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“Declassified” White House Honey Ale
They say one way to measure a politician’s likability is if the voter is interested in having a beer with them. A silly thought to be sure, but now learning that they’re homebrewing at the White House – I would love to stop by for a pint with Obama. Inspired by home brewers from across […]
Jabsons Roasted Chana Review
The Jabsons Roasted Chana slick packaging caught my eye at Patel Brothers in Atlanta (1711 Church St, Decatur, GA). Around since 1922, they hand roast which is certainly unusual to find in a packaged good. The packet is 150g or 5.29oz. The copy indicates the product is Gujarati style. The chickpeas are quite small, about […]
Ulker Golden White Chocolate With Pistachios (3.17oz/90g)
Ülker is a Turkish company that makes chocolate, crackers and all manner of food products. One thing this chocolate teaches is that an umlaut indicates quality. The White Chocolate with Pistachio bar was purchased on sale for only a $1 at the meat market on 20th Avenue in Bensonhurst. Pistachios are rarely used in American […]
Bikaji Khatta Meetha Review (Officially Gluten Free Snack)
This package of Bikaji Khatta Meetha was purchased for $3.99 (400g/14.12 oz) at Foods on India (Sinha Trading Company) in Curry Hill. Already a fan of the previously written about aloo bhujia I was curious how their version of this sweet and sour treat compared to the one by Haldiram’s. The crunch is satisfying and […]
Fresh bread from Sweet Treasures Bakery
The bar the other night was too busy so I did the next logical thing: stopped by the bakery and picked up a loaf of pumpernickel and went home to catch the game (Steelers versus the Broncos). It was a great match, made even better because of delicious sandwiches. I love fresh loaves of bread […]
Survivor: Fruit Island – Asian Pear Versus Banana: Who Will Win?
I loved this cute picture of a monkey eating a Korean pear. It’s by the baggage claim for Airtran at LaGuardia airport in New York. Korean Food and Products, the group that bought the ad is definitely capitalizing on our implicit trust in the opinions of monkeys. Could this simian model be the next Dr. […]
OHSUNG YES! CHIPS! Review
OHSUNG YES! CHIPS! SWEET POTATO CHIPS WITH BLACK SESAME. This was on sale for $1.79 at the legendary Hmart Korean megamart. The packaging shows the product name with an exclamation point and all caps. Some might think it rude to yell at a potential customer but I like enthusiasm from packaged goods especially without the […]
Choripdong Rice Cakes Review
The South Koreans excel at fun packaging. These Choripdong rice cakes ($1.29, Hmart) came in a simple wax paper package. The size of the package is only 1.76 oz (50g) and contains 20-25 rice balls. A perfect amount if you’re curious to try a new snack. . The ingredients are rice, soy, sugar, corn syrup, […]
Chattanooga Visit: Tremont Tavern and Long Horn Restaurant
Last weekend I visited the town of my formative years, Chattanooga, Tennessee. The reason for the visit was an unhappy one, a high school friend passing away. While it’s terrible to lose someone, the silver lining is that it brought together old friends over drinks and good meals. My friend John, who introduced me to […]
