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Conrad’s Bakery Review
I love going out on food adventures. With a free weekend day I decided to check out a small food festival off Utica Avenue on the A/C line. Unfortunately due to crazy rain the festival appeared to be canceled. Disappointed but undeterred from eating awesome foods I followed the flow of human traffic up a […]
Two Moms in the Raw Almond Butter Cacao Truffles Review
Two Moms in the Raw Truffles were another impulse buy from LifeThyme Natural Market. (This time right at the register!?). They come three to a pack and are just slightly smaller than a golf ball. They’re made of almond butter, cacao, almond bits and agave. These little guys aren’t nearly as smooth as a straight […]
Free National Coffee Day Followup
When companies have giveaways such as free coffee on National Coffee Day I feel self-conscious as if my frugality is being outed to the world. It’s foolish to not take advantage though because the business sees an uptick in business through related purchases or at the very least it brings a product to the consumer’s […]
Free Coffee at McDonald’s, Krispy Kreme and 7-11 for National Coffee Day
National coffee day is Saturday, September 29th. As such, several big chains are offering customers free coffee . McDonald’s is offering cups Friday and Saturday on the east coast but check the site to make sure it’s available near you. Krispy Kreme is participating on Saturday. 7-Eleven stores will be dispensing large free 20-ounce cups […]
RoodonFood Vegetarian Chili Recipe
I love the fall. In addition to horror movies, beautiful fall foliage and brisk breezes, it’s time again for chili, soups and stews. In honor of the change of season and the start of the NFL season (replacement refs be damned), I made an all-time favorite: slow cooker chili. This hearty chili is satisfying and […]
Bear Mountain State Park Oktoberfest Cruise
I recently attended the Oktoberfest at Bear Mountain State Park. Aside from the possibility of delicious beers and German sausage I had no preconceptions of Oktoberfest celebrations. A site called Goldstar offered a cruise direct to Bear Mountain at a discount rate of around $20 roundtrip. The deal by the way is still going on. […]
Tree of Life Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Review
About once a month I pick up homeopathic allergy medicine from Lifethyme Health Market on 6th avenue in Manhattan. The store sells all types of natural, vegan, vegetarian, grass fed meats and organic stuff. All that pure food though doesn’t mean they neglect junk food. You know about the impulse buy section at grocery stores […]
Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Pinot Noir 2009 Review
Day 1 The first taste you pickup from this Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir is black cherry followed by raisin. The tannins in this are more apparent than any other noir I’ve tried. In fact, without knowing the type of wine I would’ve guessed cabernet sauvignon. Initially I wasn’t a fan. The second glass, after the […]
Thorny Rose Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2011 Review
After the initial success trying the Thorny Rose Cabernet Sauvignon, we gave the Sauvignon Blanc a try. Note that the brand itself is based in Washington State, however, the grapes for their Sauvignon Blanc are grown in New Zealand hence “New Zealand 2011” on the label. Day 1 The aroma is quite fruity. The flavors […]
Thorny Rose Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Review
Looking to try a new brand we splurged paying a full $9.99 on Thorny Rose Cabernet Sauvignon. This one comes from the Columbia Valley, Washington. Day 1: It’s quite delicious. It’s medium-bodied with a nice clean finish. Mild tannins are noticeable as well as a slight sweetness and spice. The grape flavor is most recognizable […]
