I agree, both preparations are simple and delicious if done correctly. This one was not done well. It did not taste good. After bite three or four, it was just some butter on pasta. Not my idea of a great meal when paying premium...

Yes, and even the tea ceremony. But not too many people know it and are willing to pay premium for so-so Japanese tea, but not for superior chinese tea.

on them? Organic coffee farmers in Nicaragua (got these figures from them last week) get 1/6 th yield at the same cost of production while certified organic pays them virtually nothing as a premium. Many organic farmers are...

Try Grade B maple if you’ve never had it. Has a depth and intensity that is lacking in A and premium syrups, which to me just taste sweet.

the dessert tail in a glass (Key Lime Pie, $14,). TBWOTP had Pear Tart and Maple Panna Cotta with Pear Sorbet ($14) which was pronounced to be very good, while I had the American Artisan Cheeses ($22). That was a special treat,...

. The special Hokkaido scallops, the kanpachi (young yellowtail) and the masu (ocean trout) are personal favorites. Sakae also has the best premium bluefin tuna I’ve ever tasted. It usually comes in three cuts. The two toro...

, is my favorite stop for big and mini cupcakes, cookies, scones, brownies and more. I can’t help it, I gotta munch on all the samples I can when there. Ledette is usually there, and always so nice! The Artisan Cheese...

/half-lemons and trips to the grocery for fresh ones (which can get quite pricey up here in Maine at certain seasons). I keep a bottle of Minute Maid’s Premium (pure, no additives/preservatives, equiv. to juice of 7 lemons)...

charged a premium of $10-15 per plate to do it. This can be outrageously expensive as a wedding increases in size. Second, you cannot and should not change your order at the day of the wedding. The facility will have ordered and...

into the aisles? I would gladly pay a premium to have a checker and a bagger at each line at all times. Maybe they’ll even say hello and make eye contact!