This is a review of the Enfuso.com online ordering experience…read more I was looking online for a jar of Mission olives to give a friend for a birthday gift, along with a Mission olive tree I purchased. For some reason, I could not find brined Mission olives anywhere locally (San Diego) so I took a chance and placed an order on Enfuso.com after reading all the positive reviews. I specifically ordered from Enfuso since they are only about 90 miles away and I figured my order would arrive in plenty of time for the event. To avoid high shipping charges for one jar of olives, I also ordered 2 tiny bottles of balsamic vinegar and one small bottle of olive oil to get to the threshold for free shipping. (see picture attached of 4 items ordered) The order was not shipped out for 3 days, and when it arrived a few days after that, the jar of olives - the WHOLE REASON I even placed the order- was missing. I texted (since they request no phone calls) and emailed Enfuso immediately, and asked that the missing jar of olives be shipped out to me asap so I would have it for the purpose intended. I was informed the olives would be mailed out that day, which they were not. (or they were mailed after 5 pm if they were). The TINY 3 oz bottles of balsamic vinegar I ordered for $9 each are a joke. There is not enough product in this $9 to dress one salad! 3 ounces = 6 tablespoons (not 7 as the owner states). The product size is listed as 100 ml, not in standard U.S. ounces, so it is a little deceiving and shocking when you see how tiny 3 oz actually is (think of a tiny little travel sized shampoo bottle). The 250 ml (8 oz) bottle of lemon olive oil for $20 is not something I would have ever purchased either if I saw the size in person. Ridiculously expensive for the amount of product, and absolutely ZERO attention paid to online orders. Go elsewhere! Update: The owner states below that I was looking at a non-USPS website for tracking info. Incorrect! See attached pic that shows usps website, and estimated delivery of 'forgotten' item was MON. May 6th, after the date I needed it. I forgot to mention there were several broken pieces of olives in the jar, and since I did not see the other half of the broken ones, it tells me they were put into the jar that way. Not attractive for a gift, especially for $20 a jar. (see pic) And lastly, the owner states I did not mention she included a 3 oz jar of a flavored vinegar as a "gift". I didn't mention it, because it was ginger flavored vinegar. Not something I would ever use, I very much dislike the strong taste of ginger. So while the "free gift" of a tiny bottle of vinegar was appreciated in theory, I would have much rather have received the items I actually paid for, and did not have to stress about receiving at a later date and possibly after the day I needed for purpose intended than a 3 ounce gift of something I will not use. The owners offer to refund the cost of the olives if they did not arrive by Sat. is not something that was appealing to me either. As I mentioned to her multiple times, the sole reason for the order was for a jar of Mission Olives for a gift, which I could not find locally. The other items, tiny 3 oz bottles of vinegar and an 8 oz bottle of lemon flavored olive oil, are readily available many places in the San Diego area, and not something I would have ordered online and paid extra premium prices for, they were an add-on so I would meet a threshold not to incur a shipping charge. If the owner of this business is "too busy juggling a lot of balls" to pay any attention to get an online order of only 4 items shipped out correctly and in a timely manner, maybe she should either hire help or not maintain a website in which to order online.

How lucky are we to have this beautiful local small batch business making high grade, quality olive…read moreoils and vinegars right here? I keep all of them in stock at home.I just can't explain how the flavors add to a recipe. Prep Cooking Classes/Shop in Rossmoor got me hooked on them and there's no going back. This is how authentic they are...if they cannot get quality cilantro, then they hold off on making the Cilantro infused Olive Oil. Chef Elizabeth at Prep teaches different ways to use the oils and vinegars in all kinds of recipes. I can't believe William Sonoma hasn't picked these up because they are better than anything they've ever had on their shelves. Okay, too long but treat yourself to stop by Enfuso and Prep who sells them too. Awesome gift for cooks or someone who has everything.

"Say "sour grapes" You can laugh and stare…read moreSay "sour grapes" But I don't care" (John Prine) A few weeks ago we visited the very cool Tomo's Japanese Mart in Wethersfield and bought some Asian noodle soups and soup mixes. One of the items that ended up in my cart was a pack of Mishima's instant Hot and Sour soup mix. My $4.79 bought me three individual foiled lined pouches, each with a single serving of Hot and Sour soup mix. The cooking directions were pretty straight forward - Empty the contents of one packet into a soup mug or small bowl. Stir in 2/3 cup boiling water and mix well (more or less according to taste). Let stand for one minute to allow vegetables (tofu, green onions and shiitake mushrooms) to re-hydrate. Now look, I had zero expectations that this small 30-calorie cup of instant soup would taste anything like the silky delicious H&S soup I order at every occasion in an Asian restaurant. However, I will say this had the spicy essence of H&S soup and was a little better than I expected. I supplemented mine with some sauteed mushrooms and shrimp from my freezer and made a decent lunch out of it. Mishima has a pretty nice variety of soups, seasonings, cocktail mixes, sauces, seaweeds, and snacks available through their website. If you live in an Asian food desert, Mishima looks like a pretty solid option.

Outside of Japan, I don't think furikake is as popular or well-known as it is in Hawaii, especially…read morewith our mix of cultures and cuisines. Eventually, the nation catches up to the 50th state's palate (can you say pokē, Spam musubi, and loco moco?) Furikake is a seasoning that is sprinkled on mainly rice and fish dishes, but has also made its way onto popcorn and into party mix. It's a blend of roasted sesame seeds, dried seaweed, salt, sugar and hydrolyzed soy protein (aka MSG). It's like a Japanese version of a dry rub, if you will. ON RICE: It's the staple in the 808 and goes with almost ever dish, and furikake is the most popular topping. Want to up the ante? My mom makes "koko rice" which is not only topped with furikake but also fukujinzuke (pickled daikon), and salted kombu (seaweed). Another popular take is ochazuke (rice, furikake, and hot tea), the perfect cold weather or under the weather dish. IN POPCORN: Say what?! Don't knock it until you try it! If you've ever gone to the movies in Hawaii, the concession stands always sell furikake and arare (mochi crunch). Buttered popcorn, furikake, arare, ditch the salt. You're welcome. ON FISH: A lot of eateries in Hawaii serve furikake-crusted fish. The added ocean-y flavors of the seaweed and salt make for a more delectable exterior than mac nuts, IMO. IN PARTY MIX: Leave it up to Hawaii to incorporate this Japanese seasoning into an American snack. And it works, for most people. I still prefer plain party mix without the seaweed flavor. THE COMPANY: Mishima Foods sells several versions of furikake, a demi glace sauce, snacks like wasabi peas, powdered soup mixes, and even arare. Their products are found easily in Hawaii as we have a large Asian population. OVERALL: The best-tasting furikake on the market!

Wednesday, 3-11-2026: Came across this kettle corn tent at the Wanderlust Food Truck Festival on…read morethe grounds of Temecula Valley High School. I bought two for $10. I should have bought more! I was served by a friendly gentleman at the tent. Popcorn was warm, fresh, smelled heavenly & tasted so crunchy yummy good. Festival was nice and orderly with a variety of vendors but no Asian or Island food. I really loved this popcorn especially since it was not only very tasty but also low in sugar! I found their info on their website and IG. I love that they're Christian based. Hope to find them again soon!

Absolutely delicious Kettle Korn, the best I've had in quite a while. Also, very pleasant customer…read moreexperience!

They have amazing produce. Great customer service. Looking for unusual fruits or vegetables?…read more They sell them fresh.

Clean dilagent expierenced produce business they have specialty produce they do pickup orders if…read morethey dont have it. I pick up my orders @430am it ready complete and good quality im loaded and out in 10min. Love it.

Really the best peanut butter out there! Goes on anything and everything, even just by the spoonful…read moreit's amazing! I wish they were at more farmers markets, which I am sure will come in time!!

They have the best peanut butter and almond butter--I have a spoonful or two every day. I…read moreappreciate that they don't add anything unnecessary like palm oil, sugar or salt--like other brands do. The owners really put a lot of love in their products and i just love their origin story. They are local small business rockstars--and I'm a big fan!

Jenny knows what she's doing with her guac! Turning non-avovado eaters into guac eaters! My…read morefavorite is the one w the lil mandarin oranges! For the month of October she incorporated a fun/new flavor called Manghost that brings in mango and ghost pepper if you're a spicy kinda gal!! The mango really balances out the spiciness. She also does special events/pop ups so definitely follow her on the gram to know where/what she's up to! She does pick up and delivery too! Will be adding her services to all my events going forward!

Jenny's Guacamole is the best I've ever had! I placed an order for regular guac and she sent me…read morehome with a sample of the Citrus to try because she said a lot of people liked it. I was skeptical because oranges in guacamole is not something you usually hear... but once I tried it I could not stop eating it. It was a big sample too and I sat in my car devouring the sample with her chips. Best flavor combination ever! I still think about it to this day. If you're on the fence at all, trust me you will fall in love with Jenny from the Block Guac.

Found this restaurant while browsing for dinner and their menu looked very appetizing! Turkey…read moresandwich with pesto and vegetables was super delicious and very filling! I also loved the side of the pasta salad, almost wish the portion was bigger! But the focaccia bread of the sandwich was more than enough for dinner. The garlic knots were good, kind of a miss though. The serving was way more than expected! I knew it was a dozen but theyre pretty big so you definitely have enough! For one person though it was a bit much for me. They looked seasoned enough however the garlic flavor was a little lacking, and the dough consistency was inconsistent - some seemed undercooked in some places, some were dryer than expected, not so much stale but definitely not warm and fresh. I definitely snacked on a few but not planning on saving the rest. The order was delivered quite quickly, faster than i expected actually so that was a plus! Not too shabby for a first time experience with slice cream sandwich!

Yum. vegan. gluten free. So good!!! I tried the macarons and…read morethey were a perfect combination of soft, chewy, crispy, and the filling was bursting with flavors. Both the chocolate ganache and the fruity fillings were awesome!

I have tried cookies, macarons and some brownies from The Whisk Life and they have not…read moredisappointed. I couldn't tell they were vegan! The macarons with the dark chocolate and orange filling were just amazing! I got them for a party and they vanished withing minutes. Pooja is a perfectionist when it comes to her baking and everything was beautiful to look at too. Again cannot tell it's vegan!!!!