Luscious chunks of fresh strawberries luxuriously nestled on its syrup, velvety smooth cream, and soft sponge cake. Strawberry Shortcake by Conti’s reminds me of the 1980’s cartoon character. Cute, adorable, lovely on its own simplicity.
Strawberry Shortcake
Although I am not a big fan of sponge cake, if it is made by Conti’s, it definitely is an exemption. I love how the generous butter cream mixed with strawberry syrup penetrates the cake. It has become the sponge cake’s salvation from its usual dry and airy texture. In between layers, chunks of strawberries are juicy and luscious to the bite, leaving one the pleasure to dig in and have some more.
Last night I was at TGIFriday’s near my place, gorging on their Bacon Cheeseburger when I received a call from my friend Vince who is currently in the US for some business trip. I told him that I was at our favorite hangout all by myself, but the Bacon Cheeseburger and some regulars at TGIFriday’s kept me company. He told me how he misses our TGIFriday’s night out, especially my rants and raves while feasting on margaritas. He’s the only person I know who misses a sight of me with margarita in one hand, and the rest of my life’s musing on the other. Clearly, he is one of my best buddies.
It’s good thing though that there’s TGIFriday’s in Chicago where he is staying for a couple of days before moving for another trip. Foodies that we are, I know that a serving or two of his TGIF’s favorites will make him feel better until it’s time to head back home. Also, lucky he, because TGIFriday’s is currently having a great deal of wonderful promos in Chicago, Indianapolis, Baltimore, and West Palm Beach area.
So, this is a shout out for my friends and readers in these places:
INDIANAPOLIS
Attention Indianapolis area Friday's® fans! Head on over to your local Friday's® for a great offer of a Dinner and a Cold One for only $10.
Enjoy some of Friday's® delicious entrees including a drink of choice:
Indulgent Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Jack Daniels Pulled Pork Sandwich
Balsamic Glazed Chicken Caesar
Mouth-watering Black Angus cheeseburger
This offer is available every night of the week! For the full menus being offered, please visit:
Attention West Palm Beach area Friday's fans! Head on over to your local Friday's now to pick 2 items for only $10!
Enjoy some of Friday's® delicious specials (including appetizers, entrees, and desserts):
Spinach Florentine Flatbread
Savory Dragonfire Chicken
Pan-Seared Parmesan Flounder
Delicious Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
This offer is available every night of the week! For the full menu being offered, please visit:
If pillows I use for sleeping are made like this, I wouldn’t want to sleep.
Who would have wanted to when the sweet smell of sugar wafting through your entire being keeps you awake?
Soft, fluffy, sugar glazed, square shaped doughnuts aptly called “Pillows” by Cello’s Doughnuts & Dips is definitely so much better than a sweet dream. While it is already palatable on its own, a nice melted Toblerone Chocolate Dip sends it a notch higher.
Every fluffy piece yearns for one to take the first proverbial bite, followed by countless unstoppable dipping, biting and chewing. There is enough crisp on the outside, and just the right amount of softness inside.
The fine sugar that covers the pillows is enough to sustain the sweetness in your palate as you chew. The sweetness will then be tempered by the creamy component of the doughnut, then the distinct taste of the Toblerone Chocolate Dip will make the entire experience linger.
Cello's Doughnuts & Dips offers variety of delicious doughnuts and other products. Visit their website www.cellosdoughnuts.com for more details.
