‘Tis the Season
I had quite the indulgent evening tonight! But, ‘tis the season, right? 
Before our friend’s holiday party, Mal and I made a last-minute decision to go out to dinner, so we walked over to Salsa’s for some Mexican food.
We started with some chips and salsa. The salsa tonight was much better than my first visit to Salsa’s. It had a serious kick to it! My mouth was en fuego! Loved it! 
To drink, I ordered an El Presidente, which was good, but it didn’t knock my socks off. I’m starting to think that I don’t really like Mexican beers. 
For our entree, Mal and I both ordered the Burrito Grande. Mal ordered the steak burrito while I went with the vegetarian option in a spinach tortilla.
I loved that my burrito had actual veggies in it. Usually, when you order the vegetarian option, it’s just the burrito without the meat. Salsa’s Burrito Grande had big pieces of broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, onion, and squash in it, which was a nice surprise. On the side, the burrito was served with guacamole and sour cream. I had a little of both.
I ended up eating about half of the burrito and taking half home for leftovers.
After dinner, we headed across the city to our friend’s holiday party.
As soon as we arrived, I dug right into the Christmas cookies and a holiday beer. Typical, right?
There were so many delicious treats at the party. Like usual, I had a tough time turning them down, but ’tis the season, right?
The Chocolate Whiskey and Beer Cupcakes immediately caught my attention.
Mal and I shared one.
And then I enjoyed my own. They were just too delicious to share!
I also had a few bites of Buffalo Chicken Dip, which did not photography well. It looks nasty, but it tasted amazing! (I love buffalo sauce and cheese in a weird way.)
It’s late. Time for bed! Good night!
Nicole — December 20, 2009 @ 3:03 am
Presidente is actually like THE national beer of the Dominican Republic, so not quite Mexican, it was great in the DR, not sure if I would like it as much when I am not one sunny beach!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) — December 20, 2009 @ 3:13 am
Oh yes, what would be a holiday season without some indulgence? We’ve only got a couple more weeks to live it up!! Those cupcakes look worthy that’s for sure.
Lynn (The Actors Diet) — December 20, 2009 @ 3:26 am
that cupcake sounds very interesting – and i don’t even like to drink alcohol!
Haleigh — December 20, 2009 @ 6:06 am
The holiday dessert table is always the hardest for me to pass up and I rarely do
It looks amazing!
Estela @ Weekly Bite — December 20, 2009 @ 9:03 am
I love that buffalo chicken dip! I made it for a party a while back! It’s a huge hit!!
Kelly — December 20, 2009 @ 9:07 am
Looks like fun! This is a really tough season to be healthy during… but it will get better in a few weeks and in the meantime we can enjoy some delicious treats!
Lizzy — December 20, 2009 @ 9:14 am
i love mexican food!!! yummy! glad your friends party was fun
Lily @ Lily's Health Pad — December 20, 2009 @ 9:16 am
I’ve found that Mexican restaurants typically have better veggie options that other types of restaurants.
Chocolate, Whiskey, and Beer cupcakes sound delectable!
amanda @ fake ginger — December 20, 2009 @ 9:28 am
Mmm, that burrito looks awesome! I hate how when you order a veggie burrito they just get rid of the meat. More places need to put actual veggies in them. The cupcakes look great too. That’s a great combo.
Kim — December 20, 2009 @ 9:45 am
That burrito sounds so good!
I love that buffalo dip…yes, an ugly food, but oh so good! We make it all the time here.
Kristine — December 20, 2009 @ 10:00 am
looks like a fun party! You should get their cupcake recipe!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is — December 20, 2009 @ 10:08 am
The cupcakes look so yummy!
Janna (Just Flourishing) — December 20, 2009 @ 10:14 am
Those cupcakes look so good! Thanks for the link to a recipe… I may have to make them!
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale — December 20, 2009 @ 10:16 am
Have you ever tried Negra Modelo? It’s a Mexican beer, but it’s a dark, Vienna-style lager, so it’s much more “crafty” in taste with a lot of flavor. It’s one of my favorites, and I don’t typically go for lighter Mexican beers either.
Madeline @ Greens and Jeans — December 20, 2009 @ 10:17 am
beer cupcakes?! amazing!
K — December 20, 2009 @ 10:24 am
Tis the season, indeed! YUM! I love that your burrito had actual veggies – around here they just take out the meat and LOAD it with cheese. I have burrito envy
Jesse — December 20, 2009 @ 10:44 am
I second Amanda’s reccomendationbove-try a Modelo, very tasty! Have you had Pacifico beer also? Good as well…
Shannon (The Daily Balance) — December 20, 2009 @ 10:57 am
definitely tis the season! so glad you enjoyed
Erin — December 20, 2009 @ 11:04 am
Everything in moderation, including moderation.
Rebecca — December 20, 2009 @ 11:25 am
I know what you mean about veggie burritos usually only having tomatoes and lettuce in them! haha There’s a double decker cupcake bus that just opened right near my apartment. I’m going there today.
Lindsay Perrone (goodiesgalore) — December 20, 2009 @ 11:31 am
I heard Chocolate Whiskey and beer cupcakes are the perfect remedy for burn out. Hope they helped.
diana(mymarblerye) — December 20, 2009 @ 11:33 am
okay. I thought i was the one who couldn’t say no! Glad you are having fun. Tis the season…the hardest part of those darn sweets!
Danielle (Coffee Run) — December 20, 2009 @ 11:41 am
Chocolate whiskey beer cupcakes sound very good
Tis’ the season indeeeeed
Tasha — December 20, 2009 @ 11:41 am
I definitely indulge at a party or two, but I find attending multiple parties is tough without killing my diet. I’d have a tough time not eating those cupcakes, though!
Katie — December 20, 2009 @ 11:46 am
all the indulgences look worth it and delicious. Everyone says “eat only the things you don’t have everyday” but that’s… everything! Enjoy enjoying!
Emmalinda — December 20, 2009 @ 11:50 am
Presidente is the official beer of the Dominican Republic, and I spent 3 months studying abroad there. I think light Caribbean beers are best enjoyed on a warm, sunny beach with a side of fried plaintains!
Sam (Merit to the Carrot) — December 20, 2009 @ 11:52 am
That burrito looks fantastic!!! Your evening looks delightful
Lauren — December 20, 2009 @ 12:07 pm
Loved the bolded “indulgent”!
Erin @ Big Girl Eats — December 20, 2009 @ 12:10 pm
Whiskey and beer cupcakes! Totally googling that right now!
Jess (What's Normal, Anyways?) — December 20, 2009 @ 12:20 pm
I’m not a Mexican beer fan either….which is muy shocking since, I LOVE Mexican food!
That buffalo dip is taking the world by storm….one of my besties made some for us recently and I loved it and now I’ve seen it on quite a few people’s blogs! So yum!
Susan (All Things In Moderation) — December 20, 2009 @ 12:29 pm
Those cupcakes look awesome. I would say cupcakes [cake in general] are my absolute weakness! Those cupcakes look worth every single calorie though!
Deva (Voracious Vorilee) — December 20, 2009 @ 12:29 pm
I indulge during the winter season too – I just remember that my goal is to enjoy without walking away from the table sick.
Rebeca — December 20, 2009 @ 1:07 pm
Presidente is my country’s beer…. the Dominican Republic… and it’s bottled and processed differently for foreign markets so it really can’t be judged unless the original is had!
Cassie — December 20, 2009 @ 2:29 pm
I’m not even a big cake fan and I think I’d try that one. P.S. the giveaways were awesome, but I’m happy that you’re back to regularly scheduled blogging. I feel like we haven’t seen you in awhile!
Jenna — December 20, 2009 @ 3:04 pm
burrito looks fab!
so do all those desserts! whiskey & beer brownies?! woah!
jenna