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Entries from December 31st, 2009

To all the burgers I have loved in 2009

December 31st, 2009 · 10 Comments · 2009, Butcher & Singer, Elevation Burger, Johnny Brenda's, PYT, Pub & Kitchen, South Philly Taproom, SquareBurger, Village Whiskey, burger, favorites

I thought it would be fun to look back at my favorite burgers of 2009.  I have either linked to my own review or the burger club report card. 1. Village Whiskey What I love about this burger: favorite bun and juiciest patty, makes this my favorite burger. There, I said it. Everyone asks what [...]

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Village Whiskey, you’re my fave in 2009

December 31st, 2009 · 4 Comments · 2009, Center City, Village Whiskey, burger, favorites

Once I heard about Village Whiskey I knew it would become one of my favorite spots in Philly. I wasn’t disappointed one bit and in the back of my head I am always scheming my next visit. I love the ambiance of this place. It’s warm and cozy. I imagine grabbing a table and spending [...]

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Mom’s homemade Kahlua

December 28th, 2009 · 3 Comments · mom, recipe

When I was chatting with my mom before I headed out for the holidays she told me that she was making homemade Kahlua for my visit. I mentioned this to several friends and they were really curious how one does that. So here it goes, here is how one makes their own Kahlua. 4 cups [...]

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Everything is right on the West Coast

December 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Red Vines, candy

In my ongoing dialogue/rant about my love for Red Vines, I submit to you why I love coming back to the West Coast. RED VINES AT THE MOVIE THEATER AS NATURE INTENDED. These were spotted at a movie theater in

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Smelts and snow

December 23rd, 2009 · 1 Comment · NoLibs, Standard Tap

Sounds like an odd combination right? Also not necessarily something that this blog has ever covered. My hate for snow is no secret. I will blame being born in Southern California. It’s just not in my blood. So it snowed…a lot…this weekend in Philly and I wanted to share a gem that I have recently [...]

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Happy Holidays from FWTS

December 23rd, 2009 · 1 Comment · burgerbaroness

Just wanted to wish you all a very happy holiday! I love this silly blog of mine and thank those of you who waste precious minutes stopping by FWTS. At the time this post is published, I will be on my way to Sequim, Washington visiting my adorable mother and moustachiod stepfather. I might try [...]

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PYT BOTW #4 – Chicken Cordon Bleu burger

December 18th, 2009 · No Comments · BOTW, NoLibs, PYT, burger

I bet you thought I didn’t make it to PYT this week? Oh you don’t really care, that’s ok. Whether you intentionally came to this blog in anticipation of the next PYT BOTW or someone is currently forcing you to read this, thanks for stopping by. This week PYT’s BOTW is the Chicken Cordon Bleu. [...]

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FWTS classic: the only holiday treats I know how to make

December 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Trader Joe's, sweets

Just a reminder that if you need a last minute holiday treat to bring to parties, check out my Trader Joe’s Candy Cane Joe Joe’s bark . The link will bring you to the recipe I posted last year. This year I just used semi-sweet chocolate and it was still a big hit. You can [...]

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BCP Report Card #9 – South Philly Taproom

December 17th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Burger Club, Report Card, South Philly Taproom, burger, favorites, south philly

OVERALL GRADE: A South Philly Taproom 1509 Mifflin Street Philadelphia, PA 19145 I want to start this by thanking the staff at SPTR. They were super cool when I contacted them about our visit and they even went so far as to reserve seats for us. We seriously appreciated it. I loved loved loved the [...]

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Happiness, one pound at a time

December 14th, 2009 · 2 Comments · NoLibs, Red Vines, burgerbaroness, candy, favorites

I had a terrible day yesterday. It was raining (waaah) and I was on a search for a couple of food items but had no luck. Fortunately, I found a break from the rain in an oasis otherwise known as the Rite Aid, on the corner of 4th and Spring Garden. There I found the [...]

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