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(Yum. A Chocolate Oblivion Shot. Photo courtesy eatZi’s.) I miss eatZi’s. I miss browsing the aisles, checking out the wine, bread, cheese and chocolates. I like eatZi’s for their delicious, reliable desserts, my favorite take-out lasagne and for grabbing a sandwich pre-road trip. More gourmet boutique than foodie mega-mart, the quaint atmosphere is reflected in tasty, high-quality meals to-go. Dallasites are getting a new location, a stone’s [...]
It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to chocolate. That is (for me), small doses of artfully packaged, luxury chocolate. I thought I’d share some of my favorites. I am passionate about Vosges Haut Chocolat’s Aztec Elixir. This sipping chocolate is an intoxicating combination of chilies, cinnamon, vanilla bean and dark chocolate. Vosges is known for their [...]
I’ve had preserved lemons on the mind since Thanksgiving. So I was thrilled to see them paired with bay leaves and included in McCormick’s Flavor Forecast (TM) 2010. With origins in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine, lemons are brined in salt and their juice for at least one week. The result? Bitter, tart, and [...]
For the fourth year in a row, the family visited Becker Vineyards in Stonewall, Texas for a picnic and wine tasting over Spring Break. We are thrilled to report that the Beckers are adding a large, dramatic (high, high ceilings), panel-lined tasting room behind the current tasting bar. This is a good thing because the tasting room [...]
High Five for Think 5 Those concerned about getting five servings of fruit and vegetables a day will find it easier than ever. Thinkproducts has launched their think5 bar made of fruit (2 cups) and vegetables (3 cups) packed into an easy to eat bar under 300 calories. Wow. The veggies and fruits have been [...]
A Lotta Chocolate Looking for something special this Valentine’s Day? My Dove Chocolate will supply you with an assortment of dark or milk chocolates wrapped in a personalized gold wrapper for your sweetheart. Perfect for party favors or wedding favors, the treats are attractively packed in boxes and pretty bags. Check it out at www.mydovechocolate.com. [...]
Gifts of Good Taste Food Gifts A Foodie Gives We’ve tasted and tested, given and been given many food gifts. These are the ones that get (always favorable) comments. They won?t disappoint. For chocoholics: We prefer dark chocolate on most occasions but this is a treat we?ll gladly waste the calories on. World Finest Milk [...]
Exotic Chocolate Chocolate lovers prepare for some innovative flavors. We visited Vosges Haut Chocolate in Chicago this Spring. A tiny, hip boutique located on the Magnificent Mile, we sampled truffles infused with ginger, curry, balsamic vinegar and more. The Naga combined the flavors of sweet Indian curry, coconut and milk chocolate. Balsamico blends 10 year [...]
