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Sweet Beat: Devon Vanilla Cream Cookies Review (Product of Trinidad and Tobago)
These Devon Vanilla Cream biscuits were purchased at OJ Fruits and Vegetables in Lefferts Garden, Brooklyn, an area with a substantial Carribean population. The packaging looked like an ice cream sandwich so I had to buy it. A product of Trinidad and Tobago, they come 12 to a pack. History They have the word “Bourbon” […]
Eat Well Enjoy Life White Bean Hummus Review (Gluten Free, Vegan)
This “Tuscan” hummus from Eat Well Enjoy Life tastes very pure and not surprisingly is lighter in color than straight up hummus. All of the ingredients are recognizable and the white beans are non-gmo. The garlic, lemon and olive oil are most apparent and pair well with tortilla chips. It tastes creamier than standard hummus. […]
Book Review: Relish by Lucy Knisley
Relish is illustrator Lucy Knisley’s tribute to her love of food. Her food stories are told comic book style through lively, fun panels. Daughter of a food critic and a gourmet chef, she recounts a childhood in the kitchen, and family trips abroad including Mexico and Japan. It’s clear she grew up with the privilege […]
Clearing out the Pantry
Everyone has a couple of random products in the pantry. Some are there because you were inspired and wanted to replicate a restaurant dish but didn’t know how to make it. Other products just sound healthy. Still others are just curiosities. NPR has a fun tumblr site called the cupboard. People can take pictures food […]
Poha: Indian Snack (Gluten free, Vegan)
Poha is the name of a tasty Indian and Bangladeshi snack made with flattened rice. The grains when bought are thin, dry flakes. The beauty of poha is that it rehydrates in minutes depending on the thickness (it’s often available in thick, medium and thin) . It can be found at most any Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi store. […]
Peanut Butter Honey Tortillas at the International Space Station
So you’re in space but want a sandwich? It can be done but it requires some modifications. Chris Hadfield is the the current head of the International Space Station. A likable Canadian, his organization, the Canadian Space Agency posts some very fun videos on life in space including how to brush your teeth, how astronauts […]
Leske’s Bakery in Park Slope: Cinnamon Raisin Bread
The other day I posted about the disappointing hot cross bun from Leske’s bakery in Park Slope. As promised I wanted to check out other items to give a more fair assessment on this new to the nabe business. Open since 1961 in Bay Ridge, they specialize in Scandanavian sweets along with fresh breads, and […]
Smelly Hippies Make Good Wine: Pepperwood Grove Pinot Noir (Chile, $6.99)
Pepperwood Grove is new to my local wine shop or perhaps unnoticed before because I didn’t crane my neck high enough. A wine from Chile, the brand prides itself on it’s many accolades which includes 17 Wine Enthusiast Best Buys and 21 Wine Spectator Best Values. This pinot noir was thinner tasting than expected but […]
Fruity Pebbles: It’s What’s For Dinner
Sometimes being an adult is a double-edged sword. On the positive side you’re free to do what you want. On the negative side no one tells you not to buy fruity pebbles. But what adult doesn’t enjoy an occasional kids cereal like this or Captain Crunch? No one I’ll be doing business with. Fruity Pebbles […]
Non-Traditional Upma (Gluten Free) – An Indian Breakfast With Attieke Cassava Couscous
Upma is a delicious breakfast item in South India made with semolina/cream of wheat. Ingredients consist most commonly of curry leaves, lemon juice, mustard seeds, ginger and a few other spices. The veggies vary depending on what you have on hand. To create the gluten free (and vegan) version, I used leftover attieke, the fermented […]
