Toasted Mallow Gourmet Marshmallows

Gourmet marshmallow cream.  Yup, its a thing.  Remember how I used to say fancy marshmallows were going to be the next cupcake?  Well, this takes it up a notch. Toasted Mallow is a pioneer in the space, offering up about 35 varieties of fancy marshmallow treats.  Some are "naked" (just gourmet hand cut marshmallows in a slew of flavors), others are stuffed, others are "chocolated" (covered in chocolate and dunked in toppings), etc.  They...

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Sham Sweets

Sham Sweets is a bakery in India, that claims to be the "the pioneers of Dhoda" (an Indian sweet), in operation since 1951. I haven't been to India.  While I'm a dessert lover, and enjoy indian food, indian sweets are not something I have that much experience with, and, to be honest, I don't generally care for most indian desserts. But ... when co-workers bring in treats, I'm always eager to try.  Thus, direct from India, I got to try Sham Sweets. Dodha...

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Waffling Leftovers: Ravioli in Parmesan Cream Sauce

Today's waffling leftovers adventure was inspired by my past successes with pasta dishes, like lasagna, cheesy pasta, tuna noodle casserole, and of course, mac and cheese. Unfortunately, this story doesn't end quite as well, mostly (entirely?), my fault. Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Parmesan Cheese Sauce Transformation. This "transformation" took some beautiful pasta and yielded a burnt mess.  Oops. Leftover ravioli in parmesan cream sauce: Will it Waffle? ...

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Cypress Lounge Breakfast Buffet, Westin Bellevue

Another day, another hotel breakfast buffet. This one?  Highly mediocre, one of the worst I've had this year.  Skip it. Setting Cypress "lounge" is a very casual restaurant. There is no host stand, you seat yourself. Seating. Tables are basic wooden tables, salt and pepper, sweetener on the table, cloth napkins, basic silverware. Food & Drink I'll sum this one up easily.  This is not a very good buffet. Menu The menu is a full page,...

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