http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/ennoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:40:30 -0500Bloggertag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011449125http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/337301991/yummy-doughnuts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:59:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-21505079374745588362008-07-16T14:05:52.639-04:00 I can't resist Fenwick Bakery's (7219 Harford Rd Baltimore, MD 21234) raised doughnuts. Very fresh and tasty! This visit they also had peach cake, which was tempting but I was just getting a snack. They also sell a variety of breads and other baked goods, but I think their doughnuts are the best. http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/07/yummy-doughnuts.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/337286230/mastellones-deli-wine-shop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:52:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-67145916449197781962008-07-18T06:32:55.268-04:00 My meeting today was cancelled and I had planned to get lunch out afterwards so I decided to treat myself to an Old World Italian sandwich from Mastellones Deli & Wine Shop (7212 Harford Rd Parkville, MD 21234). They are so good! I love the olive sAnd you gave him a huge amount of attention via your interview. I've never even heard of his product before and I really actively look for new foods http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/07/mastellones-deli-wine-shop.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/336268803/energy-gummi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:15:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-2611546112479458642008-07-15T13:24:06.517-04:00 Vitamin gummi bears for grow-ups? I had to check them out. They have B12 & C vitamins and have guarana which is supposed to provide an energy boost. I tried the orange ones and they were pretty tasty, good chewy texture and while the orange wasn't too zesty, it was sort of jammy and pleasant. I can't say that I noticed any major energy burst but I do have a super-human tolerance for stimulants http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/07/energy-gummi.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/330969172/what-nose-knows-science-of-scent-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:31:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-86741747902045941072008-07-09T13:40:31.148-04:00 I've been reading What the Nose Knows: The Science of Scent in Everyday Life by Avery Gilbert and I can not recommend it more. It not only has an interesting chapter on Smell-o-vision, featuring none other than John Waters, but a lot of information about how smell influences taste and other aspects of daily life. http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/07/what-nose-knows-science-of-scent-in.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/324275070/hey-locals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-26319676515375576272008-07-01T15:20:27.412-04:00I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion for a place that has good sushi but also a variety non-sushi choices downtown.http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/07/hey-locals.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/324275071/patriotic-foods.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:47:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-59191060261742844112008-07-01T15:06:03.867-04:00I wrote a roundup of patriotic foods over at FoodieView if you want to check it out before the 4th of July.http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/06/patriotic-foods.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/318434064/cake-is-awesome-pt-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:22:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-21128018964964782292008-06-23T18:24:13.650-04:00 Threadless is now selling the shirt we got free at the Charm City Cakes event. Check it out here.http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/06/cake-is-awesome-pt-2.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/318341382/great-grapes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:43:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-62311004091382879202008-06-23T15:46:08.793-04:00 We had the great fortune of going to Great Grapes, an annual food, wine and craft festival this weekend. It was very warm but the samples were plenty and everyone was super friendly. The focus was on local wineries, many of which have fun events of their own all round the city.http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/06/great-grapes.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/316403754/favorite-summertime-drink.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:52:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-65256505509182792702008-06-20T14:53:21.621-04:00Do tell!http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/06/favorite-summertime-drink.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/312376247/cake-is-awesome.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:46:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-33962200758055094562008-06-15T09:17:28.477-04:00 Last night we went to the Threadless and Charm City Cakes party. It was very hot (no air conditioning?) and a little last minute feeling but fun. There was a very cute cake (above) that was so perfect, Matt thought it was a statue! Everyone also got a (I am assuming) limited edition shirt with that cake on it. There were some prints up and a DJ. I am glad we got there fairly early and got the http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/06/cake-is-awesome.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/308030376/why-i-love-rhebs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:35:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-55572668983777609832008-06-09T09:41:26.009-04:00Beyond the fact that they sell the best candy ever, they send out e-mails like this one: Due to the weather conditions during the summer, we are temporarily suspending our on-line ordering. If you would like to discuss the shipping of candy we ask that you give us a call at 410-644-4321 or 1-800-514-8293.We do this in an effort to ensure you receive the quality candy that you are used to from http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/06/why-i-love-rhebs.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/306905500/clementine-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:42:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-19792960224954379412008-06-07T13:48:11.188-04:00The last time I went to Clementine, they were out of a lot of their menu items. It was towards the end of lunchtime and new, so I forgave them. However, I went there again yesterday and they were out of 2 soups and didn't have salmon, despite it being noon and definitely lunch time. This is really some thing they need to work out if they want to do well! It is frustrating to not be able to get http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/06/clementine-update.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/302479172/farmers-market-report.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:04:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-74084441306041351652008-06-01T14:17:29.561-04:00 We went to the farmer's market (the one under 83) today and really lucked out. Some french shallots, spring onions, a heirloom tomato plant (with black tomatoes!), pea vines and best of all, some blue crabs! The crab guy was getting ready to leave so he sold me 16 crabs for $11 (what I had in my pocket) which was a great deal-they are normally $20 a dozen. I love the farmer's market, even http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/06/farmers-market-report.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/301278647/edible-gardening.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Fri, 30 May 2008 08:54:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-89750091696484118052008-05-30T09:55:18.593-04:00My garden is featured on AT: the Kitchn today. Check it out here.http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/05/edible-gardening.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/300118924/fitflop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Wed, 28 May 2008 14:59:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-92070344022017076962008-05-28T18:00:29.742-04:00 I am always interested in new health/fitness news and when I heard about the FitFlop (over 10,000 preorders in England!) I had to try it. When I first heard of it, it reminded me of the Dr. Scholl's exercise sandal, which I love. Both are supposed to provided added exercise when walking. With the Dr. Scholl's sandal, you have to use your toes to grip the wooden bottom so they don't slip off http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/05/fitflop.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/297964423/cheese-ball-for-dessert-anyone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Sun, 25 May 2008 16:33:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-86444140531105978232008-05-25T17:34:59.753-04:00 We were at BJ's picking up some odds and ends before our free trial runs out and I came across this gem. Dessert cheese balls. It just seems wrong.http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/05/cheese-ball-for-dessert-anyone.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/296758086/circus-cookie-cutters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Fri, 23 May 2008 13:30:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-86479137957014274902008-05-23T14:32:01.013-04:00 Thanks to Erin, I really want these cookie cutters!http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/05/circus-cookie-cutters.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/295130321/papabubble.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Wed, 21 May 2008 10:39:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-34857132049700770062008-05-21T11:47:06.894-04:00 I love Papabubble! Handmade hard candy in interesting flavors and shapes. The bergamot is amazing and I love the candies with the names of the five boroughs in them.http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/05/papabubble.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/293584420/aquasana.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Mon, 19 May 2008 10:48:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-58732508998535535072008-05-19T13:05:30.580-04:00While Baltimore has some of the best tap water around (Coca-Cola bottles it in town for it's Dasani line) it sometimes has a faint but detectable chlorine note to it. We've been drinking a lot of tap water the last few months in the form of homemade club soda and wanted the water to be the best tasting it could be. I don't believe in bottled water and don't have room for (or interest in) one of http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/05/aquasana.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/295130322/pizza-for-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Mon, 19 May 2008 09:13:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-85616972311882525712008-05-21T11:35:21.285-04:00Sometimes I wonder if the reason I do some much from scratch cooking is because I had bad luck with frozen and prepared foods. If I am not actively cooking I get distracted and disaster strikes. For example, the few times a year I try to to eat a can of soup, I invariably leave it on the stove too long and either burn it or it condenses into a salty mess. Of course, food made from scratch tastes http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/05/pizza-for-one.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/293408041/food-find.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Mon, 19 May 2008 05:45:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-16509646860026263812008-05-19T06:48:21.071-04:00I love checking out the find of the day at Found Magazine and today was particularly funny. Someone was writing a list of things they were worried about and on the list was the ability to make frosting. What makes it extra funny is that it was right above "being tired" and "persistent cough" on the minor worries list. Check it out here.http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/05/food-find.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/293022987/clementine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Sun, 18 May 2008 14:34:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-52909424730120210662008-05-19T06:50:54.556-04:00 We went to a new place in our neighborhood, Clementine, for an impromptu lunch today. The verdict: we'd love to go back, maybe next time for dinner. Positive: great space, quick service, attractive decor, friendly service, tasty sandwiches, great tarragon potato salad, fun signage. Drawbacks: We got there at 3PM when they apparently were starting to transition to dinner and they were out of http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/05/clementine.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/291562037/weber-grill.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Fri, 16 May 2008 05:27:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-17908369665297666122008-05-16T06:35:18.953-04:00 I think we are going to get this grill. Matt's birthday is the end of this month so this will be his birthday present but I think we are going to get it early, so if it ever stops raining we can get some grilling in.http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/05/weber-grill.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/291031967/poprs-carbonated-sprinkles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Thu, 15 May 2008 10:59:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-91717329414494884512008-05-15T12:09:39.624-04:00 One of the most unusual things I've tried lately is Pop'rs. Basically fruit and savory flavored Pop Rocks, they are advertised as being appropriate to sprinkle over anything (even vegetables!) but I think they are best as an alternative to sprinkles on sweets. Although the buffalo (buffalo chicken flavor, I assume as it tastes like neither the city or bison) is tasty, I can't imagine it eaten http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/05/poprs-carbonated-sprinkles.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/JydC/~3/296060579/cooking-contest-cookies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Tue, 13 May 2008 12:01:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29069011.post-302580223722096352008-05-22T15:57:34.482-04:00 Lynette Spence of St. Paul, MN won the $5,000 grand prize in the Bake Life Sweeter Contest for her “Cinna-Spin” Cookies. She used a pouch of Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix to create a cinnamon roll-like cookie. Most corporate sponsored contests like this one (and the larger Pillsbury Bake-Off) require use of specific ingredients like mixes and other prepared ingredients. I always think about http://foodmaven.blogspot.com/2008/05/cooking-contest-cookies.html