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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.

It has been five days since my last…

Posted by Cindy Waffles on December 25, 2010 · 9 Comments

… cup of coffee. … slab of bacon. … slice of cake. I always looks forward to the tasty treats and delectable dishes at holiday family gatherings. However, this time I won’t be able to feast as much as I would love to. Beet and Carrot soup I have been having stomach/digestion issues lately and [...]

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Happy Holidays!

Posted by Cindy Waffles on December 25, 2010 · 2 Comments

Happy Holidays from LookyTasty.com! Hope everyone has a festive and wonderful holidays! Enjoy delicious foods, great company, and fun times with your family and friends! Here is a recent project I did for my friends over at Ah-Lo.tv. Apple-shaped Ah-Lo.tv gingerbread cookies! If you like funny sketch videos, definitely go check them out!

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Travel adventures in London

Posted by Cindy Waffles on December 16, 2010 · 2 Comments

As you might have read from my Twitter updates, I was in London for a few days earlier this month. I got back to NY last week and I’ve been meaning to write a brief post about my trip. I was in London for work and was busy for the most part. I spent most [...]

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Garfunkel’s Restaurant, London, UK

Posted by Cindy Waffles on December 16, 2010 · 1 Comment

While we were out exploring during our last night in London, we found ourselves in the Leicester Square area looking for dinner. After a couple of failed attempts at overcrowded restaurants, we ended up going to Garfunkel’s restaurant. We were hungry and the restaurant looked welcoming. Their menu had a wide range of dishes from [...]

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McDonald’s First Taste Event in New York (Part 2)

Posted by Cindy Waffles on December 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment

In my previous post, I wrote about the McDonald’s First Taste event I attended where I sampled their Fruit and Maple Oatmeal and spoke with McDonald’s Senior Director of Nutrition about the new food item. In just a few weeks, the Fruit and Maple Oatmeal will be available across the country (beginning January 3, 2011). [...]

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