This was an accidental miracle. I needed to make a dish for two friends with the following restrictions: No wheat, dairy, gluten, refined sugar, MSG, corn, or mushrooms. And no raw vegetables. I also had limited resources in my fridge. What I did have were carrots, beets, and … [Read more...] about Shaved Beet, Carrot & Apple Slaw with Cider Vinegar Dressing
Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes and Potatoes
Jerusalem artichokes are sweet. You wouldn't think so by looking at the gnarly roots. And you may not think so unless you have another vegetable to which to compare them. So I roasted a handful of Jerusalem artichokes (all I could bear to peel at one time...) and a couple of … [Read more...] about Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes and Potatoes
Sustainable Sushi at Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill, New York
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar 308th W. 58th Street, New York ●●●●●●●●☺○○ 8 1/2 out of 10 Sushi I was looking for sushi in New York. Simple, right? My Criteria: 1. Must be very high quality (compared with Montreal, this is relatively easy to find) 2. Must be open on Sunday for … [Read more...] about Sustainable Sushi at Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill, New York
More on the Brooklyn Green Market
There was a sign: "Eco Apples". I'd just heard that apples are hard to find both local and organic. Local is easy. Local apples are everywhere, and organic apples seem to be everywhere, but they're not usually local. Apparently to grow apples in certain climates it takes a lot of … [Read more...] about More on the Brooklyn Green Market
Smorgasburg: A Saturday Morning Foodie Feast in Williamsburg, New York
What do you get when you take a giant, gated field on the edge of the water directly across from Manhattan, set up over 40 food stalls selling everything from Korean bulgogi to Mexican chicken soup, sweet peanuts and slow-braised tacos, to Japanese hotdogs, noodles, and homemade … [Read more...] about Smorgasburg: A Saturday Morning Foodie Feast in Williamsburg, New York
Flushing Mall: Taiwanese Mango Shaved Ice
Did I go all the way to Chinatown II just to have South Indian dosa? No, but it does sound like something I'd do (the dosa at the Dosa Hutt was supposed to be as good as the downtwon Manhattan Dosa cart at Washington Square...but with seating). I am, fortunately, slightly more … [Read more...] about Flushing Mall: Taiwanese Mango Shaved Ice
Foodie Paradise in Flushing, NY, Part 1: Dosa and Dim Sum
Go east. No, further east. Out of Manhattan. To Queens. To almost past Queens. To the very end of the 7 subway line - Main Street Station. Not that it's the most convenient place to get to from Brooklyn, where I was staying. I had to cross into Manhattan from Brooklyn and then … [Read more...] about Foodie Paradise in Flushing, NY, Part 1: Dosa and Dim Sum
Toasted Barley Risotto
The broth was bland. That's about the only thing that can go wrong with barley risotto, in fact. I followed the directions precisely, so it actually wasn't my fault for once. Jumping into my ceiling yesterday morning, now THAT was completely my fault. To be fair, the ceiling … [Read more...] about Toasted Barley Risotto
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Lemon and Garlic
Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes, 1 head of garlic 1/2 - 1 tsp salt black pepper chili pepper flakes a TON of rosemary (or thyme or oregano) juice of 1/2 a lemon (or 1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice) Directions: Peel and chop the 4 sweet potatoes lengthwise (or you can leave the … [Read more...] about Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Lemon and Garlic
On Swiss Chard Cakes with Parsley Sauce and How to Make Disgusting Greens Delicious
It's never a good idea to start an article with the words, "Bear with me," but that's what I need to ask you to do. Maybe you don't like green leafy vegetables as much as I do, but before you start yelling, "Ew! Gross! It's green!" or "She wants me to eat that?", let me convince … [Read more...] about On Swiss Chard Cakes with Parsley Sauce and How to Make Disgusting Greens Delicious