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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 […]
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 of the Moon. The ingredients of the Luna Rica bar include organic peanut butter, unsweetened chocolate, organic dried sugar cane…High expectations for Luna Rica. and as the wrapper says – take a moment for myself.
Enjoyed the Luna Bar today. there were no pretenses expectations are meet. the wrapper says peanut butter filled fruit and nut bar. what is stated is exactly what one got.
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 reading the menu. In Westminster Colorado the Einstein’s restaurant chain have this figured out. Early morning patron chatter was welcoming and added to an easy atmosphere. The Lox and Bagel was done well. The bagel was toasted perfectly, smear not to heavy, crisp red onion and ripe tomato (even in January). The missing piece was the lemon garnish – however that was found at the water stand. Hospital and efficient service adds to the experience and gives Einstein’s Lox and Bagel rating 4.5 of 5 on the salmon quest.
If you are a true fan of fruit breads – then the marzipan stollen from Traders Joe’s is a must. Traditionally holiday breads have candied fruit. This yeast bread forgoes candied fruit. Trader Joe’s stollen is delightfully balanced with raisins and marzipan in the sponge. […]
Blue Moon Brewery: My quest for a delicious Pulled Pork Sandwich has lead to the Blue Moon Brewery in The RiNo district in Denver Colorado. There are 3 outside factors that affect the dining experience and ultimately the perfect pork sandwich: Architectural aesthetics, background mood […]
Consistency.
Consistency does not mean boring. To me – it means that the kitchen is well organized and the staff follows recipes. From day to day the plan is followed and who ever is working that day – picks up where that following day left off. Repeat visits are not disappointed. Good and consistent food earns high mark in the chefs notebook.
Santiago’s on Santa Fe Drive in Denver is a notable stop is for a mild breakfast burrito.
Consecutive repeat returns give Santiago’s a “consistency” high mark. Staff is efficient and hospitable. Flavors are spot on. The question then becomes: 3 Saturdays in a row..is this now a food habit?
Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer caught my eye with an article in the Thanksgiving Edition. “Pumpkin Pie is the flag ship Thanksgiving dessert”. “Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Pie, were sticking to what is now tried and true: a tender, hand crafted crust filled with silky, sweet, spiced […]
