2009 October : 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.

Happy Halloween

Posted by Cindy Waffles on October 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Here’s some pictures of pumpkins I took at a Sprouts Farmers Market in Boulder, Colorado. Sprouts is an Arizona-based grocery store chain. They have locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, and Texas. Sprouts offers lots of fresh vegetables and fresh fruits, most of which are locally grown. They have a nice selection of specialty breads, deli [...]

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BCD Tofu House, New York, NY

Posted by Cindy Waffles on October 28, 2009 · 1 Comment

I meeting my mom for dinner in Koreatown. We walked up and down 32rd Street trying to pick a restaurant to eat at. We decided to head to BCD Tofu House located at 17 West 32rd Street, New York, NY. We are both big fans of tofu and their tofu soups looked very appealing. The [...]

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Hot dogs (and the Chicago-Style hot dog)

Posted by Cindy Waffles on October 27, 2009 · 1 Comment

I was browsing through the pictures on my laptop and came across some pictures I took a few months ago while I was in Chicago, IL. I decided to compile a few of them and put it in a blog post. The theme: hot dogs! Chubby WeinersLocated in Lincoln Square 4652 N Western Ave, Chicago. [...]

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Dim Sum Go Go, New York, NY

Posted by Cindy Waffles on October 23, 2009 · 1 Comment

I heard about Dim Sum Go Go many times before. They received much raves from TimeOut NY, New York Magazine, and other news media. Dim Sum Go Go is located on 5 East Broadway, New York, NY. I have walked by and peeked inside in the past, but I was hesitant to enter in fear [...]

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Photo: Sherpa’s Adventurers Restaurant and Bar, Boulder, CO

Posted by Cindy Waffles on October 21, 2009 · Leave a Comment

My introduction to Nepalese cuisine. Sherpa’s Adventurers Restaurant and Bar 825 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302 Sherpa’s is all about Himalayan cuisine, bringing authentic Nepali, Tibetan, and northern Indian dishes to the Boulder area. Not to mention their friendly service and very homey atmosphere.

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