OHi Wholesome Bars

Energy bars.  Not something high on my list of "exciting" items, but, as someone who is often on the go, I do sometimes need a quick easy snack to throw in my bag, something that I can eat in a few bites, and provide me with the power to get through a few hours.  Even better if it can work equally well as a breakfast supplement, post-workout fix, or get me through a long afternoon.  And thus, even though I don't really love them, bars are a part of my...

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Nick's Swedish Ice Cream

Swedish ice cream.  I didn't know it was a "thing", but given my love of ice cream, I was excited to discover a new brand, Nick's. There are two things you might notice when you first look up Nick's ice cream.  It might be the "funny" spelling of things, like "Mint Chokladchip", "Peanöt Butter Cup", or "Birthdäg Cake".  Or it might be the nutrition stats, that hover under 300 calories ... per pint.  At least one of these things is certainly...

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AK Subs

AK Subs is one of those gems.  It is the sort of place you want to support, because the people, and product, are so good.  The sort of place you could easily walk past a zillion times without noticing, as it doesn't look particularly interesting.  And if you did, you'd be missing out.AK Subs is, yes, a sub shop, located on Harrison St at 8th, not exactly where I find myself often, but, from time to time when something like, oh, you know, jury duty, takes...

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