The New Kids circa 1986I do have food to share with you, but first I must tell ya'll about the show. The New Kids sound as awesome as they did back in the Hangin' Tough days of 1988-1989! They performed the perfect mix of old songs (think "Cover Girl," "You Got It (The Right Stuff)," "Please Don't Go Girl," and " Hangin' Tough") and new ones (like "Summertime" and the oh-so-naughty "Full Service"). They wore precious little grey suits for most of the show, but changed into Boston sports jerseys for the "Hangin' Tough" encore. And though they're in their late 30s (Joe) and early 40s (the rest of them), they're still smokin' hot. I think it was the best night of my life so far!
NKOTB Today!The next day, Sheridan and I wore our NKOTB tee-shirts while we made yummy vegan brunch:
We made the Tofu Benny from Vegan Brunch:
It's marinated, fried tofu stacked atop a juicy heirloom tomato slice and a whole wheat English muffin and covered in the best vegan Hollandaise sauce we've ever tasted. I've made a few variations of Hollandaise from different recipes, but as to be expected, Isa's is the best.On the side, we made the Diner Home Fries from Vegan Brunch:
The perfect mix of tender and crispy with crunchy blackened onions and green bell pepper. Beats the Waffle House by a million! Speaking of the Waffle House, it's rumored that the New Kids hit up a Waffle House after every show. And we thought about trying to stalk them, but there are so many WF's in Memphis, we didn't know which one they'd choose ... so we went to Beale Street intsead. Oh well!
NKOTB YAYAYAY!!! How awesome you got to go see them! When I was 8 we went on vacation to the US and my dad took me and my sister to a New Kids concert in Houston, Texas. I remember being totally sure Joey would see me and we would get married.
ReplyDeleteLove the brunch photos! Seriously tasty!
aww you look so cute in your pink tees!! I'm gonna be singing the right stuff all day now!
ReplyDeleteI've been eyeing that benny recipe, it sounds so good! I just got my copy of VB.
oh oh oh oh oh! (the right stuff!)
You both look so cute in your hot pink t-shirts! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhoa, is it just me or do those brunch pictures make your mouth water?! Amazing.
NKOTB? That is tooo funny!
ReplyDeleteHehe, I'm glad the concert was everything you hoped it would be!
ReplyDeleteYour tofu benny looks so yummy!
The food looks great! I'm glad you got to make good on your childhood dream! I saw NKOTB when I was a kid and loved every minute of it.
ReplyDeleteNKOTB, woot!!! I saw them twice when I was a kid and loved them. You're right, they are still really hot!! :-D I love your blog, Bianca - I wrote you in as my fave blog on the VegNews awards ballot. Good luck, I hope you win!!
ReplyDeleteOh my God, I used to love them. I had a sleeping bag, a hat, a t-shirt, and a coordinated dance routine with 3 of my best friends... You guys must have had such a blast!
ReplyDeleteAnd meanwhile, that tofu benny looks restaurant-perfect, especially with that excellent tomato... *sigh* I miss the south!
Nice one getting to see NKOTB, as a kid I always wanted to see Take That but I still haven't - maybe one day!
ReplyDeleteThe tofu benny looks delicious too, I'll have to try it soon. So far I've only made the quiche, which was awesome and tonight it's omelet time!
Love the NKOTB shirts!
ReplyDeleteIs that the same benny recipe from Vegomicon? If so, it is so good. I make it all the time.
NKOTB for life!!! And yes, the brunch was Delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteYou guys look absolutely ADORABLE in your shirts! My best friend in Jr High had Donny's poster over her bed. I thought she was SO BAD!!! Ha! As usual, gorgeous brunch eats too!
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How fun you saw the boys! I'd see them in a heartbeat. LOVED Joey :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous benny, Bianca! That's hilarious that you thought of stalking them to waffle house. you're gonna make everyone think that all vegans are creepy..haha jk!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so great! I saw them when I was in 9th grade and it was the best! What a great thing to be able to do when you get older and still have the group sound good!
ReplyDeleteYour eats look really good! Those are two recipes from the book that I want to try soon!
I've been excited about trying that tofu benny, and now I totally can't wait. Yum! And you guys look adorable in your shirts.
ReplyDeleteOooh I've been wanting to try the tofu benny! I will have to try it soon!
ReplyDeleteLove your NKOTB shirts!:)
Your brunch pictures are gorgeous! Almost as gorgeous as NKOTB...
ReplyDeleteHow funny you love the New Kids, and I had no idea they had reunited. I love the tshirts!
ReplyDeleteBrunch looks fantastic.
My nephews used to say Awful House.
that rocks on the NKOTB being just as awesome as they used to be! hoooooooray for an awesome time! you ladies look too cute in your pink shirts - i love 'em!
ReplyDeletethe tofu benny & hasbrowns look picture perfect, Bianca! dayyuuum, they look amazing! dan & i are having breakfast for dinner tomorrow night & i can't wait! superw00t!
this post made me deleriously happy.you're such a cheezball, bianca! absolutely gnawdorable.
ReplyDeletei finally got VB on checkout at the liberry and will deeply consider making a benny this weekend. and those tarts? gorgeous.
btw, is there any way you can e-mail me that cheezy potato soup recipe?
Your shirts are cute. Looks like you had alot of fun! Great looking food.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you find a recipe for vegan hollandaise sauce?! Sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteI will admit my undying love of Joey McIntyre =)
ReplyDeleteYES! The NKOTB show was so good. Although all I could think about at first what with the gray suits and white shoes was Peewee Herman, and that threw me off a bit. I didn't know they're in their 40's! Guess I oughta stop lusting after them...Nah...
ReplyDeleteOh man, I want an NKOTB shirt!
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