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Roshen: Chocolate’s Influence on the Ukranian Election
Politics aren’t the first thing that come to mind with sweets but in Ukraine, they played a central role. The President-to-be, Petro Poroshenko made much of his fortune (read: Billions) through Roshen chocolate. (The name comes from his last name “Poroshenko. Nicknamed “the Chocolate King” he’s known for centrist, Pro-European views. Welcome to Realmilkchocolatepolitik! Taste […]
Gluten Free Chocolate Cake with Vegan Frosting via Food.com
It was my boo’s birthday recently which meant finding the best cake recipe was of the utmost importance. Perhaps a sign of the times, googling “gluten free chocolate cake” yields over 25 million results. With that wealth of options it’s hard to choose. To narrow it down we considered lowest number of ingredients to buy, […]
Review: Udi’s Gluten Free Pizza Crust
Making everything from scratch is almost always better but every now and again it’s important to let yourself cheat. Pizza crusts are one of the most time consuming meals you can make so I was thrilled to find Udi’s Gluten Free Thin & Crispy crust for only $0.99 (2 pieces) at my local store (regular […]
Indian Spinach and Vegetable Medley (Palang Shaag-er Ghanto)
When I was young, meat was always the highlight of the meal. From lamb to fish to chicken curry, Ma knew how to whip it up. Now during visits home, my cravings shift towards the greener end of the spectrum. As the second course of traditional meals, leafy vegetables are a crucial part of the […]
Enjoy Life Crunchy Double Chocolate Cookies (6.3oz)
Some time ago I posted about Enjoy Life’s soft baked cookies. The local Pathmark features an extensive gluten free selection including a half-dozen types from this allergen friendly company. These Crunchy Double Chocolate cookies come 14 to a box. On sale they were $3 (regular price, $4.50-$6). The chocolate aroma is apparent as soon as […]
Resisting Unhealthy Temptations
Avoiding unhealthy foods like donuts might is easier with the right language a study suggests. Detailed in the Journal of Consumer Research, 120 students were tested on how well they resisted eating chocolate. Those who said “I can’t eat X” chose to eat the bar 61% of the time, as opposed to 36% from those […]
Walmart Introducing Organic Foods Via the Wild Oats Label
Mega retailer Walmart says it plans to sell organic foods in its stores under the Wild Oats label for as much as 25% cheaper than other organic brands. The largest grocer in the country will initially only sell pantry items such as tomato paste and chicken brother before branching out into produce. “We’re removing the […]
Eating with Your Hands
At our home I was often the one to set the dinner table. Unless it was non-Indian this meant plates for my parents but plates and spoons for my brother and I. Ma and Baba like many South Asians eat without silverware. Skilled hand-eaters like them are able to quickly mix rice with lentils or […]
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter, everyone. I was confused to learn that people don’t solely subsist on candy on Easter Sunday. While it sounds like a strange decision to not be eating confectionery eggs, I’ll be respectful. In keeping with these “meals” my menu consists of ham with pineapple chutney glaze, red cabbage salad, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus […]
Chia Pods Blueberry Flavor Review
Chia products are popping up faster than Russian troops on a Ukranian border. With protein, fiber, omega 3s and minerals it’s not strange to see why. Scanning my local grocery store for shiny orange “special” stickers I spotted Chia Pods in the yogurt case. I was excited because the package is very sexy and even […]
