Food
Skeeter Snacks: Tasty 100% Nut-Free Cookies You’ll Go Nuts For
Meet Skeeter: he’s a squirrel that’s allergic to nuts. Wait, what?! Before you wonder how that’s even possible, pause for a second to think about how many humans are affected by nut allergies Skeeter Snacks is a company that understands that having dietary restrictions doesn’t mean having to eat bland, cardboard-like food. Not only are Skeeter’s […]
Campbell’s Soup Limited Edition Andy Warhol Cans
Did you know that that you could own a tiny piece of art history for a mere 75 cents? Seriously. Starting today, only at Target, you can pick up a limited edition, specially designed can of Campbell’s Tomato Soup. Each classic can pays homage to the 50 year anniversary of Andy Warhol’s iconic 32 Campbell’s Soup […]
Chicken for Cheese and Mushroom Lovers!
Today I had a friend over for lunch and was inspired to whip out one of my go-to recipes for a quick and delicious meal. I’ve also made this as a special birthday dinner for my mother, so shout out to my mom! What I’m going to describe today is a no-fuss chicken the starts […]
Picante: Springfield, NJ
Down the street from Thai Amarin, a new Collabor-fave, is Picante “The Taste of Mexico,” a cool lunch spot that has gained much critical acclaim in the area. Let me tell you: Chipotle, this is not. Fresh, authentic, and reasonably priced, this place is a gem. The best way to describe Picante and its dishes […]
Thai Amarin: Springfield, NJ
Sandwiched between a bank drive thru, dry cleaner, and Muscle Maker Grill in a tiny strip mall in Jersey, you’ll find Thai Amarin, a hidden gem of Thai cuisine. Once you get past its blink-and-you’ll-miss-it humble storefront, you’ll be instantly transported into a warm and welcoming dining room that smells like sandalwood and jasmine. Check […]
Narenj Persian Grill: Basking Ridge, NJ
For my mom’s birthday on Thursday, she and I wanted to go to go out for a special lunch treat. We wanted something that we don’t get everyday, but we wanted to make sure the place was awesome. We turned to Narenj Persian Grill in Basking Ridge, New Jersey: our tried and true go-to fave […]
From My Mom’s Kitchen: A Tasty Spamwich?? Yes!
My family has always enjoyed taking day trips to discover and re-experience all the local fun and sights available near or around our town. A lot of my childhood memories involve waking up early to get dressed, prep the car, grab some travel sized cereal boxes and sandwiches, stock up on water bottles and head […]
Crazy Mocha Coffee Company: Pittsburgh, PA
I doubt I’d surprise anyone by admitting that the main reason I was drawn to Pittsburgh’s Crazy Mocha coffee shops was their goat logo. I mean, come on. Goats! Even though they’re the least likely animals I’d associate with beverages, read on to find out why Crazy Mocha was all kinds of right!
Curry on Murray: Pittsburgh, PA
I’m currently traveling for a week in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and I am excited to share some local flavors! The first bit of Pittsburgh I got seriously excited about is Thai restaurant, Curry on Murray. It’s appropriately located on Murray Ave. in the Squirrel Hill section of Pittsburgh. (Which came first: the name, or the real estate?) I […]
Relatively Simple No-Boil Lasagna!
The fact that my family and I have a deep love for Italian food may seem a little odd, given that we are Puerto Rican and have never traveled outside of our island and the United States. My exposure to good pizza, lasagna, good mozzarella and other delicacies have come through the blessing of having extended family […]
The Collabor-eight 