Off to the Big Apple for Cake
Happy Monday! 
I had all of these great plans for this morning, such as going to the gym and visiting a new cafe for breakfast, but instead, I slept in and bummed around the apartment. Oh, well. I might as well save my energy for the Big Apple! 
Breakfast
The selection of fruits and vegetables in my refrigerator was pretty much non-exist, except for a pathetic-looking bag of spinach. I didn’t have many options for breakfast, so I whipped up another Sweet Spinach Pancake with Barney Butter smeared on top.
Mmm… Barney Butter.
I made a strong batch of iced coffee the other day. Yowsahs! 
Dual Snack Bowl Promo
OpenSky is offering a special deal for Carrots ‘N’ Cake readers: 2-for-1 Sagaform Dual Snack Bowls! This is a great bowl for chips and dip, veggies and hummus, or whatever else you want to put in it! Just add 2 bowls to your shopping cart and then enter the coupon code “2for1snackbowls” at check-out. You’ll get two Dual Bowls for the price of one! There is a limited quantity, so be sure to act fast.
Question of the Day
Have you ever visited NYC? If so, what was your favorite thing about it?
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Happy birthday, Meghann! Can’t wait to celebrate with you!
See you all from New York City!!!!! 
P.S. I’ll be tweeting about the whole trip, so be sure to follow me on Twitter!
Posted by: Tina 71 comments
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Tags: Barney Butter, New York City, OpenSky, Sagaform Dual Snack Bowl, Sweet Spinach Pancake
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 8:16 am
I went to NYC years and years aog and took a carriage ride through central park. It was just beautiful Have a safe journey!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 8:19 am
I LOVE NYC! By far, the shopping and the shows are my favorite parts, but I love to sightsee too.
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 8:19 am
I’ve been to NYC a few times over the years. I love the efficient transportation system, the museums and the giant slices of pizza!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 8:25 am
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 8:34 am
i adore NYC! i just love walking around everywhere. have fun… ooh, have you ever been to the PB&Co. cafe there? I haven’t, but that’s definitely going to be part of my next trip.
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 8:36 am
I’ve never been to NYC (I live in Canada) but i’m heading there for a trip in April…and I can’t even DESCRIBE how EXCITED I AM!!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 8:41 am
My husband in from NYC so I’ve seen it all… shopping is the best though
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 8:43 am
NYC is my favorite city, besides SF, that is. I’m so excited for you! Can’t wait to see how your trip goes
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 8:44 am
I had a slow moving morning too!
Can’t wait to hear about your trip in NYC…I’ve neve been but would LOVE to go someday!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 8:48 am
My favorite thing about NYC is all the aweseome dining options. Have fun!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 8:52 am
I go to NYC on a regular basis- I love the night life and the restaurants. Everytime I go we do something new and I always have the best time!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 8:54 am
have safe travels!
I’ve never been to NYC, but I want to go someday! Seems like such a cool city.
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
I live in NYC and my favorite part is the people watching
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:01 am
I live right outside of the city and I love the easy access to everything, awesome shopping, theater, restaurants and the best health food stores! If you need any suggestions I know a ton of cool places to check out so definitely e-mail me!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:03 am
i live in nyc… you should definitely go for some of the great eats!! PB and Co!, candle cafe, boqueria tapas, stogo vegan ice cream, angelica’s kitchen.. chelsea market is fun to walk around (lots of bakeries, cafes, markets)… great pizza at grimaldi’s by the water in brooklyn! or lombardis in soho… too many great choices!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:14 am
I lived in NYC for 6 months about 2 years ago and while it was hard at first since I didn’t really know anyone, I soon learned to love it. I love the energy of the people as you can seriously do anything or be anyone there and find your niche.
And of course, the food, shopping, nightlife and transportation (DC metro why can’t you work like NYC) are perks. You really can’t go wrong! Have a blast!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Have fun Tina! I LOVE NYC! Not only does my best friend live there, but I love love love the FOOD! So many places, so little time. It’s a favorite city to visit – there is always so much happening!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:15 am
I love NYC! I was there in high school (10 years ago!) and I fell in love. Not to sound corny, but it was almost magical, I’ve never felt that way about visiting somewhere before! Sadly, I have yet to go back and need to remedy that soon!
Also, thanks for the great coupon for those bowls. I just ordered…I can’t wait to use them!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:15 am
I love New York – so much good food, amazing theatre, never a shortage of things to see or do. You can never be bored in NYC and that’s why I love it!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Have a great trip! I’m dying to visit NYC!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:21 am
I love the half price theater ticket line. You can see a Broadway show for half off!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Love NYC! If you love french fries you MUST go to Pommes Frites in the East Village… they’re double-fried and offer over 25 delicious dipping sauces. So good!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Barney Butter makes anything better!
I LOVE NYC! I have family who live in Upstate NY and have gone through the airports in NYC so i’ve been there about 3 or 4 times now? It’s amazing.
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:24 am
I lived in NYC for a while, and I love everything about it. There is always something fun to do (and something fun to eat)!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:25 am
I’ve only been to NYC once but it was so fun
Enjoy your trip!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:28 am
I lived in NYC for a year while working on an assignment. What did I love the most? Probably the arts scene. Amazing!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:35 am
I live in NYC now, have for about 6 years and I agree with some other posters who say that the people watching is great! It’s amazing what you see here! The food is, of course, amazing too, and I highly recommend a stop at PB&Co and Momofuku Milk Bar & Bakery if you can get there. Clinton St Baking Co and Veselka are two of my other favorites. The parks are amazing (especially when it’s not so cold) and you can’t go wrong with all the museums. Oh, Jacques Torres has the best chocolate chip cookies in the city!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:40 am
I went last year and loved absolutely everything I saw–I want to go back!!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Have a great time in NYC! I love that city
My husband and I went for our anniversary last year and had a fabulous dinner at TreDici Steak in Chelsea.
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Strong iced coffee is the best!
I’ve never been to NYC, but Meghan’s pictures really make me want to go!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Have so much fun in the city! I just moved from there, and I miss it so much! I love everything about it =) What a wonderful opportunity you have, can’t wait to hear about it!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:48 am
I’ve lived IN NYC and I’ve also lived right outside. It can be a little overwhelming (especially compared to Boston!) but it’s definitely an exciting place to visit. EVERYTHING is just a walk or a subway ride away!
Have so much fun!!!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:50 am
The pancake looks delish! I love NYC, my grandma lives there and I always have a blast when I go to see her!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:54 am
I hope you enjoy NYC! It’s such a magical place. I have been there twice and I am counting the days until I get to go back.
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:55 am
I live and work in NYC-so I would suggest you hit up some of the bakeries here- Baby Cakes, Magnolia, Sprinkles etc…
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 10:06 am
I grew up as a theater kid from NJ, so my favorite thing is dressing up and seeing a Broadway show
I also love the wide variety of amazing food spots in the city. Do a lot of google-mapping before you go!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 10:07 am
I wish sooo badly I could visit NYC, it’s my dream/on my Bucket List! My sister’s been and she had an amazing, albeit freezing, time – her favourite bit was ice skating somewhere really famous, but I can’t think where now
Have a good time!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 10:09 am
I have never been to NYC but have wanted to go for a long while! I hope you enjoy it!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Yay, I’m so excited for you!! You’re going to have a great time.
I actually used to live in NYC =) i was 19, and I made a spontaneous decision to live there for about 6 months. It was *awesome*, but expensive (hence the 6 months, haha). I’d love to move back there one day! Until then, I’ll just keep visiting since I only live about an hour away.
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 10:18 am
I have been to NYC a few times. My favorite memory is visiting Morimoto’s restaurant. The food is INCREDIBLE and the second time we went we even got to meet him! If you get to choose a dinner while you’re there I highly recommend his place!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 10:21 am
I love cookies as much as you do and I just had one of the BEST cookies ever. It was called the compost cookie (potato chips, pretzels, coffee, oats, butterscotch, and chocolate chips) and I got it from Momofuku milk bar in the East Village. I live in NYC, so I’d be more than happy to meet you there this week
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 10:25 am
I love NYC! The crowds, the great energy, all the great food. I am a city girl.
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 10:28 am
I have never been but hope to go in August! Have a great trip Tina!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 10:29 am
Woo, have a great time in NYC!! I kind of miss it now that i live in D.C.! Hope you brought warm clothes- they’re supposed to get a foot of snow tmrw… :-/
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 10:30 am
have fun in new york! cant wait to hear all about it!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 10:37 am
I live in NYC and love so many things about it: the energy, the convenience of EVERYTHING, the diversity (of ideas, people, food), the culture… welcome to the big Apple! Bundle up, it’s cold here today.
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 10:41 am
NYC…such a cool place! My favorite thing to do there is be in Central Park. Of course this time of year that is somewhat challenging so then I always try to find a local coffee shop or cafe that I can warm up in and soak up the local life of Manhattan.
Enjoy the trip!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 10:45 am
I live on the New Haven line into the city and we used to spend tons of time in the city on the weekends. I also used to run NYRR races in Central Park once or twice a month, though I stick to local races these days. These days, my BF and I drive in a few times over the summer to grab dinner in Little Italy, but I don’t usually have the energy to head in for a night out anymore!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 10:48 am
Have fun in NYC!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Have a great trip to NYC! Have I ever visited – well yes, in fact I live there!
It’s a little chilly, but at least we didn’t get the snow that was predicted this weekend.
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 10:53 am
Have fun in NYC!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 10:55 am
I’ve never been to the big apple and sooooooo wanna go its my top holiday destination, as well as san francisco one day I’ll get there! Have a fab time that spinach pancake looks delish x x
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 11:08 am
The last time I was in NYC I was 13! But I just recently qualifed for the NYC Marathon so I will be back in full force in November!!! I can’t wait!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 11:11 am
NYC is one of my favorite cities in the world. Have fun!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 11:34 am
What new cafe were you going to try out? I live in the Boston area and am always on the lookout for new places
Have fun in New York!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 11:37 am
I live in upstate NY about 1.5 hours from NYC, so we get there when we can. My favorite part of the city is all of the wonderful restaurants. There are just so many, I especially love Little Italy.
Jenn
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Have a great time! I wasn’t a huge New York City fan when I went. Staten Island was my favorite.
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Oh, poor you, pancakes and Barney Butter for breakfast
I was in New York in December (for the third time… not bad for a 22-year-old Australian
) and mostly just moved between gourmet grocery stores hunting out chocolate – if you have time for chocolate and cheese, definitely try to make it to Zabar’s and any of the Garden of Eden shops!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
NYC is so much fun. Have a great trip!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
I’ve ben to NYC a couple years ago. The husband and I had friends that lived their so we stayed with them in Brooklyn. My favorite part of New York was going to the comedy shows, I think we went to one almost every night and I even got to see the guy from cash cab do stand up. And of course pizza in little italy was the best pizza I’ve ever had in my life!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
i grew up outside nyc, lived there for 7 years, and was just back for x-mas! best city in the world!!! if you’re on the upper west side check out peace food cafe – it just opened and it’s terrific. if you’re in soho, spring street natural is one of my fave restaurants in the city!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
I am so excited for you! Have a wonderful time! Can’t wait to hear all about it
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Am going to NYC for the first time for BlogHer 2010. SO EXCITED.
Also, I love that spinach can be added to ANYTHING
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
I have never been to NYC – but then again, I have never been to the US! I am working on convincing hubby that we need to take another overseas trip however
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
i’ve never been, but would LOVE to go soon! i can’t wait to see the city through CnC
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
I love NYC, it is my favorite city, and I am from S.F. People are so friendly, excellent transportation system, wonderful restaurants, central park… There is not one bad thing I can say about it. I just wish is wasn’t such a long flight away. Have a wonderful and safe Trip.
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Haha, the last time I was there, my sisters wanted to go to Central park and my friend and I didn’t. We walked around Chinatown instead and got piercings. I got my belly button pierced and he got his nipple pierced. I WAS ONLY 15! Haha.
Have fun in NYC Tina!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Am new to your blog. Lots of info to browse through – like your workout info and recipes you have in your pages. Thanks. NYC is an awesome place to visit but don’t want to live there. Visited in May 2008. I will definitely go again. Have a great time!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
I live in nyc and my favorite thing is the options/variety. if you want mexican food at three in the morning, you can find some. if you want to spend your weekend looking at fancy art one minute and then going to a crazy club the next, you can do that. there are also so many kinds of people!
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
I live in Brooklyn. It’s the best City in the world…’nough said
on Feb 8th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
My husband, Jason, surprised me with a Valentine’s trip to NYC about 3 years ago and we had a fantastic time. I loved every moment we were there, but the definite highlight was scoring tickets to be in the audience of the Letterman Show!!!