Thoughtful Gourmet Blog

Don Lockwood cocktail

How I learned to love whisky, Highland Park Whisky, with food at Angler. Let’s be honest: I was there to eat while drinking whiskey.

Vervet canned cocktails flavor array

Canned cocktails are a craze that is going strong. Into the fray comes Vervet’s farm-to-table beverages. Find your favorite flavor.

Q Mixers Kola can with a Riedel schnapps glass

The line of Q Mixers is extensive and is not for every palate. Do try the Kola – it may change your perception of what a cola can be.

In Switzerland for the summer and a once-in-a-decade opportunity came our way. My sister-in-law took my 20-month old for an overnight stay, giving my husband and I the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely dinner and late-night drinks on the town. My husband made a reservation at Mesa restaurant, Zurich – he heard it was good. […]

Rice Noodles and Instant Ramen Bowls for the Win

Simply Food’s instant ramen bowls are a convenient, savory upgrade to traditional instant ramen bowls. The big flavor winner? The gluten-free instant rice noodle bowls.

Simple syrup for cocktails

Chic Chef simple syrup for cocktails make complicated cocktails (and low ABV drinks) simple without the fuss of making your own simple syrups.

Splendid Spoon plant-based meal kit array

Plant-based meal delivery for your (wanna be) vegan life What is It? Plant-based meal delivery companies are a dime a dozen these days, popping up like mushrooms to meet America’s insatiable demand for convenience food. Packaged in single-servings, Splendid Spoon’s bowls, soups, smoothies, and wellness shots jumped right into the plant-based mix. Meals arrive frozen, […]

margarita canned drinks

Rancho La Gloria Canned Cocktails Margarita canned drinks are not a drinks category I have spent much time exploring. Rancho La Gloria’s canned cocktails were my first foray into this rapidly maturing category. I never once put on a bikini to write this review. What is It? The key product in the company line-up is […]