Dinner Last Night: Cheesesteak Stromboli

Since it has become my duty to make dinner on Thursday nights, I think Dinner Last Night will be a regular Friday feature here on the blog. I’m not savvy enough (yet?) to come up with my own recipes, so a lot of what I’ll make will be based off recipes I find on blogs or Pinterest or
Food Network. I decided this week to make cheesesteak stromboli because a co-worker of mine brought it up. How can you go wrong?
This meal was so quick and simple. I decided to make a sort of antipasto tossed salad for the side. It didn’t have as much as I would normally like to see in my antipasto, but it did the trick.

This was a super easy and tasty meal. I used Pillsbury Pizza Dough in the can. I placed a few slices of American cheese first. Then I cooked 8 SteakUmms and placed those on top. I didn’t take a picture, but I also added a nice layer of shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Then I folded and pinched and baked it in the oven for 15 minutes. So simple.

I made my salad by combining some banana pepper rings, onion, salami, and slices of cheese, topped with red wine vinaigrette.

By the way, it’s Friday everyone! I am so ready for the weekend. And I have Monday off. I can’t complain.
Have a great weekend, everyone!!!

Etsy Lust List

Just some things I’ve been lusting over on Etsy…

Super cute Bow Lo Bolo Tie by Norwegian Wood

A beautiful, hand-crafted lace bodysuit by Emma Highfield

Festive Bunting Stainless Steel flask by Whimsy and Ink

A fun print of one of my favorite films by Monster Gallery

Remember to click the pictures for direct links and check out all these shops!

A Time for Love

Okay, so I don’t find Valentine’s Day to be on the list of important holidays. It makes for some really cute cards and pretty red and pink decorations, but it’s not something that should rule relationships. However, I know we will be reminded and surrounded by its presence for most of this new month (BTW, February already?). What I do find important is expressing and embracing love in our everyday lives.
For those that are lucky to have a beloved, the little surprises, bumps, and triumphs along the way are what stick in your mind.
Not the forced roses or chocolates or jewelry on Valentine’s Day (though it’s a sweet gesture).
But love isn’t just romance. It’s family. It’s friends. It’s your pet. It’s your hobby. It’s your passion. It’s your life.
So I say, let’s embrace the beautiful things we are so very lucky to love in our lives no matter what.
And not just this month…every day.

Prohibition Taproom

Here’s a fun fact about my family. When deciding where to eat on a trip, the decision usually gets made based on what restaurants have good beers on tap (and great prices as well). That led us to the Prohibition Taproom on Sunday.
I absolutely adored the place. Even before ordering food or drinks, I fell in love with the atmosphere. It’s so simple and cozy.

I enjoyed just one beer, Furthermore Fatty Boombalatty. And it was delicious!

As for food, they have the usual bar fare, but it’s all very tasty! Their grilled cheese sandwich changes everyday, and Sunday’s was jack, bacon, arugula and pepper served with a little salad and some extremely tasty fries. Brad had a delicious kielbasa and pierogi plate that was on special. It’s such a wonderful little place with different deals and drinks on a daily basis. I really hope to make it there again soon.

Sweet Little Weekend

Wow, this one went by too fast. That’s usually what happens when I work a Saturday shift though. Without Friday night partying or date night and Saturday morning to sleep in, I sort of feel like everything is in Fast Forward without much time to chill. It didn’t help that this weekend was packed to the gills with activities. A farewell-for-now dinner with friends, work, movie theater date (We saw The Artist and it was adorable…everyone clapped at the end and it was such a great moment!), quick casino trip, Philadelphia for the car show and beer and food. I’m surprised I fit it all in under 48 hours!

Some photos I took with the iPhone/Hipstamatic:

Though I’m not ready for Monday already, hopefully it’ll be a good week. And, bonus, I have a three day weekend coming up! Very exciting.
Here’s to a great week, everyone!

Dinner Last Night: “Brinner”

I don’t know about all y’alls, but this week has been painfully slow. And, yes, it’s Friday, but I have work tomorrow. So. Boo. To top it off, another one of my friends is moving out of state for a job. I’m super excited and happy for him, but it’s a bummer nonetheless.

Anyway, I have been craving a good breakfast and, since my sister and I both said we’d contribute to dinners more often, I decided to make “brinner” for everyone. I think breakfast is always delicious, but there’s something about eating it after 12 PM that makes it that much more enjoyable. And it’s always simple. Eggs, bacon, sausage, and some pancakes. Ya can’t go wrong.

It’s been a while since I did a Dinner Last Night post, but I hope to bring it back regularly!

And as for the weekend, enjoy!
I’ll be doing a farewell dinner with friends, seeing The Artist with Brad, and heading to the Philly Car Show with my family.
Sounds like a good one to me.

One Track Mind

All photos from my iPhone. You can see where my priorities lie (and where most of my paycheck goes).