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Christian Moerlein Friend of an Irishman Stout (4.7% ABV)
The second beer of the month is much more pleasant than the lager. It has a great lingering bitter finish. Some stouts can taste like the consumption of an entire loaf of bread. The Moerlein FIS is pleasantly light. The head is very minimal. It’s almost like Stout 101. Not too bitter or heavy. Coffee […]
R.I.P: Hostess
Hostess, the maker of beloved treats such as Twinkies, Drakes Cakes and Ding Dongs is going out of business. The company was in and out of bankruptcy since 2004. Founded in 1930 as Interstate Bakeries, it was “the largest wholesale baker and distributor of baked products in the United States.” Link While in recent years […]
RoodonFood Recipes: Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I was one of those strange kids who liked almost all vegetables growing up including the much maligned Brussels sprouts. Full of vitamin A, Vitamin C and fiber, these cruciferous veggies taste great on the stove top with butter and bacon or even simpler is the roasting recipe below. Roasting removes part of the sourness […]
Christian Moerlein Original Lager Review
My brother was given a “beer of the month” club membership by his wife for Valentine’s Day. They send him a dozen beers from 4 different breweries every month for a year. A great gift to be sure but he has since cut down on beer consumption drastically which means I’m the beneficiary(?) of his […]
McKenzie’s Hard Cider (6% ABV)
Per this recent story on NPR, cider is getting incredibly popular again with sales up 65% this year. Since my girlfriend is gluten free we’re also slowly getting acquainted and occasionally re-acquainted with hard cider and the many other booze options out there. From Eagle Provisions I picked her up a bottle of McKenzie’s Hard […]
RoodonFood Recipes: Indian Turnips (Shalgam)
Happy Diwali and Kali Puja everyone. I wanted to share a new favorite recipe with you. It’s a slight variation of classic Indian turnips (Shalgam/Shalgam-er Torkari). My family members aren’t big fans so it was unfamiliar to me until I mistakenly got them at the legendary Punjabi deli. Raw turnips are naturally acidic and peppery […]
Santitas Tortilla Triangles Review
Santitas are a great frugal brand from Frito Lay. At only $2, these white corn based tortilla chips are no nonsense. They’re decently crunchy and have just the right amount of salt. These chips are excellent with guacamole, salsa and even hummus. Also worth noting is you get 11oz for that price! For 2 bucks […]
Abu Walad Biscuits Review
How can you not love how happy that kid is? These biscuits were haunting me. Every store in Bay Ridge or off Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn carries them. Finally on a trip to pick up shea butter, they found their way into my shopping basket at Fertile Crescent. At only $1 it’s difficult to argue. […]
RoodonFood Comfort Foods: Split Pea Soup Recipe
When times are tough, comfort foods often come to the rescue. One of my personal favorites is the humble split pea soup. This soup features ample protein, fiber and iron among other benefits. And at around $0.66 or less per serving it’s one of the most cost effective soups you can make. This version is […]
