Ali's Favorite Things -- Online Store

This is an online store of my latest and greatest favorite finds. We purchase items in limited quantities and resale them through our store. Items will change out over time and will vary from delicious provisions to home goods and housewares, or occasionally homemade items. These are items that I discovered through my travels, Fancy Food Shows, or through other outlets of interest, or items that I can make in bulk and package them for purchase. If there are items you love and want me to keep in stock, please provide feedback at customer.support@aliseats.com. If I can acquire them, I will do so.

Online Store*:

PLEASE NOTE: Physical gift cards are available for purchase at the kitchen. Contact Ali to make arrangements to buy those.

* Currently all items purchased on the Online Store are pick up only at the kitchen. We are not shipping at this time.

Orders can be picked up Thursdays during the Around the World Dinner Club pick up between 4-6pm. If you would like to pick up your items at another time, please email customer.support@aliseats.com to set up an alternative pick up time.

Ali's Affiliate Program ....

These are some products that I really like. As an affiliate, I would earn a small commission -- at no additional cost to you -- if you follow these links and make a purchase. These are all products I use in my kitchen, and recommends whole heartedly.

Ali's Reads

  • The Flavor Bible

    Best Reference Guide for the Experienced Cook.  This book is great when you like to build your own recipes and want to figure out what goes well with different flavor profiles.  They have done the work for you by listing every possible ingredient, and what flavors pair beautifully with it.  It truly is “The Flavor Bible”!  Read the book Listen on Audible (paid link)

  • Pok Pok: Food and Stories from the Streets, Homes, and Roadside Restaurants of Thailand [A Cookbook]

    The most comprehensive book about Thai food you will ever have.  This was my most favorite restaurant in Portland before Covid claimed it and it shut down.  Andy Ricker’s book reads like a reference list to all that you need for Thai food, it is part Travel Journal, and through recipes that are spectacular! My homemade green curry paste is a spin off of his recipe, where I modified mine to ba GF and Vegan. I also use is Phat Si Ew Recipe as an inspiration for mine.  So many fun recipes to play with. Read the book Listen on Audible (paid link)

  • Grape, Olive, Pig: Deep Travels Through Spain's Food Culture

    Fantastic book about a true American insider infiltrating the Spanish Culture.  You will learn a lot about the Spanish culture, people and food through the inside look of the writers travels and experiences marrying a Spanish woman. Read the book Listen on Audible (paid link)
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Piran Sea Salt -- One of my favorite food countries in the world is Slovenia, and one of my fondest food memories from Slovenia is fresh bread, Slovenian pepita oil, Italian balsamic, and this amazing, flaky salt. Check it out. (paid link)

[TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK] I consider this an essential ingredient if you have a home bar. A quick spritz of this lush, viscous orange oil (paid link) will transform even a simple drink into a tropical vacation.

Best Fly solution ever! -- Stick on your windows, never be bothered again. Invisible except for its prey. Check it out. (paid link)

My favorite brand of grits. A great base for many dishes. Check 'em out! (paid link)

Pepper paste I use for Adana Kebabs - Works as a spread, dip, marinade, you name it. Yum! (paid link)