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Sweet Beat: Eti Socream Biscuits (Product of Turkey)– Awesome or Disgusting?
After seeing “banana flavor” I saw these biscuits as a challenge. Banana could easily fall into the awesome or disgusting category. On opening the pack, a strong wiff of the fruit hits you. The biscuits feature a cool, if hypnotic ring design. It’s as if Eti intends to lull the consumer and then punch them […]
Citra Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2011 Review (Product of Italy)
As a rule of thumb it’s not smart to buy the big bottle (1.5 L) of a wine if you haven’t tried it before. This bottle of Citra Montepulciano D’Abruzzo was on sale for only $8.99 however. It caught my eye because it was situated next to long time favorite Rex Goliath and a dollar […]
Cowpeas and Corn Succotash Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Falling under the “field pea” umbrella, cowpeas are small but mighty. Like their more famous cousins, they have a “black eye” but are darker and rounder in overall appearance. Note that these legumes like other field peas are meatier and fuller tasting. Goya among other brands sells them in dry bags and cans. I used […]
Product Review: Sticky Fingers Bakery Gluten Free Scone Mix (Meyer Lemon Flavor)
Talk about serendipity. I’ve been craving a good scone lately and happened across this gluten free (though not vegan) mix at Homegoods TJ Maxx in the packaged foods section. The sale price was $3 but it retails for around $6. The instructions are super easy. The mix goes in a bowl and is stirred together […]
Salveo Tomato Basil Baked Potato Crisps (9 oz, Gluten Free)
These Salveo crisps were picked up at the local MetFood in Brooklyn for $2.99 on sale. Being baked not fried makes them taste lighter than standard potato chips and not greasy at all. The crunch level is quite high considering this. If you’ve tried baked lays, you’ll have a sense for the texture and taste […]
Wipe Those Onion Tears Away
Everyone who steps foot in a kitchen dreads chopping onions. But are the involuntary tears the price the cook must pay to get that lovely flavor? Here is a brief explanation via wikipedia on the science behind the tears and below that are the best ways to avoid the tears altogether: …Chopping an onion causes […]
Indian-Irish Lamb Stew Recipe: Somewhere in the Between
I had a friend in college of Irish descent. After discussing the “Quit India” Independence movement, he said “yeah the British messed with us too.” In addition to an imperial connection, we also bonded over our mutual love of potatoes. This simple lamb stew got lost halfway between the cuisine of both countries. Adjust tomato […]
Ma’s Kitchen: Labra, Bengali Mixed Veg Dish (Vegan, Gluten Free)
If you like your veggies, labra will be up your alley. It’s a classic Bengali dish usually comprised of a 4-6 types of vegetables with fairly minimal spices. Common veggies include cabbage, squash (pumpkin), eggplant, potato and radishes. It’s a dish frequently served alongside kichuri during a Hindu festival known as Saraswati Puja. The pumpkin […]
Horse Gram Dal Recipe (Kollu Paruppu, Vegan/Gluten Free)
Inspired the other day by NPR’s the Cupboard, I posted about a dormant food from the pantry: Horse Gram. Bearing an odd name and not seeing it on a menu anywhere it hung out graciously for a year or so. After a little searching I found a couple of recipes and a long list of […]
