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Don’t Call It a Comeback: The Return of the Twinkie
Fear not intrepid, occasional, junk food fans! Your Twinkie-less existence is about to improve markedly. Hostess, which went bankrupt last year, was bought and is now being managed by a private firm. The legendary sponge cake with vanilla filling will return to shelves beginning July 15th along with Ding Dongs, cupcakes and other tasty treats.
The Fruit of Life – Berry Season
It’s raspberry, blueberry, blackberry and strawberry season! In the Northeast U.S from June till mid-July, these melt in your mouth berries are at their prime. So get off the computer and stop by your farmer’s market. (Then please come back because it’s hot outside and you really enjoy this blog). What are your favorite berries? […]
Fesenjan, A Pomegrante and Walnut Stew Recipe
Fesenjan is a Persian dish made with pomegranate molasses and walnuts often served on special occasions such as weddings. I had a chance to try the dish at an area restaurant and wrote about it in this post. While Ravagh’s version overpowered me with it’s authenticity, I found myself craving that tangy combination soon after. […]
Gluten Free at Dunkin’ Donuts
Happy news gluten free folks! After months of testing, the huge chain Dunkin Donuts just made a big announcement: The breakfast chain said Wednesday that it plans to offer a pair of new gluten-free items — cinnamon-sugar donuts and blueberry muffins. Donuts are still not good for you but it’s always nice to have options. […]
Food Adventure: Restaurant Review of Ravagh (Persian Cuisine)
Most every city these days includes at least a couple of Middle Eastern restaurants serving items like falafel, hummus, shawarma – food of Arabic speaking countries. Less on the radar though are Iranian AKA Persian restaurants. So when my Persian friend Amir came to town I wanted to check out a restaurant called Ravagh. Tucked […]
Garvi Gujarat: Taro Leaves Roll Review (Gluten Free, Vegan)
I’d never seen a taro leaf based snack at an Indian grocery before. When opening the package, the aroma of chili powder and amchur (dried mango) stings the nostrils. Inside the “rolls” were actually larger than expected (probably the diameter of a golf ball). The dried taro leaves are covered in gram (chickpea) flour and […]
Unrequited Love Now Requited: Domty Creamy Cheese (Egypt)
Oh happy day! Awhile back I wrote about an unrequited love for Britannia and Amul cheese spreadz. While those products still aren’t available in the U.S, I’ve discovered one that is just as good. And such panache! Described on the package as “Creamy Cream Cheese Spread” there is no mistaking the confidence. After all if […]
Chickoo Banana Smoothie Recipe
Chickoo is an excellent source of iron, fiber and calcium. Found in mostly warm, tropical climates it’s popular throughout South Asia and Latin America. They have a circular shape with a rough feeling skin. The fruit’s color on the inside varies from orange to near brown. The flavor can range from very mild and creamy […]
FastSnack: Potato Pancake Recipe (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Potato pancakes are a fun, very customizable snack and a great to use leftover mashed potatoes. The recipe below is non-traditional but very tasty. They’re enjoyable served with ketchup, apple sauce, or chutney. I’ll post up a cousin to this, the Aloo Tikki very soon as well. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes […]
Food Song of the Month: Ice Cream Truck Songs
For the belated June song of the month it seems appropriate to choose Ice Cream Truck Songs. The weather is getting warmer. While that means sweaty days are coming, it also means it’s ice cream truck time. Growing up in a Tennessee suburb, the trucks came on an irregular basis – sometimes once a week, […]
