French Toast Casserole - 5/29/2014

Hello again.  Yesterday, I was at Seeds Community Cafe in Colorado Springs, CO.  I saw this item on the menu.  It's a french toast casserole.  It was so popular, it was sold out before the end of lunch.  It's not on the menu today. I hope you can call them and special order a whole french toast casserole. It's great for a weekend brunch.  

It is french baguettes that are soaked overnight in eggs, milk vanilla and cinnamon.  It's then baked and topped with blueberry sauce and lemon zest.  Here's a picture of it.

If this is not on the menu the day you visit Seeds Community Cafe, have it special ordered. I would suggest to give a 48 hour notice on this special item.  Seeds Community Cafe is closed on Sundays.  What do you think of this wonderful dish?  Have you had this yet?  If not, you should very, very soon.

That's it for this post.  Until next post, have a great day.

Starbucks Test Marketing Coconut Milk - 5/27/2014

Hello, everyone.  I received a reply on a tweet from Starbucks stating that they are test marketing coconut milk in select stores in Ohio & Oregon.  What do you think of that?  Is it a good idea?

Would you want coconut milk added to your favorite Starbucks drink?  Would you switch from regular milk to coconut milk?  Let me know what you think. Please share your comments here.

Until next post, have a great day.

French Fry Heaven Coming To Colorado - 5/24/2014

Hello, everyone.  French Fry Heaven is coming to Colorado. In particular, Colorado Springs.  The location is 107 N. Tejon St. next to Venice Olive Oil Co.  It is slated to open in early July 2014.  You can find them on the web at frenchfryheaven.com  Download their printable menu.  Prepare your taste buds for this.

I spoke to the franchise owner yesterday and he hopes that a lot of you will come by and try it.  This will be the first location in the state of Colorado.  Just like there is only one Jake's WayBack Burgers location in Colorado. It is also in Colorado Springs.

That's it for this post.  Happy Memorial Day to everyone in the U.S.  Remember those who gave all for our freedom.  Until next post, have a great day.

Krispy Kreme Double Cheeseburger...Really - 5/23/2014

Hello, everyone.  It's time for your summer county and state fair season.  Today, I found out that a Krispy Kreme Double Cheeseburger is going to be sold at the San Diego County Fair. Here's the link to the picture of it. Krispy Kreme Double Cheeseburger Would you eat it?  Do you think that whoever sells this should have people sign a waiver like people do at certain chicken wing shops?

In other news, Bingo Burger will be opening in Colorado Springs, CO at the beginning of July.  Watch for more details on this blog.

I want to wish everyone in the United States of America and its territories a Happy Memorial Day.  Until next post, have a great day.

Lentil Swiss Chard Soup - 5/21/2014

Hello again.  Two days ago, I was at Seeds Community Cafe.  They had a lentil swiss chard soup for the vegan broth.  Here's a picture of it.

Their vegan broth and stone soup change almost daily.  Please call them to find out what their soups are for the day.  I would take my time eating this soup.  How about special ordering a gallon of this?  I know that your friends will love it.

That's it for this post.  Until next post, have a great day.

Future Frozen Food: Mini Burger Patties - 5/17/2014

Hello, everyone.  As the price of beef is getting higher and higher, here is an idea for the next frozen food product.  How about frozen mini burger patties?  Just like the frozen 1/4 lb burger patties that you see in a pack of 10, it'll be in a pack of 20 or 30.  "Hey Honey, they shrunk my food"!  It's fiction to fact, folks.

Don't be surprised if you see more slider buns being produced by your local bakeries.  Or, how about breadstick burgers?  It'll happen sooner than later.  Don't be surprised either that more and more people will go vegetarian on either a part time or full time basis.

I heard on Divine Forces Radio in the mid-2000s on 90.7FM KPFK Los Angeles, CA. from Fidel Rodriguez this quote. "When you're living in poverty, you eat what you eat and what you can. But then a few years later...boom, you have cancer. Boom, you have this".  For teenagers in poor families, breakfast is Flamin' Hot Cheetos and Cup O' Soup.  That's not breakfast, that's junk.

Why is it that Wal-Mart gets the, 'new to market' foods before the Union stores get those items?  I believe it is the WalMartinization of the U.S.

That's it for this post.  Until next post, have a great day.

Roasted Acorn Squash Soup - 5/16/2014

Hello, everyone.  Today, I went to Seeds Community Cafe in Colorado Springs, CO. for lunch.  I had a roasted acorn squash soup with my meal today.  This was made with local acorn squash, ginger, curry and coconut milk.  It was vegetarian, vegan & gluten free.  I had to enjoy the soup slowly as it was hot. A good cup of soup should be enjoyed in about 15 to 20 minutes.  I would add maple sugar or syrup to the soup.  Here's a picture of what was left of my soup before I ate the rest of it.

Don't worry, I cleaned my cup.  This is available from time to time.  I would suggest that you order it by the gallon.  It is that good.

That's it for today's blog post.  Until next post, have a great day.

Got Summer Foods For Your Kids, Colorado Springs? - 5/14/2014

Hello, everyone. In Colorado Springs, CO., the end of the school year is drawing near.  Parents, do have you enough food to feed your children this summer?  There are summer meal programs at select locations in the Colorado Springs area.  There are food pantries in Colorado Springs that are being under utilized.  There is the Westside First Wesleyan Church on Walnut & St. Vrain. Their food pantry is open on Wednesdays from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. It's good to be there about 8:30 A.M. so you can get a good selection of items.

Also, think about volunteering at Seeds Community Cafe in Colorado Springs, CO.  They almost always need help.  Please consider it.  How about going to the local Farmer's Markets around town?  It's good to get local foods at a fair price.

That's it for this post. Until next post, have a great day!

Spiced Vanilla Bean Sugar Grilled Nutella Sandwich - 5/13/2014

Hello again. Tonight, I didn't have any dessert laying around. However, I did have Nutella hazelnut spread, a hamburger bun, margarine and Spiced Vanilla Bean Sugar from Savory Spice Shop in Colorado Springs, CO.

I decided to make a Spiced Vanilla Bean Grilled Nutella Sandwich. I buttered the hamburger bun and sprinkled 1/4 teaspoon of the Spiced Vanilla Bean sugar onto the buttered hamburger bun.  I then pan grilled the sugared bun until it was caramelized.  It took about 2 to 3 minutes for that to happen.

When the hamburger bun was done grilling, I took it out of the pan and cooled it for one minute.  I then put some Nutella on the bottom bun.  You don't need much because the heat from the bun melts it quickly.  It was quite tasty.  I'm glad I had my shirt off when eating it as it would have messed up my shirt.  Try it sometime.  You may need a fork and knife for this one. Or, if you prefer, wear protective clothing or a poncho while eating it.

That's it for this post.  I hope you that you have enjoyed it.  Until next post, have a great day.

My Trip To Ivywild School - 5/9/2014

Hello again. After my work shift today, I decided to go to Ivywild School in Colorado Springs, CO.  It's an old school turned into stores and restaurants. I got there by a special Mountain Metro public bus shuttle. This was my first time there.  It's a nice use of an old school.

There, I went to Hunt Or Gather market.  I purchased two watermelon honey sticks and two blackberry honey sticks.  I'll find a use for them.  Here is a link about the store. http://www.ppcf.org/impact/hunt-or-gather   I gathered some information on the foods that they have there. I like some of the combinations of jellies and preserves they have there.  I have to find the right combo of peanut butter, jelly and chocolate for the Hot Mess Hidalgo doughnut that I am in the process of putting together.

There will be more to come as I start purchasing and making treats using items from the Ivywild School.  Until next time, have a great day.

Updates on COS Suspended Coffee And Business Closures - 5/8/2014

Hello, everyone.  I would like to update you on Suspended Coffee at Gold Hill Java Downtown in Colorado Springs and recent business closures.  The total on the Suspended Coffee gift certificate is now at $17.16.  Please tell your friends and family about Suspended Coffee at Gold Hill Java Downtown in Colorado Springs.

I still have not heard back from Orchard Ovens Bakery and why their location on East Bijou closed.  Also, the 7-Eleven store on West Bijou & Walnut has recently closed.  I had remembered that I went there last month and all seemed fine.  If you know of a local business closing its doors or relocating, let me know.  I wish that these businesses would contact the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce so we won't be surprised by their closings.

I received a pastry bag of lemon curd today.  I'll let you know what I do with it in a future post.  Until next time, have a great day.

Being In A Grocery Store Makes Me Cry - 5/7/2014

When I entered into a King Soopers store yesterday, I started to cry. I cried that I didn't have enough money to purchase most items in the store.  With the price of beef near or over US$6 a lb. and most other items has skyrocketed in price, I couldn't afford the healthy, good for me, stuff. All I could get was two 12 oz. cans of soda, a $0.40 cup of store brand yogurt and a Hershey's Special Dark chocolate bar to help in preparing my ChocoChurro Bites.

I went to a food pantry today to get some foods to last me a week. If I run out of food, I'll just have to go hungry or do volunteer work for my food since I don't have enough work this week.

The days of permanent, full time employment are almost gone due to the Affordable Care Act.  Post secondary education is almost impossible to pay for. University administrators are nothing more than, "Education Terrorists" by holding education hostage from the low to no income people.

That's all for now.  Until next post, have a great day.

Orchard Ovens Bakery Is Now Closed - 5/6/2014

Hello there.  I went by Orchard Ovens Bakery in Colorado Springs CO today. I found out it had either moved or gone out of business.  It was a pretty nice bakery while it lasted.  They are just another victim of the down economy.  I wonder what will take its place.  I looked inside and it was almost empty.  I hope they will open up again in a new location.  I hope to find out more information soon.

I hope you had a nice Cinco De Mayo.  Take care and have a great day.

Suspended Coffee Update from Gold Hill Java Downtown - 5/3/2014

Hi, everyone.  The update on the suspended coffee at Gold Hill Java Downtown in Colorado Springs, CO. is up to $17.01.  Thanks to all who contribute to help their fellow coffee drinkers who are down on their luck.

I hope it goes up to $20 by the end of the month.  We shall see.

Take care and have a great day!

$7.00 For A Mail Order Chocolate Covered Strawberry? - 5/1/2014

Hello, everyone.  Mother's Day is less than two weeks away.  Have you ordered something special for Mother's Day yet?  I know one company that has a package of 6 (read: Half Dozen) Chocolate covered Strawberries for $20 plus delivery.  It comes to around $40. That's almost $7 for each individual strawberry .  Isn't that too much?

That package arrives by FedEx or UPS. If you're not at home, the delivery person leaves the package there and the berries may not be as good.  A good way to avoid this is to shop local.

Shopping local means that you can save on shipping costs.  Shopping local also means a boost to the local economy.  Remember, convenience is a con. Work on your own food.  Also, refer to my post on my Nutella Filled Strawberries.

We are all interconnected.  Please remember that.  Until my next post, take care and have a great day.