Quick and Easy Apple Crisp

There's nothing I love more than baking. And as Autumn approaches, I've been getting more and more excited about everything it brings - falling leaves, sweaters, cozy nights in and lots and lots of baking.

Today's post is one of my favorite Autumnal recipes: Apple Crisp (or Apple Crumble as some like to say). It's such an easy recipe and so delicious. 

Emily's Apple Crisp

Ingredients:

2 apples, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup Oats

1/2 cup Flour

1/2 cup Sugar (any kind of your choosing)

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

A sprinkle of allspice or nutmeg

1 teaspoon Vanilla

5 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

2. Peel and slice apples and place in oven safe dish/bowl/cooking apparatus [I used a small round corningware bowl]

3. Grab a bowl and add 1/2 cup of oats to it.

 4. Next, add 1/2 cup of flour to the bowl.

5. Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the bowl.

6. Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the bowl.

7. Next, put 5 tablespoons of butter in a bowl and soften it in the microwave. Zap the butter for a minute on half power so it doesn't burn.

8. Add the butter to the dry ingredients, stirring it together until everything is mixed.

9. Add 1 teaspoon of Vanilla to the ingredients, once again mixing until everything is incorporated. Here you can add the nutmeg or allspice.

10. Spread the mixture across the apples in the oven safe dish.

11. Cook for 30 minutes, or until the topping is crispy, bubbling, and golden brown!

YUM!

xo Emily

Food in Review: July 20th - 27th

There's nothing I love more than food. And I'm so lucky to live in New York, where I have access to some of the best dishes out there. For the past week, my best friend Elsa has been visiting. I hadn't seen in her in over 6 months because she had been studying abroad in Spain so we had a blast catching up. 

We also ate a whole lot of food so I thought I'd share what I had. Luckily, Restaurant Week in New York coincided with her visit so we got to go to a lot of yummy places for cheaper. 

1. JoJo

Appetizers: Watermelon Gazpacho and Arugula Salad

Entree: Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Hake with Vegetables

Dessert: Lemon Crepe Cake with Poppyseed Lemon Curd and Valrhona Molten Chocolate Cake (pictured below)

Thoughts: JoJo was delicious but I've decided that I should never eat Gazpacho again. The best part was the dessert!

2. Shake Shack

Three Shack Burgers, Two Orders of Fries, one Chocolate Milkshake

Thoughts: There's not really any other thought I have about Shake Shack other than YUM. This is by far my favorite "fast food" place out there.

 3. Eggshop

The Pepperboy (Soft Scramble, Gruyere, Bell Pepper, Bacon, Onion Aioli) + Emily's Custom Egg Sandwich (Soft Scramble, White Cheddar, Maple Syrup, Bacon)

Thoughts: Another one of my absolute favorites. With affordable prices and hefty portions, this is my go-to breakfast place in New York. Delicious!

4. Momofuku Milk Bar

Cereal Milk Soft Serve - Made with milk, cornflakes, and brown sugar.

Thoughts: As much as the cereal milk soft serve from Momofuku Milk Bar is talked about, it's not my favorite. I don't think the soft serve should cost as much as it does. Elsa bought a cookie while we were there and loved it so I think I need to try one of those! (Not gonna lie, the instagram was pretty successful)

5. Loosie Rouge

Thoughts: We stopped for cocktails at Loosie Rouge, a sort of Cali/NOLA vibe of a bar in Williamsburg. The atmosphere is cool and the open doors and windows gave the little space light and warmth. We both got signature cocktails and loved them!

6. Union Square Cafe

Entrees: Roasted Chicken with Corn Polenta Cake, Summer Squash, and Pesto + Prime New York Strip Steak with Grilled Scallions and Marrow Mashed Potatoes

Dessert: Key Lime Mousse with Graham Cracker Crumble, Raspberries and Rhubarb Sorbet

Thoughts: This is another one of my New York favorites and it again, did not disappoint. My favorite part of the meal had to have been the Key Lime Mousse - I could've eaten about 100 more pounds of it.

7. Jean-Georges

Appetizers: Goat Cheese Gnocchi with Carmelized Artichokes, Lemon and Olive Oil + Sauteed Gulf Shrimp and Smoken Bacon with Passion Mustard and Avocado

Entrees: Arctic Char with Crackling Sourdough and Creamed Favas + Crispy Confit of Suckling Pig with Baby Beets and Ginger Vinaigrette

Dessert: Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

Thoughts: No words. Perfection.

8. Alice's Tea Cup

Breakfast: Scones Benedict, Poached Eggs over a Savory Scone topped with Rosemary Hollandaise Sauce and Potato-Chicken Hash + Cheddar Cheese Omelet with Potato-Chicken Hash.

Tea: Red Fruits + Indian Chai

Thoughts: I love Alice's - mostly because I love tea. It's such a lovely, special place. 

9. Eataly

Drinks: Limone Sul Garda Cocktail (Limoncello and Grapefruit Pellegrino with Rosemary) + Rosato di Refosco Rose

Appetizer: Arancini - Fried Rice Balls with Saffron and Grana Padano, topped with Lemon Aioli

Thoughts: Once again, a favorite. Once again, no words.

I hope you enjoyed a little look into what I ate this past week - it's definitely making me hungry again. Sadly, I spent all my money on these wonderful dishes so I'm off to make mac and cheese!

xo Emily

The Fourth of July

I know this is a week after the fact but, I thought I'd share with you how my Fourth of July was. 

I took the bus down on Thursday to visit my sister, Amanda, in Washington D.C. We spent our time on Thursday catching up and eating at Barcelona, a Tapas restaurant and one of my favorite places to eat in D.C.

Location: Barcelona Dishes: Chicken and Jamon Croquettas + Spiced Beef Empanadas + Jamon Serrano

Location: Barcelona Dish: Hanger Steak (Not Pictured: Rockfish a la Plancha + Asparagus a la Plancha)

We spent Friday shopping for the Fourth of July and then went out to eat at one of the highest rated restaurants in D.C., The Red Hen, which is coincidentally near to my sisters and a place we love to frequent. 

Location: The Red Hen Dish: Grilled Octopus with Spring Pea Hummus (Not Pictured: Salt Cod Brandade + Whipped Ricotta Crostini)

 Location: The Red Hen Dish: Caramelized Scallops with English Peas, Bacon, Charred Scallion, Spring Greens & Soft Polenta (Not Pictured: Spinach Zucca with Grilled Summer Squash, English Pea Crema, Lemon, Basil & Pistachios + Whole Wheat Cavatelli with Sweet Corn, Wild Mushrooms, Smoked Bacon & Pecorino Tartufo)

 Location: The Red Hen Dish: Summer Berry Trifle with Citrus Sponge Cake, Mascarpone & Lemon Crumble

On Saturday, which was the actual Fourth of July, we spent the morning preparing dishes for my sister's barbecue. She made so many delicious things and one of my favorites were the super festive chocolate covered strawberries pictured below! We also had some fun and cute jello shots! (Plus lots of actual food)

Location: Washington D.C. Dress: Urban Outfitters (On sale now!)

It was such a wonderful weekend and I'm so thankful to my sister for hosting me and hosting such a wonderful party!

xo Emily

Favorite Instagrams: Food Edition

Hello everyone! Today's post is going to be a bit of a spotlight into my favorite social media site: Instagram. I am absolutely obsessed with finding new, interesting, and amazing instagram accounts to follow. 

I thought I would do a post every so often about all my favorites. Today's is going to focus on Foodies! If you're not aware, I have my own food instagram - EmilyEatz  (follow me!!) - where I share all the delicious things I try. 

Here are three foodie accounts that I love, and you will too!

InaGarten

Who: Ina Garten, author and chef, famous for her cookbooks and Food Network appearances

What: Delicious shots of her own recipes intermixed with shots of her famous friends, amazing adventures, and adorable husband

Why: Not only is she a fantastic chef, which means that every single photo of food she posts makes my mouth water, but she has such a charming personality. Her captions are fun and sweet and I find myself smiling when she posts a new shot. 

DavidChang

Who: David Chang, Founder and Chef at Momofuku (and all the Momofuku's that followed)

What: Shots of his recipes, with bits and pieces of his own adventures in dishes from around the world and around New York

Why: To put it simply, David Chang is a genius. Seeing his creations on instagram keep me dreaming of delicious food, all day long!

JuliesKitchen

Who: Julie Lee, a food photographer based in LA

What: Shots of the super-healthy and super delicious fare that she makes and eats in California

Why: Not only is her instagram bright and light, but her photography is out of this world. For food photos done with real skill, follow Julie.

(Did this post make you hungry? It made me hungry)

Yum! What are your favorite foodie instagrams? Share them below!

♡

xo Emily

Jean-Georges

Hello, I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! At my school, we get the Thursday and Friday before Easter and the Monday following Easter off, so my mom and sister came to visit me in New York.

On Friday, my mom and I went to one of my absolute favorite restaurants in New York - Jean-Georges. It's ridiculously fancy and ridiculously expensive but it's a huge treat when I do get to go. We decided last minute to go because they have a $38 prix-fixe lunch menu, which is completely affordable and a great little treat. It's three courses - appetizer, entree, and dessert - and it's amazing. Here's what I got:

Appetizer: Fried Calamari with Basil Salt and Citrus Chili Dip



 They were absolutely incredible. I adore calamari and getting it from one of the best restaurants in New York was pretty special. The Chili dip that went with it was the perfect bit of sweet, spice, and tangy and made for the perfect bite!

Entree: Slowly Cooked Salmon with Sautéed Potatoes and a Black Olive and Passion Fruit sauce.

The salmon was incredible. Fish in New York is out of this world. The portion was massive and underneath the fish was a few pieces of sautéed potatoes, spinach, and the most best glaze I've ever tasted. You wouldn't think a black olive and passion fruit glaze would taste good, but it was phenomenal.

My mom's entree: Sautéed Black Sea Bass with Shitake Mushrooms, Fiddlehead Ferns, Sesame Vinaigrette.

My mom also got fish - hers was a sautéed black sea bass that honestly changed my life. Cooked to perfection and covered in a magnificent sesame vinaigrette, this was a perfect entree.

Dessert: Jean-Georges Warm Chocoalte Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Do I really need to say anything about this gorgeous piece of dessert? (Cake is my favorite food so I could barely contain myself when this got to our table - YUM)

I can't wait to go back to Jean-Georges for another amazing meal!

♡

xo Emily