oz./125 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup (3 1/2 oz./105 g) firmly packed light brown sugar
6 Tbs. (3 oz./90 g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups (15 oz./470 g) semisweet chocolate chips (I like to use Mini- Chocolate chips! I think they make the cookies taste better)
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth, for about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until blended. Slowly add the flour mixture and mix just until incorporated. Switch to a wooden spoon and stir in the chocolate chips. Using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon (I use a Tablespoon measuring spoon), drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the dough mounds 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies, 1 sheet at a time, for 9 and a half minutes (if you like them slightly lighter like me). If you prefer them to be a bit more brown and crispy, keep them in for 10-11 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. This makes about 20-25 cookies.
I have also put red and green M&M’s in this batter for a more festive look, so feel free to do that as well! Let me know if you give them a try!
