Snacks
Swad Boondi Masala Chickpea Dumplings Review (10oz/283g)
Generally I’m diligent about checking snacks to make sure they’re gluten free and thereby girlfriend friendly (GF and gf friendly). Many of the Swad products are already gluten free (though made in a facility which processes wheat). You know what happens though when you make an assumption. The boondi masala dumplings are made with chickpea […]
Korovka Wafers (Milk Flavor) from Brighton Beach
These were picked up at Gold Label International Food, a Russian/Eastern European store in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. It’s one of the largest stores in the area with all manner of breads, smoke meats, fish, hot foods and amazing looking desserts. It’s located at 281 Brighton Beach Avenue between Brighton 2nd and 3rd. The package of […]
Pirate’s Booty Veggie Puffs Review (Gluten Free, Vegan)
These baked rice and corn based puffs are a welcome change of pace. They’re labelled gluten and transfat free. The veggie flavor is coated in veggie powders like spinach, cabbage, kale, parsley and carrot powder among others giving them a greenish shade. The crunch is moderate but respectable. It tastes like the sum of its […]
National Foods Mariquitas Plaintain Strips Review (Gluten Free, Vegan)
These are a great brand of plantain chips. On sale for only a $1, the Mariquitas are oddly long, well, strips of plantain. They taste less salty than many others. The crunch level is in the sweet spot between rock hard and almost chewy. These would be a good introduction for folks who haven’t tried […]
Peanut Butter & Co’s White Chocolate Wonderful
Peanut Butter & Co makes the best stuff. I’ve walked by 240 Sullivan, location of their sandwich shop countless times but never stopped to go in. Thanks to a Groupon deal, I finally did. For $12 we got 4 jars. They even provided a reusable branded bag. Afterwards I made the weekly trip to Jefferson […]
PopCorners Caramel Review (Gluten Free)
The PopCorners Caramel flavor chips are a great addition into the snacking repertoire. The bag is 5oz with about 5 servings per bag. On sale at the local grocery store for $1.50, these were a steal. They’re air popped, and as such have a certain lightness. The caramel is only moderately sweet. An adequate amount […]
Brad’s Organic Salsa Verde Tortilla Chips Review (9oz, Gluten Free)
The packaging says “Full of Flavor & Nutrition.” Per 9 chip serving there is 11% fiber, 2% calcium and 2% iron. Perhaps not chock full exactly but the fiber is impressive. Brad’s face as a little kid is featured all over the bag. You were a cute kid, we get it. You don’t have to […]
Eat & Run by Scott Jurek Review + Quinoa Porridge Recipe
Eat & Run by Scott Jurek with Steve Friedman As a runner, books like Scott Jurek’s Eat & Run are inspiring. He’s one of the winningest ultramarathoners (any run over 26.2 miles) in the world including the Spartathlon (153 miles), Badwater (135 miles, twice), and Western States (100 miles, 7 times) and happens to be […]
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 […]
Munchee Biscuits Coconut Crunch Review
During the Thanksgiving break I visited my brother over in lovely South Orange, NJ. Like New York, his township has some convenience stores offering more just soda and lotto tickets. M&A Convenience Store is a small bodega located on the edge of the town’s main drag (132 South Orange Avenue). It’s wall to wall with […]
