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Brighton Beach Brooklyn Treats: Pirozkhis
When visiting Brighton Beach, it has become traditional for me to pick up a pirozhi or two and go to the boardwalk. Pirozkhis are a Russian/Ukranian/Eastern European baked or fried bun with fillings such as cabbage, egg, potato, lamb, beef etc. They’re sold fresh every day at several locations off Bright Beach Avenue. My favorite […]
Vivi Falaghina 2009 (Italy)
The name falaghina is totally unfamiliar to me. Of Italian wines I tend to favor reds like Nero D’Avolas. This one was prominently placed near the register at Bay River marked down from $9.99 to $6.99 which made it more enticing. Day 1 The flavor is solidly in pinot grigio range. The tart is pronounced […]
Dave Grohl’s Caffeine Problem
Dave Grohl, singer of the Foo Fighters, drummer for Them Crooked Vultures and Nirvana has a secret. The intensity of his performances came not from Satan as previously assumed but rather, coffee. He used to scream like a banshee for “Fresh Pots!” around 90 times a day. Luckily he moderated the habit after getting sick […]
Original Bean Pie Company Navy Bean Pie Review
Navy Bean pies don’t sound good but rest assured they’re delicious. The pictured navy bean pie is from the Original Bean Pie Company based in East Orange though it was purchased for $3.50 at Manna’s Delight on 125th and Lenox avenue in Harlem. The flavor is rich and actually reminiscent of pumpkin pie. The bean […]
Sorry but this is clearly the best way to eat Ramen Noodles
The best Ramen Noodle related gif you will see today. (Via Reddit)
Sensible Portions Veggie Chips (Sea Salt)
I’m really enjoying the Sensible Portions Veggie Chips (7oz, $3.39). They have no cholesterol or trans fat and 30% less fat than potato chips. It very clearly labels portion size as 38 chips which is a satisfying amount. As with pretty much every type of veggie chip you won’t get much nutrition from these but […]
Revolution in Libya and Cinnabons for All!
While Gadhafi’s removal from power is a net positive for Libya, the work of their revolution is surely ongoing. New infrastructure, democracy, and help for the poor will all need to be put in place. Of course, after all the violence significant parts of the country must be rebuilt, some from the ground up. On […]
(Closed) Brighton Beach: Russian Coriander Rye from Grevico Bread
Grevico Bread is a small unassuming store located on a side street off Brighton Beach Avenue. (located at 129-3 Brighton 1st Street). They bake fresh bread daily at their facility on McDonald Avenue and sell it at this store. They have all types of loaves. I asked what types of rye they had. The lady […]
Name Those Cornell Grapes
At Cornell University they’ve recently bred two new varieties of wine grapes. The current names are NY76.0844.24 and NY95.0301.01. Not terribly catchy. One is a white, the other a dark red. They’re asking people to submit names for these new varieties. Today is the last day to do so. You can send your name suggestions […]
