Snacks
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, […]
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 […]
Eti Digestive Biscuits with Oatmeal Review
The term “digestive” doesn’t sound terribly appetizing from the American point of view. Originating in the UK, the name just indicates biscuits which typically have a higher fiber (fibre) and wheat content than a regular biscuit. Additionally many are made with sodium bicarbonate which is meant to help with (long pause) digestion. The general flavor […]
R.I.P: Hostess
Hostess, the maker of beloved treats such as Twinkies, Drakes Cakes and Ding Dongs is going out of business. The company was in and out of bankruptcy since 2004. Founded in 1930 as Interstate Bakeries, it was “the largest wholesale baker and distributor of baked products in the United States.” Link While in recent years […]
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 […]
Abu Walad Biscuits Review
How can you not love how happy that kid is? These biscuits were haunting me. Every store in Bay Ridge or off Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn carries them. Finally on a trip to pick up shea butter, they found their way into my shopping basket at Fertile Crescent. At only $1 it’s difficult to argue. […]
Vitarroz Plantain Chips (Lightly Salted) Review
Plaintain chips are a relatively new discovery for me. If you’re curious to try them Vitarroz is a good way to start because they sell them in modest size packets of 3.5oz (99grams, strange that it’s not 100g) and are priced at around $1. Another product with simple ingredients, they contain only green plantains, palm […]
Hurricane Sandy Provisioning
Stay safe fellow East Coasters during Hurricane Sandy. Here in South Park Slope, Brooklyn we’re on lock down till it passes. Luckily we’re not in the evacuation zones. My pantry is stocked with 4 or 5 days worth of non-perishable provisions should power and gas go out. I hope this Udi’s Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin […]
In Defense of Candy Corn
This has been a banner October for me in terms of embracing horror. I’ve seen at least 10 movies via Netflix. They’re mostly terrible but a few are noteworthy or at the very least watchable. The latest decent one was “The Ward,” a fun John Carpenter movie taking place inside a mental health facility. My […]
Simply 7 Pomegranate Chips
Simply 7 is a company that bases itself on 7 tenets, listed in their about us. The main idea is that they use natural ingredients rather than artificial or hard to pronounce additives. Also noteworthy is that all of their snacks are gluten free. Among other options are lentil and hummus chips. A very positive […]
