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Baked in Brooklyn – the Best Deal in Town
Baked in Brooklyn is a local bread company just across the street from the famous Green-Wood Cemetery. Formerly, knowns as Aladdin Bakery, it borders between Greenwood Heights and Sunset Park. Their goods are available at grocery stores throughout the borough but I prefer to go straight to the retail outlet for the best pricing. They […]
Bengali Cholar Dal Recipe (Gluten Free, Vegan)
This Bengali dish reminds me of lunch with family. A common weekend lunch might include cholar dal, aloo torkari, tomato chutney and lucchis. The chana dal used in cholar dal is a little larger than most lentils and are occasionally referred to as “Bengal Gram” in recipes. They bear a strong resemblance to yellow split […]
Krish Classic Jeera Khakhra Review (Wheat Crisps)
Khakhra are a paper thin cracker/bread native to Gujarat, India. Typically they’re made from wheat flour only and/or one other flour such as lentil. A pappadam (papor) is a close relative, but tend to be gluten free (made of lentil, rice and other flours). The Krish Classic come 12 to a pack. They’re about 7 […]
Hodgson Mill Gluten Free Cornbread Mix Review
Not all cornbread mixes are gluten free which is super annoying. Generally cost prohibitive, it was a surprise to catch this Hodgson Mill’s Gluten Free Cornbread mix on sale for $2.99. The ingredients for this mix are simple: Corn Flour, Corn Meal, Sugar, Tapioca Starch, Baking Powder, Xanthan Gum, Flake Salt and Baking Soda. The […]
On the Sweet Beat: Poppy Seed Strudel from Gold Label International in Brighton Beach
Good poppy seed strudel is hard to find. It’s usually dry in the middle if available at all. This package of 8 pieces of strudel ($4.49) was purchased at what’s becoming my favorite Russian/Eastern European market in Brighton Beach, Gold Label International. Without a doubt fresh, they’re lightly flaky with a creamy poppy paste throughout. […]
Swad Boondi Masala Chickpea Dumplings Review (10oz/283g)
Generally I’m diligent about checking snacks to make sure they’re gluten free and thereby girlfriend friendly (GF and gf friendly). Many of the Swad products are already gluten free (though made in a facility which processes wheat). You know what happens though when you make an assumption. The boondi masala dumplings are made with chickpea […]
Korovka Wafers (Milk Flavor) from Brighton Beach
These were picked up at Gold Label International Food, a Russian/Eastern European store in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. It’s one of the largest stores in the area with all manner of breads, smoke meats, fish, hot foods and amazing looking desserts. It’s located at 281 Brighton Beach Avenue between Brighton 2nd and 3rd. The package of […]
Shepherd’s Pie with Chinese 5 Spice (Gluten Free)
Shepherd’s Pie with Chinese 5 Spice (Non-traditional) Servings: ~4 Prep Time: 1.5 hours (1 hour to marinade meat) Shepherd’s Pie is a go to when in need of a cheap dinner. Traditionally it was made with yesterday’s leftover meat (beef, lamb or mutton) and topped with oven crusted mashed potatoes. With about a pound of […]
Pirate’s Booty Veggie Puffs Review (Gluten Free, Vegan)
These baked rice and corn based puffs are a welcome change of pace. They’re labelled gluten and transfat free. The veggie flavor is coated in veggie powders like spinach, cabbage, kale, parsley and carrot powder among others giving them a greenish shade. The crunch is moderate but respectable. It tastes like the sum of its […]
