belVita Breakfast Biscuits

I'm always on the lookout for tasty, easy, grab and go breakfasts.  Most days I get fabulous breakfasts at work, but when I'm travelling, or sometimes on weekends before heading to brunch, I just want something easy. When I was in college I lived on Kellogg's Nutri-Grain bars, strawberry or apple cinnamon.  I think they are totally nasty now, I'm not sure why I was so into them then.  But I loved them.  I've also tried all sorts of other breakfast...

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Martha Stewart Kitchens

Do you like Martha Stewart, but not have time to make her recipes?  Do not fear, you can now find her in the ... frozen food section of your local grocery store!Yes, Martha Steward Kitchens, a frozen goods line, launched during "The Pandemic", and I, a captive audience, drawn in by the branding, decided to give it a try."Martha's personal mission has been to teach and inspire people of all ages to make their homes and live more beautiful, more functional, and...

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20th Century Cafe: Honey Cake

20th Century Cafe, in San Francisco, is fairly "famous", particularly among those who like desserts.  So, obviously, it has been on my radar for years, but it wasn't until its closing was announced that I finally got to try it. I can't actually tell you much about the cafe (and bakery), besides that it features mostly Russian items, and is very well known for one item: their signature honey cake.  They are also known for being a "grand" cafe, serving...

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Gazette Restaurant, The Westin, Montreal

Setting Gazette Entrance.As a hotel restaurant, the entrance was located down at lobby level, set back slightly be a long coridor. Tables. It was fairly large and well lit, but the decor rather generic.  Tables of varying sizes were available, all with standard hard chairs.Bar. There is also a long bar, ideal for solo diners (or drinkers) in the evening. Breakfast The breakfast a la carte menu is quite extensive, however, I did not order from it. Canadian...

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