Eric and I celebrated our 6 year anniversary last weekend. Woohoo! Here’s to another 60 years of lying in bed together while looking at our phones.
No really, as far as romancing goes, Eric’s pretty awesome. He is the one who’s always setting up date nights for us. He brings home fresh flowers regularly because he knows how much I love them. And he is a diligent dish washer, which is a pretty valuable asset when you are married to a food blogger.
We were on our anniversary date last weekend when I saw something at Marshall’s that my sister-in-law Sandi had been wanting. I texted her a picture. “Look! Only 25 bucks!” All she said was, “please tell me you’re not shopping at Marshall’s for your date.”
Oh yes. Yes we were. Lest you truly think the romance is dead, just know that the first part of our date was going to play tennis, so we were all sweaty and gym-clothes-y when we arrived at the store. After that we went to In-n-Out and then hit up Barnes and Noble, snaggy hair and all. I’m telling you guys, marriage just gets better with time. There is honestly no one else I would rather suck at tennis with and read cookbooks at the bookstore next to.
The whole is greater than the sum of it’s parts. Eric n Karen ftw!
Speaking of Aristotle’s cute little quote, I’d say it applies to this Raspberry Nocciolata Grilled Sandwich quite nicely. You will notice that this is a no-brainer recipe. I didn’t even deign to suggest how many tablespoons of raspberry jelly to put on your sandwich. It’s a chocolate sandwich, it’s not good for you so you shouldn’t be counting calories, and if you don’t know how to spread jelly on bread then boy have we got a ways to go.
Have you guys heard of Nocciolata? No-chee-oh-lata. They sent me a free jar to check out, and it is awesome. It’s a Nutella alternative. Most of the brands I’ve tried are not even close, in my opinion, but Nocciolata tastes exactly like Nutella to me. And it’s completely organic, kosher, and lots of other healthy stuff, so if you’re into that, then I would most definitely check it out.
It’s an Italian brand, but they’ve been making a name for themselves in the US. I even saw it at Costco the other day:
Or instead of Costco you can just enter my giveaway. Leave a comment below telling me what you will make with it if you win! (I highly recommend these.)
(Prize is 1 jar of Nocciolata. US residents only. Giveaway runs until Thursday June 5th at midnight PST.) This giveway is now closed.
I will be buying that entire pack from Costco and making a thousand of these grilled sandwiches with it. A thousand!!! I could seriously eat this every day.
I was given a free jar of Nocciolata to review, but all opinions are my own, of course!
Umm, I would absolutely make this of course, only I would throw it on the panini press.
And your husband washes dishes?! That is off-the-charts romance. I grated my hand on the lemon zester today, so there’s a slim chance that I’ll get out of washing dishes tonight. I’m not counting on it though. ;)
My husband and I spend a lot of date nights at places like Marshall’s and Barnes & Nobles too. You have great taste!! Happy anniversary!
I have done Fluffernutters but I can only dream about the hazelnutfluffers. Especially grilled.
That would be tricky. And a variety of artesian breads that I am so into now just ramps it up.
I’m new to this site but have already found many interesting items.
I would make fluffernutters for my youngest, she adores the marshmallow and peanut butter combo. Add chocolate and she just might explode with happiness!
Well happy anniversary to you and Eric my friend! And to me, your date night sounds just about perfect. I love those kind of dates so much more than the spend-2-hours-getting-ready fancy date. It’s all about being casual and yourselves!
I’m also oddly curious to know what your SIL wanted at Marshall’s for $25. My guess is some kind of cooking gadget?
I would make cookies!!
I’ll make some cupcakes
Umm, I would absolutely make this of course, only I would throw it on the panini press.
And your husband washes dishes?! That is off-the-charts romance. I grated my hand on the lemon zester today, so there’s a slim chance that I’ll get out of washing dishes tonight. I’m not counting on it though. ;)
My husband and I spend a lot of date nights at places like Marshall’s and Barnes & Nobles too. You have great taste!! Happy anniversary!
OUCH Claire!! That’s the worst! I hope your hand feels better soon!
I have done Fluffernutters but I can only dream about the hazelnutfluffers. Especially grilled.
That would be tricky. And a variety of artesian breads that I am so into now just ramps it up.
I’m new to this site but have already found many interesting items.
Thanks for commenting Sheila! Glad to have you here! Let me know if there is anything I can help you find. I mean besides a hazelnutfuffer. :)
I would make fluffernutters for my youngest, she adores the marshmallow and peanut butter combo. Add chocolate and she just might explode with happiness!
Happy Anniversary! You guys are so funny and I love the raspberry in this! Very delectable!
Um, I would do these nutella-stuffed browned butter sea salt chocolate chip cookies with it, ‘fo ‘sho!
(http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2012/09/nutella-stuffed-brown-butter-sea-salt-chocolate-chip-cookies-my-favorite-cookie-ever/)
My little guy Cole would love this after school. Can’t wait to make it for him!
These look so good, what a great idea to pair w/ raspberries!
Well happy anniversary to you and Eric my friend! And to me, your date night sounds just about perfect. I love those kind of dates so much more than the spend-2-hours-getting-ready fancy date. It’s all about being casual and yourselves!
I’m also oddly curious to know what your SIL wanted at Marshall’s for $25. My guess is some kind of cooking gadget?
Now you know I’m going to love this sandwich!
Thanks Natalie! It’s so true. sweat pants date nights trump uncomfortable high heels date nights any day.
It was one of those big tin bucket-y things that you put ice and soda cans in at a party. Is there a name for these that I don’t know???
I would put it in some nice warm crepes! Yum!
These look dangerously good!
Happy Anniversary!!!! I’d say the parts of this sandwich are pretty darn delicious, so of course the sum is even better. I’m DROOLING over here.
I love when jelly is added. Awesome sandwich.
I would make a big platter of grilled pineapple topped with Nocciolata. If you haven’t tried it, do so at the earliest convenience. Yum!
Okay Lisa that sounds AMAZING!!!!