Supergirls Saturday: Episode 1

Hi friends!  Aimee here, bringing you what will likely be a new feature on Eats & Treats: Supergirls Saturday.  Supergirls = one of my best friends, Rachael & myself.  We call ourselves super because we are always running around together doing something fun, cooking up a few happy accidents in the kitchen, getting things done in a short amount of time and just being all around productive chicks. Today we had plans to do a little Christmas shopping and there were several stops to make.  Rachael’s power went out for some reason around 3am so her morning plans were foiled. This turned out to be fine.  It just meant we were going to get an earlier start.  We’re always up so darn early anyway, so it usually works out for the better!  We decided we needed to start with breakfast and we wanted to try someplace new.  We pass this little joint called Frankie’s Waffles & Burgers which is hidden away in a small plaza on Route 6 in Mahopac.  It’s so easy to pass, we almost went right by it!  Rachael commented on how busy the parking lot was and I was thinking ‘This is a good sign!’. So we walked in to a narrow room with some booths lining the left wall and a large counter-seating area on the right.  Most of the tables and seats at the counter were taken. There was a friendly waitress who greeted us with a smile.  She asked if we wanted to sit in the ‘other room’ and she sort of pointed in the right direction as she was taking an order from a customer.  We walked through a doorway on our right and into a larger room with several tables.  There was only 2 other tables with people already seated. We chose a spot and settled in.  I was immediately tickled by the looks of this place.

 

With the sage green walls, the orange and maroon tables and chairs and the shiny, colorful art work, the restaurant was quirky, mismatched and fun. 

 

And I LOVED this clock:

 

How clever is that?  I’ve seen the ones with just forks and spoons, but never with the larger utensils, I really love how silly it is

So the same girl who greeted us brought us menus and asked us how our Thanksgiving was and how our weekend was going. She was extremely nice. She definitely knew where her tips were coming from and was working hard for the money.  But she seemed to really genuinely enjoy what she was doing and I thought that was nice to see for a change.  She asked us what we wanted to drink (water for Rach & Cranberry juice for me) and then left us to peruse the selection of crazy-awesome treats on the menu.  (Click here to see what the menu is like, you won’t be sorry!) 

When our waitress returned with our beverages, I just had to ask her, ‘Do you guys make your own hash here?’ – her answer, ‘We sure do!’ – I couldn’t wait to tell my husband. Kevin is always looking for places that make their own corned beef hash as opposed to opening a can, heating it and dumping it onto a plate.  Once I mentally tucked away that information for later, Rachael decided on her order: Walnut & Banana Belgian waffle with chocolate chips, chocolate syrup drizzle, whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles. I ordered the Nutella and Raspberry stuffed french toast with chocolate drizzle, powdered sugar, whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles. I knew all that sweetness might make me feel gross afterward, but I didn’t care, I had to try it.  Having no idea that these plates of food would be HUGE we ordered sides.  Rach got sausage links and I got bacon (extra crispy of course).  We talked about our Christmas shopping plans and the stops we needed to make after breakfast while we waited.  A cute elderly couple was seated next to us and Rachael (who I always say, would talk to a wall if it would talk back – LOL) started to chat with them.  They gave off that localalite vibe and we guessed they had been to Frankie’s numerous times.  We were right.  The older gentleman said that if we go to Frankie’s for lunch sometime, it’s usually served with a soup (Or Salad, his wife chimed in) and that Frankie who is the owner and chef makes a Stracciatella (an Italian-style egg drop) soup to die for!  

Soon we heard a *ding!* coming from the other side of the room where there was a window from the kitchen and really huge plates were being pushed through.  Rachael’s eyes got large and she said “Oh my God, are those ours?”  And sure enough, the server headed over to us and placed our meals on the table.  We could not believe our eyes!

 

Rachael’s: Walnut & Banana Belgian waffle

Needless to say, Rach was REALLY happy… look – the plate is bigger than her!

Aimee’s: Nutella & Raspberry stuffed french toast

Now for those of you who might be confused.. when you cut into this insane meal, this is what you saw:

A beautifully cooked slice of french toast, generously smeared with Nutella and a beautiful magenta raspberry preserves, topped with another slice of french toast.  Oh my good God!

We took our time and ate slowly to savor each bite.  Everything was very, very, very good.  From the food, the company of the sweet elderly couple and our really friendly, fun waitress.  Oh and the prices!  Very reasonable if you ask me.  We had an abundance of food (way more than necessary, but delicious all the same) for about $25.  Rach & I vowed to try something totally different next time, because they have so many yummy sounding dishes to choose from.

I think that Frankie’s is more of a luncheonette than a diner.  They are open early, around 6am most days but I think they close around 3 or 4pm.  You will definitely want to check before heading over there because you wouldn’t want to be disappointed when you arrive.  They don’t have a website, but here is their number & address: 565 Route 6, Mahopac NY - 845-621-2527.

To say that this meal was sinful on all levels, is the understatement of a lifetime, my friends.  Rachael and I were sure to share the love…and tasted each others breakfasts.  Warm, sweet, buttery, chocolaty, heaven on a plate.   You don’t have to ask – we will return again and probably soon!

When we left, it was around 9-930am, you nearly had to roll us to the car, we were that full.  We both said we probably wouldn’t need to eat until dinner time.

We headed to Home Goods in the Somers town center where we spent too much money on our pets for Christmas.  We made one more stop nearby and then headed to the Feed Barn because I needed cat food and litter.  While we were looking around, I spotted a Christmas tree standup cut out with a lot of little pictures of dogs and cats on it, called THE GIVING TREE.

Upon further investigation, I found that it was in support of the dogs and cats at the Putnam Humane Society.   I immediately longed for the days when I used to go visit the dogs. Plaster and Paint, 2 beautiful Staffordshire terriers,  were my favorite.  I would give them bones and they would sit and wait patiently.  Ahh, those were the days when I had the guts to go visit these poor homeless animals every weekend.  Now days, my heart and soul just can’t take it, and I feel terribly selfish for not going.  Anyway, back to the Giving Tree.  Each photo was of a dog or cat in need of something specific, like cat litter, food, treats, etc.  I called Rachael over to show her.  We were really excited to see that the Supergirls could help these animals live a little fuller or happier lives. Rachael being the dog person chose a doggy who needed treats.  I, forever the crazy cat lady, chose a kitty who needed some wet food.  We went in search of what our own pets needed as well as what the PHS adoptables needed.   When we found everything we went up and checked out. The clerk stapled our donations in separate bags with the photo of the animals it would benefit and then we went back to the Giving Tree and put it in the donation bin. 

 

Rachael was really happy to donate, if you couldn’t tell

 

If you would like to visit the Putnam Humane Society to adopt a dog or cat in need of a forever home, here is all their info:

68 Old Route 6
Carmel, New York
(Behind the Putnam Plaza Shopping Center - Hannaford's)

Phone: 845-225-7777 - Hours: Sunday-Saturday, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Email: shelter@puthumane.org

When you visit their website, there is a sidebar (on the left) where you can LIKE them on Facebook & follow them on twitter, you can also see their wish list of things that the shelter is in need of – please donate if you can! Website: www.putnamhumane.org

I was a little sad to see how empty the donation bin was at Feed Barn, so if you want to visit them to sponsor one of these dogs or cats and buy something to donate, here is their information: 155 Rt 6  Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-2276.

 

I hope you enjoyed the first installment of Supergirls Saturday.  We’re not always this busy, but we usually get together a couple Saturday’s a month to run errands, and do Supergirl-ish type things so we will blog about it as it comes.

Check back soon (possibly tomorrow) to my mother’s secret switcheroo to get the best out of your boxed brownies!

 

Til then, Have a wonderful rest of your weekend!

 

xoxo,

Aimee (& Rachael)