Friday Things
December 7th, 2012 | Author: Alysha
Happy Friday! Why not celebrate with some “things”? Here goes!
1. What I’m disappointed with:
The Melting Pot. I know. I know. Me at a chain restaurant. Who would have thought? It was the Groupon and I can’t resist a sale. To make a long, 1 1/2 hours to be exact, story short, we can make better fondue at home. Also, our waiter was completely awkward and kept giving Brenton googly eyes when we went on Tuesday night. The whole process was so long that I almost fell asleep. Ok, rant over.
2. Package that made my week:
The power of Twitter is amazing. I won a 24-pack of Premier Protein a few months ago and it finally came! I first tried their protein shakes and bars through a blogger giveaway. I LOVE how their drinks taste. When protein is usually so chalky, theirs is smooth and delicious sans a funky aftertaste.
3. What I’m making with my copious amounts of squash:
Olive Oil Roasted Butternut Squash Salad. I tend to love salads with roasted veggies on top and this one is no exception. With Brie cheese, drizzled balsamic vinegar, chopped rosemary and a drizzle of olive oil on a bed of spinach, I felt like I should be eating this salad at a restaurant (not the Melting Pot :) instead of my own table.
Olive Oil Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Serves 1
2 cups baby spinach
1 cup roasted butternut squash
1 ounce Brie cheese, diced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Olive oil, to taste
Drizzle butternut squash with olive oil on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes.
Put spinach in a shallow pasta bowl. Top with roasted butternut squash, Brie cheese, balsamic vinegar and fresh rosemary. Drizzle the salad with a touch of good quality olive oil. Serve.
Question: Chain restaurants: Love ‘em or hate ‘em? And which ones do you love or hate the most?
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Oh no!!!!! I’m sorry you didn’t like it :( What did you get? We might not use out other groupon…I don’t feel like going there again haha.
Brittney @ Brittney Breathing recently posted..List Lovin’ Thursday
I guess I should have mentioned that :) We got the cheddar lager for the appetizer and the creme brulee. They were good, but soooo not worth waiting an hour and a half for.
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Friday Things
I’ve always wanted to try melting pot, but that is super awkward that she (he?) was doing that! What a weird experience!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..Thursday Tangents
I was the same way. At least I know what all the fuss is about.
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Friday Things
i have never been to the melting pot but i mean melted cheese does intrigue me.
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..Like freaks of a feather, We’ll rock together
You’d love fondue. That part is definitely not overrated.
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Friday Things
Bummer about the Melting Pot! We have one in Pittsburgh, but I didn’t realize that it’s a chain. It’s pretty expensive, though, so I’ve never gone. Glad to know that I’m not missing out on anything!
Alex @ Brain, Body, Because recently posted..Upper Body Strengthening
It is expensive. Dinner for 2 is $100!
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Friday Things
Mmmm that salad looks incredible! I’m not big on chain restaurants either but I don’t completely hate them. Sorry you had such a bad experience at the Melting Pot!
Carol @ Lucky Zucca recently posted..High Five For Friday
You’d love the salad. It’s probably the best I’ve made in awhile.
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Friday Things
I’ve never been to the The Melting Pot, doesn’t sound like I’m missing much. Sorry to hear you had such bad service, although my 3-hour dinner at Honeypie was still longer :)
Karis’ Kitchen recently posted..Christmas Cookies
3 hour dinner?! I can’t wait to hear this story.
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