While I was in town, I also stopped by to say hello to the owner and staff of one of our retailers, Bon Vivant at Governor's Pointe. The store is beautifully laid out, and has a fantastic selection of wine and beer, not to mention a variety of specialty foods. On certain days, the store also hosts beer and wine tastings. I was excited to find out that you can buy individual bottles of beer and ended up creating a sampler six-pack, with the help of a friendly Bon Vivant family member, who provided some great suggestions. The two brews I am most looking forward to trying are:
Young's Double Chocolate Stout- Yes, chocolate beer! Made by Britain's oldest brewery and flavored naturally
Abita Brewing Company Pecan Harvest Ale- Made with real Louisiana pecans
I have to say that I am not much of a beer drinker, but I always jump at the opportunity to try new and unusual foods or beverages. And, I figure it doesn't hurt to develop my palette for beer.
This has been one of the unexpected pluses of starting our business. I'm constantly doing research on specialty foods, and food and nutrition in general. Recently, I've taken to gravitating towards any store I encounter that contains the words "natural," "health" or "wholesome" in its name. I love perusing the aisles to see what new products are on the shelves and I try to figure out what the current trends are- for instance, that Goji berries may be this year's pomegranates. And it doesn't just stop at observational research. I've found that I enjoy reading articles about eating habits, health and new medical discoveries related to nutrition.
Currently, I'm reading the Omnivore's Dilemma, by Michael Pollan. I'm only a couple chapters in, but what I love about the book is that it takes a scientific, economic, political and social approach in examining what and how we eat. So far, I have found it thought-provoking, controversial and informative- all things I identify with a really good read. I recommend picking up a copy if you get a chance.
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