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LBJ | July 13, 2010
If you polled the average American and asked what is their favorite French Fry, most likely, they would utter “McDonald’s” as their first choice without any reservation. Any true Foodie will, most likely, channel a considerably cavalier countenance upon hearing such a declaration. In fact, if they’re anything like me, I’d turn, walk away and [...]
LBJ | July 6, 2010
Well. Well. Well. I’m back with another Tuesday’s Temptation! It has been some time since I’ve packed one so here goes! What do you get when you top a cupcake with frozen yogurt and your favorite toppings? YOCAKE! Unlike its counterparts in Downtown DC offering art-deco ambiance and boutique style service, this suburban gem delves right [...]
LBJ | June 22, 2010
National Chocolate Eclair Day I’m not a pastry chef or an avid baker, but I do like to bake a few common confections every now and then. If I’m consuming dessert or creations of the like, I like to keep it simple, so today’s food holiday doesn’t peak my interest, but I’ll share this recipe [...]
LBJ | March 25, 2010
March 25 is: National Lobster Newberg Day (Recipe) National Waffle Day (Oatmeal Nut Waffle Recipe) National Pecan Day Check out these posts with pecans in my Brown Bag This is the Remix Tuesday’s Temptation: Pralines & Cream Ice Cream And Energy for All Tuesday’s Temptation: Ryba’s Fudge She Did What? For the First Time: Aunt [...]
LBJ | January 5, 2010
If you’re celebrating National Whipped Cream Day, and you opt-out of the cream in the can or the tub, here is a recipe for easy whipped cream! Wieldy Whipped Cream: 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract 1 wire wisk 1 large bowl In a large bowl whip the heavy [...]
LBJ | November 10, 2009
Tuesday is indeed a day of temptation in LBJ’s Brown Bag! To celebrate and kick off DC week, I’m giving you a list of must-try cupcake bakeries in DC! I love a good cupcake! Nothing compares to the idea of a personal mini cake perfectly topped with precisely piped frosting and all types of glorious [...]
LBJ | October 27, 2009
A lover of ice cream is what I am! Surprisingly, ice cream is becoming an increasing former weakness in my life. There was a time when I thought I had to have ice cream on deck in my freezer, therefore I kept pints of all types of fatty ice cream on standby. Once noon rolled [...]
LBJ | June 23, 2009
Since last week’s Breaking News I wasn’t sure if Tuesday’s Temptation would continue while I’m on this Get Fit Challenge. Surprise! It continues. At least today. This decadent, smooth, rich flavor of this waltzes its way into your life carrying ony 120 calories! It also has 36% of your daily value of fiber! Today’s Tuesday’s [...]
LBJ | June 9, 2009
Let’s jump in the time machine of our minds and flashback to a time in our youth when the summer sun beat upon our brown and we had not a care in the world. Well, maybe one–the return of school in the fall. Whether you bounced on a backyard trampoline, ran through a country field [...]
LBJ | April 21, 2009
from Epicurious.com Traditional Butter Cookies Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Garnish: coarse or sanding sugar*; or melted chocolate (see cooks’ note, below) Preparation Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in [...]
