Food, drinks, style, and humor
The pros: Stew Leonard’s Stuffed Lobster is a super convenient dinner for one without the stress or guilt of doing the hard work of preparing a dish like this. This was available at a reasonable price compared with dining out.
The cons: No list of ingredients on the package nor any cooking times listed on the package, however I took a picture of the store’s sign and the information is posted below.
The verdict: …
I was in the store just the other day and a sign greeted me. That sign that let me know what is new in the Yonkers location of Stew Leonard’s. One of the newest items happened to be Stew Leonard’s Chocolate Crumb Cake. While I went in there for a handful of items, I always tend to leave there with a few extra items in my cart. Sorry not sorry.
Now, my mom makes a phenomenal crumb cake. I felt like grabbing the regular crumb cake, but that wasn’t going to be a fair review. So I grabbed the new chocolate variety. I had no reference point and have an affinity for chocolate, so I figured why not. The price was reasonable and I have a Grandma who has no problem sharing any dessert item. …
The pros: Stew Leonard’s Mac and Cheese Balls are a time saver, delicious and complete comfort food.
The cons: A bit pricey for four mac and cheese balls, but eating one was quite filling. I’m sure there were quite a few calories in this. It also did not have heating instructions so I was left guessing.
The verdict: …
One of my favorite dishes is Potatoes Au Gratin. Usually, I buy it around Thanksgiving as it’s more of a family dish and not something that you would make for just one person. The greatest sin in anything Au Gratin is having it sit in a watery or milky liquid. I love it when it’s rich and cheesy. When I came across Stew Leonard’s Potatoes Au Gratin I was intrigued. I noticed no extra liquid floating around. That can only mean one of two things: it’s cheesy or dry….
My husband adores Totino’s Pizza Rolls. However, my freezer is filled to capacity. I don’t always enjoy living out of the freezer either. I do enjoy fresh homemade food. This was a product that is a happy medium. It’s fresh, but will remind you of a classic frozen appetizer. Fortunately, on my last trip to Stew Leonard’s I grabbed something I hadn’t picked up previously: Stew Leonard’s Pizza Logs. Now, to be fair, the name leaves something to be desired. The term “pizza log” reminds me of what happens after you eat this item. Goofy name aside, these are really good product.
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The hottest thing on social media is rainbow everything. It started with food. Now it’s moved into a place where it belongs: flowers. Rainbow roses aren’t new, but they are new to Stew Leonard’s. I found myself stuck staring at the options. Stew Leonard’s Rainbow Roses took my breath away without taking my wallet away. I brought them home to see how long they would last. Truth is, I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed a bunch of flower so much before. I can’t help but stare at them. All the time. I know they don’t occur naturally like that. But is doesn’t matter. I love them and they are worth every penny of the $19.99 I paid for them. Here is how they held up:…
Sometimes we just have appetizers for dinner. The last time I walked out of Stew Leonard’s, I had an odd assortment of items. This assortment should serve as reminder as to why grocery lists are essential. I walked out of there with essentials like milk. Everything else in my cart was an appetizer. Clearly, I have no interest in dinner or putting together a meal. My husband and I don’t get a chance to eat together often as we don’t work the same shift nor do we have the same days off. So cooking a big dinner is a pointless. So sometimes it’s just easier to have appetizers in the refrigerator for when either one of us are home. So one of the appetizers that ended up in my cart was Stew Leonard’s Mini Chicken Cordon Bleu. It was a hit with both of us….
The pros: Stew Leonard’s Garlic Bread is super convenient, has the nutritional information, bread was very fresh
The cons: Under buttered (margarine) and not quite enough garlic
The verdict: …
The pros: Stew Leonard’s Eggplant Parmesan Sub has lots of thinly sliced eggplant that is breaded and fried to perfection. Huge shreds of cheese here.
The cons: None come to mind
The verdict: …
I am part of a generation that is dying off. We played outside, our knees were always scuffed up, and sat close too close to the TV. We would fight over who got to lick the beater from the mixer whether it was cake batter or cookie dough. Had my mother raised me in current days, her judgement would be questioned. I’m forever grateful she let me lick the beater (and the bowl if I was lucky). Now an overwhelming fear of illness surrounds eating raw batter. That glorious taste is strongly discouraged in it’s raw form. Which has led to various forms of cake batter and cookie dough ice cream. I’m completely guilty of eating the dough out of the ice cream. It’s a taste that isn’t always improved with baking. For right now, we have Stew Leonard’s Edible Cookie Dough.
There is a new super hip bakery in NYC that is all the rage on all forms of social media. It’s called Do and this is their website: CookieDoNYC. If you aren’t going to click on the link here is what I know without visiting them: They have a line and closing policy. They warn you that the wait can be between 1-4 hours. They have an item limit. You may only buy 4 items per person. And much like Willy Wonka’s Factory you’ll need a ticket to get in. Yes, you read all that correctly. While what they have looks delicious, that is not something I have the time nor desire to try based on that alone. How does their stuff taste? I don’t know either. But here are their reviews on Yelp.
Enter Stew Leonard’s Edible Cookie Dough. Based on Yelper’s pictures, Stew Leonard’s is charging about the same amount per scoop. In terms of how much a “scoop” actually is in the NYC bakery’s location I can’t tell you either. My double scoop in a cup at Stew’s was just shy of 18 ounces. So plan accordingly. They sell this in the same place they sell soft serve ice cream. In the Yonkers location this is right by the entrance/exit. No line. No up charge for a cone either. So here is my breakdown on what you are getting:
The pros: Stew Leonard’s Edible Cookie Dough is tasty cookie dough without the fear of foodborne illness.
The cons: I was missing the familiar textural element here of the sugar crunch in my teeth. This was very smooth.
The verdict: …
