Shake Shake Shakes!!

This week I am exploring the Midwest with my dad. Today finished up our stay in Ann Arbor, MI but before hopping on the Ohio Turnpike in route to Pittsburgh we made a necessary stop at Steak & Shake.

thumbs up!

My dad LOVES this place. So we stopped inside to pick up two strawberry shakes. I was tempted by the many choices but my dad convinced me to go simple and I was not disappointed.

Despite his less than emotional reaction, he is very happy with his shake.

Happy Valentines Day!

Valentines can sometimes feel a little cliché when you're single but this year it was pretty nice. Full of love sentiments from my family, roommate, and work family. I even decided to treat myself to a piece of high end chocolate from a neighboring store at work. I picked up a "Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam " chocolate. It was simply phenomenal. Tasted just like a PB&J I make in my own kitchen.

Stumbled Upon Success

After breakfast I decided to walk a couple streets over and check out the cute shops along Hawthrone St. The Belmont district is super cute and filled with tons of interesting spots. While walking and browsing I stumbled across The Waffle Window. Now, I originally had plans to visit this place but I nixed it out in my schedule due to my lack of time. I was so happy that I was able to miraculously fit a visit into my schedule because OMG this place is off the hook.

The Waffle Window

My Selection: The Seasonal Special
Pumpkin Pie Waffle 
pumpkin pie filling on top of a waffles with cinnamon, whipped cream, and caramel sauce.

This place is amazing! They make all sorts of waffle creations: sweet, savory, and simple starters. I am so glad that I was able to find this place. You know what they say, “ You always save the best for last.”

;-)

Portland Must Have

Anyone will tell you, if you visit Portland you must have a Voodoo Doughnut. So I made it one of my objectives to visit Voodoo on my Portland adventure. Now one of their signature doughnuts is the Maple Bacon bar. Since I am now I vegetarian I had to opt out ( it did look pretty tasty but I have been so good with my diet that I didn't want to ruin my progress). I ended up going with the McMinnville Cream ( raised yeast doughnut stuffed with Bavarian cream and topped with maple frosting, 2 eyes and a mustache) and the Captain my Captain ( raised yeast doughnut with vanilla frosting and Captain Crunch). Both we super sweet but really good. At first I thought I would like the maple one better but I actually really enjoyed the Captain my Captain, usually I'm not a huge Captain Crunch fan.

The sign from 3rd & Ankeny

Rug as you wait in line. 

Display of the day’s flavors

View of the menu

Some decor

The McMinnville Cream

I was full and ended up eating this the next day. It was still delicious.

If you are ever in Portland and want some Voodoo Doughnuts, make sure to do two things.

1. Bring CASH!
2. Be prepared to wait in line. This is one of the most famous places in Portland, yet it is still a hot spot for locals.

con-GRAD-ulations!!

I came into work today and received these lovely celebration cupcakes!! My coworker was kind enough to bake and wrap a box of funfetti cupcakes for each graduating senior. I hear they aren't just easy on the eyes but delicious too, can't wait to try them after work :)