Lobster Scare

I. Love. The. East. Coast.
Although I'm months behind on posting about my East Coast trip; being late is better than never! I know that many people hate the East Coast, and think the weather is too extreme to even be treated as "manageable," but I love the weather. I love the chilliness ... it gives a sense of adventure; as well as a desire to eat. (:
We started out in Boston. Boston is known for the fresh seafood markets and items. So, knowing that, I definitely had to try their clam chowder and lobster! We rushed to the famous and well known Atlantic Fish Company ... and let's just say, I was not dissapointed.

After the waitress took our orders, we were greeted by the aroma of their fresh-baked bread. And let me tell you, after years of loving carbohydrates, this bread was ultimately one of the best.

Then came our clam chowder ...

Oh lobster ...

The food was amazing. However, little did I know that I'm slightly allergic to lobster! My mouth started to swell and become itchy. But, because I love food and was overly excited for the brownie sundae with peppermint ice cream; I postponed any worried thoughts about my allergic reaction.

All in all, the mild allergic reaction was ultimately worth the risk for this seafood feast.

Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies

Nutella is the epitome of a happy childhood. It's better than peanut butter, jelly, jam, and to be brutally honest; better than any other spread out there. I found this recipe on lovintheoven.com, and had high hopes for the outcome. I was not dissapointed!
WARNING: BOOKMARK NOW.
You will regret not attempting this recipe! Oh, and yes. This is worth sitting on the couch stuffing yourself with cookies while enjoying a chickflick. I mean, it's Nutella. What's not to love?

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 8 tbsp unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temp.
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 2/3 cup Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Mix together flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside dry ingredients.
2. Cream together butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in Nutella and vanilla extract. Mix in egg.
3. Add flour mixture and mix until just incorporated. Add chocolate chips.
4. Chill for at least 1 hour.
5. Drop tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart onto parchment lined baking sheets. Bake at 350 for about 11 minutes until the edges look set. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes then carefully remove to cooling racks.