Fat Kid Daily: May 2011

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Figured I should give ya s'more....

No really, cause it's been 9 days since the last post. Really B Chen? Really? Really. What was I thinking adding another blog? I'll tell you what I was thinking--I freaking LOVE food. And I wanna stare. That's why.

So, today I've done a cheesy play on words and I'll be showing you some s'mores. Not just any boring-ass s'more--no, no, that's another blog. I'll be showing some s'mores on crack. And s'mores with a twist. And not-so-s'mores s'mores.

Let's do it.

S'mores Bites

S'mores Cookie Bars

S'mores Brownies.

S'mores Doughnuts!

oooh oooh sexy S'mores Turnover

S'more Cupcakes.

sweet baby jesus, look at that chocolate!

I choose this next one because it litterally made me GASP when I saw it....S'mores Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies!!!!

Seriously!??!

How bout a S'more Pie?

shut up and feed me.

Remember how I'm not a huge cake fan? Well, I'd get over that for a slice of this S'mores Cake.

So, I hope you enjoyed s'more food porn--I did!

Big (s'more) Smile,

B.Chen

Monday, May 9, 2011

White Chocolate Butter Pecan Cookies, A Fat Kid Daily Original!

Yep, true story. I made my very own cookie creation on Saturday. And they were yummy! And beyond easy to make. I have this thing about complicated recipes--I tend not to do them. Which is why most of my cookie recipes involve cake mix, like this baby.

Wanna make them? Hell yeah you do!

White Chocolate Butter Pecan Cookies:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Gather Ingredients:
1 box of Butter Pecan cake mix ( I used Betty Crocker)
1/3 cup veggie oil
2 eggs
1/2 bag of white chocolate morsels. (the normal size bag, not a huge one)

Throw them together:
Combine all ingredients together in a medium bowl, mix.

Scoop!
I used an actual cookie scooper things (like a tiny ice cream scoop)

cookie dough should really be its own food group...

Place in oven for 10 minutes.

fresh from the oven!

Mmmmmm

tah-freaking-dah!

So what have we learned here today? That cookies don't need an ingredient list the size of Cali in order for them to be awesome. Oh, and that you should always trust my judgement!

Big (cake mix) Smile,
B.Chen

Friday, May 6, 2011

Ooh La La Lemon!

Well Holy Shit! It's actually spring today! Seriously. There's sun and everything. The temperature is over 60 degrees and we are making things happen. Like this fat kid entry...on lemons!

First of all, mmmmmmm. There's something about the tartness of a lemon that makes you feel a little less guilty when it's mixed in your favorite dessert. I mean, come on, lemon cheesecake totally has to be better for you than chocolate cheesecake, right? Right....Either way, lemon is lovely. LOVELY.

Here's some springy-lemon dessert porn just for YOU!

Let's start with something simple, like these lemon squares from Madcap Cupcake.

look at the lemon layers AND that buttery crust.

Ok. I could just stare at these next guys all. day. long. Straight up. They're gorgeous. They're Meyer Lemon Tarts from Cherry Tea Cakes.

it's like having your very own pie. or 2. or 3.

I'm not really a cake/cupcake kinda fat kid, I'd rather have cookies or a donut any day over cake. BUT, I do make an exception for Lemon Cakes. Yep, it's really the gift that keeps on giving. Like these cupcakes, oozing with decadent lemon curd......from ChocolateSuze, here are her Lemon cupcakes with lemon curd filling & lemon cream cheese frosting. Now that's a mouthful. Literally.

so sexy.

keeping with cakes, wanna know a killer combo? Of course you do! :) Get ready for it: Lemon & Blueberry. It's sick. Ridiculous. I'm straight up taking deep breaths over these little ones, Lemon Blueberry Capcakes over at Annie's Eats.

Gorgeous. That is all.

Here's a pretty one from Country Living (yep), amply named lemon cake.

so damn pretty!

Not only is this gorgeous photography, but these look pretty damn good, too! Yummy Lemon Burst Cookies from Tidy Mom.

seriously, I could frame. and eat every cookie on that plate.

I'm thinking I may have to do a part 2 at some point--there are SO MANY lemon shots (EVERYBODY!) and recipes I want to share. Alass, it is Friday night and I need to get my Lemon MGD 64 on. Bitches.

mmmmmm.

Alright friends, have an awesome weekend!!!!

Big (Tart) Smile,

B.Chen

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Cinco de DRINKO!

I don't claim to know anything about Cinco de Mayo. I'm pretty sure it's Mexico's version of St. Patty's Day, and that there's LOTS of drinking going on! But then I looked it up....something about beating France? Anyway, it's definitely a day of celebration and I have just the right drinks for your own Cinco de Drinko party!

Clearly we have our friends over at Food Network giving us savory jalapeno margaritas! They always know what's up.

That's one SPICEY Marg!

I'm all about innovation. And popsicles. So this ~~worlds BEST idea~~ was clearly an easy pick for me! Over at Bakers Royale they've got a kick ass recipe for strawberry margarita popsicles.

No really, worlds coolest idea!

Not only is there a recipe for strawberry margarita popsicles, but there's also one for corona beer popsicles. Yeah, you heard me right. BEER popsicles.

You just can't make this shit up!

Oh, and while we're at it, how bout these bad boys? strawberry margarita jell-o shooters. Are you freaking KIDDING me?!?! Dude. YUM.

How have I so many years without every knowing about this?!?!

Ok, back to the land of drinks. How bout a little citrus action, hmmm? Here's a drink from Delish featuring grapefruit juice, la paloma suprema.

The grapefruit makes this super healthy!

This one sounds fab, Pineapple Ginger Agua Fresca from Epicurious.

mmmmm, frothified.

The peeps over at 7x7 keep bragging about a non-margarita Cinco de Drinko (which PS I totally understand. They start to burn your tonsils!) Here's a few to try:

Don Julio’s Bloody Maria

I never need a reason for a good bloody!

Patrón Perfect Cosmo

a very sex in the city approach

How bout one more, the Cider House Rules.

Good Movie. Better drink?

Alright amigos, that's all for now. Have an awesome Cinco de DRINKO!!!!

Big (Tequila) Smile,

B.Chen

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Pizza makes me weak-za in the Knees-za!

Hellloooo (skinny) Fat Kids!

As you know, I love all things food. However, I have a very special place in my heart (and stom) for PIZZA. Thin crust, thick crust, Chicago Style, meat lovers, Hawaiian, supreme, veggie, mmmm garlic....you get what I'm saying! I do however have a favorite type--it's pretty simple when you think of all the varieties there are out there....I'm a pan crust, extra sauce, ham and pineapple kinda (skinny) fat kid. What about you? Don't be shy, comment are not only welcome, but encouraged.

Here's some pizza porn for you to feast your eyes on!

Check out this baby from Two Spoons, a tomato basil ~~pizza~~ tart.

tart my ass! that's a pizza baby.

A not so tradional approach from Food for my Family, a savory white pizza with shrimp.

I heart olives!

Here's a take on J. Chen's favorite, a bread pizza, from Buns in the Oven.

Now, pizza is amzing as it is, BUT, put a spin on it and everyone will think you're an effing GENIUS!

Try these!

Pizza Dip from My Baking Addiction.

Slather this sexy stuff on fresh baked bread! Oh. Baby.

Here's another easy, but way cool, recipe from The Girl Who Ate Everything. Check out these pizza rolls!

I really love this last one! They've turned pizza into a straight up lollipop craft! Check this out from this Pizza on a Stick from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes.

I HAVE to do this!!!!

And, one last final thought on pizza......

mmm hmm that's right.

Big (Pepperoni) Smile,
B. Chen

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Ode to Grilled Cheese.

So yesterday I was all over ooey gooey goodness. Today, I'm on to the wonderment that is GRILLED CHEESE. My all-time fav and my restaurant go to. Mmmmm, I love me a good grilled cheese. Especially if there's bacon. Cause we all know, bacon makes everything better. My puppy is even named Bacon. I'm just sayin....

Let's get started, shall we?

Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches With Chutney

a beautiful thing.

So named, The Best Grilled Cheese Ever

it certainly looks like the best grilled cheese ever....

These next two come from Recipe Girl, her husband and kid's fav grilled cheese creations!

The Adult Grilled Cheese.

I'm thinking the husband is on to something here.....

Marbled Jack & Ham Grilled Cheese

I'm with the kid, nothing wrong with a little ham in the cheesy mix!

Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onion, Applewood Bacon & Swiss Gruyere Cheese

Damn that's sexy.

A not so fat kid approach: Bethenny Frankel's Grilled Cheese and Bacon

Skinny Fat Kid.

I could eat a Grilled Cheese for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacktime, 4th meal.......you get the picture.

Big (cheesy) Smile,
B.Chen

Monday, May 2, 2011

Ooey Gooey FatKidNess!

mmmm, mmmmm. ooey. gooey. goodness.

I'd like to extend an WARM welcome to my new blog, Fat Kid Daily. For those of you who know me from B.Cheniful, you know that I love creating contemporary decor and accessories. Now, for those of you who know me from "real life", you know that I love all things food. Especially food photography. And sweets. And savory goodness. And that nothing is too rich for me. Oh no, I have no trouble putting it down. Shit, I don't even need milk with my cookies! I'd really rather have chocolate wine.....

So, I just decided that since I LOVE to look at food, you might too. I'll also have recipes that link back to said yumminess so that you can apron up and dig in!

Onward to today's Ooey Gooey Fat Kid:

Grilled Peanut Butter & Jelly