Munchie Musings

When I was in Seattle recently I ate at Michael Mina's RN74 and ordered the corn chowder.  It was poured for me tableside and in the bowl was some popcorn as garnish. I found that an interesting and sensible garnish, one I had not thought of doing before...

As usual when I come back from a food blogger conference, I've got too much swag (gifts). It's time for another swag giveaway.
But this time I'm participating in a round robin giveaway. Hundreds of bloggers attended the International Food Bloggers Conference in Seattle and some have stuff they want to give away. So visit each blog and leave a comment (or do what they ask for...

Top Fall 2014 Kitchen Items at Sur la Table
If you've ever been in a Sur la Table, it's downright overwhelming.  If you have a lot of time and money, you could spend plenty of both there.  I tend to be a tightwad and am easily overwhelmed by their abundance. Therefore, I don't venture in too often...

There's a new Peruvian joint in town and it is worth a visit! Jimmy's Peruvian is a true hole-in-the-wall joint at 3032 Auburn Blvd. Be careful. You'll drive right past it, especially since it's signage says Taqueria. In fact, it's pulling double duty...