vegan
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 Meals
Glued to the news all day we worried constantly about family in the tri-state knowing how much larger this hurricane was over Irene. Among our family everyone is okay though most are without power. We got lucky with Hurricane Sandy because our power didn’t go out in South Park Slope. In the aftermath many stores […]
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 […]
Two Moms in the Raw Almond Butter Cacao Truffles Review
Two Moms in the Raw Truffles were another impulse buy from LifeThyme Natural Market. (This time right at the register!?). They come three to a pack and are just slightly smaller than a golf ball. They’re made of almond butter, cacao, almond bits and agave. These little guys aren’t nearly as smooth as a straight […]
RoodonFood Vegetarian Chili Recipe
I love the fall. In addition to horror movies, beautiful fall foliage and brisk breezes, it’s time again for chili, soups and stews. In honor of the change of season and the start of the NFL season (replacement refs be damned), I made an all-time favorite: slow cooker chili. This hearty chili is satisfying and […]
Jabsons Roasted Chana Review
The Jabsons Roasted Chana slick packaging caught my eye at Patel Brothers in Atlanta (1711 Church St, Decatur, GA). Around since 1922, they hand roast which is certainly unusual to find in a packaged good. The packet is 150g or 5.29oz. The copy indicates the product is Gujarati style. The chickpeas are quite small, about […]
Bikaji Khatta Meetha Review (Officially Gluten Free Snack)
This package of Bikaji Khatta Meetha was purchased for $3.99 (400g/14.12 oz) at Foods on India (Sinha Trading Company) in Curry Hill. Already a fan of the previously written about aloo bhujia I was curious how their version of this sweet and sour treat compared to the one by Haldiram’s. The crunch is satisfying and […]
OHSUNG YES! CHIPS! Review
OHSUNG YES! CHIPS! SWEET POTATO CHIPS WITH BLACK SESAME. This was on sale for $1.79 at the legendary Hmart Korean megamart. The packaging shows the product name with an exclamation point and all caps. Some might think it rude to yell at a potential customer but I like enthusiasm from packaged goods especially without the […]
Choripdong Rice Cakes Review
The South Koreans excel at fun packaging. These Choripdong rice cakes ($1.29, Hmart) came in a simple wax paper package. The size of the package is only 1.76 oz (50g) and contains 20-25 rice balls. A perfect amount if you’re curious to try a new snack. . The ingredients are rice, soy, sugar, corn syrup, […]
RW Garcia Thai Sweet & Spicy Tortilla Chips w/Flaxseed
My parents picked these chips up at Homegoods for $2.49. The serving size is 7 chips. They’re non-gmo and feature 500 mg of Omega 3s per serving. The package is clearly labeled gluten free. The RW Garcia Thai Sweet and Spicy Tortilla Chips are somewhere in the middle in terms of flavor and texture. They […]
