Chocolate Chip, Banana Pancakes with Whipped Cream: A Birthday Breakfast

Okay. Almost everyone knows how to make pancakes, right? Of course. What I'm offering is a tip or two on how to make banana pancakes turn out (almost) perfect. Tip #1: After they were done, I wish I had added maybe 1/4 - 1/2 c. buttermilk to make 'em a little more moist. T.C. rates 4/5 beards Ingredients: 2 c. Bisquick 1 c. milk 2 eggs 1/2 c. chocolate chips 2...

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Traditional Stuffed Bell Peppers

Overall, this dish was pretty delicious, but it left a little something to be desired. If I were to do it over again, I would amp up the zest. I'd say it needs more salt and worcestershire sauce; of course, T.C. says "It could be cheesier." I would suggest that, before boiling the peppers, add sea salt to the water in order to flavor the peppers themselves. T.C. gives...

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T.C.'s Surprise Birthday Event: Flavors of Philly Food Tour

So, I couldn't be more excited about my surprise for T.C.'s birthday tomorrow: Flavors of Philly Food Tour! Within about 3 hours, we're going to 5 different eateries--all of which are local hosts of authentic "Philadelphia" fare. "Make room: this is not only a tasting adventure, but a meal that includes classic Philly eats like cheesesteaks and cheese whiz fries, tomato pie, soft pretzels, chocolate-covered hard pretzels, and decadent cake truffles!" Yum... http://www.cityfoodtours.com/philadelphia/flavors_of_ph...

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Penne with Broccoli, Mushrooms, Parmesan Romano

This yummy dish is pure comfort food for me, not to mention easy. I whipped this one up in about 20 minutes, tops. What's nice about it is you can really add or take away anything you'd like, and no matter what you'll have something really scrumptious.  T.C. gives it: 4/5 beards Ingredients: 3 c. uncooked penne pasta 1/2 bunch of broccoli 2-3 large white...

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Memphis Taproom

Restaurant: Memphis Taproom Location (google.map): 2331 E. Cumberland, Phila., PA  19125 Phone: (215) 425-4460 Hours: Bar: 11:30am-2am; Kitchen: 11:30am-12am (brunch Saturday & Sunday: 11am-3pm) Price: Menu Drink: “On Ta...

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The Blind Pig

Left: Poutine, Right: Farmer's Burger The Blind Pig is one of our favorite restaurants in the Northern Liberties area of Philadelphia. My fiance and I have been told that every dish listed on the menu is a chef specialty, and we’ve never eaten a meal there we didn’t like. Before moving to Philadelphia, I’d never heard of “poutine”—warmed cheese curds with...

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