Sunday, September 16, 2012

Food at Fenway Park - Boston, MA


Fenway Park ("Pahk")
4 Yawkey Way - Yup. That's their address above.
Boston, MA 02215

Soo much fun! Blake and I had a blast at the game and on their tour.
 

Of course we had to each get a Fenway Frank! Blake thought I had called it a "Friendly Frank," so this guy behind us in line laughed at me...but the entire time I was calling it a Fenway Frank. Geez I know I'm a girl who doesn't know much about baseball, but that doesn't mean I goof up food names. If anything, I know more about the food at baseball stadiums than about the teams themselves. Psh. Haha


Blake's beer:

 

Gluten-free pizza? No way!



Had to get a soft serve just for the picture and baseball cap.


Pretty field:


Sausage (did not try):


Pizza (also did not try):


Condiment station for hot dogs and sausage:

Sushi!! Interesting. Curious... And a bottled smoothie?


Thursday, September 13, 2012

Ghirardelli® Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes


If you don't like chocolate like this, you're just odd. Actually, if you dislike chocolate, you would hate this. It's very rich and chocolatey, which makes it heavenly for people like me. I strongly recommend this recipe. You don't need ramekins or anything fancy (I used a muffin pan), it's fairly easy, and the product is SO DELICIOUS!

RECIPE (Original here - I followed it exactly but did not use raspberries or whipped cream this time because Blake doesn't really like whipped cream. Psh. What? I know.)

Centers:

2 ounces Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate baking bar, broken or chopped into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup heavy cream

Cakes:

4 oz. Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate baking bar, broken or chopped into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 large whole eggs
2 large egg yolks
1/3 cup granulated white sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup cake flour - If you don't have any, like me, make some yourself! Easy! Love Joy the Baker.
Whipped cream for garnish (optional)

Centers/Fillings:
(1) In the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the 2 ounces of chocolate with the cream. Whisk gently to blend.
(2)
Refrigerate for ~2 hours (or until firm). With your hands, form into 6 balls. Refrigerate until needed.
(3)
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray (or just a muffin pan)


Cakes:
(1) I
n the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the 4 ounces of chocolate and the butter, stirring occasionally until smooth.
(2)
In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, whisk whole eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla on high speed for about 5 min, or until thick & light.
(3) Fold the melted chocolate mixture & flour into the egg mixture just until combined. Spoon the cake batter into the ramekins
(4) Place a chocolate ball in the middle of each ramekin
(3)
Bake for ~15 minutes, or until the cake is firm to the touch.
(4) Remove from the oven and let sit for ~5 minutes. Run a small, sharp knife around the inside of each ramekin or muffin cup, place an upside-down plate on top, invert, & remove the ramekin or muffin pan. Garnish if you desire.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Caramelizer @ Dutch Bros. Coffee - Fresno, CA


Dutch Bros. Coffee
(Northeast corner of Bullard & West)
1798 W Bullard Avenue
Fresno, CA 93711
Website (w/ other locations - 2nd one in Fresno is on Ashlan)


Oh my gosh. There's a pumpkin pie shake now. Anyway, Blake's sister-in-law recommended this place. The employee asked what I was up to that day, so I told her I was cat-sitting, which is true. She found that amusing. haha. Here's the quick-and-dirty: Drive-through. Fast. Friendly service. Delicious. Going back. Enough info? I think so.

What I got: Caramelizer:
"Our 3 Bean Espresso Roast, Caramel Sauce, and Dutch Chocolate Blend Milk"


Yummmm. I love seeing different colors in my drinks!



Monday, September 10, 2012

Regina Pizzeria & Quincy Market - Boston, MA


Regina Pizzeria 
226 Faneuil Marketplace
Boston, MA 02109
Website


Holy mother of goodness. This pizza was delicious. This is their Mediterranean pizza. Thanks to Loren for recommending this place. There are several locations though, so I'm not sure which one(s) she likes.


 

Blake got a slice with a thick crust and a sausage one with a thinner crust. Both were good, but we preferred the thin crust. So much flavor without being too salty or weird. haha Odd description. It was one of those food experiences where you take a bite and your mouth explodes in happiness...like you have no doubt in your mind that it tasted amazing. Well, at least I second-guess myself sometimes. This time I didn't. 



There are several (many?) indoor food courts that are long like this, but I think this is the only one I've seen with standing tables. Somehow I got this when no one was looking!
 





Of course you've got your cannolis.