Adventures in Food!

So this is basically a mish-mash of my encounters since last posting in May :)

My mother is a Whole Foods fanatic when it comes to quick lunches and snack-y items. She'll call me from Chicago and tell me about all the deals going on. She's funny like that. While I was home over the 4th, I went with my mother onto one of her excursions to Whole Foods. Low and behold, I discover key lime pie slices in a plastic tin. Who knew such beauty existed in this world? It even comes with a mini spoon. Who doesn't like mini spoons? Thus, now I shall venture to Whole Foods for the sole purpose of getting my Key-Lime on.

Second trip: Hawaii. My parents took me to Hawaii (Maui specifically) for my 21st birthday, as well as a much-needed family vacation. :) We encountered this place called Whaler's Village and found a cookie store! It's called Honolulu Cookie Company. They have the most amazing shortbread cookies. Some made with Kona coffee, others dipped in chocolate, others filled with macadamia nuts! It's wonderful. They do online orders and ship 2nd day. I've shared a few of these cookies with the front office of my apartment complex and they love 'em too! :)

Third Trip: White Chocolate Grill. There's a location in Scottsdale (way north on the 101) and there's a location in Naperville, IL. Since I'm from Naperville, naturally while home I went there. My family and I went for my father's birthday and trust me, it was divine. I do have to mention though that it is a little pricey. I wouldn't go in there hoping that 2 people can eat for under $40 or so. Being called White Chocolate Grill, naturally, most of their desserts are amazing. And White Chocolate. But don't be too upset! They do have non-white chocolate desserts as well for those who don't like white chocolate (blasphemy, but I don't judge :-P).

Specifically, we ordered the chocolate cake/souffle and white chocolate "blondie" brownie. The white stuff on the chocolate cake is actually just a vanilla sauce. They were absolutely amazing and I taunted my friends gleefully that evening.

Last Note:

This has absolutely nothing to do with food, but ever get so annoyed that you wish you could let people know without being a jerk? Have no fear! There are options! I work at Rio Salado College's bookstore and we get neat little knick-knacks in, sort-of like Borders does. This one entertained us the most. You should definitely pick one up if any of this applies to you :-P