2008 March : Looky Tasty – Adventures in NYC Food

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Recipe Testing: Sesame Wow Greens

Here’s another vegan recipe I tested for Terry Hope Romano’s upcoming international cookbook. So far, I’ve tried her fresh noodle soup in sesame miso broth, ginger marinated cucumbers, pumpkin potato panko cutlets, as well as her spicy kale coconut relish. This time I tested another one of her Japanese-inspired dishes – oshitashi, a Japanese spinach [...]

Recipe Testing: Spicy Kale Coconut Relish

I’ve been doing some recipe testing for Terry Hope Romano’s upcoming vegan cookbook, Vegan Eats World, which will feature a collection of international recipes. Previously I posted about her recipe for fresh noodle soup in sesame miso broth and it was delicious. Here is a peek into another one of her recipes. This one is [...]

Testing The Cookplus Vitamin Wok With A Swiss Chard Apples Recipe

The newest addition to my cookware collection is the Cookplus Vitamin 11-inch Wok from Lock&Lock. This aluminum wok has a vibrant red exterior and a non-stick interior coating. It is pretty light, but also seems quite durable. I decided to test it out with a sauteed dish – Swiss Chard With Apples.

Fun with scallion pancakes

Posted by Cindy Waffles on March 30, 2008 · 2 Comments

Scallion pancakes makes an awesome appetizer or snack. Well, the way I make them… they can probably a whole meal. Scallion pancakes are also known as green onion pie or Chinese pizza. It’s not really a pancake, a pie, or a pizza. It’s more like a Chinese flat bread made with dough, oil, and green [...]

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Ginger Pear Tea

Posted by Cindy Waffles on March 25, 2008 · 1 Comment

Here’s a recipe for an awesome tea. It also does miracles when you have a cold, flu, or sore throat. The ginger has a spicy and invigorating taste that’s very soothing for the throat. This tea can be served hot or cold. This makes about 4-5 servings. (I know, many people find the taste of [...]

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Paris broke my heart, but I found myself in Saigon

Posted by Cindy Waffles on March 15, 2008 · 1 Comment

UPDATED: Banh Mi Saigon Bakery is now located at 198 Grand Street, near Mott Street. I was in Chinatown, New York City the other day and in the mood for some Vietnamese Subs! Therefore, I went to the usual Paris Sandwiches on Mott Street in hopes of treating myself to the Regular Pork Sub or [...]

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Kimchi Stew (Kimchi jjigae)

Posted by Cindy Waffles on March 9, 2008 · 2 Comments

Winter weather can really get to me sometimes. I would find myself waddling around the apartment in a heavy fleece robe and thick winter socks, and still feeling a little bit chilly. Here’s a dish that’s perfect for minus degree weather. This recipe is from my roommate. This is a Korean dish that is easy [...]

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Ghetto Juice?

Posted by Cindy Waffles on March 3, 2008 · 8 Comments

Anyone remember the name of that beverage sold at Bodegas for a quarter? They kind of looked like mini colorful grenades. I have been trying to recall the name of this questionable beverage. I tried googling for the name. I tried search terms like “bodega quarter drink” and “mini grenade drinks”. However, there was no [...]

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