mmMac n Cheese

For all the macaroni and cheese lovers in the world, I have the best news ever! I have found the best mac and cheese recipe known to man. At mmMac n Cheese at Quincy Market in Boston, you will experience the awesomeness of their mac and cheese.

 

I was walking through Quincy Market to grab something quick before I went to the Body Worlds exhibit (it's a traveling museum of the different parts of the body) and I came upon this mac and cheese heaven. There are so many different types of mac and cheese you can get. There is the classic, buffalo chicken, BBQ, lobster, cheeseburger, Boston seafood, and more! Every meal starts with a secret blend of delicious cheese sauce on a skillet and then giant elbow macaroni is added. The cooks flip the macaroni like a pancake and it's like so cool!

Source: Yelp

I tried the grilled chicken version and it was beyond belief. I got the small and it was VERY filling. I wish I could have it right now; just thinking about it is making me crave it. Next time I go, I want to get the Boston seafood one because it has lobster, shrimp, and crab. The prices are reasonable, too. Mine was $7.50 and the most expensive one is $9.50.

If you're near the Boston area or planning a visit, I definitely recommend eating there or at least eating at Quincy Market because there are a million options! If you're far away and not coming to Boston any time soon, book a flight and get over here for some awesome mac and cheese!!

For more info about mmMac n Cheese and it's full menu, head to mmmacncheese.com.

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Healthy Packaged Snacks

When it comes to eating healthy, eating packaged snacks is like making a deal with the Devil. It's the gateway to cake and ice cream. The horror! Not all processed and packaged food are your enemy. In one of my many trips to Target last week (I practically live there), I saw Angie's Boom Chicka Pop white cheddar popcorn and I was like, "Is this heaven?"  It's just like Smartfood, but with better nutritional values. It has less carbohydrates and calories, but still has that delicious cheesy flavor.


As I continued to walk down the snack aisle, I found my favorite chocolate candies. I could hear the twix bars calling my name, but I picked up Brookside's dark chocolate covered goji with raspberry flavors. I had tried the blueberry and pomegranate ones before and loved them, so I grabbed the goji ones to try. They are so addicting! I never knew that something chocolatey could be healthy for you! It comes in a resealable bag, so they are the perfect snack for on the go; you can just stick the bag in your purse!

My final purchase was Snackwell's fudge drizzled caramel popcorn. Just the name of the snack makes my mouth water. Each package is 130 calories and gives you a good enough amount that you feel satisfied after eating, especially when eating it with water. This snack is great for lunches or if you are running errands and need a quick pick me up in between meals. Snackwell also has white and milk chocolate covered pretzel and caramel drizzled popcorn, so you can vary your snacking!



Overall, the snacks are very delicious! My only con of them is that they are more expensive, so it isn't easy to eat healthy on a budget, but they weren't outrageously priced! If you are looking for more healthy packaged snacks, definitely check Target's snack aisle. They have the junk food there too, but you can tell by the packaging usually if it's healthy. If you know of any other healthy snacks worth trying, let me know in the comments!


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I Suck at Apologies

I know it's been a long while since I posted on here and there are no excuses, but I'm going to give them anyway. Here's my lame list of why I have been neglecting The Daily Doozy:

1. It's my senior year
 This is by far my worst excuse, but it's true. I have been so busy with college stuff and applying for scholarships, that I really haven't had time for anything.

2. It's the middle of the quarter
Progress reports came out last week, so I have been busting my butt trying to keep up with the extra work and assessments my teachers piled on. Let's just say I'm still not caught up.

3. Physics.
This class is literally the death of me. I hate the teacher, the material, and most of all, the mountains of homework I have every night because of it. Like I don't already have enough to do on top of 30 energy calculation problems and mixed review questions. Damn you, Newton.

4. I have a procrastination complex
When I don't do something until the last minute (which is often) and end up not finishing it, I generally don't complete it and do not do any successing things because I haven't done the first. This is partly why it's been more than a week since my last post.

And Finally. . .

5. I am a freaking stressball
-I literally don't know what to do with myself, ever. I'm freaking out all the time and feeling so pressured that I swear I'm going to have a Myocardial Infarction. (Bonus points to whoever knows what that is! #futuredoctoralert #sciencerules) When I'm stressed, I can't think or function. It's the worst. And, I'm waiting to hear back from my top colleges these next few weeks, so basically I'm dying.

These excuses can't make up for this, but, I'm trying. All in all, I'd like to apologize for my absence and try to make it up to you. This week I'm going to publish 2 posts each day. It's the best I can do.

I also am making a few changes to the blog. Because i underestimated how much my life will take away from blogging, I am changing my posting schedule. I will continue to post here daily, but from now on, it will only be during the week. To make up for the loss of Saturday and Sunday, I'm slightly changing the post types in my schedule. Mondays are now Music and Movie Mondays, dedicated to music and movies (obviously). Thursdays are now Thirsty Thursdays and dedicated to food. Fridays will be Fashion Fridays, dedicated to style and beauty posts.
So the new schedule is:

Music and Movie Monday
Training Tuesday
Wicked Wednesday
Thirsty Thursday
Fashion Friday

Thank you for your understanding and for sticking with me. I promise to try my hardest to stick to this routine. I think it will be much more manageable. If you have any requests for posts like reviews, inspiration ideas, or advice, let me know in the comments or send me an email at thedailydoozy@gmail.com!

Stay tuned these next couple weeks because I have some great content planned. (Here's a hint: I have a collaboration and a special review in the works!)

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Oscar Watching Snacks

If you're like me, you never miss an opportunity to try out new, fun recipes. I love finding ones for snacks and appetizers to spice up my everyday meals. In honor of the Oscars this Sunday, I found 6 new recipes to make your Oscar viewing a night your stomach will never forget. From popcorn to shrimp to cupcakes, your party menu will have it all!

1. Chocolate Covered Popcorn

Source: Dying for Chocolate

The Oscars are all about celebrating the best of Hollywood, so why not celebrate with the best of popcorn? Chocolate covered popcorn would win an Oscar for best snack in my opinion. For the popcorn, you can either use microwave popcorn or follow the recipe from my healthy snacks post without adding the seasoning. Lay out the popcorn on a cookie sheet. Melt half a bag of semi sweet chocolate chips in the microwave and drizzle it over the popcorn, allowing it to dry before serving.




2. Roasted Grape and Blue Cheese Crostini

Source: Two Peas and their Pod

Alright, just the name of this sounds fancy; it upholds the regal air of the Oscars spirit. Not to mention it looks sooooo delicious. They are the perfect appetizer for your Oscars party or any party for that matter because they are delicious and easy to make! All you do is cut a baguette into thin slices and bake the olive oil and grapes in the oven. Then put the mix, a drizzle of honey, and the blue cheese on top of the bread and toast the slices for about five minutes at 400 degrees. For the full recipe, visit Two Peas and their Pod.


3. Firecracker Shrimp

Source: Bacon, Butter, Cheese& Garlic

Mmm I love seafood. This spicy snack will light up your taste buds in a fierce frenzy as you await the best awards of the night. This mix of spicy and savory will taste so good paired with your crostini bread! The heat from the pepperjack cheese and jalapeno slices are balanced with shrimp and bacon, that are sure to please everyone. They take about a half hour to prepare and make, so you'll be done in no time! For the full recipe, visit
Bacon, Butter, Cheese, & Garlic!





4. Almond Crusted Baked Eggplant

Source: Alimentageuse

Now for the main course of snacking: Eggplant bites! These beauties taste like fried heaven, but they are healthy! When the nominees read their acceptances speeches, you will be munching on your fancy bites. These bites are relatively easy to prepare and only take about an hour to prepare and bake. It's a perfect vegetarian option for any party! It's very simple to make; you just cut the eggplant, dip it in the batter, and bake! It is recommended that you dip it in marinara sauce as well! For the full recipe, visit Alimentageuse.com!




5. Champagne Cupcakes

Source: All Recipes

And for the pièce de résistance. . . Champagne cupcakes! There is no better way to toast the successes of your Hollywood favorites than with a champagne-flavored cupcake. This bubbly cake is infused with champagne for the ultimate toast! Impress everyone with your award winning baking skills with this yummy treat. You just mix champagne with cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil and bake in the oven. Mix confectionery sugar, champagne, and vanilla extract for the best frosting you have ever tasted. For the full recipe, visit allrecipes.com!





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Top 6: Healthy Snacks To Try

I love food. Like, so much. It's to the point where if I see something appetizing, I will eat it guilt free. Now that we are heading towards spring weather, I want to get in better shape by working out more and eating healthier. We will see how long this lasts. (I am very tempted by high-calorie sweets.)

I've come up with a small list of tasty, healthy, and quick snacks for mid-afternoon. I always get super hungry after school and ruin my dinner by eating unfulfilling crap, so these snacks are awesome for holding me over without overloading on the sugar, fat, and calories.

Source: Popcorn.org

1. Cheesy Jalapeno Popcorn

Popcorn is literally the most awesome snack because it's healthier than most snacks and it tastes so good. You can have like a million pieces of popcorn and not taken in many fatty calories. While the bag brands take less than two minutes to pop in the microwave, taking a few extra minutes making your own will save you calories in the long run. You can buy unpopped kernels at most grocery stores, so the ingredients are easy find. There are many low-calorie seasonings offered as well, so getting Jalapeno, Cheese, or Barbecued flavors are easy to come by. Sometimes I just add Grated Parmesan cheese on top of my popcorn, making for a delicious treat.                                  
      For Homemade Popcorn:
1 cup of unpopped kernels
6 tablespoons of Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Sea Salt or Popcorn Flavoring (I like Kernel Season's)

1. Put kernels and oil in a pot or pan with a lid on medium heat on the stove
2. Keep the kernels covered, checking for popped kernels.
3. Shake the pan after popping starts for about 3 minutes (or until it is all popped)
4. Take popcorn off the heat and sprinkle the sea salt or seasoning.

Source: Fitsugar

2. Baked Egg in Avocado

This is kind of a breakfast-y type snack, but hey, it's full of protein, low on sugar, and heart healthy! You can add different toppings like hot sauce, salsa, or other fresh herbs to put a different twist on a great snack. This one takes a little longer to cook, but it's totally worth it.
For The Baked Egg in Avocado:
1 ripe avocado
2 fresh eggs
1/8 of a teaspoon of pepper
1/2 a tablespoon of chopped chives (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
2. Slice the avocados in half and scoop out the pits and 2 tablespoons of avocado from the center to make room for the egg.
3. Place the avocado halves in a small baking dish and crack an egg in each half. 
4. Place in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of your eggs and avocados. 
5. Remove them from the oven, season with pepper and a garnish of your choice.

Source: allthecooks

3. Spinach Balls


This is an awesome snack for spinach and pizza lovers. It's like a spinach pizza rolled into a ball, but it's healthy. These are the most time consuming of this list, but they are oh so delicious; my mouth is watering just thinking about them.
For Spinach Balls: 
(5 servings)
1 egg
3 finely diced, deseeded red chilis
1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
1/4 cup of cheese (Parmesan, Mozzarella, and Cheddar mix)
1 cup of spinach boiled in salted water, drained

1. Blanch the spinach for about 1 minute in salted water and totally drain it by squeezing.
2. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
3. roll the mix into golf ball sized balls and place on parchment paper.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly brown and crispy. Serve immediately.

4. Instant Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Source: Deliciously Well

Who doesn't love frozen yogurt? With this recipe, you can make your own at home in a few minutes for a sweet treat. All you need is a mixer and a few ingredients for refreshing perfection.
For Strawberry Frozen Yogurt:
2 cups of fresh, washed strawberries, heads cut off
2 tablespoons of honey
24 oz of Vanilla Greek Yogurt (nonfat or low fat) 

1. Blend the strawberries in a mixer or beater until they are mushy, but not completely broken up.
2. Add in the honey and the yogurt and mix until well blended. 
3. Put yogurt in a frozen bowl and let it chill. (To speed up the process, place it in the freezer for a little bit)

Source: Salad In a Jar

5. Apples In A Bag



I've always been a fan of apple pie and apple crisp growing up so finding a healthy recipe for yummy apples was heaven. These are literally so easy to make and so heavenly that you forget that they are actually healthy. These have become my staple for afternoon snacking. They are just so good.
For Apples In A Bag:
1 small apple
1 spoonful of sugar
1/4 of a teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 of a teaspoon of cornstarch
1 tablespoon of water

1. Peel, core, slice, or dice the apple. Pick whatever way you like it best. Place the apples in a zippered plastic bag with the other ingredients. 
2. Secure the bag tightly and shake vigorously to evenly coat the apples and mix the ingredients. 
3. Open the bag a little to allow for ventilation and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
4. Carefully open the bag and either pour over pita chips, oatmeal, ice cream or eat it alone. 

6. Oven Baked Zucchini Chips


I love chips and I hate zucchini. But I'm seriously in love with this healthy alternative to potato chips. They are so addicting! They taste very similar to regular chips, but have a very unique flavor thanks to the zucchini. I normally don't like squashes and squash-type dishes, but these chips are so good. They are definitely worth a try.
For Zucchini Chips:
1 zucchini, cut into 1/8-1/4 inch slices
1/3 of a cup of whole grain breadcrumbs
1/4 of a cup of finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 of a teaspoon of black pepper
Sea Salt, to taste
1/8 of a teaspoon of garlic powder
1/8 of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons of low-fat milk

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2.Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper into a mixing bowl.
3. Dip zucchini slices into milk and then cover with bread crumbs mix, coating both sides. 
4. Put zucchini on a non stick cookie sheet with sprayed with cooking spray
5. Bake for 15 minutes and then turn them over and continue baking for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown. 
6. Allow to cool to room temperature and place in an airtight, resealable container.

I hope you enjoy these healthy, tasty treats! Some are more time-consuming than others, but they are all delicious in their own right. Let me know how your snacks came out!

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Chocolate Lava Cakes

Hello! So, for Foodie Friday I have a delicious treat: Chocolate Lava Cakes! These are seriously the best, most chocolatey cakes I have ever had. A coworker of my mother gave her the recipe nearly ten years ago and I've been in love with it ever since. Basically it's heaven for chocolate lovers. Here's the recipe!



1 stick of butter, cut into pieces
4 oz bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup all purpose flour

preheat oven to 400 degrees
butter and lightly flour 6 ramekins
melt butter in a small saucepan. Put the chocolate in a small bowl, pour the butter on top and stir until smooth. In a bowl using an electric mixer, beat eggs with the sugar at medium speed until thick and pale. Beat in the flour, add the chocolate. Spoon the batter into the prepared ramekins. Bake in the center of the oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the tops of the cakes begin to crack.

Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for one minute, Run a knife around the ramekins to loosen the sides then invert on a dessert plate. Serve the cakes immediately with whipped cream, ice cream or fresh strawberries.

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