Vanilla Chai Tea Blueberry Compote - 7/29/2014

Hello again.  I was bored after dinner and decided to make something new.  It's called Vanilla Chai Tea Blueberry Compote.  I had a 1/2 cup of frozen blueberries and a cup of brewed vanilla chai tea.  I put them together in a saucepan and reduced it by half.  It turned out well.  I put some of the infused blueberries with some ice cream and they were great.  I reserved the rest for pancakes later in the week.  Here's a picture of it in the saucepan.

I added a 1/4 cup of sugar for sweetness.  Try it sometime.  If you do make this, leave me a comment on it.

That's all for this blog post.  Until my next post, have a great day.

Eat Your French Fries With A Fork - 7/28/2014

Hello.  Last week, I was sitting at a bus stop in the northern part of Colorado Springs, CO. There was a lady who was sitting at the bus stop putting about 10 medium sized french fries in her mouth (read Pie-Hole).  I think she was in her early 20s.  She kept stuffing and stuffing her mouth with large amounts of french fries.  The amount of french fries I saw her eating could have fed about three people.  Her hands looked like they were covered in oil.  I think that is unsanitary to say the least. She could have spared me the pain by eating them in a restaurant or in the privacy of her home.

So, if you're going to eat french fries, eat them with a fork. BTW, mix in some portion control.  If I could have only videotaped that scene.

That's it for this post.  Until my next post, have a great day.

July Suspended Coffee In COS Update - 7/24/2014

Hello there.  Here's a July 2014 update on the Suspended Coffee program at Gold Hill Java in Downtown Colorado Springs, CO.  As of the last time I visited Gold Hill Java Downtown, the suspended coffee fund is up to $10.82.  Pay it forward, Colorado Springs.

That's it for this post.  Until next post, have a great day.

Cheap Chicken Tuesday - 7/22/2014

Hello.  Today is Tuesday.  That is Cheap Chicken Tuesday at Popeye's.  A 2 piece leg and thigh is only $1.09 plus tax in Colorado Springs, CO. In San Diego, CA., it's $1.49 and it's only 99 cents plus tax in Las Vegas, Nevada.

I waited just about a minute in line to order. I ordered two of the 2 piece specials mild. It took me 15 minutes to get my order. When food is cheap, there is a competition between people to get the limited amount of chicken for their meals.  Cheaper's Creepers!

How long would you wait for your fried chicken?  Let me know.

That's all for this post.  Until my next post, have a great day.

Tiny Chocolates - 7/16/2014

Hello, everyone.  With the announcement from the Hershey Company price increase on their product line, it's time to rethink how you buy your chocolate candy.

     I would try to buy less chocolate. Instead of buying a regular candy bar, why not try just buying tasting chocolate squares?  It's just one or two bites. They are usually $1 and under.  I like that concept.  I feel that children will get used to mini chocolate bars.  If they want more, they will be more industrious.  I bet that your kids will work for chocolate.

I am considering changing my chocolate in my chocolate sauce for the ChocoChurro Bites.  Instead of using a Hershey's Special Dark bar, I'll use two Chuao Chocolatier Spicy Maya mini bars.  I know that Belen De Leon from 9 News in Denver, CO still wants to try them.

That's it for this blog post.  Until my next post, have a great day.

Dessert Tray From Seeds Community Cafe - 7/15/2014

Hello, everyone.  Today, I would like to tell you about dessert trays from Seeds Community Cafe in Colorado Springs, CO.  Here's a picture of it from an event on 7/12/2014.

This tray has macaroons, mini cheesecakes in regular and peanut butter, lemon bars, raspberry bars, maple fudge, mint brownies, chocolate brownies and vegan graham crackers (the stars you see on the tray). Strawberries garnish the tray.

For more information on this dessert tray and ordering, contact Seeds Community Cafe on their website: Seeds Community Cafe . This would be great for any occasion.

That's all for this post.  Until my next post, have a great day.

NOLA Philly Cheesesteak - 7/12/2014

Hello.  A few weeks ago, I had lunch at Seeds Community Cafe.  For lunch, I had the NOLA Philly Cheesesteak. It's marinated steak with peppers, onions and cheese.  Here's a picture of what I had before I ate it.

Doesn't that look good?  This entree, when on the menu, is sure to sell out quick.  Why not come and try this or any other of their entrees with a soup or salad and help out the community?  How about special ordering a few of these for a boxed lunch?  If you are visiting Colorado Springs, CO anytime soon, please visit Seeds Community Cafe for lunch.

That's it for this post.  Until my next post, have a great day.

Doritos Loaded.- 7/9/2014

Hello, everyone.  I recently went by a 7/11 store in Colorado Springs, CO. I saw that they are selling Doritos Loaded cheese sticks.  Does that sound right?  Here's a picture of them on an outdoor sign.

Would you eat that?  It's just a Doritos spiced cheese stick.  6 for $1.99 plus tax.  Is it worth it?  You decide.

That's it for this post.  Until my next post, have a great day.

Ruby Roman Grapes Go For $5500 - 7/6/2014

Hello.  Today, I saw a story about one bunch of Japan's Ruby Roman Grapes that was auctioned off.  The winning bid was US$ 5,500.  Isn't that incredible?  Here's a picture of that bunch of grapes.

How much would you pay for these grapes?  How much food could you buy for US$5,500?  

That's it for this post.  Until my next post, have a good day.

A Scoop Or A Pint - 7/4/2014

Hello.  Happy 4th of July to all of you in the United States of America.

I went to the Old Colorado City area of Colorado Springs today.  I sat on a bench by an ice cream shop.  I saw people get $4 scoops of ice cream.  That is not economical.  How about just going to the local grocery store about a mile out and get a pint of ice cream?  The store brand is cheaper than a $4 scoop of ice cream.  I would even dare to say that the vegan non dairy frozen desserts are cheaper than one single scoop of ice cream at that ice cream shop.

Remember, once your money is gone, it's probably gone for good.

That's all for this post. Until my next post, have a safe 4th of July.