NOTE: This review has been replaced with a new, larger roundup, which you can read here. I have already rewritten and updated the recipe for making tonic water from scratch, which you will find here. In January, I reviewed Q Tonic. Now Fever-Tree Tonic, another gourmet version has hit local store shelves. I thought it was time to go back and update this post with a … [Read more...] about Q Tonic vs. Fever-Tree Tonic
Product and Portland Metro Business Review Archives
Now and then I do a review of a store or commercial product. You'll find the archive of those stories here.
Review: Baker and Spice
By Lizzy Caston. Updated 12.18 - new details, photos, etc.Baker and Spice is nowhere near my house, yet I seem to have developed quite a knack for inventing errands that take me to or near its Hillsdale location. "Ummm… I need to go to Fred Meyer. Yes, the six other Fred Meyer stores closer to home were plumb out of tulip bulbs, so I had to cruise out to the Burlingame … [Read more...] about Review: Baker and Spice
Donut Roundup
By Emily JamesWhen FD asked me to start writing for this site, I was extremely nervous. I’m not an expert in any manner of food preparation, serving, or procurement. I am, however, an expert in eating and I have my Lifetime Weight Watchers membership to prove it- from a brief moment, back in 1995 when I was 30 lbs lighter. Anyway, the old adage is to “write what you know.” … [Read more...] about Donut Roundup
Review: Foster & Dobbs Authentic Foods in Portland
If you are looking for a gourmet food store in Portland Irvington neighborhood, Foster & Dobbs is a good choice. When Foster & Dobbs first opened in 2005, it made an impact just because it was the first "gourmet" food store anywhere in northeast Portland. They had a few rough edges, but over the years they have worked hard on making it a full service shop with all the … [Read more...] about Review: Foster & Dobbs Authentic Foods in Portland
Penzeys Spices Portland Store Opens
Updated 4/22 - Penzeys Spices Clacakamas store moved as did Beaverton store. Portland Pearl District store has closed.Though the downtown Portland store has closed, there are still Penzy Spice stores in Clackamas and Beaverton.Things I like:They have a large variety of spices. If you haven’t seen a Penzys catalog, you’ll enjoy wandering around and reading the … [Read more...] about Penzeys Spices Portland Store Opens