Thin Mint Sandwich Cookies - 2/22/2015

Hello, everyone.  Today is a snow day from most churches in Colorado.  I bought some Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies in front of the King Soopers in Colorado Springs on Friday.  I was bored and made Thin Mint Sandwich Cookies.  On one, I put creamy peanut butter between 2 cookies and on the other one, I put pumpkin spice cream cheese between 2 other cookies.  This picture shows the peanut butter one on top and the pumpkin spice cream cheese one on the bottom.

Here's the link to the Youtube video I made on this: Peanut Butter Thin Mint Sandwich Cookies

I hope you all enjoy making these.  That's it for this post.  Until my next post, have a warm and safe day.

French Fry Heaven Out Of Business In Colorado - 2/18/2015

Hello, everyone. I found out today from the Colorado Springs Gazette that French Fry Heaven is out of business in Colorado. Their last day was 2/15/15. Not even 8 months in business. That's shorter than Jake's Wayback Burgers was in business in Colorado.

It looks like not enough customers who wanted expensive french fries with toppings.  It's getting cheaper and cheaper to make our own fries and toppings.  Stretch that dollar like it's rubber.

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

Sweet Toast From Doug's Breakfast & Lunch - 2/14/2015

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone.

     Yesterday, I went to Doug's Breakfast & Lunch in Colorado Springs, CO.  I had their Sweet Toast French Toast. It's cracked wheat berry bread dipped in their orange batter with hints of vanilla and cinnamon.  Here's the link for this picture.

Sweet Toast

I hope you will go there soon for breakfast or lunch.  They are located on Austin Bluffs near N. Academy.  This location used to be Top That Pizza.

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

Any Size Coffee & Soda Going Up - 1/31/2015

Hello.  I went to the McDonald's on Austin Bluffs Parkway & Barnes in Colorado Springs, CO. I ordered a sausage biscuit and a large coffee.  I was told by one of the managers that today was the last day for any size coffee and soda for $1.  As of Feb. 1, the price goes up to $1.19 plus tax.  Whenever the minimum wage goes up, the majority of the menu items' prices go up as well.

I would rather buy a grocery store brand 2-liter of soda instead of paying that price. You'll probably see a decrease in sales starting next month due to price increases.  As far as that coffee is concerned, McDonald's doesn't have the single UHT liquid creamers anymore.  It's all powdered.  I'm not a fan of powdered cream.  I would avoid McDonald's coffee unless it was free.

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

Perils Of Single Dining - 1/25/2015

Hello, everyone.  Today, I went to the Old Chicago restaurant located at N. Academy & Austin Bluffs Parkway in Colorado Springs, CO.  I dined alone.  I ordered the Chicago 7 Stromboli with fries and a side of beer cheese sauce.  I was in the middle of my meal when I had to use the restroom.  I left my hat on the table as a place setting to notify them that I would return.  Upon my return, my hat and food had been taken away.  I asked my server where my food and hat had gone.  Another employee cleared my table prematurely.

I was upset that this had happened to me.  A manager on duty came to me and apologized that this situation happened. She had the cooks to make my order again for to go.  I didn't even get my bill.  The manager took care of it.  I also e-mailed the general manager and service manager what had transpired.  I have not heard back from either of them yet.  I hope that this doesn't happen again to me or any other single diners.  I always dine alone because nobody has the time to come be with me and enjoy my company.

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

MoonTower Queso - 1/18/2015

Hello.  On Jan. 16, 2015, I went to MoonTower Tacos in Denver, CO.  On a recommendation from a producer at 7 News, I tried the MoonTower Queso.  It is a combination of fresh tomatoes, green onions and peppers cooked with melted cheeses.  It is topped with guacamole, queso fresco and candied jalapenos.  My order was served with chips.  Here is a picture of it.

If you're in the Denver metro area, stop on by and try it.  The candied jalapenos were toward the bottom of the bowl.  That's it for this blog post.  Until my next post, have a great day.

Sweet Latino Donut From Glazed & Confuzed - 1/17/2015

Hello, everyone.  Yesterday, I had a paid day off and went to Denver, CO.  I had another chance to go to Glazed & Confuzed.  This time, I had the Sweet Latino donut.  It's a triple chocolate glazed donut with cinnamon chips.  Here is a picture of that donut.

The only way to improve this donut is to add Mexican Cocoa to the glaze.  I did eat this with a knife and fork.  I hope you stop by there to have this donut with coffee, milk or both.  That's all for this post.  Until my next post, have a great day.