Shaklee 180 Bars

Shaklee is a company that I can't quite figure out.  The marketing line is that they create products for a healthy life.  But their goods span beauty products, household cleaners, and a weight loss program.  The weight loss program sounds a bit iffy, comprised of smoothies, snacks, shake mixes, special teas, and dietary supplement pills.  For snack foods, they make bars and crisps. I really have no idea how, but I somehow got sent one of the snack...

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Ice Cream and Cookies from Over the Moon

Original Review, May 2014 A new ice cream place just opened up down the street from me, replacing Yogorino (which, apparently I've never reviewed?  Whoops.  I liked the unique texture and flavor of their "Italian" frozen yogurt).  Anyway, Over the Moon has taken Yogorino's place, in both of their locations.  I visited the smaller location in Embarcadero Center, but they also have a shop in the Marina. Over the Moon's concept is ice cream and...

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The French Laundry

I finally did it.  After years of experiencing Michelin star cuisine, I finally, finally made it to what I expected my ultimate meal: The French Laundry.  I was saving it intentionally, for a special occasion.  I didn't have an occasion in mind, I just knew I wanted to save it.  But I was finally convinced by friends that you don't need a special occasion to go there.  Just going IS a special occasion.  Plus, they are about to close...

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