‘Food & Beverages’ Archives
Moonstruck dark chocolate chilie variado
Spicy, dark chocolate. The kind that starts out rich and smooth and ends with a blaze of spicy flavor. That's the Moonstruck dark chocolate chilie variado bar. Delicious, and awesome.
Curried red lentil soup
It's winter. It's cold. And there are few things that take the chill off my bones like soup. But not just any soup. Yummy soup. I took a chance and picked up some Curried Red Lentil Soup by Pacific Natural Foods, hoping it would be half as good as the name sounds. It's awesome. (Otherwise I wouldn't be writing about it here, now would [...]
Farm-fresh eggs
Traveling around the US, and many parts of the world, there are great, local ways to experience. food. Whether it's fruit stands or pick your own berry fields, eating local can be a great way to go. For me, farm-fresh eggs is a favorite local option. I get them from friends with chickens, or buy them at roadside stands with honesty [...]
See’s Awesome Walnut Square Bar
The name says it all. See's Awesome Walnut Square Bar is, without a doubt, awesome. Chewy caramel and chunks of walnut wrapped in fine dark chocolate. Divine. Literally divine. Makes a great stocking stuffer, too. Just saying. You can order them online if you're not near a See's store.
Canoli
One of the most excellent pastries of all time, canoli are Italian, delicious, and awesome. The crispy shells are filled with beautiful, sweetened mascarpone cheese, and embellished with chocolate chips or pistachios or candied fruits.
Calamari
Calamari is easily one of the yummiest of all seafood. But done poorly, it can be downright icky. 'The calamari at Jake's Famous Crawfish in Portland, Oregon is always done fabulously. A light breading on tender rings. Delicious. If you haven't tried the calamari at Jake's, I'd highly recommend it the next time you're out.
Ruby Jewel ice cream sandwiches
Ruby Jewel started in the farmers' markets of Oregon. Guided by creater Lisa Herlinger, it sprung from the local ingredients of farmers into an incredible product. If you live in one of the 11 states that sell Ruby Jewel pre-made sandwiches in supermarkets, you're in luck. If you are in Portland, Oregon, you can create your own. This [...]
Probiotics
Probiotics are live microorganisms that put good bacteria back into your digestive track. Particularly important after taking antibiotics, probiotics are a good addition to your daily multi-vitamin regime. My daughter was having frequent stomach aches after eating. An abdominal x-ray didn't offer any explanations. I decided to put her on a [...]
Red velvet ding dong
We all have favorite sweets from our childhood. Or perhaps from our adulthood. Twinkies, or Moon Pies, or Pinwheels. How about the Ding Dong? How about a red velvet Ding Dong? That's right. Red velvet cake, a dense, creamy filling, and a thick, chocolate shell. That right there, is delicious.
JustFruit Bars
Getting 2 to 4 servings of fruit in a day can be difficult when you're on the go. And in the winter months finding it fresh and local is near impossible. These fabulous bars made of just fruit are a pretty awesome alternative. 100% Northwest grown fruit, there are no preservatives or added sugar in these bars. JustFruit bars by Gorge [...]
