For many people, I think the first thought when one thinks of Lebanese cuisine is that of savory lamb and goat dishes, smooth hummus, fresh, minty tabbouleh. My mouth is watering just thinking about … more
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michellebweiss reviewed Panera Bread.
June 19, 2010
Whether it's the Panera by Trader Joe's in Westchester or the one in the Marina, it never lets me down. I could go to Panera for breakfast, lunch and dinner however breakfast is my all time favorite. … more
I don't know about anyone else but I really think this book is cute, yes you can find the recipies anywhere else but I think the presentation of this book is one of the most important parts of it. … more
There's nothing in here that you can't get on the net (plus more!) Don't come here for cupcake recipes as they are very limited and basic. Choose Martha Stewart's cupcake book … more
Chocolate is my next biggest downfall. i am so in to deep with chocolate it is like a fix for me. i can't get enough. i quit for awhile but began to have withdraws from it after a while.
Just the other day I mentioned to a colleague at work that I had a hankering for some good old fashioned Boston Creme Pie. This was a dessert that I enjoyed frequently as a child but I had … more
Lord knows, living here in the Northeast I had never even heard of Racine Kringles. But about 20 years ago my parents attended a reunion of my dad's army unit in Racine, Wisconsin. The … more
When I was growing up in the 1960's that was the slogan for a yummy snack known as Lucky Cakes. This marvelous confection was made by the Tip Top Baking Co. and widely distributed here in … more
I work for the Food Network and we just had a woman come in to introduce us to her company Ticings. I must say I was a little skeptical! I mean, edible prints that I peel off and put on my desserts? … more
So I discovered this new baking parchment paper for us baking buffs. It's really creative and really interesting. Take a look at their site: www.webakeitfun.com Take … more
Instant cake mix with only six primary ingredients? Yup... and it tastes good! Betty Crocker brought out this new cake mix in December last year.. just in time for Christmas... … more
It is hard to believe that this cake is vegan! It is so rich and delicious that non-vegans won't even know it's vegan! It's about $5 in the freezer section and all you have to do is thaw it in the fridge … more
March 19th is St. Joseph's Day. St. Joseph is the "adoptive" father of Jesus and the husband of the Virgin Mary. He is the Patron Saint of carpenters, house buyers and sellers, … more
In the last week I have made no less than three four red velvet cake recipes with three different frostings and two moms (one biological, one in-law). The main thought … more
There was the famous Beard Papa many years ago, a kind of custard puff which proved to be real popular among the Asians. I haven't actually seen Beard Papa in the U.S. so I'm not how how popular … more
For the longest time, Bread Talk was the hottest talk in town so much so it even got itself listed on the Exchange. No, not about barter... but Stock Exchange of Singapore. A public listed company! That's … more
I have tried many of the Dagoba chocolate bars in the past, but not the exotic Lavender Blueberry. To be completely honest, I had never tasted lavender before. Or, I had and was not aware … more
Here is my experience with this coffee cake.... I am GF, I have a husband and a mother and father who are not. I had my folks over for dinner a few weeks ago and served PAMELA'S coffee cake … more
I just bought Trader Joe's gluten- and dairy-free English muffins, and am so happy with them. I like them better than Kinnikinnick. They are similar to Glutino English muffins, but are … more
As long as they're sweet and topped with some luscious icing, I love them. Cake. It’s my favorite dessert, aside from tiramisù which seems hard to duplicate vegan-wise. … more
I like Whole Foods. I know it is easy to hate them for their prices and gigantic presences. I can't afford to shop there often but I know that Whole Foods moving into our part of the country … more
Alright, this is more of an experiment than anything else. That being said, here is my take on Whole Foods. Awesome selection, great service. Downside … more
I am not a shortbread person, but at a dietitian's show I had the opportunity to try Schar Shortbread cookies - they were ok, but had a really sandy texture. Then I found Orgran Shortbread Hearts - you … more
I’m a vegan that enjoys something sweet from time to time, so when I first tried Turtle Mountain’s soy-based ice cream over a year ago, it was love at … more
While I'd like to try to coconut bliss and other various forms of coconut milk made vegan ice cream, I just can't do it. Why? Because they cost $5 a pint and why pay that when I can … more