Bolognese Sauce
A Tomato based sauce with meat. I just throw it over practically anything, meat, chicken, vegetables, bread, etc. More satisfying than a regular marinara.
The Seven Wonders of Trader Joes
Trader Joe’s is not just a store, it’s a cultural phenomenon. This bargain gourmet food chain has a cult-like following and its products are now staples in many home pantries – even in caterers’ kitchens. Although Trader Joe’s won the hearts of American consumers with frozen hors-oeuvres, salsa, and chocolate dipped …
Balance Bar Peanut Butter
Balanced bars are designed for people on 40-30-30 diets, like the Zone Diet. They come in many flavors. Objectively speaking, this flavor has a funny taste and artificial texture. What is surprising is that it’s my favorite. I can’t figure it out, so I’ll just stop trying understand and enjoy them …
Manchego Cheese
The most addictive cheese I have ever eaten. It is unlike anything I have had before. Probably goes good with pears or something, but I prefer it plain, by itself.
Ginger Almonds & Cashews
This boxed cereal is really good. There are very flavorful bits of ginger and just the right amount. It’s really good with milk, or just plain, right out of the box. It’s also a good value.
Double Cream Brie
No magic here — just a really rich, fresh, delicious brie HALF the price of the grocery store across the street.
Apple Cereal Bars
These are really good for being lowfat. The name cracks me up: “this apple walks into a bar…” They are a little on the smaller side which actually works out great as a toddler snack on-the-go.
Lemon Ginger Echinacea Juice
This juice is spicy and not sour. I usually water it down a little bit. It’s a standard in my fridge.
Valrhona Noir Amer 71%
This is about as intense as chocolate gets while remaining edible. Compared to the other chocolate bars in the 70% range, such as Villiars and Scharffen Berger, the Valrhona has more intensity. Not as smooth as the Villars, but more of a punch. The Valrhona also hits you immediately, while the …
Pineapple Salsa
This salsa has an exemplary blend of spicy and sweet. The heat is not too aggressive for the spice-adverse, but there is enough kick to make it interesting. We usually have it with the flax seed chips, but I think it would go great with fish or chicken, too.