I love attending the Boston Wine Expo. The obvious reason may seem to be that there are thousands of varieties of wine to sample. While sampling a few wines is nice, the reason I love attending is the people and companies I discover there. From innovative chefs to interesting foods, there is much to learn. One of the great discoveries I made this year was To Die For Dips. This dip is delicious and has an amazing story behind it.
I met with Margaret Hammill, founder and owner of To Die For Dips on a recent winter morning at
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Little Duck Organics
by TT on February 7th, 2011 | Food News
As a mom, I completely understand the desire to put only the best ingredients into your child's diet. When my oldest was ready for solid foods, I remember reading the labels on baby food items, seeking products that didn't have fillers, preservatives, and other unnatural ingredients. In the end, I found some store-bought items that worked and made the rest myself.
Zac Normandin and his wife had the same experience. During their search for healthy snacks, they discovered that even organic foods had sugar and corn filler added to them. Organic
Zac Normandin and his wife had the same experience. During their search for healthy snacks, they discovered that even organic foods had sugar and corn filler added to them. Organic
Wine Expo Recap
by TT on January 28th, 2011 | Food News, Wine News
Every year that we I have attended the Boston Wine Expo, I have found different items that are new and pleasing to my palate. In previous years, there have been the baked goods of Sweet Santangelo's, Farnum Hill Hard Cider, and Tillen Farms pickled vegetables. This year the fine tradition of flavorful delights continued.
My favorite food discovery at this year's Expo was To Die For Dips. These wonderfully delicious dips created by Margaret Hammill were my favorite snack at the show. With a plethora of options from cheese to chocolate to Alaskan pasta salad, the choice should
My favorite food discovery at this year's Expo was To Die For Dips. These wonderfully delicious dips created by Margaret Hammill were my favorite snack at the show. With a plethora of options from cheese to chocolate to Alaskan pasta salad, the choice should
Ricky’s Lucky Nuts
by TT on September 20th, 2010 | Food News
One of the benefits of the Best Restaurant polls is meeting interesting chefs and discovering amazing restaurants. Through the Rocky Mountain poll I had the pleasure of meeting Chef Paul Gelose of The Palace Restaurant in Durango, Colorado. During our interview, I learned that not only is he an acclaimed chef, but he also is the owner of Ricky's Lucky Nuts. Chef Paul graciously offered to send samples to me, and I happily accepted.
Ricky's Lucky Nuts come in five different varieties: Original, Spicy Chile Chipolte, Bombay Curry Coconut, Black Pepper & Salt, and Cocoa & Vanilla Bean.
Ricky's Lucky Nuts come in five different varieties: Original, Spicy Chile Chipolte, Bombay Curry Coconut, Black Pepper & Salt, and Cocoa & Vanilla Bean.
Saratoga Garlic
by TT on February 9th, 2010 | Food News
As I mentioned the other week, the Boston Wine Expo sn't just about wine. There are many tasty snacks and sweets to sample, which makes the expo a well-rounded culinary delight.
On day two of our visit to the expo we discovered several wonderful, new-to-us foods. The first was a decadent sweet, Wheeler's Black Label Sorbets. The second was a wonderful balance to this treat, Saratoga Garlic. As their name suggests, this company sells pickled garlic and a line of aiolis.
Saratoga Garlic was formed fifteen years ago in Saratoga Springs, New York, at Homestead View Farm, which is
On day two of our visit to the expo we discovered several wonderful, new-to-us foods. The first was a decadent sweet, Wheeler's Black Label Sorbets. The second was a wonderful balance to this treat, Saratoga Garlic. As their name suggests, this company sells pickled garlic and a line of aiolis.
Saratoga Garlic was formed fifteen years ago in Saratoga Springs, New York, at Homestead View Farm, which is
