WW: Flagship Commons

One of our malls has been updated with an amazing food place. It's not really a "food court". This is way more stylish, and healthy. You won't find McDonalds at Flagship Commons. You will find:

• Amsterdam - Falafel and Kabob
• Yum Roll - Blue Sushi Sake Grill
• Blatt - Beer and Table
• Jaun Taco
• Clever Greens
• Yoshi-Ya Ramen
• Weird Dough Pizza Co.
• The Bar

We had Amsterdam - Falafel and Kabob. It was good! 

This is a photo from the time I ate there before.

I really love the atmosphere at Flagship Commons! 

Wood tables, hung lights, hand draw doddles, chalk menus, and tile on their walls.

Clever Greens looked wonderful!

Where we went - Amsterdam - Falafel and Kabob.

I'm for sure going there again! I either want sushi, or a kick butt salad.

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SuperSwizz Spiral Slicer Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
We eat a lot of veggies in our house. I'm always trying to do new things, to make them fun. It seems to work. The kids eat them without complaining. They also take note when something new has been done to them.

I recently got SuperSwizz Spiral Slicer for review.

What is the SuperSwizz Spiral Slicer?

• It's a stainless steel vegetable spiralizer
• It has 2 special Japanese Blades 
• Cuts veggies similar to zucchini and carrots 
• Comes with a manual, cleaning brush and an object that helps hold the veggies. 

See What it Can Do:

I had a little trouble using it. Daddy came in the kitchen, and it worked perfect for him. 

He started out with yellow squash and zucchini.

 Then he added carrots. The carrots were a little harder to do.

Pluses:

• It certainly made the veggies fun.
• It seemed simple enough. It's much like sharpening a pencil. You just push and twist. 
• I thought it was fairly simple to clean. The brush that came in the kit was handy. It can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
• Promotes healthy eating.
• It's small enough that it will fit in a drawer. 
• Cuts 2 thicknesses.

Negatives: 

• I didn't care for the object that is supposed to help you hold the food. Our fingers worked much better. When we used it, the veggie just slipped right off.
• I don't really see myself using it a lot. 
• It has a left over core.
• It's kind of pricy. It's $39.95, and on sale for $19.95. I just don't know that I would spend the money.

 

Disclaimer: The opinions on the post are my personal take on the product. This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review.
 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Random Tid Bits

1. My cousin had a baby girl, another cousin's wife is due anytime (she hasn't found out the sex of her baby) and my sister is due anytime with a boy. It's baby central around here. We have a small family, so cousins count in the scheme of things. I know some people that do not even know how many cousins they have. When you have a small family, cousins are seen during every major holiday.
   
   Do you have a big, or a small family?


2. The boys are busy doing extra things this week.
   
   Isaak is in an after school club for 4 weeks on Tuesdays called Garden Club.
   
   Mica's in an after school club on Wednesdays for 4 weeks called Edible Math. Anything that involves food, Mica is all about.
   
   Mica tried out for the Talent Show. He wanted to box with another kid. I said, "Ummmm...No!" I mentioned that he could do a reading. He's a great reader! When he looked down about that I said, "You could do Jiu-Jitsu. He tried that. He counted to 40 in Japanese, and did blocks, kicking, and punching. When he practiced he counted pretty fast, and wasn't loud enough. I kept prepping him. He's still young, so I can't expect him to be the best presenter. I don't know how he did. If he makes it great, if he doesn't oh well. At least he tried.
   
   Then there is the Science Fair during school on Friday. Mica's did a study on water evaporation. Isaak filled a balloon up with gas using vinegar and baking soda. If you missed that, you can see it here.


3. The boys aren't on our diet, but they do have things that we have. I don't know that it's really a diet. It's more just eating healthier. They never complain about steamed greens. Daddy can't believe they just gobble Kale and Callard Greens down. Did you know that greens are better to eat steamed? I didn't. Now I do. There is an article here.


4. I'm writing this on Thursday. Tomorrow I'll be sleepish. I have to stay at work most of the night. We have a thing every year called Portfolio Review Night. The school gets about 13 pros, and the students take their portfolios around to get reviewed. Some students get jobs out of the night. I have to help schedule the students after 2 reviews, and show them where to go. It sucks when an interviewer doesn't show up! Then I have to reschedule a lot. Plus it sets such a bad example. Then I help gather students to get their pictures taken between their portfolio reviews. The photos are for a graduation slide. Since most of them are dressed up, we get photos of them. I teach the next day, and I'm always sleepy the day after working all day and most of the night.


5. Isaak's getting his pictures taken Friday night. Little man will be 6 on May 19!