Tag Archive | food
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 […]
Pupusa Recipe: Salvadorean Tortilla Treats
Pupusas are a fun, thick corn tortilla snack native to El Salvador and a few surrounding countries. The version below uses masa harina, a type of corn flour and refried beans. Other common fillings include chicken, chiccharones (pork) and even shrimp. The recipe is fairly easy. The tricky part is getting the right consistency and […]
PopCorners Memphis BBQ Flavor (5oz) Review
I’m already a fan of several PopCorners products including Kettle and Caramel. Memphis BBQ is one of four new flavors that are whole grain though not necessarily made of corn. Memphis BBQ is actually made from sorghum. Clearly targeting geometry fans, these chips are hexagonal. Now I feel like a sucker for eating all those […]
Easy Chicken Recipes: Tangy Tamarind Chicken
This easy tamarind chicken recipe uses chutney to create a tangy flavor. If tamarind chutney isn’t available in your area, tamarind concentrate can be used but it will need to be diluted. Also you’ll want to add about a teaspoon of sugar or honey. This recipe is best if the chicken is allowed to marinade […]
Review: Arrowhead Mills Quinoa Rice & Shine
It’s exciting to see how many gluten free breakfast options are becoming available these days. From buckwheat porridge to cream of rice halwa and now this Arrowhead Mills Quinoa Rice & Shine, the cup (or bowl) runneth over. Arrowhead Mills Quinoa Rice & Shine ($4.89, on sale $3.49 at Lifethyme) has exactly two ingredients: Brown […]
Curtido: Vinegar Coleslaw Recipe for Pupusas
The New Year’s Eve meal was a success with one exception. The texture for the pupusas, a thick cornmeal disk with bean filling was much trickier than expected. Mine ended up way too thick and doughy. This was probably the penalty for adding too much water. The accompanying vinegar coleslaw, known as curtido turned out […]
Happy New Year! (Updated with Hoppin John Link)
Happy New Year! Here’s to wishing that 2014 is your personal best. I started following the traditional Southern meal of Hoppin’ John last year. Since writing about it last year, I learned it’s more common to Tennessee and the Carolinas then elsewhere. It’s a delicious one pot meal featuring black-eyed peas, rice, the holy trinity […]
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 […]
New Year’s Resolutions and Motivational Recipes
2013, on the whole wasn’t a bad year. My niece was born on January 24th. Also Alimentum Journal and Khabar Magazine were nice enough to publish pieces by me. Several notable people including Louisa Shafia, Vegan Black Metal Chef and Jawahar Chiramar of Soho Tiffin Junction did interviews for RoodonFood. Lastly, I completed a running […]
