Check out this link to get $5 off any Whole Foods purchase of $25 or more through next Wednesday, Oct. 22. It’s a tiny bailout from our friendly neighborhood grocer!

…is at Teo on 38th Street, no contest. I was first introduced to Teo by Sara Ballon, who turned me on to their refreshing pineapple sorbetto. Since then, I’ve gone back to Teo as often as once a week (or more) to get my fix. Usually, I have a hard time resisting their organic peanut butter and nutella but you can’t really go wrong. Best part, gelato is slightly better for you than ice cream so there’s less guilt!

I was surprised to see that they haven’t won best gelato …

While not immediately obvious when reading foodtouring, I’m actually a big fan of home food preparation. For the first half of this year, I was a “Cook Once, Eat All Week” gal and would make 3-4 recipes at home on a Sunday, portion them out, and enjoy them for lunches or dinners. Since I’ve moved four times this summer and most of my kitchen tools are in storage, I’ve been cooking much less often.
This weekend, while grabbing a quick lunch at Whole Foods, I picked up “the whole deal,” a …

If you have ever visited Louisiana, enjoy seafood, or like your dinner fresh, simple, and delicious, you must check out Quality Seafood on Airport Boulevard.
Those who took a peek at their web site should know that the place is in no way fancy or upscale. It’s three businesses in one, really — a fresh seafood market, restaurant, and down ‘n dirty oyster bar. It’s open Monday through Saturday.
The first time I experienced Quality Seafood was with a group of local swing dancers who invited me to come check out …