A Bellingham Foodie Blog Restaurant Reviews Bellingham Washington 98225

October 3, 2008

Golf Carts and Apple Turnovers

Filed under: Bellingham local,local,Pacific Northwest — Tags: , — Bellinghamster @ 4:48 pm

Q: Where can you go to drive a golf cart through apple orchards and eat the BEST apple turnovers?

A: BelleWood Acres

BelleWood Acres is not a u-pick, but it is a u-drive! As in u get to drive a golf cart all around and through the orchard (you can pick yummy little crab apples planted between the other apple trees – for free). My girlfriend had to drag me out today, but I’m glad for it. It was worth hearing the kindergartener’s scream: ‘I’m scared!’ when I drove the golf cart! They sit backwards strapped in. While I drove, my friend ate her apple turnover (devoured). And we didn’t just drive it around once, but twice – I gotta get out more…

Another bonus was I met Heather today – soooo nice. Dorie lets her run the kitchen and WOW what a prize. The store case is filled with delicious baked goods (cookies, turnovers). And you can buy Heather’s apple pie frozen with directions to bake (no one will ever know). The farm store sells apples (many varieties) and many foods made with their apples (butter, chips), vegetables and house ornaments for the holidays.

It’s a short drive north on Hannegan, left on ten mile – follow the signs. Or visit them at the Farmer’s Market on Saturday. I asked them if they had brought the golf cart. Sadly, no. There was no room in the back of the truck.

PS If you want more of Heather’s happy hour (desserts) as I now call it, visit Book Fare above Village Books. And a little bird told me she also does clown; creative head and heart.

September 25, 2008

QQ Li’s Chinese Cuisine Bellingham

Behind REI in the Starvin’ Sam’s strip is a new wonder: QQ Li’s Chinese Cuisine. I love saying it: QQ Li’s Chinese Cuisine. ok

As you ply your way through the students, you too will have a happy face after you see all the choices and prices! The space is bright airy and clean with a few tables and a very long counter filled with food. I just stood there with my mouth open trying to figure out what I wanted – it was so hard to narrow it down. I ordered a 3 item combo with fried rice: chicken with broccoli, sesame chicken, peppered chicken. Cluck.

I gave the chicken and broccoli to Wendy and she said Kevin ate it all. I shared the rest with my family – we thought it was great.

The menu has appetizers, many soup choices and all the standard Chinese foods you would expect. There are combos and family meals; chef specials and BBQ plates.

QQ Li has been on vendor’s row at WWU (listen’s to student input). She’s the owner’s daughter at Hawaiian BBQ & Noodle House (good training grounds). I think it’s a success.

505 32nd St

360-671-3540

September 22, 2008

Wendy remembers crispy wonton noodles and duck sauce

Filed under: Bellingham local,local,Pacific Northwest — Tags: , — Bellinghamster @ 3:34 pm

Wendy agrees with me; the Chinese restaurants in Bellingham are missing the crispy wonton noodles and duck sauce. She has them when she goes out to eat in Santa Barbara, CA. So, why aren’t they in Bellingham, WA?

Actually they can be found at the Chinese Market next to Speak Ez’s Memphis BBQ. They’re in a bag and not as fresh as would be if served before a restaurant meal.

Perhaps it is a menu item and not a freebie on the table. I’ll have to eat at more Chinese restaurants to find out…but, right now I’m recovering from our Stimpson Nature Preserve hike this morning (we’re not cougar food today).

September 20, 2008

Mykonos Greek Restaurant

Dimitri Kaplaneris is a wonderful car salesman at Dewey Griffin here in Bellingham. He has been very patiently helping me sort through Subarus. He is originally from Athens and has a favorite restaurant in Bellingham: Mykonos Greek Restaurant. He should know good Greek food, no? I trust his opinion. I’m going for taste test.

Who should I take with me? If I tell you when I’m going to be there, will you join me?

1650 West Bakerview Rd

360-715-3071

Rhodes Cafe Bellingham (not Roads Cafe!)

Rhodes Cafe is easy to miss. It is cornered between Radio Shack and Cost Cutter. Perhaps this is by design. It is a great place to eat if you’re a regular. If you’re not, the service is compulsory and polite.

The food is very good with American and Greek choices; breakfast and lunch is served. If you want REAL milk for your coffee, your server may be piqued by your request.

My best experiences have been breakfast with one of my kids before school with an older server. Otherwise, weekends with my family (5) gets a cramped table (the large one always seems to be reserved) and a younger server with a tolerant attitude.

Try it, you might like it.  1046 Lakeway Dr  Bellingham WA (360) 714-9743

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