TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: McConnell’s Ice Cream

California-based McConnell’s Ice Cream has always been a small family company. Founded in Santa Barbara in 1949, the McConnells made everything from scratch, in small batches, with milk and cream from cows who graze on Central Coast pasture. It’s still made the same way—including pasteurizing the raw milk at The Old Dairy creamery (it dates…
Continue reading “TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: McConnell’s Ice Cream”

TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Amorino Gelato

The signature cone, served in petals in as many flavors as you like. Photo courtesy Amorino Gelato.   Every year prior to July, National Ice Cream Month, we look for a great new brand of ice cream to review. This year, we were not disappointed: Amorino Gelato, the acclaimed European gelato and coffee chain, has…
Continue reading “TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Amorino Gelato”

TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Kenny’s Krumbs

If only Cosmo Kramer had focused on selling the tops of crumb cake crumbs instead of muffin tops, he’d have had a hit. Now, everyone who has delighted in the crumbs on top of a crumbcake can revel in jumbo crumbcake crumbs from Kenny’s Krumbs. Kenny has transformed the streusel (the crumb topping—see section below)…
Continue reading “TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Kenny’s Krumbs”

TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Artisan Bistro Beyond Breakfast

Artisan Bistro wants to make it easy for everyone to eat delicious, nutrition-rich meals. The company makes lunch/dinner entrees, burritos and breakfasts—single-serving frozen meals made with the best lean proteins, whole grains, vegetables and healthy fats. We received samples of their Beyond Breakfast line, and it was eye-opening: delicious and only 170 to 200 calories…
Continue reading “TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Artisan Bistro Beyond Breakfast”

TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Carla Hall Petite Cookies

Most fans of “Top Chef” Chef love Carla Hall, a finalist on her season and a subsequent Top Chef All Star, winning the “Fan Favorite” award. She went on to become a cohost on “The Chew” and to start Carla Hall Petite Cookies, an artisan cookie company that specializes in teeny cookies. A brilliant idea…
Continue reading “TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Carla Hall Petite Cookies”