Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I’m going to make it count. Doo Wop Eats opened a few months ago in downtown Denville and their fries are LEGIT. They are hand cut and taste the way fries should … like potatoes! I add a sprinkle of salt and dunk them in a side of their special sauce and they are pure perfection. You can order a small bucket or a large one (better for sharing!), or as a side item with one of their other delicious menu items like their cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches or cheesesteak. I do believe they’re the best fries in town. I said what I said. Doo Wop’s menu celebrates all your favorite Jersey shore boardwalk treats, including Fried Oreos, clam strips and milk shakes and has a fun vibe for kids and families. 😍
The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that takes all of your favorite ingredients from a grinder (or sub) sandwich and makes it into a delicious chopped salad. It’s as easy as putting everything in a bowl and chopping it up. Perfect for busy days and lazy nights, light meals and warm weather choices. Ingredient list below. Enjoy!

One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
We had a fun little board party this week and the We had a fun little board party this week and the delicious whipped Brie I shared earlier was front and center. If you haven’t heard of board parties, it’s when every guest makes a different type of food board and brings it - so much fun noshing ensues! With toasted baguette slices, cornichons and local honey, this was mostly a French-inspired board. So simple to pull together and totally my kind of meal.
Lunch date with one of my favorite people. 😍 We Lunch date with one of my favorite people. 😍 We popped into Cafe Crevier downtown and I finally got to try one of their burgers. It was thick and juicy and cooked to perfection. Love that the lettuce was shredded, and that the bun was toasted and slightly crispy. If you’re local, pop in and give them a try - don’t miss the fries!
I haven’t had a snow pic on my feed all winter b I haven’t had a snow pic on my feed all winter because, well, it’s been a weird one. Despite living in the Northeast, our Winter has had hardly any snow. Not to worry though, we’re going to be having snow in the Spring at this point. 😂 End of the week has a high of 50 degrees, today we lived in a snow globe with awful wind. I don’t even care what freaking season it is, just PICK ONE. And for the love of all things holy, I desperately need sunshine.
Grey days, perpetual rain, delayed opening tomorro Grey days, perpetual rain, delayed opening tomorrow … all the perfect setting for a cozy night at home and #candleoclock.
Weekend Photos in Review, old school. ✨ Weekend Photos in Review, old school. ✨
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Press
  • Writing
  • Contact

Sweetnicks

Food and Life

Weekend Photos in Review

January 2, 2011 · Narrative

Nearly Rainbow Heaven

French Fries with No Guilt50% off – under five bucks – color me happy!

Got ItManaged to snag this one for $4.50. I really, really wanted it when I saw it a few weeks ago, but couldn’t rationalize spending the money. After Christmas, and 50% off? Absolutely. Merry Christmas to me!

Cheesing It Up in Kate Spade

Just Say NoThis girl is a walking Kate Spade commercial. Beth loved the purse, but managed to restrain herself, even at 30% off.  I was a proud Mama.

Yes, PleaseLove that sign. Makes me long for Springtime.

LoveI was closerthanthis to buying the heart necklace, until Eagle Eyes Beth spotted a stone missing.

So Tempted

Rainbow Crocs

Outlet Shopping

Good Luck for the New YearI have always loved elephants. It might possibly be because they’re good luck. That, and their gentle faces and eyelashes… These necklaces were at a J. Crew outlet, and were 50% off, and then another 30% off. One of them found their way home with me. With a gift card from Christmas, and a final price of under ten dollars, can you blame me?

Project 365
January 1, 2011, Photo #1 (!!)

Not Me, SwearWhen I saw this, I had to snap a picture. I swear I didn’t do it, and since the kids weren’t with me, they were innocent too. Too funny.

Project 365
January 2, 2011, Photo #2

Cupcake Socks for Me

Print Friendly, PDF & EmailPRINT

Posted In: Narrative

Comments

  1. patsyk says

    January 2, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    LOL! That manaquin photo is hilarious! love it!

    Reply
  2. claire says

    January 2, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the socks!!!

    Reply
    • Cate says

      January 3, 2011 at 5:21 pm

      In my stocking from my parents. :)

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    January 2, 2011 at 10:22 pm

    love those plates!

    Reply
  4. Casey says

    January 2, 2011 at 11:45 pm

    The booty picture is awesome. If I lived closer to you, I’d blame my kids.

    Happy 2011!

    Reply
  5. Joanne says

    January 3, 2011 at 7:14 am

    Seems like you made out with some awesome deals this weekend! Good stuff. I love those ornaments. One of these days I’ll start a food-related ornament collection as well. You know. When I find closet space.

    Reply
  6. Kris #40 says

    January 3, 2011 at 9:45 am

    Jersey shore outlets? Love that place!

    Cutie ornaments and love those cupcake socks! We are always scoping out cupcake items from my daughter’s friend whose nickname is “Cupcake”.

    Reply
    • Cate says

      January 3, 2011 at 5:22 pm

      Ahem. If you can recognize which outlets I was at by that one picture, I’m thinking someone spends an awful lot of time there. ;) All these years coming home from the shore, I never noticed they were there. Now it’s a dangerous discovery.

      Reply
  7. beth says

    January 3, 2011 at 9:51 am

    someone may or may not have driven back down the shore yesterday to buy a kate spade wallet to match her purse. (actually to return the entire banana purchase as half of it was damaged to begin with). no penguins came home with that someone though. 40% + extra 20% coupon = $89 wallet instead of $200. and free really thanks to the xmas gift card from the boss.

    Reply
    • Cate says

      January 3, 2011 at 5:22 pm

      Haha, this does not surprise me! That hat *was* supercute!

      Reply
  8. beth says

    January 3, 2011 at 9:52 am

    now i really want to get that hat! it’s so cute!

    Reply
  9. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    January 3, 2011 at 7:53 pm

    I bought these socks a couple of weeks ago!!

    Reply
  10. Kris #40 says

    January 4, 2011 at 8:16 am

    I think I’ve been to them 3 or 4 times. Our friends live in toms river and if their teenager comes north for a weekend, we usually drive her south if we are due for a visit and we meet at the outlets. Always miss where it is on the way home and the sign is buried in the trees going south

    Reply
  11. Ramona says

    January 4, 2011 at 11:31 am

    Good captures, I like the elephant.

    Reply
  12. Meg says

    January 4, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    Too fun! Lordy, I love shopping. The pants-dropping mannequin is hilarious!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

Storytelling…
Through photos.
Words. And recipes.

Archives

Categories

Instagram

Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I’m going to make it count. Doo Wop Eats opened a few months ago in downtown Denville and their fries are LEGIT. They are hand cut and taste the way fries should … like potatoes! I add a sprinkle of salt and dunk them in a side of their special sauce and they are pure perfection. You can order a small bucket or a large one (better for sharing!), or as a side item with one of their other delicious menu items like their cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches or cheesesteak. I do believe they’re the best fries in town. I said what I said. Doo Wop’s menu celebrates all your favorite Jersey shore boardwalk treats, including Fried Oreos, clam strips and milk shakes and has a fun vibe for kids and families. 😍
The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that takes all of your favorite ingredients from a grinder (or sub) sandwich and makes it into a delicious chopped salad. It’s as easy as putting everything in a bowl and chopping it up. Perfect for busy days and lazy nights, light meals and warm weather choices. Ingredient list below. Enjoy!

One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
We had a fun little board party this week and the We had a fun little board party this week and the delicious whipped Brie I shared earlier was front and center. If you haven’t heard of board parties, it’s when every guest makes a different type of food board and brings it - so much fun noshing ensues! With toasted baguette slices, cornichons and local honey, this was mostly a French-inspired board. So simple to pull together and totally my kind of meal.

Pinterest

Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I’m going to make it count. Doo Wop Eats opened a few months ago in downtown Denville and their fries are LEGIT. They are hand cut and taste the way fries should … like potatoes! I add a sprinkle of salt and dunk them in a side of their special sauce and they are pure perfection. You can order a small bucket or a large one (better for sharing!), or as a side item with one of their other delicious menu items like their cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches or cheesesteak. I do believe they’re the best fries in town. I said what I said. Doo Wop’s menu celebrates all your favorite Jersey shore boardwalk treats, including Fried Oreos, clam strips and milk shakes and has a fun vibe for kids and families. 😍
The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that takes all of your favorite ingredients from a grinder (or sub) sandwich and makes it into a delicious chopped salad. It’s as easy as putting everything in a bowl and chopping it up. Perfect for busy days and lazy nights, light meals and warm weather choices. Ingredient list below. Enjoy!

One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
We had a fun little board party this week and the We had a fun little board party this week and the delicious whipped Brie I shared earlier was front and center. If you haven’t heard of board parties, it’s when every guest makes a different type of food board and brings it - so much fun noshing ensues! With toasted baguette slices, cornichons and local honey, this was mostly a French-inspired board. So simple to pull together and totally my kind of meal.
Lunch date with one of my favorite people. 😍 We Lunch date with one of my favorite people. 😍 We popped into Cafe Crevier downtown and I finally got to try one of their burgers. It was thick and juicy and cooked to perfection. Love that the lettuce was shredded, and that the bun was toasted and slightly crispy. If you’re local, pop in and give them a try - don’t miss the fries!
I haven’t had a snow pic on my feed all winter b I haven’t had a snow pic on my feed all winter because, well, it’s been a weird one. Despite living in the Northeast, our Winter has had hardly any snow. Not to worry though, we’re going to be having snow in the Spring at this point. 😂 End of the week has a high of 50 degrees, today we lived in a snow globe with awful wind. I don’t even care what freaking season it is, just PICK ONE. And for the love of all things holy, I desperately need sunshine.
Grey days, perpetual rain, delayed opening tomorro Grey days, perpetual rain, delayed opening tomorrow … all the perfect setting for a cozy night at home and #candleoclock.
Weekend Photos in Review, old school. ✨ Weekend Photos in Review, old school. ✨

Copyright © 2023 Sweetnicks · Theme by Vicki Harrison Design