Thoughtful Gourmet Blog

How to maximize a week of eating (and culture) in Manhattan (and two working days in Jersey City) with joy, not exhaustion.

What Is It? Did you know that Italy, especially southern Italy, is one of the world’s biggest growers of almonds? Living as I do in California, which grows over 2 million tonnes to Italy’s 154,000 tonnes, I was unaware of the beauty of Italian almond milk until Koita sent me a sample. A plant-based milk […]

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.

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

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. […]

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.

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