2009 September : 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.

Noodles and Co., Chicago, IL

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

There was one last place I had to dine at before leaving Chicago. My brother told me about this fast food noodle restaurant, Noodles and Co. The theme of the restaurant is all things noodle or pasta from various regions. The food is not mind blowing but it’s pretty good, especially for a fast food [...]

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Wow Bao, Chicago, IL

Posted by Cindy Waffles on September 17, 2009 · 1 Comment

Roast pork buns (char siu baos) have been an all time favorite food item ever since childhood. I would have it for breakfast or grab one as midday snack. They are available fresh at Chinese bakeries and also in frozen packages in the supermarkets. They are also served at dim sum. These pork buns are [...]

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Tank Sushi, Chicago, IL

Posted by Cindy Waffles on September 14, 2009 · 1 Comment

Here’s a nice spot for lunch. Tank Sushi is located at 4514 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago. They have half price selected Maki’s during weekday lunch hours. Our party of four decided to meet there for sushi and drinks. They had discounted bottles of sake that day too (Half price bottles of sake on Tuesdays). We [...]

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Cafe Selmarie, Chicago, IL

Posted by Cindy Waffles on September 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment

While wandering the Lincoln Square area in Chicago earlier this month, we made a stop at Cafe Selmarie for a quick drink and snack. Cafe Selmarie is located at 4729 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago. This bakery/cafe have breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. They also serve brunch on the weekend mornings. Their hours vary slightly throughout [...]

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