Brooklyn
Apple Cider with Brandy Recipe
It’s become traditional for me to get a jug of apple cider every week at the local farmer’s market at Grand Army Plaza. My stand of choice is Milford Farms. It’s delicious cold but now with the chill in the air, warm cider is even better. This classic recipe is perfect as long as you […]
Chinese Moon Cakes in Sunset Park
The other day I posted about the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival known as Zhōngqiū Jié which ends tomorrow, September 19th. It celebrates the harvest season and the full moon. The customary gift is known as the moon cake. Because of it’s ubiquity during the season it’s hated by many. Some view it like the fruit cake […]
Governor’s Island Kosher Vending Machines and Other Cool Stuff
There is a first time for everything. In New York I’ve seen Kosher versions of Chinese, North Indian, South Indian, Diners, Ethiopian, and “Middle Eastern” among others. It was only a matter of time before seeing a vending machine serving all Kosher food. This machine was spotted in one of my favorite places in New […]
Food Adventure: Leske’s Bakery – Maple Frosted Bacon Doughnut Review
These are heady days for bacon, as evidenced by products like bacon mayo, lip balm, and even haute items like vodka. It’s a product beyond overexposed but people are fine with that because it’s delicious. On shows like Top Chef it always struck me as a cheap trick when contestants add bacon to just about […]
Part 2: Interview with Louisa Shafia, Author: New Persian Kitchen + Turmeric Chicken with Sumac and Lime Recipe
This is the second half of the RoodonFood interview with author Louisa Shafia on her new book New Persian Kitchen. Post interview there is a killer recipe for Turmeric Chicken with Sumac and Lime. Here is a link to part 1 which includes a great recipe for a Sweet and Smoky Beet Burger in case […]
Valio Viola Cheese Spread (Product of Finland)
A product of Finland, Valio Viola cheese spread was another pick up during my recent run to Brighton Beach. The cheese is much thinner than say, Philly cream cheese. The flavor is mild, pleasant and just the perfect amount of tartness. It reminds me of a less rich version of Laughing Cow cheese. I […]
My Dad’s Cookies Chocolano Flavor (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
These My Dad’s chocolano cookies are a gluten free (also labelled wheat free/dairy free) cousin to the more famous Milano from Pepperidge Farm. These treats are an improvement however because they have the richness of a Milano but with a more delicate crunch and a slight crumbliness. The cookie is in perfect proportion to the […]
I Ate It All Post-Run: Brighton Beach
Please accept my apologies for the bad photos. One of my favorite neighborhoods in Brooklyn is called Brighton Beach. Just east of Coney Island, it’s home to many immigrants of Russian, Ukrainian, Georgian, and Uzbek descent among other countries. In that area I discovered many savories and sweets that came to be all time favorites. […]
Unrequited Love Now Requited: Domty Creamy Cheese (Egypt)
Oh happy day! Awhile back I wrote about an unrequited love for Britannia and Amul cheese spreadz. While those products still aren’t available in the U.S, I’ve discovered one that is just as good. And such panache! Described on the package as “Creamy Cream Cheese Spread” there is no mistaking the confidence. After all if […]
