Summertime = Peas

I'm kind of sad to see summer ending so quickly, but I'm excited for peas.

Every year near the end of the summer we go up to my dad's house and pick his sugar snap peas. Of course we're supposed to be putting them in bags to save, but I always just eat most of the ones I pick. There's just something about eating fresh peas from the vine that makes me love summertime.

Oh bless your heart, summer. Don't leave us too quickly. 

August Instructional Dinner at Communal

I think this is a cool idea: invite people to come into your restaurant and learn how to cook some of your favorite dishes. The Heirloom Restaurant Group is doing this through the month of August in their Provo restaurant Communal.

It sounds like a fun way to meet the chefs and learn how they do what they do. Maybe you can even take a few of their techniques and recipes home to try for yourself!  Check it out:

For more information, check out their website:

Communal August Instructional Dinner Series

Pizzeria 712 Wins Best in State

P712 won Best in State for their roasted corn pizza! Check out the link to the P712 blog and Food Network article below:

http://heirloomrestaurantgroup.com/blog/roasted-corn-pizza-named-best-in-state/

I've never tried it. I guess I know where I'm going for dinner this weekend...

Popcorn and M&M's

The first time I saw someone do this I was so confused. But now I know. This is glorious glory.

Put some peanut M&M's into a bowl of hot, buttery popcorn. The M&M's get soft and melty and the salty/sweet combination is addicting. Before you know it, you've eaten and entire bowl all by yourself and an entire day's worth of calories as well. 

Winco

So I know I'm a little late getting on this ride, but WINCO IS AWESOME!!!!

My wife and I were in Orem last weekend and decided to stop by Winco to get some Tillamook ice cream (apparently they're they only ones who carry it). 

Little did we know we would fall in love with everything about this place.

First of all, everything is cheaper here. Their prices are amazing all across the board. Secondly, it almost has a Costco-like feel to it, and as far as I'm concerned Costco is the greatest place on earth, besides Disneyland. Thirdly (and most importantly, I'll add) they have really great produce. I have been shopping at Smith's in Provo for about 8 years now. Sadly, Smith's just doesn't have the best produce. I have been known to head up the hill to Sunflower Market for produce from time to time, but it's not very convenient to have to hit up 2 stores to get your shopping done.

Well, Winco has officially come to the rescue. We can get all of our produce and other food items in one location now, which is awesome. It's a bit of a drive, but well worth it for the quality and prices. You should try it. Seriously, do it.

The Doughnut Plant: Peanut Butter and Jelly Doughnut

I've never had it before, but I think this must be the best doughnut ever. Next time I'm in New York I will probably order a dozen.

Winner of the best Coke goes to...

McDonalds!

I don't know if you know this, but McDonalds has surprisingly good Coke. You should try it. Avoid the food though...