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Black-Eyed Pea Dip Recipe (Georgian Lobio Variation, Vegan, Gluten Free)
Normally, the delicious Georgian dip lobio is made with red beans as posted about here. This new version with black-eyed peas came about because we had a bunch of leftovers hydrated after making Hoppin’ John. These legumes, while delicious are milder than the traditional so I kicked up the seasoning a bit. The end result […]
Summertime at the Jersey Shore: Ocean City Edition
Over the years I’ve gotten to visit a handful of shore towns in New Jersey. There all a bit different from each other. The culture ranges from a bit raucous (Seaside, Point Pleasant, Wildwood) to fancier (Bayhead, Spring Lake) to working class/middle class (Belmar, Bradley Beach). The Jersey Shore despite what the eponymously named show […]
Pav Bhaji (Indian Mashed Veggies Served with Buttered Bread)
Boardwalk delicacies in America include seafood, funnel cake, ice cream, fudge and other treats. If you’re near the Jersey Shore, pork roll and frozen custard must be added to that list. When visiting Juhu Beach in Mumbai India it was exciting to discover their beach options. Most eye-catching was Pav Bhaji, Indian mashed veggies in […]
Alcatraz: Come Because You Have No Choice, Stay for the Food.
Alcatraz is the fifth most popular attraction in San Francisco. I don’t know what that says about tourist psyche but I definitely wanted to see it. A short ferry takes you to this imposing set of buildings. Surrounded by water, sitting atop rocks but minutes from San Francisco, you can imagine how difficult a stay […]
RoodonFood Reviews: Element Dark Chocolate Corn Cakes (Product of Italy)
I really enjoy corn and rice cakes as a light, healthy snack. During my weekly visit to Lifethyme Greenmarket today, located on a nondescript below eye-level shelf I noticed these fancy looking corn cakes. They’re eye-catching because they offer crazy flavors like dark chocolate, orange and even strawberry. Because I am incredibly daring, I chose […]
It’s It Ice Cream: the San Francisco Treat
When visiting a new town it’s fun to sample their signature foods. In San Francisco, sour dough bread, seafood and donuts are but a few. I was surprised to read in Eater and other blogs that one noteworthy food is available at the corner store. It’s It are a San Francisco tradition dating back to […]
RoodonFood Tries Tropiway FuFu
Fufu is a type of dumpling eaten with soups and stews in West Africa. It can be made from cassava, plantain, potato and yam. From scratch, the vegetables are boiled, drained and then pounded down, with water slowly added in to create a sticky, paste like consistency. It’s then formed into balls or “dumplings”. You […]
Out-of-Towner Review Bias
When visiting a new place, does it seem like every restaurant you try is better than at home? Many people choose food options based on sites like Yelp and TripAdvisor. According to NPR, a study from University of Arizona and the University of Minnesota however found that a place rates depends on whether they’re a […]
