Brooklyn
Sweet Beat: Ulker Tempo Vanilla Biscuits (Product of Romania)
The origin of the name Oreo is unclear, but some say it’s from Greek, meaning beautiful or well done. Other than that exception most U.S cookies evoke a personality (Mrs. Fields, Famous Amos, Fig Newtons), animals (Teddy Grahams), or are to the point (Chips Ahoy, Pecan Sandies). With that context in mind, the name Tempo […]
White Sangria Recipe: It’s That Time of Year
Sangria has been haunting me lately. During a weekend run in Prospect Park I got to catch the weekly drum circle. It’s an informal gathering of people mostly from Caribbean countries playing percussion instruments and dancing. Hearing that type of music will relax even the most high strung person. In fact, seeing it last weekend […]
May Food Song of the Month: “Dinner Bell” by They Might Be Giants
For the RoodonFood May Song of the Month we’ve chosen “Dinner Bell.” Like many They Might Be Giants tunes, “Dinner Bell” is both silly and clever. The most obvious interpretation is that the song is from the POV of Pavlov’s dogs, who after conditioning associated the sound of a bell with dinner time (and thus […]
Sweet Beat: Devon Vanilla Cream Cookies Review (Product of Trinidad and Tobago)
These Devon Vanilla Cream biscuits were purchased at OJ Fruits and Vegetables in Lefferts Garden, Brooklyn, an area with a substantial Carribean population. The packaging looked like an ice cream sandwich so I had to buy it. A product of Trinidad and Tobago, they come 12 to a pack. History They have the word “Bourbon” […]
Leske’s Bakery in Park Slope: Cinnamon Raisin Bread
The other day I posted about the disappointing hot cross bun from Leske’s bakery in Park Slope. As promised I wanted to check out other items to give a more fair assessment on this new to the nabe business. Open since 1961 in Bay Ridge, they specialize in Scandanavian sweets along with fresh breads, and […]
Hot Cross Buns: Leske’s Bakery and Boulangerie Lopez
Hot cross buns are one of the most popular baked goods associated with Easter. The buns generally look like slider rolls but bear a cross of frosting on top symbolizing the crucifixion. Depending on the bakery they’ll contain raisins or other dried fruit inside and the dough is sometimes made with cinnamon. Other times, there […]
Food Reviews: Milan’s Bryndzova Natierka (Sheep Milk Cheese Spread)
I was a little sheepish (heehee) about checking out this item because I expected it to be smelly like a goat cheese. The only cheeses I’ve tried and enjoyed were dairy based and the occasional substitute like soy based Daiya. I was only willing to give it a try for two reasons: -The name is […]
Milan’s Restaurant in Brooklyn (Slovak and Czech) Review and Interview
Milan’s Slovak & Czech restaurant is located in the growing South Slope part of Brooklyn. The only such place in the borough, it’s owned and operated by a couple, Milan and Flavka, who just celebrated the restaurant’s 16th anniversary. Before finally trying it I’d walked by countless times, casting surreptitious glances. Slovak food was totally […]
Baked in Brooklyn – the Best Deal in Town
Baked in Brooklyn is a local bread company just across the street from the famous Green-Wood Cemetery. Formerly, knowns as Aladdin Bakery, it borders between Greenwood Heights and Sunset Park. Their goods are available at grocery stores throughout the borough but I prefer to go straight to the retail outlet for the best pricing. They […]
