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Wine Tasting: Perception vs Reality
Wine tasting. After seeing movies like Sideways and visiting vineyards, who doesn’t enjoy describing wine? This slightly provocative article from Lifehacker asserts that expectation has just as much if not more to do with enjoyment of a wine than actual flavor. In 2001, Frederic Brochet conducted two experiments at the University of Bordeaux. In one […]
Brad’s Naturals: Veggie Sticks (Gluten Free, 6oz)
Brad’s snacks are great all around. Almost all are organic, gluten free and vegan. These veggie chips are quite addictive. In fact, this the 2nd bag in a row purchased. They’re about the dimensions of a fast food french fry but are hollow inside. As is the case with other veggie sticks, the bag is […]
Sweet Beat: Eti Burcak Sultani Biscuits (Product of Turkey)
Always on the lookout for new biscuits to go with coffee, these Eti biscuits were picked up in a grocery store in Bay Ridge (going out of business). They have the oaty flavor of digestives but also contain sultana bits (a type of raisin). It’s a fun mix of chewy and crunchy. They feature 56% […]
Cardamom Lentil Soup (Gluten Free, Vegan)
This is one of my favorite soups. If you love cardamom, this soup is for you. The recipe is from Allrecipes. It’s labeled as Moroccan Lentil soup but with the presence of garam masala among other spices it arguably leans Indian. I made a few changes over time to fit my palate. Hopefully you’ll love […]
Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread: Happy St. Paddy’s Day
I love Irish soda bread’s dense, hearty texture. I’d never tried to make bread of any kind before but March is turning into a month of many firsts (see post about 1st pie). There are tons of GF friendly soda bread recipes out there. I went with the one from MNN.com because it’s clearly written […]
St. Paddy’s Day Corned Beef: The Traditional Non-Traditional Meat
St Paddy’s Day is officially tomorrow March 17th. In the States certain foods have become synonymous with the holiday including corned beef. As if often the case, many traditions arise from practicality. According to this Smithsonian article, corned beef was never actually a popular meat in Ireland itself. In fact for generations, cows, not unlike […]
PopCorners Kettle Flavor Review (Gluten Free, Vegan Snack)
I’m a big fan of the PopCorners caramel. Sadly, that flavor is so popular it sells out so I picked up these kettle ones instead. Just as with the other flavor, this bag is 5oz. These are just as tasty and might even have a better balance of salty to sweet. They’re so light that […]
Strawberry Pie Recipe (Gluten Free, Vegan) – National Pi Day / My First Pie
I don’t normally post twice in a day but it is National Pi Day so hopefully it’s excused. I’ve never cooked a pie from scratch before, let alone a gluten free, vegan one. My girlfriend though just finished reading “Making Piece” by Beth Howard. The book is about a woman who suddenly loses her husband. […]
Gluten Free Pizza Crust Recipe
I’d intended to post this up just before the Superbowl but better late than never. This recipe is adapted from Cooking for Isaiah by Silvana Nardone, a great Gluten Free and Dairy Free cook book. After a couple of modifications, this flour mix browns decently and gets a nice hearty flavor. We also seasoned the […]
