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Part 1: An Interview with Louisa Shafia, Author of New Persian Kitchen + Smoky Beet Burger Recipe
If you’re like me, you know next to nothing about Persian cooking. Thinking of Iran, maybe politics crosses the mind, but certainly no reference points about food. Louisa Shafia aims to bridges this gap in her lovingly written book, the New Persian Kitchen. The country’s cooking she explains is partial to sweet and sour tastes […]
Valio Viola Cheese Spread (Product of Finland)
A product of Finland, Valio Viola cheese spread was another pick up during my recent run to Brighton Beach. The cheese is much thinner than say, Philly cream cheese. The flavor is mild, pleasant and just the perfect amount of tartness. It reminds me of a less rich version of Laughing Cow cheese. I […]
Gluten Free Conversion Chart
I came across this handy Gluten Free conversion chart from a blog called Married with a Chance of Hails located here. It lays out clearly how much rice, potato starch, tapioca starch and xanthan gum to use in place of wheat flour. The original source is a site called Gygi.
Indian Chicken Fajitas (Gluten Free)
This Indian-ish chicken marinade is easy to put together. It includes crushed fennel seeds which is quickly becoming one of my favorite spices for a bright, refreshing flavor. It’s a like a much lighter version of licorice. Depending on taste you can make it as spicy as you like. I recommend cooking the chicken and […]
Food Song of the Month “Escape: The Pina Colada Song” by Rupert Holmes
It’s pina colada season so it’s fitting that the July Food Song of the Month is “Escape: The Pina Colada Song.” Admittedly it’s a very cheesy song. This 1979 hit from Rupert Holmes is about a man and woman in long term relationship tired of each other. The woman places an ad in the paper […]
Fresh Fruit Parade: Apricots
Bananas, apples, grapes, blueberries. Those are the type of fruits to buy fresh at the market. Apricots rarely make that list because I think of them as a dry fruit best with couscous or trail mix. This time I made an exception. A brilliant shade of orange, they look and feel like a happy fruit. […]
Arrowhead Mills Maple Buckwheat Flakes (Gluten Free)
Buckwheat cereal? That sounds odd. Maple though? Maybe we have something here. I’ve used buckwheat flour many times in baking but certainly never considered the grain for a cereal. This product from Arrowhead Mills proved my skepticism wrong. These flakes possess a stronger-than-the-average crunch. If accustomed to wheat or corn based flakes, buckwheat looks very […]
My Dad’s Cookies Chocolano Flavor (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
These My Dad’s chocolano cookies are a gluten free (also labelled wheat free/dairy free) cousin to the more famous Milano from Pepperidge Farm. These treats are an improvement however because they have the richness of a Milano but with a more delicate crunch and a slight crumbliness. The cookie is in perfect proportion to the […]
I Ate It All Post-Run: Brighton Beach
Please accept my apologies for the bad photos. One of my favorite neighborhoods in Brooklyn is called Brighton Beach. Just east of Coney Island, it’s home to many immigrants of Russian, Ukrainian, Georgian, and Uzbek descent among other countries. In that area I discovered many savories and sweets that came to be all time favorites. […]
