Dani Devours Maine

Kevin and I were on the hunt for lunch in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and my Google search led us to Hap’s Roast Beef, located at 2222 Lafayette Road. Have you been to Hap’s? If you have, let me know your thoughts in the comments. Now, here’s the star of the show from their Signature Beefy Menu: The Bang. It features mayo, horseradish, onion rings, American cheese, and of course, James River BBQ Sauce. I made a mistake and ordered the regular size when I should have gone for the junior size! They also offer Super and Super Duper sizes! Kevin ordered the classic fried chicken sandwich, which is served with lettuce, tomato, Hap’s sauce, and American cheese. He found the chicken to be overcooked, while I thought the breading was flavorful and a little on the spicy side.  We also split an order of Hap’s House Fries, their signature fries seasoned with herbs and garlic, topped with parmesan cheese, and served with a side of Hap’s sauce. I thoroughly enjoyed these and would definitely order them again. I ordered a chocolate frappe; while it wasn't very chocolaty, it was tasty nonetheless! When I went to use the bathroom, it felt like I had stepped into a completely different restaurant—very fancy! While chatting with the cashier, she informed us that they plan to renovate the entire restaurant to match the bathroom decor. I can't wait to see that! #northshorestyle #wheretoeatinportsmouth #wheretoeatinnewhampshire #roastbeefsandwich #roastbeef

Kevin and I enjoyed our Thanksgiving Dinner at @fratelliencoreboston inside @encorebostonharbor casino in Everett, Massachusetts. The service is always wonderful there! All meals include bread, butter, olive oil, olives, and roasted garlic cloves. I had the classic Thanksgiving Dinner that came with salad, I chose the insalata(would order again), carved turkey, 2 kinds of cranberry sauce, green beans, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes (my favorite!), stuffing, a slice of cornbread, and gravy, it also came with a choice of pie, I'm not a pumpkin pie fan so I went with apple. Kevin got a giant portion of chicken parmesean with penne pasta and helped me eat the pie slice. The meal finished with complimentary Limoncello shots!

Burger King is offering some spooky and kooky limited-time treats this Halloween season with The Addams Family Favorites! Let’s start with Wednesday’s Whopper – a Whopper topped with Swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, and onions on a purple bun made from purple potato and black sesame seeds. The bun had a thick texture but tastes like the iconic Whopper. Thing’s Rings – These are just the regular BK onion rings served in themed packaging. Unfortunately, mine were soggy and they forgot the zesty sauce. Come on BK, do better! Gomez’s Churro Fries – Fried churros coated in cinnamon sugar and paired with chocolate dipping sauce. However, the flavors of the other fried foods that were cooked in the same oil seeped into these, and it didn’t taste good. Morticia’s Kooky Chocolate Shake – Features creamy soft serve mixed with chocolate cake batter fudge and topped with black and purple cookie pieces. These shakes, in general, are not my favorite; they kind of taste like chemicals to me. I didn’t even notice the chocolate cake batter fudge; maybe it was forgotten or just well-blended. Overall, I regret eating all of these. I mean, I don’t even like BK. #AddamsFamilyFavorites #RealReviews #BurgerKing #CapCut #fastfoodreview

Kevin took me to Lucky Cheetah for our anniversary dinner because I enjoy dim sum. Lucky Cheetah is situated in the heart of the Old Port at 11 Moulton St, in the former location of the Old Port Tavern, which was a popular spot for locals. The decor is visually striking, with the vibe of a high-end bar in a bigger city. The music is quite loud, making it challenging to have conversations. Looking at the cocktail menu made me miss drinking, but luckily Kevin still does. He ordered the Mai Tai,that was strong.They also offer a small non-alcoholic menu. I ordered the Fools Gold, which is essentially a yuzu lemonade and found it to be delicious. They also have some very pricey bottles of champagne. Here’s what we ordered! We tried the Iberico soup dumplings, which were priced at $17 for 5 dumplings. They were tasty, although not as soupy as expected, which can happen with soup dumplings. I had read rave reviews about the Mojo Baby Corn, priced at $12 for a bowl filled with sweet and slightly spicy baby corn. Our waiter described the dish as addictive, and I completely agree! We also had the Wagyu Egg Rolls, priced at $21 for 2 egg rolls. Personally, I prefer to eat wagyu freshly seared and on its own, but we decided to give it a try anyway. They were okay, and I also enjoyed their version of duck sauce with the egg roll. We ordered 2 large dishes, which was unnecessary for 2 people unless you want leftovers (which I ended up enjoying later that evening). I ordered the OxTail Ho Fun priced at $37. While I enjoyed the dish, I couldn’t help but compare it to the beef and broad noodles at the other dim sum restaurant in the arts district of Portland. I felt that the noodles were lacking a bit of char or more browning, Kevin ordered the Zhou Chicken for $33, which was sweet, salty, crunchy, and deep-fried with a little zing! My first bite was too salty, but other pieces I tried were great. This was Kevin’s favorite dish. I found it odd that there was no rice served w

Made a video with my friend and aspiring YouTuber Lincoln on the 4th of July, you can watch the full video on my YouTube channel Dani Devours Maine! featuring #Dunkin, #Pringles, #Takis, #Snacks, #melvillecandy , #HMart, and more!

About last night… @futureislands 6/19/24 Boston

Some of you know that I started another YouTube channel @shoppingspreewithdani that focuses on plus size fashion/ shopping , even though I have been struggling to find the time to make and edit content for my current channel @danidevoursmaine that is restaurant/ food related. Hmm , and somehow I’m still struggling, but I must create to make my heart happy , soooo this is my current solution, Grocery Hauls! I am almost done editing my first H-Mart Haul , and I’m hitting up a different H-Mart this week! Please follow, like and subscribe to whatever social media or YouTube channel that tickles your fancy! Thanks for your support! Xoxo Dani #TooManyYouTubeChannels #GroceryHauls #Shopping

Back in February, I ordered some freeze-dried candy from @gopuff , I made this video to show some friends and totally forgot to post it! This is not a paid advertisement or a promotion. #freezedriedcandy #sourskittles #gummyworms #ministarbursts #tastetest

**Savory Oatmeal Recipe*** Start your morning with a comforting and flavorful bowl of Savory Oatmeal.* **Ingredients:** - 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats - 2/3 cup water - Garlic Powder, to taste - Smoked Paprika, to taste - Red Pepper Flakes, to taste - Black Pepper, to taste **Toppings:** - 1 Egg - 1 Shallot, finely sliced. - 1 Clove of Garlic, finely sliced - 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Smoked Paprika - Garlic Powder - Black Pepper - Coconut Aminos, to taste - Parsley, for garnish **Instructions:** 1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine old-fashioned oats, water, and seasonings. Microwave in 45-second intervals until desired consistency is reached (approximately 2 minutes). 2. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook until shallot and garlic are softened (about 3-5 minutes). 3. Clear a space in the skillet for the egg, adding another tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Crack the egg into the space and cook to your preference. 4. Once the oatmeal and toppings are ready, assemble by placing the cooked toppings on top of the oatmeal. Sprinkle with additional smoked paprika, garnish with parsley, and add coconut aminos for a sweet umami flavor. 5. Enjoy your delicious and savory bowl of oatmeal! #savorybreakfast #oatmeal #lowsodium #recipe #LowSodiumWithFlavor

**Savory Oatmeal Recipe** *Start your morning with a comforting and flavorful bowl of Savory Oatmeal.* Serves 1 **Ingredients:** - 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats - 2/3 cup water - Garlic Powder, to taste - Smoked Paprika, to taste - Red Pepper Flakes, to taste - Black Pepper, to taste **Toppings:** - 1 Egg - 1 Shallot, finely sliced - 1 Clove of Garlic, finely sliced - 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Smoked Paprika - Garlic Powder - Black Pepper - Coconut Aminos, to taste - Parsley, for garnish **Instructions:** 1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine old-fashioned oats, water, and seasonings. Microwave in 45-second intervals until desired consistency is reached (approximately 2 minutes). 2. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook until shallot and garlic are softened (about 3-5 minutes). 3. Clear a space in the skillet for the egg, adding another tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Crack the egg into the space and cook to your preference. 4. Once the oatmeal and toppings are ready, assemble by placing the cooked toppings on top of the oatmeal. Sprinkle with additional smoked paprika, garnish with parsley, and add coconut aminos for a sweet umami flavor. 5. Enjoy your delicious and savory bowl of oatmeal! #savorybreakfast #oatmealtiktok #lowsodium #LowSodiumWithFlavor #vegitarianfood #lactoovovegetarian

Happy Valentine's Day!

Maxx turns 10 today, 2/11/24! Maxx is my soul cat. My partner and I adopted him in September of 2015 from the Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk, Maine about a month after my beloved SJK passed away. As soon as Maxx saw me he reached out from the kennel he was in and made it clear that he was the one. We came in looking for a short-haired female cat and left with a long-haired boy that stole my heart. We had thought that Maxx might want a friend, in 2021 we adopted Daxx and it was only a week before Maxx started grooming Daxx and they bonded! Maxx turned out to be the most patient-loving big brother a kitten could ask for! So, in case anyone is wondering, yes I am a crazy cat lady and I refer to myself as a fur Mom! #catbirthday #catsoftiktok #crazycarlady #furmom #gentlemancat #tinymustache