The Patio Grill

Handsome and I went to the new Patio Grill today for linner.

I was a little hesitant since i heard the Sonic which was originally there used to infested with rats...

and their special was fish & chips.

 (definitely not a seafood fan here)

BUT! we went! aaannndd, it was actually pretty darn good!

i was in the mood for a sandwich, so i ordered our waitress' favourite one,

the pastrami. 

it was super simple. 

rye bread.

mustard.

dill pickle.

pastrami.

and cheese. 

 i guess that is all you need for a good sandwich, less is more right? 

I also got some yummy onion rings, dipped in ranch of course. 

not the healthiest meal.... but for sure a good one!

I'd recommend the Patio Grill..

 however,

 it's a pretty small place so come prepared to eat outside

and be ready to wait. 

oh, they also have fairly good chips and salsa too :)

our new favourite treat?

Vanilla ice cream with squeezed limes on top! 

do try, its of the up most refreshing. :) 

also, I love you. 

ALL of you. 

:)

cupcakes!

if there is one thing about me you should know, its that I can't bake worth crap. 

everything I make always ends up burned, smelling like eggs, or tasteless beyond words. 

haha, but this fate has recently changed, miraculously! 

& i have discovered a way to make tasteful, good looking, creative cupcakes! 

[I'm slightly on the proud side, because like I said, I've NEVER been able to bake before in my LIFE. haha]

 I've been meaning to post some pictures of my recent flavours AND the recipe but due to my lack of camera, this was quite difficult. 

BUT! I have my camera, and remembered to take some pictures of them tasty things yesterday.

so! here ya go friends. :)

tasty cupcakes: 

{strawberry banana cheesecake}

1 Strawberry cake mix 

1 box cheesecake pudding mix 

3/4 Cup buttermilk

1/2 Cup Vegetable or Canola oil

4 Table spoons water 

4 eggs 

preheat oven to 350 degrees, and line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.

Add the cake mix, pudding mix, buttermilk, oil, and water to a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Add the eggs one at a time, until the batter is well-mixed. Increase speed to high and beat until think and fluffy, 2 minutes longer.

Pour or scoop the batter into the liners until they are 2/3 full. ( i like filling them a little more than that, because they go over the top and look nicer. :) ) Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from oven and let them cupcakes cool. 

{banana frosting}

1/2 Cup softened butter

3/4 Cup sliced banana

1 tsp. Water

2 tsp. Vanilla

3-4 Cups powdered sugar ( adjust to achieve desired consistency) 

Cream butter in an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Then add in the strawberries, vanilla and water, and mix on low-speed until combined. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and mix until combined. Then beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, another 3-5 minutes.

then, once the cupcakes are cool and your frosting is mixed, scoop the frosting into a gallon sized baggy and cut off the tip of a corner. 

and frost yourself to scrumptious cupcakes!

{these are the two flavours I made yesterday;

Strawberry banana cheesecake, and chocolate chip raspberry!}