Snacks
Balaji Wafers, Magic Masala Flavor Review (Gluten Free, Vegan Snack)
These Balaji “wafers” were picked up at Patel Brothers in Jackson Heights for $1.49. The wafers are actually potato chips (I wasn’t aware the words are used interchangeably). The flavor, masala munch is delicious. The ingredients contain no gluten and have a splendid balance of sweet and sour owed largely to the sugar, chilly powder […]
McVitie’s Digestives Review (Product of UK)
These McVitie’s Digestives purchased at Eden Gourmet in South Orange NJ won over the entire RoodonFood family. My parents who are extremely particular about such matters, loved it with their tea. My normally reticent brother even went back for a second biscuit. Not unlike a graham cracker, the texture is grainy and dense but manages […]
Utz “The Crab Chip” with Chesapeake Bay Seasoning (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
Utz Crab Chips despite the name do not contain crab but rather the seasoning associated with crab cakes and shrimp. Utz refers to it as Chesapeake Bay seasoning but many know it as “Old Bay.” This type of seasoning is beloved in and around the East and Gulf Coasts. The primary seasonings in the mix […]
Tuna Salad Taco with Crunchies
Hybrid Food Confessions Tuna Salad Taco? This food idea may be a little weird but it came out of necessity. Out of bread and left with a few corn tortillas, tuna tacos were born. The tuna salad recipe below includes equal parts mustard to mayo to give some kick. Since both the tuna and corn […]
Mary’s Gone Crackers Sticks & Twigs Curry Flavor Review(Gluten Free)
This idea sounded great in theory. Curry flavor pretzels break new ground. Mary’s Gone Crackers Sticks & Twigs though were disappointing. The pretzels are hollow in the middle. They have a slight yellowish tint because of the turmeric in the curry powder. The crunch is pronounced but there is just too much going on with […]
Mi-Del Gluten Free Arrowroot Cookies Review (Animal Crackers!)
The Mi-Del Arrowroot gluten free cookies would certainly fool most into thinking they’re regular flour. In fact, their tagline is “Gluten Free Cookies That Taste Like Cookies.” The flours included are corn, soy, potato rice and of course arrowroot. They taste crunchy and give off a whiff of vanilla. They’re like a fresher version of […]
Ghoogni, an easy Indian snack with chickpeas (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Ghoogi is something we’d eat often as children. It’s a healthy, inexpensive snack that’s vegan and gluten free to boot. Many people are familiar with Chana (Chole) Masala, the Punjabi cousin to Ghoogni. In restaurants it’s often served as a main dish with rice or kulcha naan bread. Ghoogni on the other hand is eaten […]
Happy Superbowl Sunday. What’s for Dinner?
Huzzah! I’m not a big fan of football in general but it’s difficult to not get excited for the Superbowl. It’s once a year. It’s the biggest TV event in the country. It’s the inevitable water cooler conversation tomorrow. But more important than all that is the food eaten before and during the game. As […]
Krish Classic Jeera Khakhra Review (Wheat Crisps)
Khakhra are a paper thin cracker/bread native to Gujarat, India. Typically they’re made from wheat flour only and/or one other flour such as lentil. A pappadam (papor) is a close relative, but tend to be gluten free (made of lentil, rice and other flours). The Krish Classic come 12 to a pack. They’re about 7 […]
On the Sweet Beat: Poppy Seed Strudel from Gold Label International in Brighton Beach
Good poppy seed strudel is hard to find. It’s usually dry in the middle if available at all. This package of 8 pieces of strudel ($4.49) was purchased at what’s becoming my favorite Russian/Eastern European market in Brighton Beach, Gold Label International. Without a doubt fresh, they’re lightly flaky with a creamy poppy paste throughout. […]
