Pontificis – 2013 – Wine Review – Trader Joe’s

09/04/2015 by
Pontificis GSM - 2013 Trader Joe's

Pontificis – 2013
Trader Joe’s

Today we have a French table wine that’s perfect for an everyday meal because it’s both good and inexpensive.

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Ruby- From 3 Angles – Photography

08/29/2015 by

The lazy photographer will maintain a stationary position allowing the subject to do all the work.

Ruby 2

Ruby 2

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Turtle Thursday – Tortoise Shells – Photography

08/27/2015 by

Today is a little abstract with an almost works monochrome version of tortoise shells.

Tortoise Shells

Tortoise Shells

My goal last week was to make friends with this guy and get a better picture.  Here he is again as another bonus photo and just a little friendlier.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2

Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2

Bay Blend Whole Bean Coffee – Food Review – Trader Joe’s

08/25/2015 by
Trader Joe's Bay Blend Whole Bean Coffee

Trader Joe’s Bay Blend
Whole Bean Coffee

For the west coast crowd, here’s a Trader Joe’s ultra dark roasted coffee for consideration.

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ALDI – Chocolate Coated Butter Cookies – Specially Selected – Food Re-review

08/25/2015 by
ALDI Specially Selected Chocolate Covered Butter Cookies

ALDI Specially Selected Chocolate Coated Butter Cookies

This is basically just an update on the previously reviewed ALDI chocolate coated butter cookies.  For whatever reasons companies do these things, ALDI has renamed and slightly changed the package of these still great cookies.  The ALDI “Cafe Bistro” name has given way to the ALDI “Specially Selected” name.  Most importantly, the same really really good chocolate coating is still on the same unlikely butter cookie.  The combination still makes these one of the best cookies on any grocery shelf.

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Cheddar And Horseradish Potato Chips – Food Review – Trader Joe’s

08/25/2015 by
Trader Joe's Cheddar & Horseradish Potato Chips

Trader Joe’s Cheddar & Horseradish Potato Chips

$1.99 wasn’t too much to lose.  With a flavor combo like this on the bag, I couldn’t leave them on the shelf.  Curiosity got the better part of me.  Maybe it was the worst part, because it sure didn’t turn out so well.

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Today Was A Good Day – Dragonfly Peek-A-Boo – Photography

08/22/2015 by

“Today was a good day.  I played peek-a-boo with a photographer.”, said the dragonfly.

Dragonfly Peek-A-Boo

Dragonfly Peek-A-Boo

 

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Turtle Thursday – Clay Turtle – Photography

08/20/2015 by

This Chinese tortoise/turtle symbolizes longevity, power, and tenacity.  To learn more about the symbolism of turtles in various cultures see this Wiki article.

Clay Turtle

Clay Turtle

And a bonus image below because, well, why not?  My goal is to make friends with this guy and get a good picture of him before he flies south for the winter.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

ALDI – Millville Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats – Food Review

08/20/2015 by
ALDI Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats

ALDI Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats

There are directions on the label for cooking these in the microwave.  A quick word of advice, DON’T!

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Creepy – African Painted Dog – Photography

08/17/2015 by

I’m not sure whether this is creepy or just downright scary.  As creepy or scary as some might find this picture, the really scary thing is, this is another endangered species.  Pretty soon we’ll be the only things left on the planet.  And that, really creeps me out.

African Painted Dog

African Painted Dog

 

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