Pinkberry Bliss

In honor of National Ice Cream Month, I broke out my ice cream maker for the first time ever tonight...what have I been waiting for?? Who knows why I was intimidated, because it was sooo easy. Well, the process was easy, but deciding what to make for my inaugural churn was pretty hard! In the end I went with a copycat recipe of the Pinkberry original flavor. For those of you who have never had Pinkberry, it is an addictive frozen yogurt with ridiculously low calories. The taste is not for everyone, as it is not a sweet treat, but can only be described as your breakfast yogurt, frozen. When I go to Pinkberry (or Iceberry, as the knock-off here in FL is called),  I always get some version of the same toppings: strawberries, bananas and granola, so that is what I had to get for this mission too.  It didn't get tot he consistency that I would have like, but if I had time and patience, I could've just put it in the freezer for a bit. I have to say, the copycat recipe was pretty spot on:

This little cutie seemed to like it too:

That's my great-niece, Shyanne...another satisfied customer! :)

 All in all a successful test of the ice cream machine! Now to decide what flavor to make next.....

Killer Craving

So I was driving to meet a friend for lunch on Friday, a very dark and stormy day, and I knew the question coming at me was "Where do you want to eat?" Well, I had to think long and hard about what I was craving, and then it became perfectly clear: Killer Shrimp! For those who don't know about the now closed (RIP) LA establishment, it is the most simple concept ever. The only thing on the menu: Shrimp. You can get it three ways...with bread, with pasta or with rice. period. That's the menu! My favorite is with bread. It is basically a bowl of broth with shrimp and a basket of bread to soak up all the broth. I always forget how spicy it is until I am halfway through it, but it would've been the perfect dish on that dreary day. Sadly, there are no more Killer Shrimp's, and sadly I am on the opposite coast now. I did find the recipe. I'll make it on the next rainy day and let you know how it goes!

This craving did get me thinking about all of the other places I miss on LA. Like my other romp to get the same dish, Bourbon Street Shrimp. Or my favorite Sushi places Crazy Fish or Sushi Mac.

Or the best Japenese noodles in town, the #17 at Ramenya.

Or the best Italian food at C&O...oh those garlic knots, how I miss you!

 Then there are the Hollywood legends, like Roscoes, Pinks, and Bay Cities. 

When I need a sweet treat, I definitely miss Pinkberry and Sprinkles.

 I made some new favorites my last year in LA, like Rubios and Daphnes.

 Then when I crave meat I want Korean BBQ, Mongolian BBQ, or Brazilian BBQ. Or maybe some  Gaucho Grill or Lawry's ....

And on just about any given day, I think at least once about In-n-Out. Please someone send me a Double Double!

*Sigh*  Sadly I can have none of these places, so I just sit here and drool on my keyboard....
I am finding some new favorites here in FL though. One day I'll tell you all about those too!
Until then, any suggestions you Floridians? I am HUNGRY now! ;)