Katie's special treat

Katie Holmes loves her Friday ritual of pizza and cupcakes, but hopefully she won't start to love it to much or Tom will have a lot more of Katie to deal with.

The perfect Saturday

It is such a beautiful day, this week has been unbelievably amazing but most of us have been stuck inside working. Today is the day to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather, the sun is shining but it is not too hot out. On this beautiful sunny day there are many things to do before it gets to be summer and is unbearable to sit outside without sweating your booty off. It could be as simple as taking a walk or just sitting outside with a nice cup of iced coffee or you could truly enjoy the day and invite all of your friends over for a barbecue. Nothing says summer like the smell of food cooking on the grill. Whatever your pleasure may be I sincerely hope all of you are taking advantage of this beautiful day, I know I did. I went to the park with two of my girlfriends for lunch, we decided to grab a few slices of pizza and have a little impromptu picnic. The three of us were definitely not prepared for all of the little kids screaming around us, there were these two little kids who decided to play soccer and unfortunately kicked their ball right on top of my friends lunch, it sucked for her but for my other friend and I it was hilarious! Shortly after that we decided to leave the park so the kids could have free reign and ruin other peoples picnics, it was a fun day and we got to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather, I hope all of you do the same as well.

Girls night in

The weekend is coming to an end but there was nothing exciting that happened. Friday night I hung out at my friends apartment and ate a lot of food, we decided to have a girls night in and ordered pizza and made a bunch of junk food. My favorite combination was pizza and Doritos I know it sounds gross but you can't knock it until you try it. Pizza is one of our all time favorite comfort foods and we thought it would be a good idea to order 4 pizza's for five people, I know we must sound like over eating pigs but I have to say we are all fairly tiny girls and it is truly amazing how much we can all eat. At the end of the evening there was only one slice of pizza left. We all ended up in a food coma and much to my friends dismay she got really sick and ended up puking all morning. Saturday was a day of relaxation and television. All of us sat in our own houses and watched TV all day, we had the hourly check in to see if there were any plans being made for the rest of the day but no one wanted to move. At around 7:00 we all decided to go out for a little while and of course ended up eating more food. It was a funny weekend and we all looked like we were super hungover from Friday night but were truly sick from so much pizza. It was a fun girls weekend, but I have to say when the urge for pizza hits you try not to eat a whole pie because I guarantee you will regret it!

Daily Recap

• Peanut Butter and Jelly is a great morning snack. It will revive you and get you over the slump after your caffeine buzz from your morning coffee wears off. It will give you energy and if you skipped breakfast the peanut butter will give you all the protein you missed from your morning eggs or oatmeal.

• Pita Pizza is a healthier and lighter version of the traditional cheesy slice. It is a way to be creative and use your imagine to make whatever you are craving. The toppings could range anywhere from cheese and tomato to apple and gorgonzola cheese. The pita can be used as a dessert shell as well, spread some butter on it then sprinkle some cinnamon and sugar, bake until golden brown then top with your favorite sweet treats. As I said the options are endless and it gives you a chance to play with your food like you were a little kid.

• Will Ferrell fights with his "drunk" landlord!

• If you are going to burn something popcorn and tater tots are the worst things to burn. I had a craving today and decided to make some tater tots, it is a very random food to crave but when you really want something you just have to have it. I got distracted and forgot about them until I smelled them burning. The whole kitchen got a little smoky and of course the whole house started to smell like burnt popcorn. It is the hardest smell in the world to get rid of. I tried opening the doors, spraying air freshener, and lighting candles but nothing seemed to work. Finally I tried Febreeze, thank god it worked now instead of burnt popcorn the whole house smells like laundry.

• Heather Mills and Sanjaya are my picks for dude and dudette of the day. Heather gave everyone the show they have been waiting for on last nights "Dancing With the Stars," and Sanjaya has America waiting in anticipation to see what his hair will look like on tonights "American Idol."

• A retired Couple from Queens finally made it to Arizona. The elderly couple took a cab from New York to Arizona just so their precious cat's would not have to sit in an airplane hanger for a few hours. I am sure a long and probably smelly cab ride seemed like a much better option.

Here's whats for lunch

Here is an all time easy and classic dish to make. The pita pizza is a nice stretch from the regular greasy slice of pizza. Pita Pizza is easy to make on your own and is much healthier. I like to make mine a little fancy but just like any regular pizza you can create your own toppings and make it just the way you want. It can be as simple as a regular cheese and tomato pizza or as fancy as sliced pears and brie. I like my pizza a little tangy in order to even out the sweetness of the pita bread. I top my pizza with olive oil, Parmesan cheese,oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. I bake it in the oven at 350 degrees for 5 minutes until it is golden brown. The olive oil cheese and herb mixture bakes into the bread and turns it into my own version of focaccia bread. I top my pizza with caramelized onions, goat cheese, and fresh parsley. The ingredients are simple but the outcome is unbelievably delicious. Try to invent your own version of a pita pizza and I guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised.

Goat Cheese and Caramelized onion pizza.
Ingredients:
1 round of pita bread
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1/4 cup of crumbled goat cheese
1 medium onion cut into slices
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Preparation:
take the pita bread and drizzle the top with olive oil. Sprinkle on a little bit of salt and pepper, oregano, and thyme. Bake in an oven or toaster oven for 5 minutes until golden brown then set bread aside. Heat a small pan on medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil then add sliced onions into pan. Let the onions cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, add the sugar to the onion mixture and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle salt and pepper onto the onions and mix together. Take the baked pita round and top with the crumbled goat cheese, add caramelized onions on top of the goat cheese then sprinkle the fresh parsley on top of the whole pizza. Cut into wedges and enjoy!

Recipe of the day

As the weekend rolls around everyone is looking for a way to relax. This episode of 30 Minute Meals will give you a chance to sit at home pop in a few of your favorite movies and enjoy a tasty pizza without it being from a box. This episode is all about making your own Mega Meatball Pizza and Zippy Italian Popcorn. This meal will be made in the same amount of time it would take to order delivery. She creates a pizza that is like eating a huge meatball sandwich. She combines typical meatball ingredients such as, ground sirloin, garlic, tomato sauce, basil, and alot of parmesan cheese. It sounds very heavy but it is the perfect movie food. Definately not your typical greasy pizza! Zippy Italian Popcorn is fresh popped and topped with crushed red pepper, garlic powder, melted butter, and again more parmesan cheese. It is a delicious and healthy way to stuff your face while you sit on the couch and watch television. Enjoy!

I eat out often, it is one of my favorite things to do. Kick back with a few friends and enjoy a good meal. Whether it is a craving for a great cheeseburger or sitting down to a gourmet meal, here are a few of my favorite dining destinations:

For pizza you can't beat this quaint little restaurant called the Reservoir Tavern. The tavern has the best brick oven pizza I have ever tasted. Their menu boasts comforting Italian food. A few of the most popular dishes include the stuffed eggplant which is stuffed with zucchini, mushrooms, and roasted red peppers. It is lightly fried then covered in a homemade marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese. Their sausage and peppers are also a true favorite, their sausages are made fresh everyday and come in either a sweet or spicy variety. Reservoir Tavern is known for their pizza. Whether you want thin crust or hand tossed it is guaranteed to be one of the best slices you have ever eaten. They have a numerous variety of toppings and will create whatever you desire. One of the favorites is broccoli raab with roasted red peppers. It is truly delicious.

If it is a cheeseburger you are craving Cleveland's Tap room is the best place in town. They serve simple standard bar food, but their cheeseburgers are so thick and juicy you would think you were in heaven.

For finer dining there are two options. Eccola Italian Restaurant is a quaint restaurant with gourmet dishes. They have a wide variety of fresh fish dishes as well as standard homemade italian dishes. Their mussels appetizer is a house specialty as well as their chicken picatta. All the pasta is made fresh and is so light and tender it melts in your mouth. If it is steak you are craving nothing can beat Don Pepe Steak House. It will satisfy any meat lover. The filet mignon is so tender you don't even need a knife. The home made mushroom and burgundy sauce is an amazing accompaniment to any piece of meat you choose. Their specialty side dish is fresh cut potato wafers, they are so light and crispy you won't feel guilty for eating plates and plates of them. Save room for dessert though. This steak house has a caramel apple creme brulee that is so silky and smooth you may just want to start licking the bowl when its done.

These are a few of my favorite dining destinations. When a craving hits I know exactly where to go. Try these places out and I guarantee you won't be disappointed.