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Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
It’s hard to think of new breakfast ideas. Between morning grouchiness and an over eagerness to get to work, it’s the meal I spend the least time on. Luckily, these oat breakfast cookies are easy and super quick. We got this vegan, gluten free recipe from Oh She Glows. It features just a few ingredients, […]
Tilapia with Sumac
In the west, most people probably know sumac as a plant that gives you a rash. There is another form of sumac though that is popular in the Middle East. It’s a deep reddish/purple in color. It’s used to impart sour flavor. It’s somewhere in the realm of a not so sweet cranberry with a […]
Chickory: a Frugal Good Time in Your Coffee and Your Mouth
My curiosity in chickory came after reading about it’s role during the American Civil War. The Northern blockade was successfully cutting off supplies to the Confederates. As a result, they were forced to improvise. Louisiana, formerly a French colony would often incorporate it to extend expensive coffee or replace it altogether. Chickory offers a delicious, […]
Coney Island Visit: Baseball, Boardwalk and Beer
Living social had a great deal to see Brooklyn’s own minor league baseball team, the Cyclones for $10. Since this game against the Aberdeen Ironbirds was the last available evening game of the season we decided to check it out. We arrived with plenty of time to spare so we checked out the food options. […]
Ways to Use Fresh Tomatoes #9,921: Mozzarella and Tomato Sandwiches.
The little bodega down the road mysteriously manages to sell Jersey tomatoes cheaper than the farmer’s market. I don’t ask her to divulge secrets – I just look the other way and have enjoyed inexpensive fruits all summer long. With this latest batch we made mozzarella-tomato sandwiches two ways, vegan/gluten free and regular. For the […]
Glutino Gluten Free Table Crackers (7oz)
The Glutino focuses on the growing, lucrative Gluten Free market. I picked up these crackers on sale for $2.99 at Lifethyme green market in the West Village NYC. It’s a cute box. Each plank of crackers is two pieces which are easily broken apart. They have that brittleness and crunch of non-gf water crackers and […]
B.O.E (Bell Pepper, Onion, and Eggplant Sandwich)
My father take prides in his garden so he was happy when Ma came up with this easy way to use extra eggplant. Eaten open-faced or in sandwich form, it’s roughly equal parts eggplant, bell pepper and onion atop rye bread with a bit of seasoning. It’s a simple way to enjoy fresh vegetables and […]
Cold Brew Coffee: Now At Home
Cold brew coffee is being sold by every man, woman and child here in the U.S. Talk about job creator! For those unfamiliar, the drink is made by steeping coffee in cold water over a long period of time. Iced coffee on the other hand is hot coffee which is chilled and has ice added. […]
Giant Bagels: New York Public Art by Hanna Liden
On the way to Jefferson Market library for my weekly book pickup, I spotted this bagel themed art on Avenue of the Americas at 9th street on the edge of Greenwich Village (Ruth Wittenberg Plaza). It features a stack of bagels including pumpernickel and sesame (my go to). Popping up through the middle is a […]
RoodonFood Reviews: Eddie’s Cafe, San Francisco Diner
During a recent trip to San Francisco we discovered the hole in the wall diner known as Eddie’s Cafe in Lower Haight where we were staying. It seemed to be full of locals – No people with hastily bought San Francisco hoodies or maps here. With only around 10 tables, it’s a small place. Behind […]
