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Our Daily Bread
There are tons of bread stands in the Union Square Farmer's Market but Lon and I only buy from one, Our Daily Bread. The sign is small but look for these friendly faces. This couple started out as loyal customers and now they've run this stand for 5 years....
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Way Fong Dumplings
I mentioned in my post on Wei-Chuan Mini Buns, that frozen dumplings are a staple in our freezer. It's jus... -
Sushi Yasuda
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Fay Da Bakery
Fay Da Bakery, a popular Chinese Bakery with locations in Flushing and Chinatown, has now opened it's doors in Forest Hills Fay Da Bakery. This makes me extremely happy because I have been saying for years that these Chinese bakeries should branch out to different markets. As I suspected, this location was extremely packed with patrons.As I browsed the bakery, I spotted two... -
Crazy Sandwich
In a cab today, I caught an episode of ABC's "Neighborhood Eats" -- a show I'... -
Moon House
Moon House Moon House is next door to New Yeah Shanghai so I've thought of going so many times. They're both Shanghainese restaurants and both seem to draw crowds. I was excited that I would finally try Moon House today, expecting that it would be close competition for New Yeah and I would be fore... -
Cabana Nuevo Latina
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Blueberry Lemon Crumbles
These Blueberry Lemon Crumbles, from the December 2005 issue of Gourmet, are like really mini... -
Rohm
I stumbled across Rohm Rohm while surfing the net for new places we could order from. The reviews on Menu Pages sounded highly positive but my verdict is that Rohm has potential but does have a lot to work on before getting 5 stars from me. Lik... -
Wei-Chuan Mini Buns
Frozen dumplings are a staple in our freezer. They are quick and easy to heat up for a snack or meal and Lon just loves pork dumplings. Knowing this, my mom recently introduced us to ... -
On Difficult to Eat Food
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Rosemary Focaccia
My cousin Olivia brought us some fresh rosemary from Arizona so of course I had to experiment with a Rosemary Focaccia! Here's the recipe:...
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Oscars Watching Food
I'm not a movie person so for me, Oscar's watching is just another excuse to eat with friends. My friend Sheryl ordered some Whole Foods... -
Still disgusting foods...
For whatever reason, I decided to read through some old emails I had archived. One was from my sister from August 14, 1998, with the subject line "FW: Yum!" After re-reading it was clear that the foods listed are just as gross today as they were almost ten years ago. So, without further ado, here is the email (slightly upgraded with links and some pictures): -
Waffles are Really an Excuse to Eat Dessert as a Meal
We had Caroline and Eddie over yesterday to break in our new waffle maker, the ... -
The Trader Joe's Chronicles
On Friday night, my friend Angie brought tons of goodies from Trader Joe's. The winner of the night was Double Rainbow Coffee Blast Ice Cream.... -
Q&A on Rosemary
Olivia asked:"I brought back fresh rosemary from my uncle's yard in Arizona. I will give you a bag of it. Can you suggest a recipe using rosemary?"
Rosemary is an earthy herb; it has a strong aroma that is reminiscent of the forest (think almost like pine). It can easily overwhelm other flavors, therefore, it traditionally goes with very flavorful ingredients. The most com... -
Teddy's Bar & Grill
Teddy's Bar & Grill Teddy's Bar & Grill looks more like a neighborhood bar but it seems like more people come to eat, at least during lunch time. Even in the crazy snow (yesterday), the place filled up for lunch. It's a casual and comfortable place where they serve simple non-inventive American food. It seems like a safety spot, where you can expect tha... -
OK 218
My incredibly sweet friend Lily, picked up dinner for us from Chinatown last night. I was craving noodle soups as I often do all winter. She decided to try ... -
Time Out Schools Rachel Ray
Lon and I have made fun of Rachel Ray's $40 a Day so many times. It's a ridiculous show concept. Any one of my friends can eat for less than $40 a day in New York City. Lily and I were just talking about it today and she found that Time Out New York has found a way for you to eat for $20 a week in New York City.... -
Hung Solo
Some people in my family keep kosher, and several of my close friends are kosher. One of the problems of keeping kosher is finding great food at re... -
Assi Brand Organic Tofu
When you buy tofu from Asian supermarkets, it's usually reasonably priced. It's about double at places like Whole Foods and Citerella, and they don't carry good bran... -
I Love Dried Cranberries
Dried Cranberries are the bomb! We always keep a huge bag of Craisins (one brand of sweetened dried cranberries) in... -
Emeril's Cup Runneth Over
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. is acquiring Emeril Lagasse's cookbook, television show, and kitchen product franchise for a minimum of $45 million dollars, with a potential upsid... -
Kingswood
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Naniwa
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Who Doesn't Hate Sandra Lee?
I've been complaining about Sandra Lee for a while now, making little notes to compile a blog about this when Lon spotted "I Still L">... -
Cookies like Blondies: PB&B
We bought a pile of bananas from BJ's and thanks to the insane climate conditions in our apartment, they pretty much went straight from green to brown. Also from BJ's, Jessica picked up some Smuckers' Natural Creamy Peanut Butter. We were very excited by the ingredient list: peanuts, salt. So, tonight I started searching for a cookie recipe that used both, an... -
Ghirardelli Intense Dark - Espresso Esacpe
For inexpensive commercially available chocolate, I love Ghirardelli's Espress... -
What do calories look like?
In case you didn't already know, food is used by our bodies to provide energy. Our bodies break down food into basic components and attempts to convert those components into s... -
Danal
I'm so excited that Danal Danal moved to my neighborhood, about two blocks from where I live. I never went to the previous location so I can't compare but the food we had for brunch today was good. Lon enjoyed his burger, which came with salad and the thin fries I like. The fries were a bit cold but still crispy. Becky had Poached Eggs... -
Attune Probiotic Wellness Bars
Probiotics, the good bacteria in your digestive tract, have become a hot topic in healthy eating. I've... -
Valentine's Day Dinner for Jessica
In planning a romantic dinner for your significant other, there are several factors to consider. First and foremost, consider what your mate's tastes are. I know Jessica is not crazy for too... -
D'agostino is Disgusting
At the end of January, my friend told me about a promotional discount at D'agostino where $30 would be taken off you... -
Grand Sichuan Chinese Restaurant
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Fork It Over - Steak or Seafood?
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Spicy and Tasty
Spicy and Tasty Spicy and Tasty is actually a creative name in the realm of English names for Chinese restaurants. I'm glad they took a step up from Happy Wok, Double Happiness, and East Seafood Palace. The decor is also a bit less gaudy, except for the ugly plastic chili peppers displayed in an inside window.At the front of the restaurant, al... -
Dub Cafe
After a haircut, I bee-lined towards the train station, but I caught a glimpse of a little place I never noticed, Dub Cafe? What does that mean, I thought? I was in a rush but I wan... -
Russo's Mozzarella & Pasta Corp.
I was walking home with my friend Angie and she told me about this tiny place called Russo's Mozzarella & Pasta Corp.Russo's Mozzarella & Pasta Corp. We would be walking passed it so why not stop in. They have a large selection of fresh pastas, raviolis, and some gnocci's. We decided to try the Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli and a fresh pasta that looked like telephone cord.Not knowing what the raviol... -
Jules Bistro
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First Taste of the Dessert Truck
I know very little about the Dessert Truck since my first taste happened last night. My sweet friend Caroline, who also loves trying new foods, brought me Chocolate Bread Pudding. The description on their menu reads, "our take on a classic chocolate custard dessert". I enjoyed their interpretation, more of a custard/pudding on the bottom and bread pudding on top. I am very much a texture person and love getting more than one. ... -
Rice Krispy Treat Roll
Just on a whim, Lon and I decided to play around with dressing up Rice Krispy Treats. We used a standard recipe and just laid it in a pan in a thinner layer than normal. We whipped some peanut butter until it was fluffy and spread it on and then rolled it up....
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East Ocean Palace - Banquet Stylin'
My family wanted to introduce Lon's family to Chinese banquet style dining. What better time than Chinese New Year. My mom made reservations for East Ocean Palace East Ocean Palace and everyone truly enjoyed it.Chinese banquets usually start with a cold appetizer platter. This one is probably the best I have ever seen. It was just huge and mag... -
Chinese New Year's Eve Dinner at Mom's
Everything my mom makes is always amazing. So many people have begged my mom to open a restaurant but she never will. It remains a special treat for loved ones only. This year, she decided on some non-traditional dishes since we'll be having a big banquet style meal tonight as well.First, Fried Butterfish with Pickled Radishes... -
Valentine's Day Special
Valentine's Day is the second worst day of the year to go to a restaurant. The first worst being Mother's Day. There are tons of things you can do b... -
Celebrate Chinese New Year!
Chinese New Year celebrations start tomorrow night and lasts for days. Even if you're not Chinese, you can celebrate as well. Here's a brief outline. Pick and choose the things you'd like to do and modify as you wish. Hey, I celebrate Break Fast but I don't fast....
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Gusto Grilled Organics
Gusto Grilled Organics Gusto Grilled Organics, no affiliation to Gusto Gusto (the Italian restaurant), is the first certified organic and certified green restaurant in New York. I am way excited! Unfortunately, the food is only mediocre but I'm looking forward to this trend ... -
Salt by Mark Kurlansky
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Flat Earth: Not Good.
In Duane Reade the other day, I noticed a stack of new snack products: Flat Earth. The bag is well designe... -
Knickerbocker Bar & Grill
Knickerbocker Bar & Grill Knickerbocker Bar & Grill was such a big let down. All three of us, Janny, Lon, and I, had heard good things about about the food here. When we walked in from the generic looking outside, I was pleasantly surprised by the cool piano bar atmosphere. You feel like you've left the NYU area and stepped into the 1970s. The build up then cont... -
Bee Pollen
Bee pollen (a.k.a. bee bread) is best defined as a miracle of nature. It has tra...
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