Vendor Spotlight: The Confectional! For Those Who Love Cheesecake!

Being lovers of cheesecake here at B&E, we were thrilled to hear that The Confectional has opened a second location. Now in addition to their Pike Place Market location, you'll be able to find them at 618 Broadway Avenue E, in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. When it comes to cheesecake, these guys are simply the best! The individual serving sizes in assorted flavors give you the flexibility of ordering for two or catering for 100. And we don't dare to forget to mention their cheesecake truffles –YUM! They can even ship any of these fabulous taste delights to the location of your choice. You deserve to treat yourself or better yet, be a hero to your guests with these amazing desserts from The Confectional.

We Think You'll Love...GlassDharma

We are always trying to find little or big ways to become greener. Today we share with you David Leonhardt's idea to help eliminate some plastic waste. David has been a glassblower for over ten years and has started using his skill to replace plastic straws with glass ones. His GlassDharma line of straws being made of glass, leak no toxins in your beverage and are covered by a lifetime guarantee of no breakage! We think this is a small step to making your life a little greener, and could also add a greener touch to your next meeting or event! Check out Davids website for further details and more benefits to using glass straws!

Jelly Shots Round Two!

Not so long ago we did a feature on Jelly Shot Test Kitchen. We love this blog and idea so much that today we are featuring one of their latest concoctions...The Bramble! Feast your eyes on this yummy looking jelly shot! In hopes that June will finally kick us into summer weather, we think The Bramble would be a great addition at your next party!

We Think You'll Love...Dine Around Seattle

In it's tenth year Dine Around Seattle offers locals and visitors an array of fine dining experiences. This semi-annual celebration happens each November and March, Sundays through Thursdays, inviting you to taste Seattle's finest 3 course dinners for a small bill of 30 dollars! With over 25 restaurants participating including Salty's, Rays Boathouse, Palisade, McCormick & Schmicks, Earth & Ocean, Cutters, bin on the lake, and Barking Frog, just to name a few! We love Dine Around Seattle and look forward to enjoying some satisfying meals this month!

 

Top image courtesy Earth & Ocean Restaurant

Bottome image courtesy McCormick & Schmicks Harborside

Valentines Tea For Two at The Tuscan Tearoom!!

Romanza Floral recently opened The Tuscan Tearoom off of California Avenue in west Seattle. With it's scrumptious food and fine teas, not to mention the exquisite decor that sends you right to Tuscany, we think this Valentine's Day would be perfect to start your day off with some Tuscan Tearoom delights!! For full menu and details check The Tuscan Tearoom website!

Pike Brewing's 3rd Annual Chocofest!!

Pike Brewing Company is holding their 3rd Annual Chocofest as an educational AND very romantic way to discover the wide variety of chocolate treats from all around the world!! With over two dozen different types of chocolate, Pike's is also offering over 20 different beers, wines, and mead spirits! Chocofest will be on February 10 at 5:30 at the Micro Brewery Museum and Naughty Nellie Room, the cost is $25 per person. For ALL the details check out Pike's website.

Serve Your Daily Dose Of Vegetables

Year after year the most popular New Year's resolution is to get fit and be healthy. So now that it's January 5th, how many of your are sticking to the plan? 

Eating right and making sure you get your daily does of vegetables and fruit is no easy task, particularly when you are used to leftover sweets from the holidays. From Lebepur, comes a simple way to make sure you get the veggies and fruits your body needs.

In powder form, Lebepur has developed bags of nutritional goodness. Lebepur mixes include a combination of dried strawberries, cabbage, parsnip, broccoli, bananas, tomatoes, kale, mango, plums, lentils, cauliflower and spinach. All you have to do is mix the ingredients with water, give it a shake, and drink up!

Now that brings up the question...would you drink your way to better health?