I have been quite lax in posting these days. Even worse about documenting what we’ve been eating or cooking, since there has been quite a lot of both going on. I do have a post in the works about an amazing (amazing!) meal we had in Portland, which leads into another amazing meal we had in San Diego. For now, I’m reverting to bullet form and apologies.
Disclosure: Our meal was complimentary but I was not compensated for this review. As always, all opinions are my own.
We’ve been going through a lot of greens lately – for smoothies, juices, sautees, etc. So, when Jen from BAM Communications mentioned organicgirl salad products, I was intrigued. A little while later, a box arrived on our porch with romaine hearts, baby spring mix, and supergreens.
Each container has a plastic hard cover, but it’s also sealed with plastic on top. Until you unseal it, the greens stay fresh (and pre-washed!) for quite a while, but the plastic top means that if you don’t use it all, you can easily keep it stored in the fridge.
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Disclosure: Our meal was complimentary but I was not compensated for this review. As always, all opinions are my own.
We don’t spend a lot of time downtown, but I appreciate knowing some good spots in the Gaslamp for when we are in the area and happen to be hungry. Or, if we’re looking for a special place to go for a good meal. I had never been to Osetra the Fishhouse, so when the ladies at BAM Communications invited me to check out their special Valentine’s Day oyster shooters, I asked if we could also arrange a little sample of the dinner menu. Happily, they obliged and I made plans for a fun dinner in the Gaslamp.
Congrats to Faye, winner of the San Diego Restaurant Week dinners to Del Mar Rendezvous! I hope you enjoy your walnut shrimp! Mmm… walnut shrimp…
I thought it was interesting that Mary and Kirbie tried the walnut shrimp and soup dumplings and kung pao pork, too. But, I think they are dishes you kind of have to try. Obviously, if someone in San Diego has xiao long bao on the menu, you have to find out if they’re good or forgettable. Same with walnut shrimp. I’ve had some pretty terrible walnut shrimp dishes, so I’d consider it a small measure of overall quality if I’m served a really good version. I do admit that the walnut shrimp stuck in my head after reading that Mary’s was crispy and good.
In related news, Del Mar Rendezvous has provided a link if you’d like to sign up for their e-mail list. You’ll get a 20% off coupon for your first visit. It’s probably not valid during Restaurant Week, but you’re also getting a pretty good deal there, since their 3-course meal is only $30.
And now, we’re off to Portland for a mini trip. I have no idea what we’re going to see or do, or where we’ll end up eating (I have a list, but you know how those things go), but I’m sure we’ll have a blast. Also, our house is being looked after by friends, in case you were thinking of coming by and robbing us blind. Also, also, we just gave a bunch of stuff to Salvation Army since I’ve been on a clean and purge kick, so we’re running out of things to steal, anyway. If you’re going to steal a dog, please take the skinny white one.
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Way back in 2011 (December), we celebrated our friend Jeff’s birthday at Alchemy. Not just for tasty bites, but for their whole suckling pig dinner. I heartily endorse this method of celebrating birthdays, since it involves a good group of friends and some really delicious food. I’m a fan of good food, in case you haven’t noticed. And since you need 8-10 people to really do this pig dinner right, a birthday seems like the perfect excuse to gather everyone up, which is exactly what his lovely wife Cami did.
