Remember last year when we told you that Starbucks was closing 616 of its under performing stores? That was a sad day for coffee lovers. It looks like things for Starbucks are going to have to get worse before they get better. Starbucks has just announced that they’re going to close 300 more stores. That [...] [...more]
You haven’t lived until you’ve had Prosciutto di Parma. Bold statement, but it’s absolutely true. Prosciutto is a salted and aged hind leg of a pig. It’s sliced super thin and served up on cheese plates, on steaming pizzas, around satueed asparagus or around fresh melon slices. It’s salty, slightly fatty and just all together [...] [...more]
Cereal boxes have come in one shape and size for all of history, right? For as long as I can remember, cereal boxes have been long and lean and fit perfectly on my shelf specifically dedicated to my seven favorite cereal flavors. Leave it to the Kellogg’s cereal brand to try and change everything. They’re [...] [...more]
I knew Kettle Chips were awesome, but I didn’t know just how awesome until I discovered their Spicy Thai potato chips. Spicy, slightly sweet, with some sort of chili and coconut goodness. I thought the Spicy Thai chips were the peak of tasty when I discovered them a few years ago. Since then, the [...] [...more]
I have a sneaking suspicion that the 34th annual Fancy Food Show is trying to tell me what to eat. If they have anything to do with food trends, we’re all going to be munching on gourmet chocolate, fancy bottled water, and loads of tea in the coming year. With over 1,500 exhibitors from over [...] [...more]
I’m going to try, with all sincerity, to keep this as clean as possible. Here are the facts: Paul Photenhauer is a man with a dream. He had a dream to write a cookbook. His highlighted ingredient? Semen… yes.. semen. Thanks to lulu.com, the site that lets you create your own cookbook [...] [...more]
Remember last week I was telling you about a new food book I couldn’t live without? Zingerman’s Guide to Good Eating. I got it, and it’s fantastic! I know this book is one of my new favorites for two reason. I’ve had it for three days, I’m half way through reading it, and the cover is [...] [...more]
Have I told you about Tastebook? I’m so excited I found a spot like this! Tastebook is a super clever website that allows you to create your own cookbook. You can either upload personal recipes and photos, or upload already great recipes from websites like Epicurious or the Food Network. With Tastebook you can design [...] [...more]
This is my next culinary gift to myself. Zingerman’s Guide to Good Eating is all about food- good food. A friend just printed out a few pages from the chapter on Balsamic Vinegars and I’m totally hooked. The language is super casual, approachable and funny, and the man really loves food. From how to choose [...] [...more]
Have you checked out Dean and Deluca for Halloween treats yet!? While these treats may be a bit too fancy for the throngs of trick or treaters that will beat your door down, Dean and Deluca has some absolutely beautiful sweets for your VIP Halloween party guests. Dean and deluca Custom Kids Cookies Delightfully decorated butter [...] [...more]
