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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Week 9

Week 9 (Feb 21 – 27)

Feb 21



Pastry w/ Dragon's Milk Glaze - February 21

228. – New Holland Brewing Co. Beer Brunch @ Teresa’s Next Door (Wayne, PA) 11:30 a.m. –

- The Poet Oatmeal Stout (Cask Conditioned): Welcome Beer

- Fruit Terrine w/ Black Tulip Sabayon (Paired w/ Black Tulip Belgian Tripel)

- Cream Chipped Boar Over Buttermilk Biscuits (Paired w/ Charkoota Rye Smoked Doppelbock)

- Dragon’s Milk Pastry (Paired w/ Dragon’s Milk)

229. Egg Salad Sandwich, Mediterranean Chicken Salad w/ Straw Mushrooms & Cumin, Potato Salad from Whole Foods Market (Devon, PA) @ Home – 7:12 p.m.

230. Currants & Holiday Crunch @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 11: 40 p.m.

Feb 22


Egg Salad Sandwich, Kale in Sesame Oil, & Potato Salad - February 22

231. Mushroom Miso Soup @ Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) 12:32 p.m.

232. Veggie Melt w/ Greek Dressing & Chips @ Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) 12:38 p.m.

233. Soft Pretzel and One Jerk Wing @ Sly Fox Brewery (Phoenixville, PA) 5:53 p.m.

234. Egg Salad Sandwich, Kale in Sesame Oil, & Potato Salad @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 8:19 p.m.

Feb 23


Dan Pauk & Thi Saun Hin - February 23

235. Mushroom Miso Soup @ Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) 1:06 p.m.

236. Harvest Salad w/ Roasted Red Pepper Dressing @ Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) 1:12 p.m.

237. Thi Saun Hin (chick pea, potato, eggplant, green bean, zucchini, carrot, cabbage, broccoli & cauliflower - cooked in a' Myanmar style') @ Burma Tokyo (Pittsburgh, PA) 8:05 p.m.

238. Dan Pauk (Eastern Style Biryani)Basmati Rice, Chicken, Raisin, Cashew, Homemade Spice Mix @ Burma Tokyo (Pittsburgh, PA) 8:05 p.m.

Feb 24


She Crab Soup - February 24

239. She Crab Soup @ Bocktown Beer & Grille (Pittsburgh, PA) 12:02 p.m.

240. Bocktown Bella Salad @ Bocktown Beer & Grille (Pittsburgh, PA) 12:12 p.m.

241. Bread Board @ Teresa’s Next Door (Wayne, PA) 5:35 p.m.

242. Bite of Cassoulet @ Teresa’s Next Door (Wayne, PA) 5:52 p.m.

243. Debbie Sandwich (8oz Tuna Filet and Horseradish Aioli on a Fresh Bun with LTO) @ Teresa’s Next Door (Wayne, PA) 5:56 p.m.

Feb 25

Pollo Guisado con Arroz - February 25

244. Ham & Bean Soup from Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) @ Home – 2:08 p.m.

245. Robin’s Surprise Lunch of Mango Chicken Salad Wrap w/ Coconut & Almonds and Chips from Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) @ Home – 2: 12 p.m.

246. Pollo Guisado con Arroz (Stewed Chicken w/ Beans & Rice) from Los Mariachis (Phoenixville, PA) @ Home – 7:43 p.m.

Feb 26


Sushi Lunch Special - February 26

247. Handful of Raw Almonds @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 1:54 p.m.

248. Sushi Lunch of Salmon, Yellowtail, & White Tuna Sushimi, California Roll, Miso Soup, & Salad from Liki (Phoenixville, PA) 2: 05 p.m.

249. Chocolates @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 2:40 p.m.

250. Sicilian Slice & Antipasto from Palermo’s Pizza (Phoenixville, PA) 8:20 p.m.

251. Chocolate Marshmallow & Chocolate Covered Pretzel with Sprinkles or Jimmies or whatever @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 8:48 p.m.

Feb 27

Balasia Indian Wrap - February 27

252. Pork Roll & Cheese on a Bagel from Wawa (Royersford, PA) @ Rt. 422 W – 9:03 a.m.

253. Indian Wrap w/ a ton of good stuff on it from Balasia Catering (Emmaus, PA) @ Friendfest – 2:25 p.m.

254. – Beer & Chocolate Pairing w/ Truffles from Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier @ Jackie & Daughter Flower Shop (Kutztown, PA) –

- Truffle with Fig (fig chunks & fig puree) – Paired w/ Sundog Amber Ale

- Truffle with Shitake Mushroom - Paired w/ Dragon’s Milk

- Truffle with Lemongrass & Ginger (Organic Ginger Puree) – Paired w/ 2006 Black
Tulip Belgian Tripel

- Caramel w/ Gray Sea Salt – Paired w/ Pilgrim’s Dole Wheatwine

- Truffle with Raspberry & Cocoa Nibs –Paired w/ Night Tripper Imperial Stout

- Truffle with Cinnamon & Cayenne – Paired w/ Night Tripper Imperial Stout

255. – Quick Bites @ Union Jacks Manatawny (Oley, PA) 10:06 p.m. –

- Cajun Fries

- Southern Country Wings

- One Strawberry Habanero Wing

- One Honey Mesquite Wing

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Week 8

Week 8 (Feb 14 – 20)

Feb 14



Chicken Corn Soup - February 14

200. Spinach & Mozzarella Egg Rolls @ Epicurean (Phoenixville, PA) 12:10 a.m.

201. Andouille Mac & Cheese @ Epicurean (Phoenixville, PA) 12:10 a.m.

202. – Valentine’s Lunch @ Jenna & Dominick’s House (Pottstown, PA) 12:22 p.m.
- Some cheese, pepperoni, carrots, dip, & crackers
- Grilled Cheese & Pepperoni
- Chicken & Corn Soup
- Raspberry Heart Tart
- Chocolates

203. A little more chocolate @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 4:06 p.m.

204. Tuna Tataki w/ Pineapple @ Iron Hill (Phoenixville, PA) 6:40 p.m.

205. Seafood Paella @ Iron Hill (Phoenixville, PA) 6:51 p.m.

206. Bourbon Chocolate Bread Pudding @ Columbia Bar & Grill (Phoenixville, PA) 9:05 p.m.

Feb 15


Thai Dumplings & Pickled Green Beans - February 15

207. Chicken Mulligatawny Soup & Mediterranean Wrap from Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) @ Home – 1:05 p.m.

208. Soft Pretzels and Mustard @ Sly Fox Brewery (Phoenixville, PA) 5:56 p.m.

209. One Jerk Wing @ Sly Fox Brewery (Phoenixville, PA) 6:10 p.m.

210. Thai Dumplings by One Stop Natural & Pickled Green Beans by Rafer & Beth @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 8:42 p.m.

Feb 16


Plate of: Currants, Oatmeal Cookies, Raw Almonds, Crystallized Ginger - February 16

211. Lunch Plate of Bread, Pesto, Queso Fresco, and Pickled Jalapenos @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 1:20 p.m.

212. Plate of Currants, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Almonds, & Crystallized Ginger @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 1:40 p.m.

213. Mole Chili by Health Valley Organic with addition of Gertrude Hawk Milk Chocolate & Sriracha w/ Pickled Jalapenos & Queso Fresco @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 8:35 p.m.

214. Chocolates and Cookies @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 9:12 p.m.

Feb 17


Pho Dac Biet & Fresh Spring Roll - February 17

215. Chicken & Wild Rice Soup @ Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) 12:09 p.m.

216. Mediterranean Wrap @ KWF (Kimberton, PA) 12:14 p.m.

217. Almonds & Crystallized Ginger @ Hyatt (Herndon, VA) 5:12 p.m.

218. Fresh Spring Rolls & Pho Bac Diet from Pho 2000 (Herndon, VA) @ Hyatt - 7:17 p.m.

Feb 18


Wagshal's Brisket Sandwich & Voodoo Chips - February 18

219. Brisket Sandwich & Voodoo Chips (by Zapp’s) @ Waghal’s Deli (Washington, DC) 12:10 p.m.

220. Poppers & Potato Bites @ Carpool (Herndon, VA) 6:22 p.m.

221. Sliders @ Carpool (Herndon, VA) 6:25 p.m.

Feb 19


Egg Drop Soup - February 19

222. Planter’s Hot Peanuts @ My Car (Herndon, VA) 11:05 a.m.

223. Egg Drop Soup from Tea Garden (Phoenixville, PA) @ Home – 2:29 p.m.

224. – Dinner from Han Dynasty (Royersford, PA) @ Home, 7:50 p.m. –

- Wontons in Chili Oil

- Shredded Pork w/ Bean Curd

- Pork Intestine w/ Hot Dry Peppers

- White Rice

Feb 20


Pork Intestine w/ Hot Dry Peppers - February 20

225. Picker’s Lunch of Egg Drop Soup, Romaine Salad, Fried Noodles, & Oatmeal Cookies @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 1:34 p.m.

226. Odwalla’s Super Food @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 5:00 p.m.

227. Han Dynasty Leftovers: Pork Intestine w/ Hot Dry Pepper, Shredded Pork w/ Bean Curd, White Rice & Bread to Sop Chili Oil @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 6:42 p.m.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Week 7

Week 7 (Feb 7 – 13)

Feb 7


Carbomb Whoopie Pie - February 7

174. Ginger & Cashew Granola and a Fruit Plate @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 11: 38 a.m.

175. Tortillas w/ Harissa Chili Paste & Pesto, Cornichons w/ Lusty Monk Original Sin Spicy Mustard, Beemster Cheese, & Hudson Valley Camembert (by Old Chatham Sheepherding Co – Old Chatham, NY) @ Home – 2:46 p.m.

176. Fresh Spring Rolls @ Pho Thai Nam (Blue Bell, PA) - 6:54 p.m.

177. Pho Dac Biet (Beef Noodle Soup w/ Sliced Round-Eye Steak, Brisket, Crunchy Flank, Tendon, Tripe, & Meatballs @ Pho Thai Nam (Blue Bell, PA) - 7:00 p.m.

178. Carbomb Whoopie Pie from Neighbor Jon’s Sister @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 10:27 p.m.

Feb 8


Steamed Kale & Tomato Tossed in Olive Oil & Sriracha w/ Fresh Spring Roll & Peanut Sacue - February 8

179. Juice of two apples, two pears, kale, and a blood orange @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 12:48 p.m.

180. Fresh Spring Roll & Peanut Sauce, Kale & Tomatoes tossed in Olive Oil & Sriracha @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 12:48 p.m.

181. - - Chocolate Tasting of Truffles from Ambrosius - - @ Teresa's Next Door w/ TND Staff (Wayne, PA) 3:35 p.m.
- Fig Truffle
- Shittake Truffle
- Raspberry Truffle
- Lemongrass Ginger Truffle
- Sea Salt Caramel
- Cayenne & Cinnamon Truffle

182. Bite of Soft Pretzel, Bite of Chicken Finger w/ Honey Mustard, Two Jerk Wings @ Monday Night Tasting (Sly Fox Brewery – Phoenixville, PA) 5:45 p.m. – 7 p.m.

183. Taco Dinner with Black Beans and Rice from Sly Fox Brewery (Phoenixville, PA) 8:35 p.m.

Feb 9


Special Quesadilla w/ Red Dragon Cheese, Tomato, Mushroom & Green Onion - February 9

184. Mushroom Barley Soup @ Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) 1:34 p.m.

185. Special Quesadilla w/ Mushroom, Tomato, Scallion, & Red Dragon Cheese @ KWF (Kimberton, PA) 1:40p.m.

186. Tom Yum Soup w/ Fresh Cut Chilis & Massamun Ped Curry w/ White Rice from Thai Place (Phoenixville, PA) @ Home – 8:02 p.m.

Feb 10


Dal in a Tortilla w/ Cornichons & Tomato - February 10

187. Dal in a Tortilla by Amy’s & Cornichons by Les Trois Petits Cochons and Tomatoes with Lusty Monk Original Sin Mustard @ Home – 2:35 p.m.

188. Punjabi Chhole by Jyoti and Rice @ Home – 8:32 p.m.

Feb 11


Jalapeno & Green Onion Mac & Cheese - February 11

189. Shoveler’s Late Lunch (Cornichons, Beemster, Red Beet Roasted w/ Fresh Ginger Flakes) @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 3:53 p.m.

190. Jalapeno and Green Onion Macaroni & Cheese and a BLT on Multigrain w/ Fries @
TJ’s Everyday (Paoli, PA) 6:50 p.m.

Feb 12


Chocolate Lava Cake - February 12

191. Meatloaf Sandwich & Side Salad @ Smokin’ Betty’s (Philadelphia, PA) 1:39 p.m.

192. Bite of Mac n Cheese @ Smokin’ Betty’s (Philadelphia, PA) 1:45 p.m.

193. One Oatmeal Raisin Cookie & One Chocolate Walnut Cookie from Famous 4th Street Deli in Cameron’s Car (South Philly, PA) 3:55 p.m.

194. – Dinner At Thai L'Elephant (Phoenixville, PA) 8:30 p.m. –
- Fuji Dumplings (Dumpling w/ Steamed Green Apple, leeks, & mushroom)
- Jay Curry (Broccoli, Mushrooms, Bell Pepper, & Tofu) Green
- Lava Cake in Mango Sauce

Feb 13


Wegman's Wokery - February 13

195. One Oatmeal Cookie from Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) @ Home – 12:10 p.m.

196. Gyro w/ Bulgarian Sheep’s Milk Feta & Sriracha @ Teresa’s Next Door (Wayne, PA) 1:20 p.m.

197. Cabot Cloth Bound Cheddar (w/ Allagash Poached Cherries) & Prima Donna (w/ Quince Jam) @ Teresa’s Next Door (Wayne, PA) 1:24 p.m.

198. Fruit Pastes from Aux Petits Delices (Wayne, PA) @ Mom & Dad’s House – 4:12 p.m.

199. Broccoli in General Tso Sauce, Green Beans, Mushrooms, Bamboo Shoot, Veggie Lo Mein, Pot Stickers, & Paneer over Rice from Wegman’s Wokery (Collegeville, PA) @ Home – 6:05 p.m.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Week 6

Week 6 (Jan 31 – Feb 6)

JAN 31



Buffalo Scrapple & Eggs - January 31

144. Buffalo Scrapple w/ Eggs & Sourdough Toast @ Teresa’s Next Door (Wayne, PA) 11:19 a.m.

145. Homemaker’s Cookies @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 4:05 p.m.

146. Chef Salad w/ Ranch & Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak from Mimmo’s (Phoenixville, PA) @ Home – 7:38 p.m.


Feb 1


Pecan Tart - February 1

147. - - Around Mainline.com Beer & Chocolate Pairing Photo Shoot @ Aux Petit Delicies 11 a.m. - -

Story Published - Read it HERE!

- Chocolate with Candied Orange Peel & Gran Marniner (Paired with: {classified until story runs})
- White Peach Fruit Paste (Paired with: {classified until story runs})
- Raspberry Fruit Paste (Paired with: {classified until story runs})
- Cherries In Kirsch (Paired with: {classified until story runs})
- Caramel Chocolate (Paired with: {classified until story runs})
- Pecan Tart (Paired with: {classified until story runs})
- Hazelnut Diamond (Paired with: {classified until story runs})
- Chocolate with Hazelnut & Cointreau Mousse (Paired with: {classified until story runs})

148. Salad of Field Greens with Baby Corn, Straw Mushroom & Cucumber w/ Mediterranean Dressing, Cumin, & Paprika from Whole Foods Market @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 2:38 p.m.

149. Sly Fox App Sampler @ Monday Night Tasting (Sly Fox Brewery – Phoenixville, PA) 6:08 p.m.

150. Jerk Wings @ Monday Night Tasting (Sly Fox Brewery – Phoenixville, PA) 6:19 p.m.

151. Brussels Sprouts Roasted Shallot, Southern Greens with Bacon, Cavatelli with Gorgonzola, Crispy Pancetta from Whole Foods Market @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 8:48 p.m.

Feb 2


Chocolate Chips - February 2

152. Chicken Mulligatawny Soup @ Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) 12:35 p.m.

153. Roy Rogers Bangin Tofu Sloppy Joe @ Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) 12: 41 p.m.

154. Hand full of Chocolate chips @ Mom & Dad’s house (Pottstown, PA) 5:05 p.m.

155. Shrimp in brisket rub @ Mom & Dad’s house (Pottstown, PA) 5:40 p.m.

156. Broccoli Spaghetti @ Mom & Dad’s (Pottstown, PA) 5:43 p.m.

157. Southwestern Chicken & Pasta @ Mom & Dad’s (Pottstown, PA) 5:50 p.m.

Feb 3


Mulligatawny & Hot Curry Pickles w/ a Vienna Roll - February 3

158. Mulligatawny Soup from Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) and Rafer & Beth’s Hot Curry Pickles with a Soft Vienna Roll from Wegman’s (Collegeville, PA) @ Home – 12:26 p.m.

159. Veggie wrap with fresh kale, black beans, mushrooms, shallots, & red bell pepper w/ Italian Wedding Soup @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) – 7:06 p.m.

160. Pecan Wow Bar from Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) @ Home – 9:25 p.m.

FEB 4


Mulligatawny In A Wrap & Veggie Wrap - February 4

161. Veggie Wrap & Mulligatawny Soup in a wrap @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 12:52 p.m.

162. Won Ton Soup & General Tso’s Bean Curd from Tea Garden (Phoenixville, PA) 6:52 p.m.

FEB 5



163. Tom Yum Soup @ Thai Spice Cuisine (Doylestown, PA) 12:49 p.m.

164. Bite of Thai Salad w/ Peanut Sauce @ Thai Spice Cuisine - 12:54 p.m.

165. Green Curry w/ Tofu @ Thai Spice – 12:57 p.m.

166. Beef Brisket Sandwich & Cowboy Beans from Tex’s BBQ (Bridge St Corner – Phoenixville, PA) 5:12 p.m.

167. - - Chocolate Tasting of Truffles from Ambrosius - - @ Home w/ Rafer & Beth (Phoenixville, PA) 10:14 p.m.
- Fig Truffle
- Shittake Truffle
- Raspberry Truffle
- Lemongrass Ginger Truffle
- Sea Salt Caramel
- Cayenne & Cinnamon Truffle

168. Shared Pummelo @ Home w/ Rafer & Beth (Phoenixville, PA) 10:20 p.m.

169. - - Honey Tasting -- @ Home w/ Rafer & Beth (Phoenixville, PA) 10:25 p.m.
- Local Buckwheat & Elderflower Honey
- Gunter’s Pure Honey (and Honey Comb) from Gunter’s Honey – Berryville, VA
- Tulip Poplar Honey from Maple Valley Farms – Pittsburgh, PA
- Fireweed Honey from Moon Valley Bees & Botanicals – Deming, WA


Tex's

Feb 6



General Tso's Bean Curd - February 6

170. Ginger & Cashew Granola and a Fruit Plate @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 10:22 a.m.

171. General Tso’s Bean Curd & White Rice from Tea Garden (Phoenixville, PA) @ Home – 12:38 p.m.

172. Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad @ Iron Hill WC (West Chester, PA) 7:40 p.m.

173. Plate of Tortilla w/ pesto, Beemster, Cornichons, Spicy Mustard, & Tomato @ Home – 9:20 p.m.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Week 5

Week 5 (Jan 24 – 30)

JAN 24



Fred's Open Source Lasagna - January 24

113. Omelet with Red Horse Ranch Eggs & Avocado & Pink Grapefruit @ Red Horse Ranch (Fennville, MI) 10:14 a.m.

114. Chips and Salsas @ Su Casa (Fennville, MI) 1:18 p.m.

115. House Made Guacamole @ Su Casa (Fennville, MI) 1:22 p.m.

116. Two Tacos: One w/ Chile Relleno & One w/ Barbacoa (Beef Cheeks) @ Su Casa (Fennville, MI) 1:32 p.m.

117. Evergreen Lane Farms Soft Ripened Cow’s Cheese @ Fred’ & Ulla’s Kitchen (Fennville, MI) 7:05 p.m.

118. Big Ol’ Salad @ Fred & Ulla’s House (Fennville, MI) 7:40 p.m.

119. Fred’s Open Source Lasagna w/ Garlic Bread @ Fred & Ulla’s House (Fennville, MI) 7:43 p.m.

JAN 25


Hashbrown Omelet & Sausage Biscuit Mini - January 25


120. Hashbrown Omelet & Sausage Biscuit Mini @ Windmill (Holland, MI) 9:18 a.m.

121. - - Dinner @ Homemaker’s House (Oakdale, PA) 8:30-ish p.m. - -

- Goat Cheese w/ Fig @ Homemaker’s House (Oakdale, PA) 8:36 p.m.

- Red Leaf Romaine & Endive Salad w/ Fig Goat Cheese & Assorted Dried Berries

- Osso Buco in Braising Liquid (broth & Terrapin Depth Charge) w/ Mexican Mashed Potatoes

JAN 26


Basket of Bacon - January 26

122. A few Doughnut Holes @ Tony Savatt, Inc. Offices (Mckees Rocks, PA) 9:22 a.m.

123. A Bite of Reggie’s Jerky @ Six & Save (New Kensington, PA) 1:40 p.m.

124. All Beef Dog (Natural Casing) w/ Onions, Kraut, Mustard @ Beer Nuts
(Pittsburgh, PA) 2:25 p.m.

125. - - Dinner At Harris Grill for Bacon Night (Shadyside – Pittsburgh, PA) - - 7:45 p.m.

- Basket of Bacon #1

- Basket of Bacon #2

- The Weasel w/ Eggplant, Red Peppers, & Mozzarella & Mac n Cheese

- Basket of Bacon #3

JAN 27


Poppers & Pizza - January 27

126. Stuffed Pepper Soup & Chicken Caesar Wrap w/ Coleslaw @ Duke’s (Pittsburgh, PA) 12:16 p.m.

127. One Dried Cherry @ Homemaker’s House (Oakdale, PA) 4:01 p.m.

128. One Oatmeal Cookie with Dried Cherries & Goji Berries @ Homemaker’s (Oakdale, PA) 4:08 p.m.

129. Jalapeno Poppers & Pizza @ Homemaker’s House (Oakdale, PA) 9:50 p.m.

JAN 28


Tom Yum Puk & Gang Pa Ped - January 28

130. Mexican Mashed Breakfast @ Homemaker’s House (Oakdale, PA) 9:10 a.m.

131. One Oatmeal Cookie with Dried Cherries & Goji Berries @ Homemaker’s (Oakdale,
PA) 9:26 a.m.

132. Traveler’s Late Lunch: Asian Pear, Crystallized Ginger, Homemaker Cookies, Asian Rice Mix @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 3:26 p.m.

133. Tom Yum Puk (Hot & Sour Soup with Veggies) @ Gang Pa Ped (Red Jungle Curry w/ Duck) from Thai Place (Phoenixville, PA) @ Home – 6:40 p.m. – Phoenixville Thai Face Off, The Jungle Curry Round

JAN 29


Tom Zaap & Kang Pla - January 29

134. Mushroom Barley Soup @ Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) 1:35 p.m.

135. Mediterranean Wrap @ KWF (Kimberton, PA) 1:39 p.m.

136. Asian Rice Mix @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 2:48 p.m.

137. Tom Zaap w/ Beef (Hot & Spicy Soup w/ chilis, ground sticky rice, & tomato) & Kang Pla Curry w/ Beef (Red Jungle Curry) from Thai L’Elephant @ Home 7:10 p.m. – Phoenixville Thai Face Off, The Jungle Curry Round

138. Homemaker’s Oatmeal Cookies @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 10:21 p.m.


Homemaker's Cookies - January 29

JAN 30


Filet & Alligator - January 30

139. Grilled Chicken Salad on Soft Vienna Roll w/ Field Green Salad from Wegman’s (Collegeville, PA) 1:22 p.m.

140. Jenna & Dominick’s Chocolate Chip Cookies @ Jenna & Dominick’s House (Pottstown, PA) 3:12 p.m.

141. Salad w/ Bleu Cheese & Scallions @ Tiki Bar (Earlville, PA) 7:08 p.m.

142. Filet Mignon & Alligator Kabob @ Tiki Bar (Earlville, PA) 7:12 p.m.

143. Homemaker Cookies @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 11:48 p.m.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Week 3

Week 3 (Jan 10 – 16)

JAN 10


Mom's Mac & Cheese - January 10

38. Oatmeal Cookies w/ White Chocolate & Cranberries @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 1:02 a.m.

39. Hand Full of Dry Roasted Peanuts @ Mom & Dad’s House (Pottstown, PA) 11:50 a.m.

40. Mom’s Mac & Cheese @ Mom & Dad’s House (Pottstown, PA) 12:05 p.m.

41. Salsa & Tortilla Chips @ Mom & Dad’s House (Pottstown, PA) 12:05 p.m.

42. Dad’s Birthday Brownie @ Mom & Dad’s House (Pottstown, PA) 1:30 p.m.

43. Christmas Crunch Mix @ Mom & Dad’s House (Pottstown, PA) 5:23 p.m.

44. Tofu Todd (Fried Tofu) & Gai Gang Garee Curry (Yellow Curry w/ Chicken) from Thai Place (Phoenixville, PA) @ Home 5:58 p.m.

JAN 11



Vaca Pork Burrito - January 11

45. Asian Rice Mix @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 12:37 p.m.

46. 3 Spanish Clementines @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 11:15 a.m.

47. Original Guacamole @ El Vez (Philadelphia, PA) 2:20 p.m.

48. Crab & Cactus Guacamole @ El Vez (Philadelphia, PA) 2:28 p.m.

49. Vaca Pork Burrito @ El Vez (Philadelphia, PA) 2:35 p.m.

50. Leftover Burrito from El Vez & Jerk Chicken Fingers from Sly Fox Brewery (Phoenixville, PA) @ Home 8:55 p.m.

51. Christmas Chocolates from Boscov’s (Pottstown, PA) @ Home 9:15 p.m.

JAN 12


Christmas Chocolates - January 12

52. Christmas Crunch Mix @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 12:12pm

53. Mushroom Barley Soup & Mediterranean Wrap from Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) @ Home 1:17 p.m.

54. Christmas Chocolates @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) @ Home 1:29 p.m.

55. Naked Pomegranate Blueberry Juice @ Home 2:25 p.m.

56. Duck Risotto @ Teresa’s Next Door (Wayne, PA) 7:12 p.m.

57. Asian Rice Mix @ Holiday Inn (Leesburg, VA) 11:47 p.m.

JAN 13


Super Chicken! - January 13

58. Gold Rush Apple @ Holiday Inn (Leesburg, VA) 8:55 a.m.

59. ¼ Chicken White, Fried Plantains, Fried Rice @ Super Chicken (Falls Church, VA) 1:40 p.m.

New Holland Brewing Beer Dinner @ Tuscarora Mill (Leesburg, VA) 7-9pm

60. Spicy Thai Beef Jerky w/ Daikon Pickles (served w/ Full Circle Kolsch-Style Ale)

- Moroccan Chicken On Cous Cous w/ Preserved Lemon & Olives (served w/ Golden Cap Saison)

- Spicy Caramel Pork On Sticky Rice w/ Cashews & Tangy Onions (served w/ Cabin Fever Brown Ale)

- Sesame Seared Lamb Loin Over a Crisp Noodle Cake w/ Seared Napa Cabbage (served w/ Imperial Mad Hatter)

- Bourbon & Cola Braised Short Ribs, Smoked Coleslaw, and German Potato Salad (served w/ Dragon’s Milk)

- Banana Cream Pie w/ Macadamia Crust (served with 2008 & 2006 Pilgrim’s Dole Wheatwine


Sesame Seared Lamb Loin Over Crisp Noodle Cake with Seared Napa Cabbage (served with New Holland Brewing's Imperial Mad Hatter) - January 13

Full Beer Dinner recap here.

JAN 14


Wildflower Cafe's Pecan Pie Bar - January 14

61. Pecan Pie Bar from Wildflower Café (Phoenixville, PA) @ Rt. 29 South through Virginia 9:05 a.m.

62. Honey Pistachio Chunks of Energy from Kimberton Whole Foods @ Hwy 77 through North Carolina 11:36 a.m.

63. NY Steamer Sandwich & Jalapeno Chips from Firehouse Subs (Charlotte, NC) @ Mundy’s House 5:06 p.m.

JAN 15


Pulled Pork Sandwich with Slaw & Mac n Cheese - January 15

64. Kale Tempuraw Snacks @ Mundy’s House (Charlotte, NC) 12:10 a.m.

65. Asian Rice Mix @ Mundy’s House (Charlotte, NC) 12:12 a.m.

66. Pulled Beef BBQ Sandwich w/ Slaw & Mac n Cheese @ The Liberty (Charlotte, NC) 12:26 p.m.

67. Slice of Veggie Pizza from Domino’s (Columbia, SC) @ Hilton Garden Inn 11:50 p.m.

JAN 16

68. Slice of Veggie Pizza from Domino’s (Columbia, SC) @ Hilton Garden Inn 8:35 a.m.

69. Bacon Cheese Dog & Cheeseburger w/ Mushrooms, Lettuce, Tomato, Hot Sauce @ 5 Guys (Columbia, SC) 4:28 p.m.

70. One Peanut @ 5 Guys (Columbia, SC) 4:25 p.m.

71. One Potato Chip w/ Ketchup @ World Beer Fest (Columbia, SC) 8:56 p.m.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Week 2


Week 2 (Jan 3 - 9)


JAN 3


Lentil Soup w/ Ham & Savoy Cabbage Over Bread with Manchego - January 3rd

11. Pomegranate & Blueberry Granola @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 12:59 p.m.

12. Oatmeal Cookies w/ White Chocolate & Cranberries @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 1:05 p.m.

13. Broccoli Spaghetti & Lentil Soup w/ Ham and Savoy Cabbage Over Bread with Manchego (Phoenixville, PA) 6:13 p.m.

JAN 4


Pomegranate & Blueberry Granola - January 4th

14. Pomegranate & Blueberry Granola @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 10:52 a.m.

15. A few Pistachios @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 2:34 p.m.

16. Tortellini Florentine w/ Salad & Bread from Bravo Pizza (Kimberton, PA) @ Home 5:37 p.m.

17. Asian Rice Mix @ Hotel (Edison, NJ) 11:05 p.m.

JAN 5


Cheesesteak - January 5th

18. Cheese Steak @ Picolo’s (Hoboken, NJ) 1:12 p.m.

19. Asian Rice Mix @ Hotel (Edison, NJ) 5:05 p.m.

20. Cheeseburger & Fries @ White Rose System (Highland Park, NJ) 8:17 p.m.

JAN 6


Eggplant Parm - January 6th

21. Chef Salad & French Fries from Carucci’s (Saddlebrook, NJ) @ Hotel 4:32 p.m.

22. Eggplant Parm from Carucci’s (Saddlebrook, NJ) @ Hotel 4:40 p.m.

23. Two Potato Chips @ Andy’s Corner Bar (Bogota, NJ) 10:45 p.m.

JAN 7


Super Food - January 7th

24. Thai Coconut Soup & Mediterranean Wrap from Kimberton Whole Foods (Kimberton, PA) @ Home 1:01 p.m.

25. Naked’s Green Machine Superfood @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 1:50 p.m.

26. Gang Pa Ped (Red Curry w/ Duck) from Thai Place (Phoenixville, PA) @ Home 6:25 p.m.

27. Oatmeal Cookies with White Chocolate & Cranberries @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 7:40p.m.

JAN 8


Tomato & Pasta Salad with Asiago & Mozz - January 8th

28. Mushroom Soup w/ Bacon Oil from Craft Ale House (Limerick, PA) @ Home 1:22 p.m.

29. Alaskan Crab Crepe from Craft Ale House (Limerick, PA) @ Home 1:25 p.m.

30. Christmas Chocolates from Boscov’s Department Store (Pottstown, PA) @ Home 1:40 p.m.

31. Tomato & Pasta Salad from Wegman’s (Collegeville, PA) @ Home 6:48 p.m.

32. Salad of Field Greens, Egg, Kalamata Olives, Mushroom, Onion from Wegman’s @ Home 6:48 p.m.

JAN 9


Egg and Cheese on an English Muffin (oops) & Scrapple - January 9th

33. Egg n Cheese on an English Muffin & Scrapple @ Irish Joe’s Café (Phoenixville, PA) 11:45 a.m.

34. Asian Rice Mix @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 3:25 p.m.

35. Spanish Clementines, Asian Rice Mix, Manchego @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 6:35 p.m.

36. Christmas Chocolates from Boscov’s (Pottstown, PA) @ Home (Phoenixville, PA) 6:50p.m.

37. Pierogies @ The Pottstown Diner (Pottstown, PA) 10:40 p.m.