Syrup

Syrup is located in downtown Norman, OK

For the first time in my college career, I have Fridays off. WOOHOO! But I've already made a pact with myself that I'm going to use Fridays to be productive and not laze around all day. Was I productive this past Friday? No. However, I did get up early to try out this hip, new breakfast place, Syrup, with my roommate before her meeting at 10:30 a.m. So at least I got out of bed, right?

AT DAWN, WE FEAST! Okay, it was 9 a.m. when we left, but that's pretty early for a college kid.

As the name alludes, Syrup is famous for their loaded waffles and pancakes. In an unpredictable moment, Katharine and I opted for the Eggs Benedict.

One scrumptious English Muffin topped with avocado (a little unique for Eggs Benedict, but delicious!), crispy pepper bacon rather than the typical Canadian, two perfectly poached eggs and a creamy Hollandaise sauce.

 

You could definitely say I wasn't disappointed with my decision.

Not to mention the atmosphere of this place! It was, in the words of Katharine, practically a living Pinterest board in there. I should have snapped a few more pictures, but I'm pretty sure I'll be back soon to try some of those famous waffles.

It's officially 11:30 p.m. on a Sunday, and guess who wants Eggs Benedict? Yep.

Love always,

Taylor

On to the next one.

First day of school! First day of school!

I'm sad to say that this occasion is not near as much fun as it was when I was little. Maybe if my college professors would take a note from Mrs. Sand's book (my second grade teacher) and let us color pictures of princesses and practice writing in cursive I would be a bit more enthusiastic.

Unfortunately, that isn't the case. I just finished my first class: Multimedia Journalism. It'll be a lot of work but I think I might actually enjoy it, with any luck. However, my next class is Italian Literature, and the syllabus says "STRICTLY ITALIAN SPEAKING". Well, seeing as how I don't speak Italian, that should be interesting. Mannaggia! (Google it... it was Serafina's -- my previous professor -- favorite word to say)

This also means that I won't get to post about baking very often anymore since I don't have a kitchen. This day just gets sadder and sadder!

Although the first day of school may not be as exciting anymore, my roommates and I decided to still get "dressed up" for the occasion.



Here's to another semester!

Love always,
T

Buttermilk Pecan Pie

If you love Pecan Pie, you have got to try this variation. It's rich, buttery, delicious, and did I say buttery? Oh yeah.

Buttermilk Pecan Pie

Ingredients:

1/2 c. butter, softened
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
3 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. chopped or halved pecans (or more to taste... I typically use more)

All-Butter Pie Crust
This is my all-time favorite pie crust recipe... In fact, I'm pretty much in love with it. Stay tuned -- I will dedicate an entire post to this crust and you won't want to miss it!

 Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300°.
2. Cream butter until softened. Gradually beat in sugar, 1/2 c. at a time. Blend in vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. 
3. Combine the flour and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture. Stir in buttermilk.
4. Sprinkle pecans over bottom of the pie shell. Pour filling over.
5. Bake 1 1/2 hrs. Serve at room temperature.

  
Love always, 
T