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Dry Soda Company
Dry Soda is touted as a culinary soda, the carbonated equivalent of a fine wine. The all-natural, lightly sweetened sodas come in unique flavors that are meant to compliment foods. There are four flavors, Kumquat, Lavender, Lemongrass and Rhubarb (Rhubarb?). Suggested pairings include (descriptions from the site):
Kumquat — “clean citrusy flavor with a high acidity. Versatile and pairs well with salmon, white fish, risotto, duck, sweet leafy greens and oysters.”
Lavender — “lively with a lavender flavor and low acidity. Pairs well with cheeses, pork, desserts and chocolate.”
Lemongrass — “bright, floral and grassy, with a medium acidity. Pairs well with Asian-inspired foods, spicy dishes, sushi, goat cheese and asparagus.”
Rhubarb — “fruity and tart with a high acidity and tartness. Bold, bright flavor pairs well with veal, cassoulet, red meats (including hamburgers) and winter vegetables.”
The sodas range from 50-70 calories per bottle, so they could serve as an alternative to wine for those who want to watch their calories as well as their alcohol intake. Price: $25 per dozen.
Going Home
My conference is over and I’m headed for home. Ah, home sweet home.
If you’re ever in or around the L.A./Beverly Hills area, you should check out Sprinkles Cupcakes. These designer cupcakes are worth the trip. Or, if you don’t have time to visit the store, they will deliver in and around the L.A. area. But, they need 24 hours notice.
Try the dark chocolate or the black and white cupcakes.
The Best Truffles Ever
I have to admit I’m a bit of a chocolate snob. After 30+ years I’ve developed a “discerning” palate for my favorite confection. That being said, I was really excited when I found Vosges chocolates.
I’ve sampled several of their collections and bars, and my favorite are the Vosges exotic truffles. They are the best truffles I’ve ever tasted. The infusions of rare spices and flowers combined with premium chocolate give a delicate balance of flavor, leaving you with a layered and lingering sensation of spice and chocolate.
Wow, I want some now!
According the the site:
“They are made from the finest ingredients offered around the world. Owner/Chocolatier, Katrina Markoff, personally chooses every spice, flower and chocolate that is flown into our Chicago kitchen.”
If you’re lucky enough to live close to a boutique, you should go check them out. But, if not, you can order from their web site like me.
Oxygen Water
“OGO is much more than just water. It is energy itself. OGO is life.”
That’s the claim from Ogo USA, Inc. about their new product, OGO Oxygen Water.
The droplet designed bottle contains water from the Taunus Mountains (somewhere in Germany), and contains over 200mg of oxygen per liter, about 35 times more oxygen than other water products, making it extremely lightweight.
The company goes on to say…
“OGO is life force in a bottle, and you’ll feel that energy in every part of the OGO experience: your very first taste, its rejuvenating lift, even the aura surrounding its cutting-edge packaging design.”
But why stop at just 200mg of oxygen? Why not go for more? How about getting rid of all the water, and just selling clear-plastic bottles of pure oxygen?
Apparently OGO is selling like hotcakes in Europe, and will reach the US soon.
Hey, why not? You can get caffeinated water, flavored water and vapor distilled, electrolyte enhanced vitamin water. I’m working on caffeine free, vitamin enriched, citrus flavored air. Coming soon to a supermarket near you.
Coke Relaunches Tab as Energy Drink
Much to the horror of my only Tab drinking friend (hi Tom), Coke announced that they will be relaunching Tab as an energy drink.
Tab had once achieved status as the most popular soda in the America during the 1970s, but has since slid down into obscurity with the general population. Although it still remains popular with elderly women on bingo night.
Coke has slimmed down the can into something reminiscent of the 1960s, and poured in some extra caffeine, to market it towards young women. Tab Energy does not taste like regular Tab, which had already undergone recipe changes numerous times since the height of Tab stardom.
A small (hi Tom) but loyal following of Tab afficionados kept the spirit going however, and created an kind of cult following, which has helped elevate it back into popularity again.
