Tag Archive | food
White Hot Chocolate Recipe
Unlike regular hot cocoa which can enjoyed in large mugs, a little goes a a long way with white chocolate, so the idea of white hot chocolate sounded crazy. My girlfriend though came up with a way to make it delicious. The key is the right balance between milk, ideally unsweetened and melted bar. Served […]
Georgian Kharcho Soup (Vegan and Non, Georgian Food Month, Part 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of Georgian Food Month. Click here, if you want to check out part 1, phkali a walnut and spinach dip as well. After running, I’m often ravenous. During the cool down, my girlfriend and I like to ask each other “if you could have anything to eat in the world right […]
Faked Cold Press Juices by Jimmy Kimmel
Every now and again, Jimmy Kimmel has a very clever bit. This one happens to be food related. Cold pressed juices are very trendy right now. These pre-packaged juice drinks range from $6-$20 a bottle and contain up to 2 pounds of vegetables. They use powerful food processors to extract as many nutrients as possible. […]
RoodonFood Reviews: Sacred Chow Vegan/Kosher/Gluten Free (Greenwich Village, New York City)
Sacred Chow in the Greenwich Village serves up some of the best vegan food in the New York. It says a lot that as a meat eater I crave their food. In business since 1995, we learned of this spot via Groupon two years ago. The restaurant features sandwiches, many Asian inspired entrees, and a […]
Georgian Phkali – Spinach and Walnut Dip Recipe (Georgian Food Month, Part 1)
Part 1: Georgian Food Month This month I wanted to highlight the food of Georgia. This tiny nation east of the Black Sea mixes some of the best influences of Asia and Europe to create its cuisine. Famous dishes include the khachapuri (brick oven bread filled with cheese), lobio (a type of bean stew), khinkalli […]
Pineapple Miso Cilantro Sauce Via Vegetarian Times
Post Superbowl (congrats Patriots), we happened to have leftover pineapple (from pizza) and cilantro (from nachos). After a bit of googling I came across this Vegetarian Times “sambal” which means sauce in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and other countries. We didn’t modify much from the original recipe except the amounts. I love how the miso thickens […]
Superbowl Foods: I’m Just Here So I Don’t Get Fined
What’s up food fans? Tomorrow’s Superbowl, number XLIX if you’re counting, features the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. This unfortunately is another superbowl where it’s hard to pick a favorite. Because I’m on the East Coast I was tempted to go for the Pats but then deflate gate happened. And in fantasy football […]
Indian (Desi) Style Cornish Hen Recipe
This post is several months overdue as it’s technically Thanksgiving related. Lets just call it a timeless classic, okay? My Indian immigrant adopted the American Thanksgiving tradition for as long as I can remember. Some years we ate turkey, and other times cornish hens. If you like Indian flavors you’ll love this variation. Plus it’s […]
Sweet Sunday: Violet Crumble Review (Product of Australia)
Honeycomb combined with chocolate? Now that is an interesting combination. We were introduced to the Aussie candy Violet Crumble by my girlfriend’s sister who did a semester in Sydney some years back. Fast forward to today, where we discovered that they’re available at places like Bed, Bath and Beyond. As indicated by the name and […]
Aloo Tikki 2015 Edition: Indian Potato Croquettes with Peanuts and Spinach
Aloo Tikkis are an like a potato croquette but with Indian spices. This new recipe adds a little more flavor and texture by including spinach and peanuts. The recipe is both vegan and gluten free. The next time around, I’m going to bake it to get a good crisp. Method: 6 red potatoes, chopped into […]
