2009 May : Looky Tasty – Adventures in NYC Food

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Discover Your Winter Cocktail And A Crate & Barrel Gift Card Giveaway

In celebration of the winter season, Robb Report asks you to discover your winter cocktail with their cute web app. Simply answer a few questions and it’ll suggest a winter cocktail for you. Also featured in the app – little known cocktail facts and also recipes for four class cocktails with a winter twist. Give [...]

Honey Jack Daniel Whiskey-Infused Prune Chocolate Brownies

Chocolate brownies! Do you prefer rich, fudge brownies, chewy ones or cake-like ones? So, the texture of the brownie depends on the ratio of chocolate, butter/oil, eggs, sugar, and flour ingredients. The type of fat used in the batter will change whether the brownie ends up being richer and fudge-like or less dense. Although I [...]

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 [...]

Adventures in Toronto: Tim Hortons

Posted by Cindy Waffles on May 21, 2009 · 2 Comments

Coffee and donuts! That’s a great combination. Coffee and donuts for a quick breakfast or a snack. It’s probably not the most healthy thing to be eating all the time, but I do love to treat myself to some donuts once in a while. French crullers, old fashion and chocolate donuts are my favorites. I [...]

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Adventures in Toronto: Dim Sum at Bright Pearl Restaurant

Posted by Cindy Waffles on May 20, 2009 · 1 Comment

On our first day in Toronto, we ventured to Chinatown for lunch. We had a craving for some authentic dim sum. The internet suggested the Bright Pearl Restaurant which is located at 346-348 Spadina Ave. They received many good reviews online and seems like the place to go for dim sum.They offered dim sum all [...]

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Article from NY Times on Sriracha

Posted by Cindy Waffles on May 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment

I came across this article on Sriracha sauce from today’s issue of the NY Times. This hot sauce is most commonly found in Vietnamese restaurants and used as a condiment for Pho (beef noodles). Sriracha sauce is a must-have in my kitchen. It is great for many dishes. Sriracha sauce can be added to dipping [...]

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3rd Annual NYC Food Film Festival

Posted by Cindy Waffles on May 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment

I was browsing the web earlier and came across this. It’s the 3rd annual nyc food film festival. It’s a week event of food film showings and tasty food samplings. I definitely plan on attending this, or at least parts of it. The events will take place at three locations: Astor Center in Manhattan, Water [...]

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Adventures in Toronto

Posted by Cindy Waffles on May 12, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Just came back yesterday from a road trip to Toronto with a bunch of friends. That city is amazing! Toronto has such an awesome atmosphere and a great variety of delicious foods. I took lots of pictures and tried to capture almost every meal. I had so many great eats from authentic dim sum to [...]

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