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I tried this all natural, preservative free product on a whim and ended up really enjoying it! 
A pouch of noodles, a spice packet and some seasoning sauce - combine according to directions, add water and microwave. 
The thick chewy Udon noodles bathe in a delicate broth of tofu and scallions. 
Bold Japanese flavors from the accompanying seasonings lend a pleasant saltiness and mild spice. 
It's an easy meal to prepare at lunch time in the office, but one of those microwave meals I eat sparingly so as to not become sick of them. 
Annie Chun - so glad we're friends!
Flat Black is Australian for Espresso; the company's original inspiration comes from a trip to Australia. From the website: Unbeknownst to most, Australia produces some superb coffee, grown on the slopes of an extinct volcano in a unique microclimate on the eastern coast. Discovering this little-known coffee producing region inspired a desire to bring rare coffees such as this back to Boston.
After a doctors appointment one morning, I wandered in to the Financial District cafe location at 50 Broad Street. (The other two locations are in Dorchester - Lower Mills and Ashmont.) I was greeted by a modern space with angular paneled wood walls, bright blue industrial ceilings, large arched windows, clean table tops and muted red chars. 
A chocolate croissant caught my eye, (they will always remind me of France!) wrapped tightly to go, buttery and flaky with rich chunks of milk chocolate hidden inside the puff pastry walls. 
The coffee was rich and smooth, with delicate bubbles frothing on the surface. I thoroughly enjoyed this cup and there is not much more to it than that.
The baristas were friendly which also served to win me over. It's always fun to discover a new place at random and leave feeling pleasantly surprised after the experience. Obviously "marry" is just a happy euphemism, don't go thinking I've gone off the deep end.
Your turn! Feel free to choose people, places or things - this is definitely not limited to food and drink. Tell me what you're Ditching-Friending-Marrying lately.
The margarita I made on Cinco De Mayo. (I know, wtf?)
I bought a shiny new bottle of Sauza Blanco but used and old bottle of Jose Cuervo "just add tequila" pre made (non-alcoholic) mix. 
I was too cheap and lazy to purchase triple sec and juice my own limes. Never again. Truth be told, I wasn't feeling so hot, so I am not sure why I drank a margarita anyways. The pre-made mix tasted stale - maybe from sitting in my fridge for so long? Meanwhile, the ingredients on the label don't appear to be ones I can pronounce with ease. Not sure what I was thinking. 
I'll make fresh, legit margs one of these days to redeem myself.
I bought a shiny new bottle of Sauza Blanco but used and old bottle of Jose Cuervo "just add tequila" pre made (non-alcoholic) mix. 
I was too cheap and lazy to purchase triple sec and juice my own limes. Never again. Truth be told, I wasn't feeling so hot, so I am not sure why I drank a margarita anyways. The pre-made mix tasted stale - maybe from sitting in my fridge for so long? Meanwhile, the ingredients on the label don't appear to be ones I can pronounce with ease. Not sure what I was thinking. 
I'll make fresh, legit margs one of these days to redeem myself.Friend
Annie Chun's Udon Noodle Bowls
I tried this all natural, preservative free product on a whim and ended up really enjoying it! 
A pouch of noodles, a spice packet and some seasoning sauce - combine according to directions, add water and microwave. 
The thick chewy Udon noodles bathe in a delicate broth of tofu and scallions. 
Bold Japanese flavors from the accompanying seasonings lend a pleasant saltiness and mild spice. 
It's an easy meal to prepare at lunch time in the office, but one of those microwave meals I eat sparingly so as to not become sick of them. 
Annie Chun - so glad we're friends!Marry
Flat Black Coffee Company
A Boston based business, Flat Black offers over twenty single-origin coffees from around the world. They micro-roast to ensure that your beans, brewed cup, or espresso beverage contain the richest flavors of origin. (Source - website linked above.)
Flat Black is Australian for Espresso; the company's original inspiration comes from a trip to Australia. From the website: Unbeknownst to most, Australia produces some superb coffee, grown on the slopes of an extinct volcano in a unique microclimate on the eastern coast. Discovering this little-known coffee producing region inspired a desire to bring rare coffees such as this back to Boston.
After a doctors appointment one morning, I wandered in to the Financial District cafe location at 50 Broad Street. (The other two locations are in Dorchester - Lower Mills and Ashmont.) I was greeted by a modern space with angular paneled wood walls, bright blue industrial ceilings, large arched windows, clean table tops and muted red chars. 
A chocolate croissant caught my eye, (they will always remind me of France!) wrapped tightly to go, buttery and flaky with rich chunks of milk chocolate hidden inside the puff pastry walls. 
The coffee was rich and smooth, with delicate bubbles frothing on the surface. I thoroughly enjoyed this cup and there is not much more to it than that.
The baristas were friendly which also served to win me over. It's always fun to discover a new place at random and leave feeling pleasantly surprised after the experience. Obviously "marry" is just a happy euphemism, don't go thinking I've gone off the deep end.Your turn! Feel free to choose people, places or things - this is definitely not limited to food and drink. Tell me what you're Ditching-Friending-Marrying lately.
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