Good & Plenty licorice

On April 5, 2017April 3, 2017 By Rick McIn food, product endorsementsLeave a comment

Good & Plenty is a brand of licorice candy. …

London drops are a similar candy sold in Finland and Sweden.

I apologize to Good & Plenty, the oldest branded candy in the USA (1893).

In the past I claimed that Twizzlers Licorice Goodies — available only in Canada — were superior.

I’ve learned. I’ve changed. Both are equally good … in their own ways. 🙂

Henry VIII Buffet, Bermuda

On April 4, 2017April 3, 2017 By Rick McIn food, travelLeave a comment

Adriana, Pilar and myself enjoyed one of the best buffets we’d ever seen at a quaint, popular restaurant out close to Gibbs Hill Lighthouse.

We were there for hours. The Nepali manager even came over to chat.

Appies: Shrimp, Smoked Salmon, Wasabi, Ginger, etc.

Needless to say, I had Bread Pudding for dessert. At Henry VIII the Bread Pudding get’s an exclusive buffet table. 🙂

Himalayan Restaurant, Calgary

On February 25, 2017February 22, 2017 By Rick McIn food, product endorsementsLeave a comment

I don’t eat at many Calgary restaurants these days, but I’d rate The Himalayan as my #1 favourite.

RRRoll Up the Rim To Win is back

On February 1, 2017 By Rick McIn foodLeave a comment

Life still worth living. 🙂

Old Spaghetti Factory

On January 11, 2017 By Rick McIn foodLeave a comment

Zoe reminded me of some comfort food from my teenage years.

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That’s the Pot-Pourri Spaghetti with Meat, Mushroom and Clam Sauce.

Unchanged from the 1970s. Hot Italian Sourdough Bread with Whipped Garlic and Plain Butter; Minestrone Soup or Crisp Green Salad; Spumoni Ice Cream; and Hot Tea or Coffee. $12.55

The first Old Spaghetti Factory restaurant opened at this location in Gastown in 1970. Decor looks to be unchanged as well. You can still dine in a streetcar.