I’m hooked on another show!!!
And why-oh-why do I always get hooked on shows in their 4th? 6th? 7th? seasons!? Gossip Girl, Sex and the City, The Office, 30 Rock – I always catch on late!
So You Think You Can Dance is totally awesome (and how I spent my afternoon!) As a former dancer, I was just in awe of what those guys/gals can do.
I just have one comment: I cannot believe how many tears are shed!!
I was smiling all day at work today because I had my workout under my belt and knew I’d have plenty of time to chill this afternoon.
And chill I did, with a mocktail! Raspberry seltzer from EarthFare with my usual splash of POM.
After some emailing, checking the mail, packing my lunch, blogging my lunch, cleaning up and R&R, Matt and I made one of the best dinners we’ve had in a while.
What’s up dog!?
Applegate Farms organic chicken sausage in a Great Harvest Matt-made bun. It was absolutely divine!!
Dandelion greens! They are bitter, but like the dancers on SYTYCD, there’s just something about them that pulls you in!! We sautéed them with olive oil, a splash of water when it had been absorbed, a squeeze of lemon and a handful of baby spinach (for more bulk). It was interesting to compare the spinach + dandelion.
Spinach = slimy, almost fishy
Dandelion = bitter, chewy, hearty
Topped with a little parmesan
Sweet potato fries!! Baked at 400* for 35 minutes after tossing in EVOO and Garlic Gold.
Two Things
1) We’re all sold out of the GREEN Golden Rabbit bowls – but there are still some of BLUE+BLUE duos left 🙂 Coupon is still: GoldenOats
2) I have been royally informed by the Biscoff kings that be that there is a Biscoff CAFE opening on Pier 39 in San Francisco on June 30 followed by a grand opening celebration on Thursday, July 8, 2010!!!
The Details:
Called the Biscoff Coffee Corner, the store offers a free Biscoff cookie with every coffee purchase – enabling consumers to enjoy Biscoff cookies the “European way” alongside a cup of coffee.
Biscoff cookies first shot to fame in the U.S. when different airlines began serving them on flights in the 1980s. The caramelized biscuits quickly developed a fan base, with many customers asking how they could purchase the highly addictive treats directly. Today, Lotus Bakeries North America has sales of $25 million. The company opened its own U.S. headquarters, based in San Francisco, in July of 2009. The name Biscoff is a derivative of “bis”cuit and “coff”ee, reflective of how the cookies are best enjoyed.
Lotus Bakeries and Simco Restaurants will host an official grand opening celebration of the Biscoff Coffee Corner on July 8. On that day, 100 percent of the Biscoff cookie sales will be donated to the Marine Mammal Center. The Center helps to maintain a healthy sea lion community at PIER 39 and educates the public about the connections we all share with marine mammals and the oceans. Beginning July 9, one percent of the store’s daily Biscoff cookie sales will also be given to The Marine Mammal Center. The grand opening will include cookie-juggling street performers, members of both the Boone and Simmons families and an official “cookie breaking” ceremony.
I’m not sure why it’s called "Europe’s favorite cookie" because surely they’ve heard it’s "Kath’s Favorite Cookie" by now 😉
And all I have to say is that if I weren’t going to be sunning on the Carolina Beaches on July 8, I would fly there in a heartbeat!
OK, I might go have to have one goodnight taste of my Biscoff spread before I say Adieu.
Laura @ youngDCliving says
I actually LIKE getting hooked on shows several seasons in, because it means I have a ton of back to back episodes I can watch all in a row! No time wasted for commercials, and if there are cliff hangers, you can just pop in the next DVD 🙂
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
Yay! I am so happy you’re now a SYTYCD fan too! It is addicting! After 1 short season, you will be hooked. I went to two live tours (season 3 & 4), and they’re more amazing in person. You’ll have to keep us updated with your favorites. I cry almost every show ; )
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Ahhh awesome! I was just in San Fran and we ate ate Fisherman’s Worf (right near Pier 39). Biscoff’s takin off everywhere! And using dandelion’s a neat idea, I’ve never seen that before 😛
Whitney says
Biscoff cookies are also AMAZING when crumbled over a hot bowl of oatmeal, as I discovered after my most recent Delta flight :). Try it – delish!!!
theemptynutjar says
I am hooked on shows too.
I confess, I am attached to the Bachelorette…after swearing I would NOT watch it.
The dancing show too…and HEll’s Kitchen is alright…priorities, right?
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
A Biscoff cafe- how perfect for you! I think you’re destined to get there at some point 🙂
Stacie @ Imperfectly Healthy says
I love those days where I know I just get to go home and relax!
I also really like getting into shows a few seasons late — I love watching them on Netflix without commercials! Lost was awesome that way — until I caught up and had to watch it once a week like everyone else! 🙂
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
I love that dinner! I have never cooked with dandelion greens before so I must say that I am quite intrigued.
Hannah says
I used to make dandelion necklaces as a kid, but I’ve never had the chance to eat them! Did you find them at a farmers market? Also, I watched SYTYCD last year but forgot about it this year… whoops! They really are so talented, those dancers.
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
What a yummy summer dinner, and so jealous of the homemade honey whole wheat hot dog buns. 🙁 I had never even heard of biscoff before you mentioned it, now there’s a spread and a coffee shop. I really gotta try these guys.
Evan Thomas says
I think you need to be a biscoff spokesperson(if you aren’t already). If they come out with a gluten free cookie, I’m there boy 😉
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Now that’s the way to eat a hot dog! Enjoy the rest of your evening!
jenna says
OMG! I’m so going.
Stacy (StacyGrowsHealthy) says
Did you pick those dandelion greens? Or buy them at a farmers market or something? I have never heard of eating those.
Kath says
I got them at EarthFare
Jenny says
That cafe sounds like it’s perfect for ya!!! Even if you don’t go at the opening, you should def. check it out- or send out a scout!
Nicole, RD says
The dog looks wonderful….and sweet potato fries…perfection!
Camille says
I am officially bummed because I was just in San Francisco earlier this week! I wish I had been there a month later for the grand opening!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
aw man, i’m going to san fran this weekend and will miss that biscoff opening!
Marilou @ Mostly Healthy says
Hehehe you need to distribute Biscoff products in your GH store 🙂
Lindsay @ Summit Sandwiches says
So You Think You Can Dance has become my latest summer obsession and go-to dance. I love how beautifully the dancers can move their bodies. I find it riveting!
Love your meal, btw. I might have to try something like it in the near future, dandelion greens included! I’ve always been curious about dandelion greens as well, but have never had the guts to buy them at the store.
Casey says
Come to SF! Blogger meet up 🙂
Ashley@thehungryscholar says
I’m glad that your cookie dreams are coming true 🙂
SheZug says
Dandelions are in regular rotation in our house, we like to add a little tomato and onion to sweeten them a little. One of the best things I did in life was to marry a Turk who grew up eating greens of all sorts picked fresh from his family’s ‘yard’ (in America called a farm). Thanks again for such a lovely blog!
Sydney says
I also thought the dandelion greens were very bitter. I tried mixing them into my regular salad greens and they stood out bigtime! Perhaps I should try cooking them like you did?
And your dinner def made my mouth water for a hot dog. It was my favorite food as a child, but now I’m vegan so that’s def out. Haha guess I’ll have to make some vegan sausages or something instead!
Nora@LifeLifeEatRight says
You have officially inspired me to try dandelion! P.S I love that you are so obsessed with biscoff! ….might also have to try that 🙂
Jo says
I want to make a mocktail! Great idea.
Mary @ What's Cookin' with Mary says
I’m a fan of getting hooked late… I love ordering up season after season on Netflix and watching it as I get to it. I hate when I catch up to present though ;P
I’ve never tried cooked dandelion. I have tried it as a salad and was a little bitter. Maybe cooking it mellows that out…?
Meg says
Ahhh Kath, you need to open up the next Biscoff store – maybe Great Harvest and Biscoff could be neighbors 😉
I’m in San Fran for an internship – I’ll have to check it out!
Jessica says
I usually seem to get started on TV shows several seasons in too. I think I’m hesitant to start new shows without knowing if they are really going to be good, and whether they will really be around for awhile. By the third season and enough praise from friends and family, I feel more comfortable committing myself 🙂 And as a previous commenter said… no commercials on the DVDs!
I had no idea Biscoff was anything more than airline cookies… let alone a spread or a restaurant?!
Lauren (Clean Eats in the Dirty South) says
i always do that too! i discover a show waaaay too late, like after it’s stopped running or when it’s in the final season. :s
lauri Watson says
RedHeadRecipes got a new makeover!!! YIPPIE! I’ve never tried dandelion before- Looks yummy!! Hope you are having a good week!
colleen says
I got home, made my dinner, then read this post in the middle. I had a chicken sausage, sweet potato fries and a spinach salad. funny coincidence.
Wei-Wei says
I never get to watch shows when they first come out 🙁 Darn the living in China thing! I don’t get Food Network, FOX, any of the regular channels you guys get. 🙁 I love the title of this post, by the way. “So you think YOU can EAT?” *wolfs down GM*
Biscoff Café!!! :O
Wei-Wei
Emily Eats and Exercises says
I love SYTYCD. I just got rid of my TV in my recent move and I’ve mostly been enjoying being without it – only catching up on occasional shows on line. BUT… no full episodes of SYTYCD online! I protest! 🙁
Cristin says
LOVE that you discovered SYTYCD!! It’s amazing!!
Oh-and I wish I lived closer to San Francisco! Mmm…Biscoff.
Kaz says
Yummy eats tonight! Dandelion greens are new to me…I should definitely check them out next time I head out to the natural food store.
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
i just ate not long ago, but if your dinner was sitting in front of me i’d still probably eat it 🙂 chicken sausage is awesome!
sue says
i saw dandelion greens at whole foods the other day and was wondering about them…will have to try now!
claire says
I miss biscoff’s so next time I head to my boys hometown of SF, I am heading there…amazing. Oh and your dinner sounds great too!
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Kath says
I don’t! I eat it the next day.
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
Ahh I’m loving the sausage! Once summer time hits, my need for hot dogs suddenly spikes.
Liz says
Did you know that the biscoff cookie is originaly from Belgium (were I am from :D). It’s called speculoos over here. It is mostly dipped in coffee (or some other beverage) and spread over bread.
The spread that you love so much was actually the winning invention for a show called “The Inventors” on national TV.
The lady who invented it thought it would be nice to create a spread instead of always having to dip your cookie.
Funny to see that it made it to America 😀
Anyway, I love you blog!
Liz
Kath says
What a strange name!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
Haha I always get hooked on shows midway too! I’ve actually just become hooked on ER – Even though it did 15 seasons or so and is now finished!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Oh i looooove meals like that!!!! YUM!
Cassie @ Tasteful Tales says
Love this post title…and the show! and your sweet potato fries look divine!
Simply Life says
I haven’t seen so you think you can dance yet!
Robyn @ Frugal 'n' Fit! says
Before your blog, I had never even heard of Biscoff! Now, I am dying to try it. You are quite the sales lady, Ms. Kath! 🙂 I’ve never seen them in Canada, so I will have to wait for my next trip to the States.
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I’m not usually a hotdog/sausage fan but this actually looks so good! Also I’m really intruiged by dandelion greens now. I saw a recipe in Fine Cooking using them that I want to try out!
Melissa @ HerGreenLife says
I like the idea of eating something grown in the yard that we normally treat as a weed — a nutrient-packed weed! As long as you don’t spray your yard, there’s nothing wrong with harvesting dandelion greens — no need to pay a premium price at the grocery store. If you really have a lot of dandelions in your yard, you could set up shop at a farmers’ market and turn it into a money making enterprise 😉 As far as eating raw, if the flavor seems a bit strong, treat it like you would other strong greens (like arugula), and use it as one component of a salad with other leafy greens.
Michelle says
The cran seltzer with pom looks good! Actually, I think I’ve done that before with cran-raspberry La Croix and a splash of pom juice…
I don’t know why, but it seems spinach and sweet potatoes always go perfectly together…
Marissa says
That’s what I love most about working out in the morning: having it out of the way for the day! I’m trying to figure out if my workouts are better or worse in the morning. If I actually do my fully planned workout, they’re better, because I really push myself and have less (or no) rest time because I want to hurry up and get it over with an eat breakfast! That’s what happens most of the time (thank God.) But somedays, like today, I want to get it over with so quickly that I cut it short a little bit (which always leaves me feeling dissatisified because I’m so stubborn that when I give into myself I beat myself up about it for the rest of the day.) Hmm…
Kelly says
Gotta try dandelion greens! You always inspire me to try veggies in new ways. Also it’s good to see that someone else really loves ketchup as much as I do. As my friend Sandy says, “food is the avenue of ketchup to my mouth.” 🙂
Tami Jo Eaton says
Kath you need to send me your address. I just stopped in Big Lots, a discount store and found an 8oz package of Biscoff cookies for $2. I, too fell in love with these when I took a plane ride a few years back, and now it seems like it is really taking “flight”, ha. Definately not low on the sugar level, but so yummy!! I am jealous because I am not near a Great Harvest and I love all the bread in your pictures.
Kath says
I don’t think I need anything else to move right now, but thanks!
Becky says
Your blog makes me SO HUNGRY. In a good way. 🙂