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Simple truth from Kroger sent Free samples to try. The Organic Roasted Organic sea salted almonds are delightful. Crisp smoky and toasted. travel size perfect of one serving. The other simple truth free sample is the Organic Strawberry Fruit and Grain Bars. The Organic whole […]
Safety First. Culinary tool box has intrinsic safety issues that need will be identified. As the tool box opener I have vending machine – distributing construction PPE safety gear. Gloves, Safety glasses, ear plugs. I like the safety thread connecting the two different trades, construction […]
Table at home is always a dining focal point. Here – Spring is served.
Casual or elegant the table enhances the holiday gathering
New Shake Shack location opens in RiNo. The Denver Post’s Dylan Owens states in Life and Culture (2018.03.22) “ushering Denver into what some would consider a new area of burger-hood.” Hmm. according to one shake representative they moved 200 burgers in the first hour. First hand experience is […]
Food associated to a holiday is an intriguing culinary thread. The month of March, I have read or seen several “Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Soda Bread”. Celebrate with Soda Bread is a bit of a stretch for I don’t have an connection to […]
mid day break – a good cup of coffee. More specifically a good cappuccino.
the criteria for a good cappuccino is a warmed ceramic cup, double shot espresso, floating frothy milk – not to dry and the simple swirling finish.
the traveling criteria is the same. Hospitality, on the plate and ambience.
15th and Larimer Starbucks ….
Sunday – the barista is engaging . “the standard Cappuccino – try the blonde Cappuccino?”
it was good to try – however I like my coffee to taste like coffee. The Blonde Cappuccino was more frothy fun (blonds have more fun) than the standard cappuccino … regardless was a delightful mid day break.
Last night I picked up the Kroger new sample at the “first Friday” kiosk. It is the Luna Rica bar. Luna – thank you wikipedia – is the Latin name for the Moon. It may also refer to: Luna (goddess), the ancient Roman divine personification […]
Looking for new items – a visit to Marczyk Fine Foods for locally produced products – you can always find a culinary pearl. Todays pearl is Merfs hot sauce. the Kiosk had 4 flavors to sample. Approaching the kiosk the my 3 restaurant factors (Architectural aesthetics, […]
Lox, smoked salmon, gravlax are part of my salmon quest. Today is Einstein’s Lox and Bagel. My 3 factors rule still apply that ultimately affect perfect rating. Architectural aesthetics, background noise, and the food on the plate. Architectural aesthetic included way finding and ease of […]