The Morrie + a $50 Giveaway!

Disclosure: I received a free meal at The Morrie in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions expressed are my own.

Happy Tuesday Friends! I hope your week has been going well and you are looking forward to some fun events this week! Justin and I are hopping on a plane and heading to Florida tomorrow so I am looking forward to some warmer weather and a bit of relaxation!

For today's post, I wanted to share with you a little bit about The Morrie! The Morrie is a local Metro Detroit restaurant that I was able to try over the weekend! A group of bloggers and myself met up for brunch and I must say I was very impressed with the food.

I had never been to The Morrie before so I was very excited to try their food and check out the venue.  Upon my arrival, I was greeted by very friendly staff and an amazing atmosphere.  The venue is decked out with some awesome graffiti, Andy Warhol-esque artwork and tons of Vinyl records.  Since I love music, it was so much fun to look around at all of the vinyls they had on hand.  Plus it makes for a great backdrop for pictures!

They also had a stage in the back of the restaurant with some really neat graffiti.  They did not have any live music while we were there, but from their website, it looks as though they have shows at least every other night, if not nightly.  AND they hit a wide variety of genres of performers, so there is a lot to choose from.  I am thinking I might have to check out one of their shows next month.

For brunch, we all were given a choice from their breakfast menu.  They had a wide variety of options from the healthy egg bowl to the not-so-healthy chicken and waffles.  For my meal, I had the French Toast, thick-cut bacon and the sweet potato tater tots.  I also enjoyed a mimosa while I was there because what is brunch without a good mimosa?

My French Toast was so delicious! Not only was it thick cut, it was cooked on all side.  There is something so delicious about French Toast that is crunchy from all sides.  And their pairing with maple syrup made for a wonderful breakfast.

The bacon was your standard thick-cut bacon, so I enjoyed it very much.  But I have to say my favorite part of my meal was the sweet potato tater tots.  I have always been a huge fan of tater tots, so I was excited to see they offered them as a side.  I was even more excited to see they had a sweet potato option.  The tater tots were so good I ended up sharing them with everyone just so they could see how good they are.

From a price point, The Morrie falls on the pricier side (with some dishes hitting $20+), but I would 100% pay that much if I were to go there again.  Not only is the food wonderful, but the atmosphere and the service is excellent.  In fact, I'm going to see if my girlfriend wants to meet up there next month some time! We try to have brunch together once a month and this is a great half-way point for us both.

What dish or appetizer would you try at The Morrie? Click here to see the full menu.

The Morrie is located at 511 S. Main St, Royal Oak, MI, and can be reached at (248) 216-1112. Its hours are 4-10pm, Mon.-Wed.; 4-11pm on Thurs.; 4pm to 2am on Fri.; 12pm to 2am on Sat.; and 10am to 9pm on Sunday. 

Enter to Win $50 to The Morrie! 

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Giveaway runs 04.01.17 - 04.15.17

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See what my friends thought about The Morrie's Brunch:

Mom Among Chaos

Metro Detroit Mommy

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Hemp Heart Bars by Manitoba

The following is a sponsored post, which means I am compensated in some form for writing it. 

Happy Thursday friends! I hope your week has gone well so far and you are looking forward to Friday tomorrow!

When it comes to working out and eating healthy, I am probably the most lost and naive person you will ever meeting.  But if there is one thing I do strive to have on a regular basis, that would be convenience and taste.  Often times I find myself grabbing a granola bar of some sort to snack on or use as a meal replacement, so when when I had the opportunity to review the Hemp Heart Bars from Manitoba Harvest, I was very excited.

A Little Bit About Hemp Heart Bars

"Manitoba Harvest Hemp Heart bars are crafted with the goodness of hemp and other tasty ingredients too. We’ve whipped up three different delicious flavours to choose from: vanilla, chocolate and apple cinnamon. Each 45 gram bar contains 10 grams of plant-based protein and 10 grams of omegas, so whether you grab one for a pre-workout snack or nutrition on the go, these convenient bars are sure to get you through even your busiest day!" (see link to this quote here).

My Thoughts

On Monday before my workout, I decided to give the Hemp Heart Bars a try because I was exhausted and starving.  I knew that to get through the entire workout, I was going to have to give myself a little snack to get through the workout.

I really was not sure what to expect when I opened the bar, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.  It smelled amazing and tasted delicious.  And on top of that, it really did help me get the energy I needed to push myself through the entire workout.  I am thinking that this could be a good meal supplement in the morning with a smoothie since there are 10 grams of protein in each bar.  And at 220 calories, you do not have to feel guilty about eating it.

Interested in trying the bars? Manitoba Harvest is offering 15% off of their Hemp Heart Bars! Just go to their site and use the code: hhbarlaunch1015 (expires 03/31/16). 

Manitoba Harvest is also running a photo contest for a chance to win a box of your favorite flavor of Hemp Heart Bars each month and be featured in their social steam on their website.  To be entered, share a picture on Instagram and Tag @manitobaharvest and use the hashtag #fuelledbyhemp.  One lucky winner will be chosen each month.  Must be 18+ and reside in the United States or Canada.  No purchase necessary. 

Question of the Day: What is your favorite protein bar? 

I'd love to hear from you!

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this product free from Manitoba Harvest in Association with Fit Approach. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Read my full disclosure policy here.

Fun Food Survey

Happy Tuesday Friends!

I hope all is going well with you and your week has gotten off to a great start.  I came across this survey the other day and thought it would be a pretty fun one to share with everyone.

How do you feel about golden oreos?

I think they taste really weird and make no sense at all.  I know some people really love them, but they make absolutely no sense to me at all.

What is your favorite dessert topping?

I love putting hot fudge on everything when it comes to dessert.  Especially on a nice big bowl of froyo.  Yummy!

What is your favorite flavor/brand of bubble gum? 

I love double bubble! I know the flavor does not last that long but I love chewing the gum.

Favorite cheese? 

I love Colby Jack cheese - it's perfect for pretty much everything and it is super tasty.

Favorite Lunch Meat?

Honey baked turkey slices.  I especially love this turkey on grilled cheese and with quesadillas.

Favorite ice cream flavor?

Mercer's Chocolate Cabernet - so delicious!

Best looking food?

A beautiful salad with a ton of color in it - fruit, veggies, cheeses.

Best food to put cheese on?

Chips for sure I love a great plate of nachos.

Best tasting drink in the summer?

A big glass of cold lemonade.

Best tasting drink in winter?

A big cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows and whipped cream on top.

Best food for a night out with friends? 

Pizza or wings.  Typically they are good places with great atmospheres.

Best foods to eat with a roll?

Any type of pasta.  I love eating pasta with rolls.

Messiest food, in your opinion?

Sloppy Joes.  I always find they fall apart when I'm eating them.

Easiest food to prepare? 

Mac n' Cheese.  Easy and tasty.

Cheapest food you ever ate?

Honestly, I cannot think of the "cheapest" food other than fast food.  I think fast food? I'm not really sure.

Most expensive food you ever ate?

Definitely the Brazilian steakhouse in Niagara Falls.  The food was expensive but worth every penny.

Stinkiest food you ever ate?

I am sure it was some type of cheese.

Favorite dipping sauce?

Ranch dressing.

Best pizza topping?

Ham and Pineapple.

Favorite potato chip flavor?

I am not a huge potato chip fan so I guess I do not have a really

Question of the Day: What is your favorite food?

  

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Egg-less Gingerbread Cookies

Hello there readers! Today I wanted to share the egg-less cookie recipe with you all that I mentioned the other day when I shared about my cookie backing with my in-laws.  These cookies were easy to make and turned out with that beautiful cracking that you look for in a gingerbread cookie.  

Yummy!

HOW TO MAKE THE GINGERBREAD COOKIES

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of All Purpose Flour
• 2 Teaspoon of Ground Ginger
• 1 Teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon
• 1 Teaspoon of Baking Soda
• 1/4 Teaspoon of Ground Nutmeg
• 3/4 Cups (1 1/2 sticks) Butter, softened
• 1/2 Cup Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
• 1/2 Cup Molasses
• 1/4 Cup Canned Pumpkin
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 Cup Sugar, for rolling the dough in

Instructions:

Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda and nutmeg.  Set aside.

Step 2 - Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl on light speed until fluffy.  Add molasses, pumpkin, and vanilla and mix well.

Step 3 - Gradually mix in dry ingredients on slow speed until well mixed.  Let dough cool in the fridge for four hours or overnight

Step 4 - Preheat your oven to 350°

Step 5 - Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar to coat. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Step 6 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edge of the cookies begin to brown.

Step 7 - Let cool and enjoy!

These cookies were so delicious for not having any eggs in them! I should probably note that we did not refrigerate the dough for the entire four hours (more like 2 1/2) but they still turned out alright.

For the recipe that inspired these cookies, please go here. 

Question of the Day: What is your favorite egg-less cookie recipe? 

Edible Graduation Caps

Happy Monday Everyone! Did you have a nice weekend? We saw some wonderful weather here in the Mitten and it was just lovely!

Over the weekend I attended my cousins graduation party and my aunt asked me to make a dessert so I made my favorite grad party snack! 

Don't they look so fun! And they are delicious and super easy to make! 

What You Need: 

• 1 Bag Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures
• 1 Package 6 Bars Hershey's Chocolate
• 1 Tube Icing 
• 1 Bag Chocolate Chips

How to Make the Grad Caps:

1. Unwrap all of your Reese's cups and put them into a separate bowl.  **I should note that the cups peel better from the paper when they have been frozen for a little bit.  If they are room temperature the chocolate may stick to the paper as you peel them**

2. Break your chocolate into groups of two pieces.  Each bar has 12 individual pieces, so you will have four groups of two and four individual pieces.  They will all get used, don't worry! 

3. Take your tube of frosting and put some frosting on the Reese's cup and press firmly to pieces of chocolate.  It is possible to use melted chocolate for these instead of frosting, I just prefer the taste of the frosting with the peanut butter.

4. If you want, you can put a chocolate chip on the top of the cap to make it look more like the button for the tassel.

5. Once your caps are all assembled, put them in a freezer for about thirty minutes to set the frosting onto the chocolate.  

6. Serve and enjoy!

Question of the Day:

What is your favorite party food?

Blustery Wednesday & Delicious Brownie Cupcakes

Hello Everyone! I hope you're having a wonderful hump day! Michigan has been some of it's classic crazy weather today with Winter Storm Vulcan.  Last night around midnight we started seeing some rather heavy snow fall that carried over through most of the day today. 

Because of the weather predicting to be so horrible, Justin and I stayed home and worked from home for the day and I am super glad we did! Plus, Danielle ended up coming over for the day because she was home from work and only lives a mile away.

Frye got all excited when I went to open the blinds to take a picture, so I made sure to grab one really quick while he as being all adorable and what not.  How can you not want to pet that fluff ball?

Once we were done with work for the day, Danielle decided it would be fun to bake something since it had been so long since either one of us had baked anything! She came across this pin on Pinterest but I did not have boxed brownies.  So we made the brownies from scratch and went from there.  Of course the directions we followed made them look absolutely perfect and ours were...not so pretty.

Theirs:

SpringRaine's Page

Ours:

Notttt exactly the same thing right? I guess we put too much batter into the bottom of the pan and put too much on top which made it near impossible for the marshmallow to melt in a natural position.  Just remember if you decide to try and make these that you need to put about half as much batter as you would expect and they should turn out perfectly.  Next time I make them, I will try this theory out and let you know how it goes! 

In the mean time, here's a grainy picture of what they looked like as they baked.  I laughed pretty hard! I think the marshmallows puffed up a bit more than any of us were expecting.

I do want to add, that even though these were not very pretty looking, they were very delicious! I would recommend you trying them when you have a chance! 

I also had some time today to work on a St. Patrick's Day craft that I will share when I share our mantel with you all! I'm hoping I will actually get the mantel decorated before St. Patrick's Day next Monday.  Fingers crossed! 

Question of the Day:

What recipe have you tried that did not turn out at all how you were expecting?