Tag Archive | Gluten Free
Cassava Couscous AKA Attieke (Gluten Free, Vegan, Product of Ivory Coast)
I discovered Attieke Cassava Couscous ($3.99) at an African market in Atlanta called Gold Coast. It’s a staple all over West Africa including Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Congo. The brand pictured, Nayama is from Ivory Coast. It looks almost identical to regular wheat based couscous and when hydrated grows to a similar size. Attieke […]
PopCorners Kettle Flavor Review (Gluten Free, Vegan Snack)
I’m a big fan of the PopCorners caramel. Sadly, that flavor is so popular it sells out so I picked up these kettle ones instead. Just as with the other flavor, this bag is 5oz. These are just as tasty and might even have a better balance of salty to sweet. They’re so light that […]
Balaji Wafers, Magic Masala Flavor Review (Gluten Free, Vegan Snack)
These Balaji “wafers” were picked up at Patel Brothers in Jackson Heights for $1.49. The wafers are actually potato chips (I wasn’t aware the words are used interchangeably). The flavor, masala munch is delicious. The ingredients contain no gluten and have a splendid balance of sweet and sour owed largely to the sugar, chilly powder […]
Gluten Free Vegan Funfetti Cake with Frosting (Hodgson Mill)
For my birthday I wanted funfetti cake. Already a fan of Hodgson Mills cornbread, we decided to give the gluten free yellow cake mix a try. The instructions entail throwing everything into a bowl, mixing and baking. Nice and simple. As always, the only changes made were substituting almond milk in place of dairy, flax […]
Peanut Butter & Co’s White Chocolate Wonderful
Peanut Butter & Co makes the best stuff. I’ve walked by 240 Sullivan, location of their sandwich shop countless times but never stopped to go in. Thanks to a Groupon deal, I finally did. For $12 we got 4 jars. They even provided a reusable branded bag. Afterwards I made the weekly trip to Jefferson […]
PopCorners Caramel Review (Gluten Free)
The PopCorners Caramel flavor chips are a great addition into the snacking repertoire. The bag is 5oz with about 5 servings per bag. On sale at the local grocery store for $1.50, these were a steal. They’re air popped, and as such have a certain lightness. The caramel is only moderately sweet. An adequate amount […]
Brad’s Organic Salsa Verde Tortilla Chips Review (9oz, Gluten Free)
The packaging says “Full of Flavor & Nutrition.” Per 9 chip serving there is 11% fiber, 2% calcium and 2% iron. Perhaps not chock full exactly but the fiber is impressive. Brad’s face as a little kid is featured all over the bag. You were a cute kid, we get it. You don’t have to […]
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, […]
RoodonFood Recipes: Indian Turnips (Shalgam)
Happy Diwali and Kali Puja everyone. I wanted to share a new favorite recipe with you. It’s a slight variation of classic Indian turnips (Shalgam/Shalgam-er Torkari). My family members aren’t big fans so it was unfamiliar to me until I mistakenly got them at the legendary Punjabi deli. Raw turnips are naturally acidic and peppery […]
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 […]
