3 February, 2015

Susan Alexander Truffled Popcorn

Posted in : Food, Product Reviews on February 3, 2015 by : The Gourmez

Tags: popcorn, review, snack food, susan alexander, truffle farm, truffled popcorn, truffles, united states, winter black truffles, za'atar

This snack item came my way from Pinehurst, NC, where Susan Alexander has a 200-acre winter black truffle farm, which is the largest US farm raising the ever-expensive and ever-more-popular gourmet food staple. I was invited to sample Susan’s new truffled popcorn, offered in 3 oz. bags. And yes, invited to sample means I did
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7 June, 2010

Parker and Otis (Durham)

Posted in : Dining in Durham - NC, Restaurants on June 7, 2010 by : The Gourmez

Tags: baked goods, candy, coffee, durham, fresh corn salad, herb dip, lunch, parker and otis, peabody square, red pepper jelly, truffles

Parker and Otis 112 S Duke Street Peabody Square, Durham Website I finally got the chance to check out Parker and Otis, one of those local spots that sell a mix of different wares and nibbles: coffee shop, gourmet sandwiches, bakery, candies, and assorted small goods including soaps and teas. This style of throwing a
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16 October, 2009

Bar/Restaurant Review–West End Wine Bar, Warehouse District (Durham)

Comments : 5 Posted in : Bars and Tasting Rooms, Tasting Rooms in Durham - NC on October 16, 2009 by : The Gourmez

Tags: Add new tag, durham nightlife, durham wine, durham wine bar, honey truffle, truffles, warehouse district durham, west end wine bar

West End Wine Bar 601 Main Street Warehouse District, Durham http://www.westendwinebar.com West End Wine Bar opened up a Durham location a few months ago. Being a fan of the Chapel Hill flagship bar, I was excited to do so. This one is around the corner from the Amtrak station and, unfortunately, in the middle of
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