It was my birthday yesterday. I turned a ripe old age of 27 which I think places me squarely in my upper-20′s. I was getting kind of tired of being a youngster anyway.
I’m actually not huge on birthdays. I’ll probably hit up a happy hour or something and then Betsy and I might go out to dinner somewhere. Normally, I discourage presents.
This year is totally different. I’m all about presents. Instead of getting them though, I decided to give a few!
Being that I do so love you guys, I decided to give out some small presents. I wasn’t really sure what you wanted for my birthday though so I’m just giving out TWO coupons for $25 off any order more than $40 in My OpenSky Store. So sure… ya have to spend money to make money, but it’s not a bad deal if you ask me!
All ya gotta do is leave a comment and I’ll pick two people at random tomorrow morning at 9AM (ish) and update this post with the winners!
Also, don’t forget to vote in this week’s poll!
And a few links…
Demystifying Hard Things to Cook - Five things that appear hard to cook that are actually pretty easy. I agree with most of these… of course there’s still plenty of room to mess these up. Why do you think it’s near impossible to get well-poached eggs at a restaurant!? (@ HuffPo)
How to Cook Grits – A fantastic little write-up on grits and also a photo of what appears to be the best breakfast ever created. I’ve been playing around with a grits dish of my own… more on Monday! (@ Ruhlman)
Hamentaschen - Never heard of it? Me neither. They are tiny little pastries and while they look like a bit of work, I bet they are very worth the effort! (@ Not Derby Pie)
Roasted Bone Marrow – I’ve never actually had bone marrow, but that’s going to change very soon! This post just rocked my world. I never really thought about making it at home for some reason, but it’s the perfect use for a thing that a lot of people would just throw away. (@ The Hungry Mouse)
Have a good weekend everyone. GO USA in hockey. If you’ve been eyeing something in my storefront, leave a comment for a chance to get that discount!
Update: Jen (#21) and Erin (#24) are winners!
I really enjoy your site. Great pictures, good food, and I love the pictures. I am totally in on the drawing for your birthday. Happy day!
Happy Birthday Nick. Great idea to give presents away on your birthday. Givers gain I believe! I’m in need of a few kitchen gadgets so count me in the drawing please!
Happy Birthday! As they say, you’re not getting older, you’re getting better. :)
Happy Birthday, KID! You are fine…for now. Turning 30 is the worst! If there were ever a time to hit happy-hour, it’s when you turn 30. I spent mine at the officer’s club in Aschaffenburg, Germany, crying in my beer! BTW…the $25 coupon is a SUPER deal! Larry
Happy Birthday! Wow, I thought you were a lot older- your writing is that of a more experienced writer! You must have been an English major.
Philosophy!
And thanks! :)
Happy Birthday from another February-er! If you make hamentaschen, lemme know — they’re kinda wonderful.
happy birthday, nick!
Happy Birthday Nick! You have a great food blog.
Happy Birthday to you!!!! Sweet of you to offer the shop discount – I’m eyeballing that pizza peel…….
Happy Birthday! Isn’t it better when your Bday falls on a Friday or Saturday?
Happy Birthday to you! Thank you for changing the way I look at and enjoy food. You have given me gifts since the day I discovered you but if you want to give away something on your birthday count me in! I think it is a wonderful idea and I may try that myself this year. I tell everyone I know about your blog and share your recipes so keep up what your doing, we sure do love ya down here in Texas!
Happy Birthday:) Hope the eggs in purgatory wins!
Many happy returns! Hope it’s a great day for you -special meal plans?
(PS it’s 8:41 Central time but likely 10ish there, hope that’s ok)
Wow. Happy happy birthday. You have a 100 years worth Of knowledge
be well from all us es’er
You’re still a babe. It’s scary to say that I have 2x age plus one year on ya
making hamentaschen is fun. Helped make them in mom gansie’s 3-4 year olds class yesterday
some of them are already natural born bakers
need a recipe let’s know, she had a good one
Happy Birthday Nick! I anxiously await your updates every day. Thanks for the inspiration.
Happy Birthday to you!
Also, Happy Birthday to me! I’m 27 today. :)
Happy Birthday Nick!
Happy Birthday Nick! I made your Cheesy Fusilli last night while the snowstorm raged in NY (and your Marquis stuffing is my boyfriend’s favorite).
Happy Birthday Nick…27 you make it sound like you are actually getting old; wait until you turn 40 (that is me in a few weeks…yikes!). Have a good one.
As for the Bon Appetit recipes, the Soda Bread sounded the best to me. Cheers!
Happy Birthday, Nick!! I hope your area is not getting a bunch of snow like Philly is!
happy birthday Nick! I hope you two are surviving the mess in DC. (and I meant the snow LOL)
Happy Birthday! Hope it’s a great one!
Happy Birthday! Welcome to the wonderful world of 27! It’s my favorite year so far! :)
Happy birthday!
hey! i see what you are doing here :)
happy birthday!
Never heard of Hamentaschen? Oh Nick, did you learn nothing from your college experience?
Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Macheesmo (Nick)….happy Birthday to you!
Happy birthday.! Love all the delicious posts!
Happy birthday! I’ll be joining you at the 27 mark in October… and I barely have wanted to admit that I’m in my mid-20′s…
Hey, your birthday is the day after mine! Happy birthday!
Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone!
Hi Nick,
Macheesmo is part of my morning routine. I like your approach to food and life in general. Happy Birthday!
Hope you have a Fantastic birthday…
Happy Birthday Nick! I discovered your blog a few months ago, subscribed to the email updates, and now yours is always one of the first emails I read. You are an inspiration and a reminder of how much I enjoy cooking (and photography). Thanks.
Happy Birthday Nick! Yeah I thought you were older too…for some reason, not sure why, lol. Have a great time, and its been great following your blog
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is extra special!
Well, I’m a bit late, but hope you had a fabulous birthday anyway. :-) I’m so glad I “stumbled upon” this site. :-)