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brilynn79(Brittany)

  • Indiana
  • Member since 2009
  • Total posts 8
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brilynn79 commented 10 years ago

I liked it, but the cheddar wasn't as sharp as I had hoped. It was a fun purchase, but I would not buy again.

 
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brilynn79 commented 10 years ago

I love it! Salty cheddar and sweet chocolate. Way more complex than my old after school snack of cheddar cheese and chocolate milk- a grownup version

 
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brilynn79 commented 10 years ago

Anybody tried the spotlight cheese, Chocolate Cheddar? I have it, but left it at work. I used to love drinking chocolate milk with cheddar cheese as an after school snack...wondering if it translates?

 
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brilynn79 commented 10 years ago

They are in Indianapolis as well. I have been thinking about trying. Love the flambe idea.

 
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brilynn79 commented 10 years ago

I just tried the unsweetened freeze dried grapes. They are a great sweet crunch. I loved them, but since they are made from only 6 oz grapes at 1.99 an ounce they are a little too pricey for a regular snack.

 
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brilynn79 commented 10 years ago

I love that fluer de sel caramel. Amazing on Honeycrisp apples or a spoon. Now I want to try it with the Danish pancakes.

 
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brilynn79 commented 10 years ago

I agree on the combo. I love those. Not as great in the microwave, but a quick bite at work.

 
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brilynn79 commented 10 years ago

I have to try this. It never occurred to me to roast the whole stalk, but I love them individually roasted.

 
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brilynn79 commented 10 years ago

At Christmas my MIL had several flavored marshmellows- they were not gourmet, but grocery shelf- Gingerbread and Mint Chocolate- neither which I could bring myself to try.

Making homemade marshmellows is on my to-do list- maybe I will have to concoct a great new flavor.

 
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brilynn79 commented 10 years ago

I enjoy finding unique sodas and trying different wines.

This Christmas we got this interesting soda assortment and had a fun soda tasting.

 
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brilynn79 commented 10 years ago

Indiana is known for breaded tenderloins, which I think was mentioned for another state.

 
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brilynn79 commented 10 years ago

Choc covered Peppermint Jo-Joes and Candy Cane Green tea showed up at my TJ this weekend:)

 

I will be in Dallas a few days after Chrsitmas ( staying near the Galleria).

I would be interested in recs for good lunch spots (BBQ or tex mex suggestions) and a few dinner recs (Steak or nicer restaurants) please no ethnic- any price range okay.

Anyone been to the ice exhibit at the Gaylord Hotel- is it worth seeing? Any other must not miss sights?

TIA

 
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brilynn79 commented 10 years ago

Lemon is my favorite, so I knew better to buy them in the first place. My nutrtional intake is more important than my budget, which is why I love single serving packages.

What you do with your leftover is up to you, mine go in the trash.

 
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brilynn79 commented 10 years ago

I loved the lemon heart cookies- so much I had to toss them because I would not stay out of them.

Did not like the chocolate covered chips either- I think it they were dark chocolate and thin chips they would have been better- did not like the texture of the thick ripple chips.

 
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brilynn79 commented 11 years ago

Just wanted to give a quick update. I ordered a red wine flight at dinner on New Year's Eve.

Unfortunately for me they were huge pours. Wouldn't be a problem for most of you, I am sure. There was a Merlot, Cabernet, Malbac, and I can't remember the 4th.

I found them all drinkable, but still slightly strong. The only glass I finished was the Malbac. I do think in time my palate will adjust to them just fine.

I went to Trader Joe's on Sunday, but unfortunately we have blue laws that prohibit wine sales on Sunday. So hopefully I will get to do more experimenting soon. A friend is coming over Wednesday, so another opportunity to research.

I did some more coffee experimentation this weekend, that research is going quite well!

Just wanted to give a quick update. I ordered a red wine flight at dinner on New Year's Eve.

Unfortunately for me they were huge pours. Wouldn't be a problem for most of you, I am sure. There was a Merlot, Cabernet, Malbac, and I can't remember the 4th.

I found them all drinkable, but ...

 
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brilynn79 commented 11 years ago

Thanks for the run down on what to stay away from right now. Since I don't have any red "experience" besides Malvasia and a few dessert wines, I really was not sure where to begin.

 
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brilynn79 commented 11 years ago

I am in Indiana so I am at the mercy of anything they see fit to put on the shelf.

The Indy Wine Fest is coming up. I normally attend, but I am going to be on vacation this year.
I think I would enjoy it more this year than any other in the past.

 
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brilynn79 commented 11 years ago

Well, I wouldn't reccomend it, I had part of my stomach removed. I am not sure why this affected my tastebuds or if this is a permanant change. But I better take advantage of this now!

I am drinking black coffee as I type, which I destested before. This is going to come in handy for a night shift nurse, such as myself!

 
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brilynn79 commented 11 years ago

I will visit TJ and see what they have. Thanks for that suggestion.

 

I previously preferred sweeter dessert-type wines- Ice Wine, Moscato, Malvasia, Late Harvest etc.

After a surgery, my tastebuds have changed. I no longer enjoy cloyingly sweet things. I now love blue cheese, horseradish, rosemary- all things that I hated before. I am even tolerating coffee these days. Bolder flavors seem to be my thing right now. So, I am guessing my wine preferences may have changed as well.

I am hoping to have time to do some wine tastings to see what I might be into these days.

But, in the mean time, can you suggest some "tamer" reds to get me started? I have not tasted many reds because the tannins used to be too much for me. I would prefer to stick to wines less than $15 a bottle so if I don't care for them I am not out too much money.

I previously preferred sweeter dessert-type wines- Ice Wine, Moscato, Malvasia, Late Harvest etc.

After a surgery, my tastebuds have changed. I no longer enjoy cloyingly sweet things. I now love blue cheese, horseradish, rosemary- all things that I hated before. I am even tolerating coffee ...

 
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brilynn79 commented 11 years ago

We are staying at the Ritz. I will do the search. Thanks.

 

I am going to St Louis for a few days next week.

What restaurants or Happy Hours can you reccomend.

 
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brilynn79 commented 12 years ago

Hummus, roasted red peppers, avacado, goat cheese on homemade bread.

 
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brilynn79 commented 12 years ago

Chili, vegetable soup, hot cocoa, mulled wine, wassail, or hot apple cider...We got our frist snow today...I'm thinking chili for tonight.

 
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brilynn79 commented 12 years ago

I saw the candy cane ones in the store earlier this week.