Friday, August 05, 2016

Lilly's Family Foods

Lilly's Family Foods is a snack food company based in Long Island.  They've been in operation since 1976, when they started as a health foods store.  They make assorted snacks like dried fruits, nuts, trail mixes, and other snack mixes, generally sold under several different brands: Elizabeth's Naturals, Joseph Xavier Find Foods, Robert's Gourmet Treats, Rita's Pure Earth Organics, and Mary's Snacks To Go! I found their goods in the funniest of places:...
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Thursday, August 04, 2016

Saffron and Rose Ice Cream

Saffron and Rose Ice Cream is a mom and pop ice cream shop in the LA area, specializing in Persian ice cream.  Their shop sells many flavors, including a few for the American palette like chocolate, but also more interesting flavors like pomegranate, cantaloupe, cucumber, and of course their namesake saffron and white rose flavors. The place gets amazing reviews: 4.5 stars on Yelp with nearly 1000 reviews is no easy feat!  And there is a reason, they take...
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