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Saturday, February 14, 2015
ChristmasWeek Santas Favorite Holiday Bark and a Freund Giveaway!
Today Im sharing Santas Favorite Holiday Bark, a no-bake treat thats festive and full of festive holiday flavors and colors! If you can melt chocolate, you can whip this candy up in about 20 minutes...then let it set in the fridge for another 30 minutes. This is great for last-minute hostess gifts and teacher presents...or anyone whos a peppermint fiends like me. Feel free to sub in whatever holiday toppings you prefer...its a flexible and fun recipe!
Santas Favorite Holiday Bark
a Weekend Gourmet Original
Ingredients:
- 1o-ounce bag dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup peppermint mini marshmallows
- 1 bag of white chocolate-peppermint melting discs or baking chips
- 8 mint-flavored cream-filled cookies
- 8 ounces mint candy-coated chocolate candies
- Festive holiday sprinkles of your choice
Step 1: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the chocolate chips in a bowl via the microwave in 30-second intervals. Stir and repeat until the chocolate chips are melted. Let cool slightly, then stir in the marshmallows and stir to combine...be careful that they dont melt. Melt the peppermint candy discs and spread on top of the dark chocolate. Using a spatula, swirl the two together.
Be sure to stop by and visit all of the other Christmas Week Peeps for more Holiday Baking Goodness. The recipes are all great!
- Mini Sugar Cookie Houses aka Hot Chocolate Mug Perches by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Gingerbread Linzer Cookies by Chocolate Moosey
- Gingerbread Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce by See Aimee Cook
- Bourbon Barrels by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Toasted Almond Shortbread by The Messy Baker
- Midori Melon Cupcakes by Ninja Baking
- Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti by Noshing With The Nolands
- Wine Poached Pear and Almond Rugelach by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Bebinca - Layered Goan Cake by Masala Herb
- Artichoke Dip Tarts by Food Lust People Love
- Layered Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Peanut Brittle by Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker
- Peppermint Chocolate Cupcakes by The Dutch Bakers Daughter
- Chocolate Dipped Baked Potato Chips by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
- Chocolate Yule Log by Comfortably Domestic
- Triple Orange Biscotti by Liv Life
- Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes with Nutella Frosting by Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
- Chocolate Chip Collapsidies by Try Anything Once Culinary
- Candy Cane Blossoms by Like Mother Like Daughter
***This giveaway is for five (individually awarded) $100 gift certificates to Freund Container & Supply. Gift certificate is a one-time use certificate and must be used in its entirety; any leftover monies on the gift certificate will be forfeited. This giveaway is open to both US and Canadian residents. However, it should be noted that due to current International shipping rates, any Canadian winners will pay higher shipping costs for orders. ***
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***Disclaimer: This giveaway is being provided by Freund Container & Supply. #ChristmasWeek bloggers have not received product or been compensated as a part of this giveaway.***
Friday, February 13, 2015
Christmas Time Is Here Time for a Giveaway! Biscoff Goodies 150 Best Donut Recipes Cookbook Featuring Simple Spice Donuts with Biscoff Glaze
Its December, and the holiday season is officially upon us. To celebrate, I’m teaming up with some amazing “elves” to bring you four weeks of fun giveaways between now and the end of the year!! I’m kicking off the holiday fun today with a double dose of goodies! My good friends at Lotus Bakeries sent me a two-jar pack of Biscoff spread to create an original recipe to share with you. They’ve also got some goodies for yall as well…more details about that in just a sec. But first? I’m going to knock your socks off with a fabulous and fun baked donut! I’ve been eyeing those cute baked donut pans for ages, and I finally gave into temptation and bought one. All because of a brilliant idea that I had to make a baked cake donut topped with a Biscoff-infused glaze!
It was food fate. I also recently received the fabulous 150 Best Donut Recipes cookbook from Robert Rose Publishing. While I was looking through the book last weekend, I had what can only be called a baking epiphany – and that doesnt happen to me all that often. I decided that I could make a fabulous baked spice cake doughnut recipe from the book and create a Biscoff-infused glaze to go on top. I knew right then and there that I HAD to make this recipe happen! So…off I went today in search of a pan for baking donuts at Bed Bath & Beyond. Then, I decided that not only would I top my donuts with Biscoff glaze, I’d also sprinkle pieces of crumbled Biscoff cookies on top of the glaze to take these donuts straight over the top! Don’t say I didn’t warn you…
Simple Spice Donuts with Biscoff Glaze
Donut recipe from 150 Best Donut Recipes
Step 1: Preheat oven to 325 and spray a non-stick donut pan with cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, add: 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg, 1/8 tsp. allspice, and 1/8 tsp. ground ginger. Whisk together and set aside. Add the following ingredients to a small bowl: 1/2 cup milk, 1 large egg, 1 tbs. melted butter, and 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Whisk to combine. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk just until incorporated.
Step 2: Carefully spoon the batter into a large freezer bag. Make sure all the air is removed and snip the corner off of the bag. Squeeze the batter into the wells of the donut pan, about 2/3 full. Bake until the donuts spring back when touched -- about 10-14 minutes. Turn the pan halfway through the baking time to ensure even baking and browning.
Step 3: While the donuts bake, make the Biscoff glaze. Add 1/3 cup Biscoff spread and 2 tbs. butter to a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Whisk as the spread and the butter melt and are incorporated. Whisk in 1/3 cup powdered sugar...it will look like dough, but dont panic! Add enough half-and-half or cream to reach desired consistency for dipping. I used 2-3 tbs. for my glaze. Remove the donuts from the pan and carefully remove from the pan. Let them cool slightly, then dip the tops into the glaze.
Step 4: Place the donuts on a sheet of parchment or foil. While the glaze is still warm, sprinkle the tops of each donut with crumbled Biscoff cookies. Let cool until the glaze is set, about 15 minutes. Try to be patient...its worth it!
These doughnuts are bursting with holiday flavor…the spices are so comforting! They bake up pillow-soft, and the Biscoff-infused glaze pairs perfectly with the spices in the doughnut. Add crunchy bits of Biscoff cookies on top, and you’ve got one amazing donut. These donuts would be a really fun breakfast for Christmas morning, and I’m sure Santa would LOVE to find a couple of these when he stops by to deliver Christmas presents this year! These babies are definitely Santa-worthy!!! Keep in mind that the recipe above is a half batch, which makes 6 donuts…I knew that’s all that we could be trusted with at Casa Garcia, but feel free to double the ingredients to make a full dozen.
Now…about the giveaways! Biscoff is going to give THREE of you a set of four favor boxes like the ones pictured at the top of this post. Theyre filled with pre-wrapped packs of Biscoff cookies! They’re adorable and perfect for giving a little something to anyone who deserves a special holiday pick-me-up. These favor box sets are also being sold on the Biscoff website, and 10% of the proceeds will go Teach for America to support new teachers who are committed to serving in high-need public schools. For all the details, visit www.Biscoff.com/Teach. One giveaway winner will be chosen by leaving a comment below. A second winner will be chosen via my Facebook page, and a third winner will be selected via my Twitter feed. If you dont already follow me via Facebook and Twitter, now might be a good time to join the fun!
Disclosure: Lotus Bakeries provided me with a two-pack of Biscoff spread to facilitate this post. In addition, Robert Rose Publishing provided me with a review copy of 150 Best Donut Recipes to review as part of this feature. The opinions expressed are my own.
Now…about the giveaways! Biscoff is going to give THREE of you a set of four favor boxes like the ones pictured at the top of this post. Theyre filled with pre-wrapped packs of Biscoff cookies! They’re adorable and perfect for giving a little something to anyone who deserves a special holiday pick-me-up. These favor box sets are also being sold on the Biscoff website, and 10% of the proceeds will go Teach for America to support new teachers who are committed to serving in high-need public schools. For all the details, visit www.Biscoff.com/Teach. One giveaway winner will be chosen by leaving a comment below. A second winner will be chosen via my Facebook page, and a third winner will be selected via my Twitter feed. If you dont already follow me via Facebook and Twitter, now might be a good time to join the fun!
For the Twitter and Facebook entries, be on the lookout for me to post a special post sometime in the next couple of days. The first person who responds to these posts when they go live wins…it’s that simple. If that wasn’t enough, I also have a very special GRAND PRIZE gift pack to give away! One lucky reader will receive a two-pack of delicious Biscoff spread – one jar each of creamy and crunchy – plus a copy of the 150 Best Donut Recipes cookbook from Robert Rose Publishing. Entries will be accepted until 1159 p.m. this Saturday, 12/8. Please make sure to leave your e-mail address on your comment so my elves can find you if you’re a winner! I will notify the winner(s) via e-mail on Sunday. Good luck!!!
Disclosure: Lotus Bakeries provided me with a two-pack of Biscoff spread to facilitate this post. In addition, Robert Rose Publishing provided me with a review copy of 150 Best Donut Recipes to review as part of this feature. The opinions expressed are my own.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Happy Valentines from The Weekend Gourmet Featuring a Tates Bake Shop Giveaway!
Their Cookie Cube Tower and Baking for Friends Cookbook combo arrived on my doorstep on Monday afternoon. Of course, I had to open one of the three mini boxes of their signature chocolate chip cookies right away and sneak a taste! If you love crispy chocolate cookies, these are the gold standard: these cookies are crisp without being hard, and they are perfectly buttery! The three mini cubes of chocolate chip cookies are perfect with sharing for Valentines...or anytime for that matter. As you can see, Tates is currently offering this gift set for 50% off. To purchase, just click on the link above. In addition, theyre offering 20% off on any online order; the code to enter at checkout is BLOG213. You have to act fast, though! Both discounts apply to purchases made before 1159 p.m. on February 14th.
The Baking for Friends cookbook in the gift set is full of amazing baked goods. Ill be featuring my favorite recipe from the cookbook in here before the end of February. In the meantime, Tates is sharing a great Valentines cookie recipe in here today. These cookies look fabulous! Check them out, then read for all the details of the giveaway.
TATES BAKE SHOP LINZER HEART COOKIES
from Baking for Friends
These decorative cookies make beautiful and tasty gifts. An important tip: be sure to chop the nuts and chocolate very fine in a food processor (pulse to chop so the friction doesn’t warm them), or the dough will be too rough-textured to roll out smoothly. You need a graduated set of heart-shaped cookie cutters to make these.
Yield: 20 sandwich cookies
Cookies
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ pound (3 sticks) salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups toasted, skinned and very finely chopped hazelnuts
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, very finely chopped
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- ½ cup seedless raspberry jam
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar for sifting
1. Sift the flour, cornstarch, and salt into a medium bowl. In a large bowl, beat the butter and confectioners’ sugar with an electric mixer set on high speed until combined, about 1 minute. Beat in the egg and vanilla, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, mix in the flour mixture, just until combined. Mix in the hazelnuts and chocolate.
2. Gather up the dough and shape it into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. (The dough can be refrigerated for up to 1 day. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften slightly before rolling.)
3. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough to a round about ¼-inch thick. Use a 3 ½-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies as close as possible to avoid excess scraps. Arrange the hearts about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Gather up the dough scraps and gently knead together, and cut out more cookies. If the dough becomes too soft to roll out, refrigerate until chilled. You should have 40 cookies. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
4. Position the oven racks in the top third and center of the oven and preheat the oven to 325°F.
5. Use a 1-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the centers of 20 cookies. These will be the cookie tops. (You can bake the mini hearts to nibble on later! Don’t throw away or re-roll.) Bake, switching the position of the baking sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through baking, until the cookies begin to brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Sift some of the ½ cup of confectioners’ sugar over the hot cut-out cookies Let cool completely on the baking sheets.
6. Spread the jam on the cookie bottoms, leaving an 1/8-inch border around the edges. Add the tops, sugared sides up, and press together gently. Just before serving, sift the remaining confectioners’ sugar over the cookies.
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Tates has generously offered to give one of my readers this fabulous Valentines gift set! To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment below...tell me how youre going to celebrate Valentines. Thats it...how simple is that?!?!? Entries will be accepted until 1159 on February 14th, and the winner will be notified via e-mail the morning of February 15th. Make sure to include your e-mail address so I can find you if youre the winner. Good luck...may the luck of Cupid be with you!!!
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Tates has generously offered to give one of my readers this fabulous Valentines gift set! To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment below...tell me how youre going to celebrate Valentines. Thats it...how simple is that?!?!? Entries will be accepted until 1159 on February 14th, and the winner will be notified via e-mail the morning of February 15th. Make sure to include your e-mail address so I can find you if youre the winner. Good luck...may the luck of Cupid be with you!!!
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Nolan Ryan Beef Holiday Gift Sets Featuring a Fillet and Ribeye Combo Giveaway!
Some things in life are just a given…here’s an example for: Texans love their beef! Not any old beef, mind you…it must be 100% natural beef. One of my favorite brands of beef is Nolan Ryan Beef. Yes, that Nolan Ryan! In addition to being a Hall of Fame baseball pitcher, he also has a company that offers some of the best beef you can find anywhere. This Texas-raised beef is consistently juicy and tender, and it cooks up so nicely. My Texas readers can find Nolan Ryan Beef at select grocery stores around the state. If you live outside of Texas, no worries...they also offer convenient mail order. That allows people all across the country to give this great beef a try. Just in time for the holidays, Nolan Ryan Beef is offering a special discount code (BLOGGER05), which will save The Weekend Gourmet readers 10% off any purchase at their online store.
Nolan Ryan Beef is offering some really fantastic gift sets just in time for the holidays, including the Hall of Fame Fillet and Ribeye Combo. This gift set retails for $69.99 and contains the following items: two 10-ounce ribeyes, two 8-ounce bacon-wrapped fillets, a package of fully cooked beef sliders, and a bottle of their signature steak seasoning. They recently sent me one of these combos to try out in my kitchen. As an added bonus, they’re also going to be giving one of these Fillet and Ribeye Combos to one of you! My package arrived at my front door in a Styrofoam cooler with dry ice, which ensured that my steaks remained frozen during shipping. Inside the cooler, each steak was individually cryo-sealed in a packing box to keep the freshness in. I was very impressed with the care they took with packaging my gift set! A couple of days later, we decided to grill up the fillets for dinner. I wanted the beef to be the star of the show, so I kept it simply elegant.
I marinated the fillets in a jalapeno-garlic marinade that I like, then I cooked them medium using my cast-iron grill pan. They cooked up to juicy perfection! To stay with my spicy Tex-Mex theme, I served each fillet on top of a bed of Spanish rice. Then, I topped each fillet with a simple salsa of diced avocado, chopped grilled yellow onion, green onion, pomegranate seeds, lime juice and honey! It was an easy meal to prepare, but it was definitely fancy enough to serve company. The Nolan Ryan Beef fillets were definitely the star of the show. They cut like butter and had the beefy flavor that we love. Didnt it come out gorgeous?!?!?
So...who wants to win some Texas beef? Nolan Ryan Beef is going to send one of you the very same Hall of Fame Fillet and Ribeye Combo package that I received. They’ll even ship it direct to your front door in time for the holidays! To enter this giveaway, simply follow the directions listed in the Rafflecopter below -- each person can receive up to FIVE entries. I’ll accept entries until this Thursday at 1159 pm CST, and the winner will be selected and notified on Friday, December 6th. Good luck!
a Rafflecopter giveawayThe Weekend Gourmet Hits the Road Sea World Aquatica San Antonio AND a Ticket Giveaway!
One of the best things about living in a tourist-friendly city like San Antonio is that it provides local residents with tons of great options for fun day trips and short staycations! Michael and I live less than 10 minutes from the Sea World/Aquatica San Antonio, which means we can get our Shamu and water park fix whenever the mood strikes. Sea World/Aquatica recently invited us to come out and spend a fun day at the park -- including enjoying a fantastic buffet lunch as part of their Dine With Shamu upgrade package. It was a blazing-hot Texas day in mid-July when we visited, but we had a great time with our friends Bekah and Matt…and their young daughter Abby.
We arrived and quickly parked our cars in the huge parking lot and walked into the park entrance. Hint: make sure to apply a goodsunblock liberally…the Texas Sun can be brutal! I am very fair-skinned and burn easily, so I used an SPF 79 sunblock and only burned on my scalp…which I somehow forgot to spray with sunblock. On that note, a cap or hat is a good idea too: it’s perfect for providing a bit of shade and protection from the Sun. We also knew it was important to stay hydrated, so our first stop was the gift shop to buy a big bottle of water to share. Face it, heat stroke can put a real damper on your fun! After this prep work, our first order of business was to see Azul, a show features a variety of diving and acrobatic performers and lots of talented animals too: dolphins, beluga whales, and colorful parrots to name a few. The show is fun and entertaining for kids...of all ages!
By the time the Azul was over, it was time for our lunch date with Shamu! We made our way to the Shamu Theater and were escorted to an area in the back thats not normally open to the general public. We were greeted by several friendly and helpful members of the Sea World staff, then shown to our poolside table. After drinking some ice water to cool off a bit, we quickly made our way over to the buffet line. The array of food was quite impressive: a fish taco bar, a wide variety of kid-friendly items like hot dogs and chicken fingers, lots of fresh fruit and a large display of colorful mini desserts. The meal is served outdoors, but the area is well shaded...and they provide lots of ice-cold drinks to help you stay cool and hydrated.
While we enjoyed our tasty food and iced tea, Shamu’s trainers were on hand to answer our questions about Shamu’s training schedule, what and how much he eats each day, etc. The trainers were very friendly and informative, then it was time to meet Shamu up close and personal. He performed a few tricks and then stopped by our table to say hello and pose for some pictures. It was such a fun treat to have the opportunity to see Shamu so close and watch him interact with his trainer.
Before we knew it, our Dine With Shamu experience was over…and we were ready to cool off some more. Penguins to the rescue! The Penguin Plaza at Sea World San Antonio is housed inside a large air-conditioned building, so we were able to cool off and enjoy the playful antics of the penguins. Talk about a win-win scenario…I ADORE penguins! We noticed the lights were out inside the climate-controlled penguin habitat, so we asked a staff member why. They told us that Sea World recreates the penguin’s natural habitat to the smallest detail, including sunrise/sunset patterns. It’s dark midday where the penguins are from, so it was dark inside in midday San Antonio too. We had to get up close to the glass to see them clearly, but they were frisky and playful!
After about an hour of watching the penguins play and swim, we headed over to the Aquatica side of the park for the remainder of our visit. This nature-themed water park has a huge wave pool, several water slides…and a large Sesame Street-themed water play area just for the little ones to enjoy. It’s perfect for cooling off, and there’s even a stingray cove!
We had a blast playing in the wave pool, riding the thrilling water slides and generally acting like big kids. Before we knew it, it was 600 and time to head home. We were tired after a busy day, but in that “we had a great time” kind of way! Sea World/Aquatica San Antonio is a fantastic day trip for families -- whether you live here in San Antonio or are planning a visit. There’s something for kids of all ages, so you’re guaranteed to have fun. We sure did!
To share the fun, Sea World/Aquatica San Antonio is going to give one of my readers a complimentary pair of tickets to Sea World/Aquatica! The tickets are good at the San Antonio location only, and they can be used until January 5, 2014. If you live nearby OR are planning a San Antonio getaway in the next few months, be sure to enter. To do so, leave me a comment letting me know what you would enjoy most about a visit to Sea World/Aquatica. Make sure to leave your e-mail address so I can find you if you’re the winner. I’ll accept entries until this Saturday 8/17 at 1159 pm CST. I will notify the winner via e-mail on Sunday. Good luck!
To share the fun, Sea World/Aquatica San Antonio is going to give one of my readers a complimentary pair of tickets to Sea World/Aquatica! The tickets are good at the San Antonio location only, and they can be used until January 5, 2014. If you live nearby OR are planning a San Antonio getaway in the next few months, be sure to enter. To do so, leave me a comment letting me know what you would enjoy most about a visit to Sea World/Aquatica. Make sure to leave your e-mail address so I can find you if you’re the winner. I’ll accept entries until this Saturday 8/17 at 1159 pm CST. I will notify the winner via e-mail on Sunday. Good luck!
Disclosure: Sea World San Antonio provided The Weekend Gourmet with a four pack of one-day park admissions to facilitate this article. All opinions expressed are mine. Some pictures were provided by Sea World.
Friday, February 6, 2015
The Weekend Gourmet Hits the Road Featuring New Yorks Upper West Side a Treat House GIVEAWAY!
Today, I’m going to spotlight one of my very favorite neighborhoods in New York: The Upper West Side (UWS). If youve never visited this part of the city, I hope youll plan at least an afternoon visit to explore the area the next time youre in New York. The UWS is a more residential part of the city, where youll see lots of gorgeous apartment buildings, strolling families, and adorable dogs. However, the area also has lots of great restaurants and cultural attractions. A few years ago, we decided to live like New Yorkers for a week and rented a studio apartment on the UWS. The apartment was located on W 85th, just a block from Central Park West and 1.5 blocks from a convenient subway station. We absolutely fell in love with the neighborhood, so we always make sure to spend time in this part of the city whenever we visit New York! During our most recent trip last month, we discovered two fantastic new places to eat…and we also visited one of our favorite bakeries.
We heard about Jacob’s Pickles online and knew we had to check it out: their motto is Southern Food, With a Twist...and they offer craft beer, house-made pickles and delicious comfort food served in a casual environment? Sounds like a perfect spot to me! We arrived and were warmly greeted and shown to our second-floor table…then the food started coming out. First up was a sampling of their house-made Pickle Jars. We tried the Sour Green Tomatoes, Sweet & Spicy Carrots, Candy Red Beets and Special Sours. All were crisp and flavorful...the perfect start to our meal. Next came fried Fried Pickle Spears with Spicy Red Mayo. The spicy and tangy combo was addictive. As we munched away contentedly, out came THE BEST mac and cheese we’ve ever had, the Mushroom Mac & Cheese. It was rich and creamy, with crunchy melted cheese and a creamy mushroom sauce containing shitake, portabella and king oyster mushrooms on top. It was served with a sampler of some of their craft beers. We would’ve been content to eat this mac and cheese all afternoon, but more food was heading our way.
Treat House makes a perfect 1-2 afternoon combo with Jacobs Pickles because of their close proximity to each other. On our way out, Jennifer gave us one of their gourmet ice cream bars to enjoy on the cab ride back to our hotel. It was a sweet ending to our fabulous visit! We walked around the neighborhood a bit more, then we grabbed a cab to head back to our hotel in Midtown.
We love the UWS so much that we headed back up a couple of days later for Sunday brunch at the recently opened second location of RedFarm. This Asian fusion restaurant’s original location is in the Village, and it’s wildly popular. After visiting this new UWS location, it was easy to see why. We loved the natural light and open feel of RedFarm and quickly decided to share some small plates and a main dish. We had heard about the Katzs Pastrami Eggroll made with Katz’s famous pastrami, so that was definitely a must try. We also selected the Crispy Duck & Crab Dumplings and the whimsical Pac Man Shrimp Dumplings. All of these dishes were delicious …and perfect for sharing. The egg roll was like a familiar egg roll that dropped by a deli on the way to the table! The crispy dumplings were light and flavorful, and the shrimp dumplings were sweet and full of shrimp.
Finally, if you’re a history lover, the American Museum of Natural History is located at Central Park West and 79th Street. The museum also includes the famous Hayden Planetarium, making this museum fun for kids and adults alike. Conveniently, there’s also a Shake Shack located directly across the street from the back side of the museum. There are several Shake Shack locations throughout New York, but this one is my personal favorite! We love to grab a Shack Burger, some cheese fries and a shake, take it to go...then sit on a bench outside to people watch while we enjoy our meal.
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Disclosure: Jacobs Pickles, Treat House and RedFarm provided us with meals to facilitate inclusion in this article. We received no further compensation, and all opinions provided are my own. All photographs are copyrighted by Michael K. Garcia. They may not be copied or otherwise used without prior permission.
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