Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Chocolate Fudge Pretzel Dream Donut from Tim Hortons

It officially feels like Christmas with the availability of Tim Hortons' dream donuts. As you know, I have been keeping an eye out for any new dream donuts. I opened my Tims app almost every day to see if there was anything new and nearly screamed when I saw two new dream donuts.

We walked to Tim's nearest location after work to ensure they were available. I have trauma about ordering a dream donut for delivery and getting a different donut.


Chocolate Fudge Pretzel Dream Donut

I am a sucker for any dessert with a crunchy element, and the crushed pretzels on top of a chocolate fudge donut is a win. However, I wished the donut itself was fudgier or not dry.


Chocolate Fudge Pretzel Dream Donut from Tim Hortons

There's no filling inside the Chocolate Fudge Pretzel Dream Donut from Tim Hortons.

This is the better dream donut from the holiday menu because of the contrast of texture (crunchy pretzel and soft donut) and flavour (sweet base and salty top).




List of Dream Donuts from Tim Hortons

I arranged it alphabetically instead of chronologically.

Gingerbread Chocolate Dream Donut from Tim Hortons

It officially feels like Christmas with the availability of Tim Hortons' dream donuts. As you know, I have been keeping an eye out for any new dream donuts. I opened my Tims app almost every day to see if there was anything new and nearly screamed when I saw two new dream donuts.

We walked to Tim's nearest location after work to ensure they were available. I have trauma about ordering a dream donut for delivery and getting a different donut.


Gingerbread Chocolate Dream Donut

How adorable is that little gingerbread cookie on top of the donut? It is the only thing with any hint of gingerbread flavour in that donut.


Gingerbread Chocolate Dream Donut from Tim Hortons

The fondant on top provides sweetness, and the filling inside is chocolate. A good donut but no gingerbread flavour and not something I'll order again.


A peek inside the Gingerbread Chocolate Dream Donut from Tim Hortons.




List of Dream Donuts from Tim Hortons

I arranged it alphabetically instead of chronologically.

Sunday, November 13, 2022

11th HelloFresh Box for 2022

For this week, our HelloFresh box arrived on Monday. I took Monday and Tuesday off from work this week and have more time to cook HelloFresh during the day.


Kadai-Style Paneer with Peppers and Garlicky Basmati Rice

We cooked this meal Monday for lunch and had the leftovers for Wednesday's lunch.

I love HelloFresh when everything goes smoothly but immensely despise it when an ingredient is missing. It would have been forgivable if it was garlic or onions that I could quickly get in the grocery. But if it's a spice missing, then it's annoying.

Dal Spice is missing from this recipe, and I found out when I started cooking it. I don't plan to buy a bottle of Indian Dal Spice just because I need a tablespoon for this recipe. As expected, the lack of spice made the dish extremely bland. I am so disappointed.


Kadai-Style Paneer with Peppers and Garlicky Basmati Rice
Tonight, we're bringing you a twist on traditional Kadai paneer with spiced peppers, coconut milk, and garlicky basmati rice! Grab a spoon and get ready to dig in!

Wednesday Update: My husband was preparing to throw out the trash, and he found the Dal Spice inside the paper bag. Gah. I feel bad and stupid because I blamed HelloFresh for giving us bland food when I should have looked closer at the paper bag.


Fajita-Style Beef Bowls with Basmati Rice and Lime Crema

We cooked this meal Wednesday for dinner and had the leftovers for Thursday's lunch.

Delicious! Although I think I went overboard with adding too much lime zest on the lime crema and wished there were a bit more tomatoes, overall a delightful dish.


Fajita-Style Beef Bowls with Basmati Rice and Lime Crema
Easy, quick, and packed with flavour, this dish gives you the fiesta without the fuss! Bell peppers and green onions pair beautifully with tender beef to create a fajita bowl that comes together with smoky Mexican-style seasoning.

Maple-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry with Garlic Rice

We cooked this meal Thursday for dinner and had the leftovers for Monday's lunch.

It's sweet. If you don't like sweet meat, then I don't recommend this dish. Even with all the ginger in the box and salt, I still find it a bit too sweet.


Maple-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry with Garlic Rice
Maple, ginger, and soy sauce team up to make a zippy sauce that will make this stir-fry night a memorable one. In this sweet and savoury sauce, you'll find carrots, peppers, and juicy chicken. A base of garlicky rice and a garnish of green onions complete this stir-fry sensation.

Cal Smart Turkey Salad with Creamy Dressing and Feta

We cooked this meal Friday for lunch and had the leftovers for Tuesday's lunch.

I love the crispy apples, the turkey's juiciness, and the feta's saltiness. Overall, a wonderful low-calorie quick lunch.


Cal Smart Turkey Salad
This speedy salad is jam-packed with fresh tomatoes, crunchy carrots, and crisp apples then topped with juicy seared turkey and a delicious mayo dressing for a wholesome kickstart to your week!

Tuscan Sausage Linguine with Sweet Bell Pepper, Chili and Parmesan

We cooked this meal Sunday for lunch and had the leftovers for Wednesday's lunch.

I love the chili flakes and the heat it brings in. Overall, one of the heartiest pasta sauces HelloFresh has to offer.


Tuscan Sausage Linguine with Sweet Bell Pepper, Chili and Parmesan
Juicy pork sausage and garlic create the perfect flavour base for this classic pasta sauce. Built up with sweet peppers, chili and Parmesan cheese, this recipe is so simple and delicious that you'll want it to become a part of your weekly repertoire.

Spicy Gochujang Veggie Bibimbap Bowls with Jasmine Rice and Fried Eggs

We cooked this meal Sunday for dinner and had the leftovers for Friday's lunch.

First, I love the portobello mushrooms. On my first bite, the texture reminded me of bulgogi. The gochujang sauce was perfect. I hate that this dish tastes so good without meat.

Spicy Gochujang Veggie Bibimbap Bowls with Jasmine Rice and Fried Eggs
Spicy and saucy are coming your way in this hearty vegetarian dinner! This isn't just another rice bowl. Tonight, gochujang is firing things up, while sesame sautéed portobello mushrooms change up the veg game. Sunny-side-up eggs finish off the dish like a dream!

I don't have any more discounts from HelloFresh, so I am uncertain when I might get a box again.

Grilled Breakfast Wrap for breakfast at Tim Hortons

Happy Sunday! As part of our Sunday routine, we had breakfast at Tim Hortons before heading to Sunday Mass.

According to my Tim Hortons menu checklist, we haven't had their Grilled Breakfast Wrap, and the only explanation I could think of is that I always prefer the Farmers Breakfast Wrap.


Bacon Grilled Breakfast Wrap

My hubby had the Bacon Grilled Breakfast Wrap from Tim Hortons. It doesn't have a lot of bacon in it, but that is to be expected from a fast food.


Bacon Grilled Breakfast Wrap from Tim Hortons

Sausage Grilled Breakfast Wrap

I enjoyed my high-calorie Sausage Grilled Breakfast Wrap from Tims. I especially love the sauce they use. It's creamy with a subtle heat. I think it's chipotle, but don't quote me on that.


Sausage Grilled Breakfast Wrap from Tim Hortons

Saturday, November 12, 2022

Original Crispy Large Fried Chicken for dinner at Hot Star Large Fried Chicken

I love Hot Star Large Fried Chicken, and we enjoyed our dinner tonight.

Spicy Popcorn Chicken

The Spicy Popcorn Chicken works well with rice, same with the Original Crispy Large Fried Chicken.
 
Original Crispy Large Fried Chicken

3 pieces Fried Buns Black Sesame

Black Sesame Fried Buns

The black sesame flavour is intense. However, the Creamy Custard is better. I can't wait to try the Taro next time.

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken Vancouver Menu

When we went to Hot Star Large Fried Chicken recently, hubby asked which ones we have tried and I have no idea, so I am creating this post of their menu with a checklist of what we have tried.

This menu is subject to change without prior notice. All prices are in Canadian dollars and does not include taxes and tip.

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken Menu
☑️ Original Large Fried Chicken
    Flavour options:
    ☑️ Salt and Pepper
    🔲 New Orleans
    🔲 Seaweed
    🔲 Cumin
    🔲 Plum
    🔲 Curry
    🔲 Spicy
$11.99
☑️ Hot Cheese Fried Chicken
    Flavour options:
    ☑️ Original
    🔲 Spicy
$14.99
☑️ Korean Large Fried Chicken $12.99
☑️ Large Fried Chicken with Special BBQ Sauce
    Flavour options:
    ☑️ Original
    🔲 Spicy
$12.49
☑️ Crispy Large Fried Chicken
    Flavour options:
    ☑️ Original
    ☑️ Spicy
    🔲 Seaweed
$12.49
🔲 Original Fried Chicken (3 pcs) $10.99
☑️ Popcorn Chicken $8.49
🔲 Deep Fried Chicken Wings (5 pcs)
    Flavour options:
    🔲 New Orleans Flavour
    🔲 Spicy
$8.49
🔲 Korean Chicken Wings (5 pcs) $8.99
🔲 Popcorn Chicken Bento
    Flavour options:
    🔲 Salt & Pepper
    🔲 Spicy
$11.99
☑️ Chicken Leg Bento
    Flavour options:
    ☑️ Original
    🔲 Spicy
$10.99
🔲 Plum Sweet Potato $5.49
🔲 Fried King Oyster Mushroom $5.99
☑️ Fried Buns $10.99
🔲 Taipei 101 Corn
    Flavour options:
    🔲 Salt & Pepper
    🔲 Spicy
$4.49
☑️ Fried Vegetable Spring Rolls (5 pieces) $3.99
☑️ French Fries $5.49
☑️ Rice $2.49

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