I think a smoothie is like a healthy slurpee. It can be an energizing snack or a dessert.
At Robek’s I can get a high protein dairy free smoothie and feel satisfied. Or I can get their Outrageous Raspberry for a treat. Either way, I’m a happy camper.
When I’m looking for SOLID food their wraps are fresh and tasty. But that’s just an FYI.
Tea was introduced to the West during the British exploration of the Orient. Teas, spices and silks were valuable commodities. I, too, value the quality of my tea. I have a favorite spot in Bellingham to share.
Today, Wendy and I went to On Rice in Barkley for lunch. Thai decor on the walls and the servers catering to a business clientele. We ordered 2 combos: Emperor’s Cashew and Garlic Delight. Emperor’s Cashew is chicken with cashews and vegetables (Wendy’s favorite). Garlic Delight is garlic with beef, Thai soy sauce, black pepper and cilantro served on a bed of steamed broccoli. It was way too salty for me. The Pad Thai noodles were delicious.
However, the best part of my meal was the tea. I would go to this restaurant regularly if just for the tea. There is a nice selection, all Thai. I drank the Haiku Herbal Tea. The tea was served in a french press ready for my plunge. Lemon balm, ginseng and herbs. It was fantastic.
A couple of months from now school will be back in session…no peanut gallery to attend to. I will be back.
Growing up in Queens (NY), a regular trek to Dunkin’ Donuts was the norm. My Mom, sister and I would walk the mile, sit, eat, talk and walk the mile back home. The ONLY way for us to justify all we ate.
After transplanting to Northern NJ, Krispy Kreme, aaaah…but there was no walking. No comment.
Now, here I am in the Great Pacific Northwest and what should I find? Within walking distance is Lafeen‘s Donuts. Lafeen’s has been around for a long time. Quiet, relaxed, picnic tables with table clothes and so many different yummy donuts. The kids and I like to spend quality time together there after running wild at Whatcom Falls Park across the street. Just continuing a family tradition…
And then, last year, another donut shop opened up. This one in downtown Bellingham: Rocket Donuts.
Well, I know a 5 year old who likes to go there just for the posters and talking ROBOT. They have a whole sci-fi theme going with Buck Rogers on the screen. The kid didn’t even like donuts. Well, my daughter and I made up for that. The all time favorite was at Valentine’s Day. The donut had a chocolate covered cherry in its hole. Rocket Donuts doesn’t just bake dozens of ‘regular’ donuts, they make ‘holiday’ ones too. Yum…
Had some major shopping to do at the Bellingham Co-op this am. I forgot to eat breakfast before dropping kids off at school. You know what Oprah says about going food shopping when you’re hungry: DON’T!
Well, I solved that problem by just eating breakfast at the Swan Cafe in the Co-op. I’m good at solving problems. My daughter and I shared a delicious eggs and bacon stuffed buckwheat crepe. It came with a fruit salad which she commandeered immediately. I have to be honest: I have enjoyed everything I’ve ever eaten at the Swan Cafe. It’s like a favorite stumble home bar – perfect.
Of course, for lunch I took home the cabbage piroshki (my all time favorite).
As you’ll learn, I adore cabbage. I am a foodie of discerning taste.
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