gluten free
Russell Stover: Santa Blobs Are Coming to Town!
While stopping by the local drug store my eyes did see, Two chocolate Santas winking at me. How could I say no to these charming fellows With their friendly faces and warm hellos? So down in the basket I saw them land, At least they’re the familiar Russell Stover brand. The candy inside resembled neither […]
RoodonFood Recipes: Massaman Curry (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Massaman Curry In the fall and winter, coconut based curries are incredibly invigorating. This vegan, gluten free version of the Thai classic, massaman curry is easy to throw together. Vary the vegetables and protein to your liking. I used veggies on hand but other tasty options include snow peas, baby corn, and bell pepper. Chop […]
Lam’s Caribbean Snacks Cassava Chips
Another gluten free snacking option is cassava chips. If you don’t know cassava (aka yuca and manioc), you might know it in it’s dry or pearled form, tapioca. Cassava is a major staple food in the developing world, providing a basic diet for around 500 million people. It is one of the most drought-tolerant crops, […]
Product Review: Gits Uttapam and Gits Sambhar Mix
Over time it’s important to learn fundamental foods such as chili, the perfect burger, dal, aloo dum, etc. From the the South Indian cannon I’d add sambhar and uttapams among other items to that list. Sometimes though, convenience wins the day. These Gits mixes, on sale for only $0.99, require little prep and a just […]
Deep Plaintain Chips (Ruffled)
Deep is a well known snack brand from India, going back to 1977. These nice and simple plantain chips contain just three ingredients: plantains, oil and salt. Plantain chips are typically crunchy but being kettle cooked and ruffled takes it up a notch. In addition to impressive crunchiness the flavor is hearty with a mild […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
