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26 November, 2014

Burger Joints of Hayward #4: Cecil’s Famous Burgers

Burger Joints of Hayward #4: Cecil’s Famous Burgers
Comments : 6 Posted in : Dining in Hayward - CA, Restaurants on by : The Gourmez
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The next stop on my Burger Joints of Hayward tour is Cecil’s Famous Burgers, found due to its Yelp rivalry with Val’s Burgers, the most iconic Hayward burger joint I can think of. Being as I’m not that enthused with Val’s (still planning a return visit for a review), I was rather intrigued by this
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24 November, 2014

Mac and Cheese Night #6: Paragon

Mac and Cheese Night #6: Paragon
Comments : 1 Posted in : Dining in San Francisco - CA, Restaurants on by : The Gourmez
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For my sixth Mac and Cheese Night, the husband and I went a little upscale, heading to Paragon right outside AT&T Park. That picture reminds me that I wish we’d sat outside, but I had suspected it would get chilly so outside seemed the less desirable option. But it never did get chilly, and inside,
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20 November, 2014

The Great San Francisco Mac and Cheese Throwdown

Comments : 2 Posted in : Events, Sake, Wine on by : The Gourmez
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When four, count ’em four, friends contacted me this week to make sure I was aware of this event, I realized I’d made a bit of a mac-and-cheese-tasting reputation for myself. This throwdown comes your way through the combined efforts of the SoMa StrEat Food Park and FunCheapSF, both great organizations with a goal of
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20 November, 2014

Nonfiction Bragging–Bloomberg Businessweek Quote!

Nonfiction Bragging–Bloomberg Businessweek Quote!
Comments : 8 Posted in : Announcements on by : The Gourmez
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It’s been a while since I’ve shared a bragging post. This one is courtesy of my being quoted in a recent Bloomberg Businessweek article on the origins and staying power of RumChata.  You may recall that I reviewed RumChata back in 2012, and you can read that review by clicking on the picture. What did I
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18 November, 2014

Love With Food Product Review

Love With Food Product Review
Posted in : Food, Product Reviews on by : The Gourmez
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I have another product review for you guys this week! One thing most foodies have in common is a love of variety. Love With Food is a company that offers just that for organic and/or all-natural snack foods with a changing selection of goodies delivered every month. Love With Food gave me a tasting box
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13 November, 2014

Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whiskey

Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whiskey
Posted in : Whiskey / Whisky on by : The Gourmez
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Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whiskey Dufftown, Scotland 40% ABV I picked up this triple malt Scotch whiskey from Trader Joe’s. The company’s been around since 1887, and this spirit takes its name from a medical condition that men used to acquire from working the malt press. I imagine it wasn’t fun to deal with, but
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11 November, 2014

Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water — and Coupon Code!

Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water — and Coupon Code!
Comments : 2 Posted in : Beverage, Product Reviews on by : The Gourmez
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I’ve never done a water taste test before. I’ve read a number of articles on them, being firmly in the camp that a pretty bottle does not make for better water, and that typically, our public municipal water is healthier than anything the less-regulated bottled-water industry can provide. Plus, I generally scoff when people claim
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