2010 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.

NY JapanTown Soul Food Festival

Posted by Cindy Waffles on September 28, 2010 · 5 Comments

This past Sunday, I went to the Upper East Side to explore the NY JapanTown Soul Food Festival. It’s the last installment of JapanTown’s three-part series of festivals. This Soul Food Festival highlights the local Japanese dishes or “soul food” unique to specific regions of Japan, in particular, the regional specialties of Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost [...]

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Save the date: Project by Project’s Annual Tasting Benefit is on October 1st, 2010

Posted by Cindy Waffles on September 25, 2010 · 1 Comment

Each year, Project by Project (PbP) chooses a theme and a non-profit to benefit though their Annual Tasting Benefit (ATB). This year’s theme is “Health Care for All.” On Friday October 1st, 2010, Project by Project will be hosting their Annual Tasting Benefit, Plate by Plate, in New York City. Proceeds from the event will [...]

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Mooncake season and Mid-Autumn festivities

Posted by Cindy Waffles on September 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment

This year the Mid-Autumn Festival, or Moon Festival, falls on September 22nd, which is also the day when the moon is at its fullest and brightest. It’s the time for mooncakes, huge pomelos, lanterns, gathering of family and friends, and simply lots of fun and celebration. I haven’t ordered any mooncakes this year. The traditional [...]

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Weekend trip to Maine means Lobsters!

Posted by Cindy Waffles on September 9, 2010 · 2 Comments

This past Labor Day weekend, I went on a three day bus tour with my mom and her friends. The destination was Maine. I’ve never been to Maine before this, but when I think of Maine… the word “Lobster” comes to mind. Despite the long hours on the road, I was looking forward to eating [...]

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New York Burger Co., New York, NY

Posted by Cindy Waffles on September 2, 2010 · 3 Comments

I first came across New York Burger Co. a while back, when my buddy and I were around Flatiron district looking for lunch – burgers perhaps. Well, there is the Shake Shack inside Madison Square Park, but the line was way too long. Our stomachs were not patient enough and so, we decided to walk [...]

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