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The Rood Interview: Rook Coffee Roasters
Rook Roasters is a rapidly growing Monmouth County (NJ) based chain of coffee shops. I first fell in love with them after my girlfriend’s sister introduced us to the “New Orleans style.” It’s a dark blend which uses chickory that is mindblowing. I get it with soy milk – not something that normally works but […]
World Cup Foods: Kedjenou (Ivory Coast Chicken Stew) with Cassava Couscous
I’m excited for today’s Ivory Coast vs Colombia World Cup match up at 12pm EST. On paper Les Elephants are the better team. My theory as to why: Cote d’Ivoire is fueled by delicious attieke cassava couscous and kedjenou chicken stew. Check out my recipe for Attieke Cassava Couscous by clicking the image. See also […]
Walmart Introducing Organic Foods Via the Wild Oats Label
Mega retailer Walmart says it plans to sell organic foods in its stores under the Wild Oats label for as much as 25% cheaper than other organic brands. The largest grocer in the country will initially only sell pantry items such as tomato paste and chicken brother before branching out into produce. “We’re removing the […]
10 Sore Throat Remedies
Sore throats are par for the course this time of year. Not one to be left out, yours truly decided to sign up for one. This one is being put through the standard battery of Alka Seltzer Cold and Cough, lozenges and rest. For the waking hours I’ve discovered several beneficial food remedies from Rd.com, […]
Attack of the Killer Potatoes: Solanine
Potatoes are far and away the most commonly eaten vegetable by Americans. These delicious tubers however, have on occasion been known to kill humans. According to Smithsonian Magazine, potatoes contain a nerve toxin called solanine which in high concentrations can cause vomiting, coma, twitching and even death. If a potato is green or turning green […]
New Year’s Eve: Pupusas, Tater Tots and Soda Bread
Happy New Year’s Eve! We couldn’t decide what to make tonight so we’re making a random but tasty mix. It’s been a year of food experimentation, so in keeping with that we’ll be making Salvadoran Pupusas, filled with beans and queso fresco. On top, will be the traditional cole slaw, called curtido. Both will be […]
How to Loosen Brown Sugar
Brown sugar can harden like nothing else. But these tips from Lifehacker show that you don’t have to barbarically hack away at the sugar clump. First off, to avoid clumps in the future, store brown sugar in an airtight container. If the brown sugar is already hardened and it’s not necessary to cook something immediately, […]
Christmas Cookie Baking Tips Via Smithsonian Magazine
The phrase “here be dragons” appeared on uncharted or dangerous territories on maps during the Medieval era. Many people view baking this way. On the stove top, if a dish is too spicy, additional water, honey or even potato can remedy the situation. With baking, if your dough isn’t reacting correctly, it’s a guaranteed do-over. This […]
NASA Farming on the Moon
While regular consumers participate in CSAs or greenmarkets on boring old earth, NASA is considering growing vegetables on the moon. There has been talk for years about astronauts living on the moon. The first steps to make that happen is growing plants. Still in experimental stages, they are looking into turnips and basil among others. […]
