Cracker Jack'D

I've been pretty into snack foods lately, particularly those that I can munch on, and I do love sweet popcorns, so the new Cracker Jack'D line caught my eye.  And then ... I quickly realized that it has nothing to do with popcorn whatsover.  They are using the Cracker Jack name, but besides that, there is nothing else Cracker Jacky about these products. The Cracker Jack'D line features "Snacks with Impact", which appears to mean that they are either caffeinated,...

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Assorted Candies from Tout Sweet

A while ago, when it first opened, I reviewed the macarons from Tout Sweet.  I wasn't impressed.  But I've loved the desserts that Yigit prepared at several demos I've attended, and his personality is just infectious.  So when I was shopping in Macy's recently, I stopped in to grab some treats.  Since I wasn't going to be eating them right away, I stuck with things I could throw in my bag and eat later.  I wish I had been able to stay for some...

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American Airlines Admiral's Club, SFO

During my recent travels, a friend gave me a voucher to use the Admiral's Club at SFO before my flight.  The club opened fairly recently, in the new Terminal 2.  Domestic Admiral's Clubs aren't exactly known for being lavish, or having many offerings, but they are always nicer than sitting in the main terminal. The club at SFO is fairly standard, with wifi, several seating options, bathrooms, and a bar with drinks and Amora food for purchase.  Since...

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IHOP, 2013

Last year, I reviewed my two visits to IHOP.  Well, another year has gone by, and I went back two more times. Harvest Grain 'N Nut Pancakes I don't care who you are.  Somewhere, deep down, you have a fondness for IHOP.  I know it.  We all do.  Maybe it is based in nostalgia for drunken 2am outings, perhaps back in your college days.  Maybe when you think about those meals now, you have absolutely no idea how you managed to ever eat...

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