Posts Tagged ‘food’

Trader Joe’s Pad Thai (w/ tofu) – Food Review

10/17/2010

Soggy noodles?  But they still taste good.

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Fat bastard – Shiraz 2007 – Wine Review

10/13/2010

The first question that comes to mind is,  what’s a Fat bastard?

 

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Trader Joe’s Pinot Grigio Artisan Salami – Food Review

10/03/2010

No, you are not seeing double.  No, this is not deja-vu all over again.  This is a slightly different version of Trader Joe’s Artisan Salami.  This, the Pinot Grigio variation.

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Trader Joe’s Paneer Tikka Masala – Food Review – with Spinach Basmati Rice

09/25/2010

This stuff is exceedingly good.  I mean  it. 

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Chicken And Spinach Soup – Not What You’d Think – Recipe

09/11/2010

This is another one that surprises based on its simplicity and results.  This light soup will bring  pleasant comments from you and your family or guests.  But first a quiz.

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Trader Joe’s Avocado Salsa Verde – Food Review

09/08/2010

Trader Joe’s Avocado Salsa Verde bites.  But bites in the good way.

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Trader Joe’s Coastal Zinfandel 2007 – Wine Review

09/06/2010

One description of a Zinfandel is, “A powerful wine known for its pepper, spice and tannins …”.   Forget about the pepper, spice and other flavors attributed to any type of wine.  I’ve never been able to taste them.  TJ’s Coastal Zinfandel is powerful with heavy tannins.

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Trader Joe’s Corn & Chile Salsa (Tomato-Less) – Food Review

09/04/2010

The jar says, “A sweet combination of corn, red peppers, onion and a touch of heat.”  And that it is.

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Trader Joe’s “Tortilla Chips – with an Identity Crisis” – Food Review

09/04/2010

This is what happens when you don’t look closely at what you pick off the shelf.  If I had stopped and actually read the label, I probably would’ve left them on the shelf and looked for a “normal” tortilla chip.

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Trader Joe’s President’s Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Food Review

08/22/2010

Trader Joe’s President’s Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil is:  Italian, cold pressed, good looking, good tasting, the right price and is surprisingly difficult to photograph.  The only thing that could make it more perfect would be a picture of Sophia Loren.

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