Groves Gourmet Handmade Pasta

I came across some fabulous pasta this weekend at our local Farmers Market, from Groves Gourmet. They are a local company, based out of Washington State. They sell some items online but not the pasta yet.
Very pretty pasta – I picked up Lemon Garlic and Orange Ginger flavors. They will be quite fun to play [...]

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Tasty Pickled Treats

I came across McSweet’s items at our local farmers market this morning. The company is local and had a ton of samples out. Yum! I picked up a jar of the sweet pickled giardiniera. From the website: Each colorful 16 oz. jar is all natural and loaded with carrots, celery, cucumbers, garlic, green beans, and [...]

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Review: Simply Organic Spinach Dip Mix

I was out shopping the other day and had tine to wander through Whole Foods. I love much of what Simply Organic produces – their mixes are great time savers that taste great. So I was happy to spot a Spinach Dip dry mix.

I hadn’t seen that one before, they carry a nice line of [...]

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Starbucks New ‘Real Food’

Starbucks newest marketing angle is “Real Food. Simply Delicious.” I can say hello to that – no artificial colors, flavors, trans fats or HFCS added anymore to their products. For me, having no chemical colors is a door opening after nearly 3 years of going dye-free due to my migraines. It is a simple joy [...]

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Trader Joe’s Bison Burgers

I was in Trader Joe’s this morning and just couldn’t pass these up:

The original version and also one with roasted mushrooms, onion and cheese added. Need to choose which one I will grill up for dinner tonight. Either one promises to be tasty!
~Sarah

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Al Dente Pasta Review

In tonight’s dinner I called for spinach fettuccine.
One of my favorite “quick pastas” to use is Al Dente brand. They make 14 flavors, all which cook up in 3 quick minutes! If you like the taste and texture of fresh pasta from the store, try it out. It is affordable as well – something most [...]

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The New Renton Uwajimaya!

Uwajimaya is my favorite Asian grocery store in the Pacific Northwest. While not much can top the Seattle flagship store, the news is here: Coming this summer in late June 2009 they will be opening their 4th location – in Renton, Washington. Am I excited? Oh yes!
The new store is taking over the old Thriftway [...]

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Food Find Review: No Pudge Brownie Mixes

I always pass by the pink boxes of No Pudge Brownie Mix at Trader Joe’s wondering “what do those things taste like?” Last week I decided no more, I was going to pick up a box and try them out.
And I have to ask myself “Why did I wait so long?”
I don’t rave often about [...]

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