Think Thin

I try to like protein bars, I really do.  Or maybe at this point I only do it so I can add to my review labels for bars?  Seriously though, if I could find one that tasted good, smelt good, had nice texture, and was good for me, I'd love it. "Protein helps fuel a full, energetic life. And good nutrition should always be delicious. That’s why thinkThin® products are packed with protein and come in a variety of decadent flavors." Think Thin wins on the "sounds...

Read More...

Dough

Dough is a strange business.  They make two things: pizza and donuts.  This isn't all that strange, as, well dough is the base of each, but ... they aren't open past 2pm.  They aren't open at all on weekends.  So, a pizza place that is lunch only, weekdays only, that happens to also sell some donuts?  It just seems like a business model that wouldn't work out.  But anyway.I've only had the donuts, but they aren't particularly special.2023...

Read More...

United Polaris, UA 194, SFO-MUC

Another day, another United Polaris flight, much like many others, although this one featured a unique schnitzel dish, and ... a mis-catered dessert cart that meant NO ICE CREAM SUNDAES.  Wah!Flight Details:UA 194, San Francisco to Munich  Departure: 1:30pm (Actual: 2:10pm).  Arrival: 9:45am (Actual: 10:35am)Seat: 12AAircraft 777-200This is the story of a flight that took place during the historic geomagnetic storm in early May 2024. Very...

Read More...

Bi-Rite Catering

Update Review, Reception Catering, July 2024I recently attended a reception catered by Bi-Rite.  I've enjoyed their breakfast catering at events in the past (see below!), and know the business has a good reputation, so I was pleased to see them picked as the caterer, rather than say, Costco platters.Menu Part One.We had an extensive menu: 3 platters, 2 kinds of savory tartlets, 2 kinds of skewers, 2 kinds of cucumber cups, and two desserts. Menu Part Two.The...

Read More...