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Food Song of the Month: “Peaches” by Presidents of the United States of America
It’s a challenge to not get “Peaches” in your head. Released in 1996, this single by Presidents of the United States of America was nominated for a grammy for “Best Pop Performance by Duo or Group with Vocal” and reached #8 on the Hot Modern Rock charts. Still going strong, the Seattle based band makes […]
Awesome or Disgusting: Goplana Dark Chocolate Pina Colada Flavor (Gluten Free)
Goplana is a huge chocolate maker based in Poland. I purchased this at a great shop called Mazowske Deli on 420 Church Avenue in Brooklyn. It’s catty corner to Little Bangladesh. In addition to all the standard kielbasy, they sell hot foods as well as bigos! They have at least 10 different flavors of Goplana […]
Kedjenou Ivory Coast Chicken Stew
Yesterday I posted about the amazing attieke cassava couscous from Ivory Coast. Traditionally served alongside is a spicy chicken stew called Kedjenou. It’s a simple stew using ingredients on-hand, but the trick according to several sites is to leave the lid on so it can create it’s own juices. To make sure the chicken isn’t […]
Cassava Couscous AKA Attieke (Gluten Free, Vegan, Product of Ivory Coast)
I discovered Attieke Cassava Couscous ($3.99) at an African market in Atlanta called Gold Coast. It’s a staple all over West Africa including Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Congo. The brand pictured, Nayama is from Ivory Coast. It looks almost identical to regular wheat based couscous and when hydrated grows to a similar size. Attieke […]
Hot Cross Buns: Leske’s Bakery and Boulangerie Lopez
Hot cross buns are one of the most popular baked goods associated with Easter. The buns generally look like slider rolls but bear a cross of frosting on top symbolizing the crucifixion. Depending on the bakery they’ll contain raisins or other dried fruit inside and the dough is sometimes made with cinnamon. Other times, there […]
Food Reviews: Milan’s Bryndzova Natierka (Sheep Milk Cheese Spread)
I was a little sheepish (heehee) about checking out this item because I expected it to be smelly like a goat cheese. The only cheeses I’ve tried and enjoyed were dairy based and the occasional substitute like soy based Daiya. I was only willing to give it a try for two reasons: -The name is […]
Sweet Beat (Easter Edition): Cadbury Chocolate Creme Egg
As a fan of Cadbury Eggs, I’m happy to report that this year there is no shortage of the Easter treats. That includes classic, caramel and the new to me, chocolate crème. The chocolate crème tastes super rich. The filling is thick and creamy. It tastes as decadent as it sounds. For me it was […]
Book Review: Making Piece: Love, Loss and Pie by Beth Howard
That’s right this book is by Harlequin, maker of romance novels. What of it? I’m secure. “Making Piece” is a memoir of a difficult time for author, Beth Howard. She was married to a man who in her eyes was obsessed with work. They at times lived in separate states (her in Texas, him in […]
Awesome or Disgusting: Three Bean Salad in a Can
The other day I got a craving for three bean salad. Usually it’s a mix of red beans, yellow and green wax beans (haricort verts). The sauce is mostly vinegar and sugar, which when done well balances sweet and acidic to make a refreshing side. It’s a food associated with the summertime. In the U.S […]
Healthy Snacks for the Lazy: Edamame
The first time I tasted edamame, like most Americans, was at a sushi place. At the time I had no idea that they’re just young soybeans cooked in-pod with salt. I was impressed that such a simple snack could possess so much flavor. The name Eda means twig and mame means bean in Japanese. It’s […]
