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Grab ’em Plantain Chips

I remember my first real experience with plantains. Though I had definitely eaten them before, it was really just in passing,  never having paid attention to them as a meal centerpiece. But then everything changed. My love of all things plantain began with a Haitian chef name Jean-Pierre. JP, as we all called him, was the staff cafeteria chef at the Mandarin Oriental in New York. JP was in charge of feeding the many staff members that made the hotel function... and that meant a ton of cooking! JP's menu would change daily with the ingredients he was provided, but one thing remained the same; there was always the option [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:12-04:00May 26th, 2010|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Style, meet Lunch Box

Definitely off the beaten path, but I thought that all you stylish foodie ladies out there might have particular interest in this product. Hey, haute cuisine can be haute couture too. A new line of fashion lunch bags, called Sachi Bags, is changing the way you might think about the lunch box forever. With Americans more focused on saving money where we can, packing your own lunch is not just for school kids any longer; but why can't an adult have a more stylish and fashionable way to carry it around than the ole' paper bag? And hey, can't we be green at the same time? Can't we reuse? Can't [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:13-04:00May 25th, 2010|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|4 Comments
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CLK Recipe Book

Sick of your crappy little kitchen? So was Jennifer Schaertl, so she decided to write a book about making gourmet meals in her crappy little kitchen. Take that linoleum! Gourmet Meals in Crappy Little Kitchens is Schaertl's cookbook debut, and she does a great job bringing helpful tips to the reader with space-saving techniques and recipes for the millions of kitchen impaired out there. We've all lived in a place that had a crappy little kitchen (a CLK), you might still live in a place with a CLK actually (I do). Well, it doesn't matter, and it's no longer an excuse for not cooking (so there!). Chef Schaertl thinks that [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:14-04:00May 12th, 2010|Foodie Interviews, xyz misc|2 Comments
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Glee Gum

Bonnie came across the neat little foodie find at the Green Products Expo in NYC . There's something about eco-friendly products that just makes them taste a bit better, almost guilt free. Though gum might not be the first thing you think of when thinking green (or healthy), Glee Gum is certainly worth a bit of your consideration. Glee Gum is an all natural chewing gum, made from sustainably harvested rainforest chicle. The gum comes in six different flavors: cinnamon, peppermint, tangerine, classic 'bubblegum', spearmint, and triple berry and has no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.. it's the next generation chicklet; a healthier alternative to synthetic, artificially flavored gums. [...]

By |2017-08-25T16:46:49-04:00May 9th, 2010|Food & Drinks, Other happenings, Rambling|5 Comments
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Oscar Mayer Good Mood Mission

Admit it… Mondays can be the hardest day of the week. Many people find the cure for a “case of the Monday’s” can be something simple – like knowing you have a delicious lunch to savor during a break in your busy schedule. Well, Oscar Mayer agrees with you. Oscar Mayer has recently launched a new selection of lunchtime offerings as their own cure for a case of the Monday’s... Oscar Mayer Deli Creations Cracker Combinations. Lunchables for adults is all I have to say... Whole grain flatbread crackers , Philadelphia Reduced Fat Cream Cheese and Oscar Mayer Deli meat provide a delicious combination of protein and whole grain that [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:15-04:00May 4th, 2010|Food & Drinks, Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Regional Best Mothers Day Gifts

I recently came across a marketing firm that uniquely focuses their efforts on promoting boutique, local food companies; Regional Best. Now... PR companies are by their very nature spin-machines... but everyone's got some spin, I'm just glad to see it being done for the little guy! Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and it's the perfect time to pamper your favorite foodie with her favorite foods, but this year, try something special. Whether its a sweet or savory goodies you're seeking, you’re sure to find a number of delicious options with Regional Best.  What kind of mom do you have? Here are a few gift ideas to get you started. For [...]

By |2017-09-02T10:51:46-04:00May 3rd, 2010|Rambling|0 Comments
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The Banana Seal

It's always a battle to keep food fresh, but a new product is making that easier. The Banana Seal is an airtight re-usable bag closure that creates a seal all the way across almost any bag. The product is a bit different from normal closures, ties and/or bag clips. Peel it (like a banana) and put the two parts on either side of the bag.  Press the seal together and you will create an airtight seal all the way across the bag. The original Banana Seal is a perfect solution to keeping snacks and other bags sealed airtight, protecting against food going bad, bugs and germs. The unique design is [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:15-04:00April 27th, 2010|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|4 Comments
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Secret Ingredient Showdown

Home chefs across America are being challenged to show off their culinary talents in the new “Ted’s Secret Ingredient Showdown” contest, sponsored by Ted’s Montana Grill. Ted’s Secret Ingredient Showdown runs from April 5 to May 30, 2010. During this time, a new secret ingredient will be revealed by Ted’s Montana Grill every two weeks at www.tedsmontanagrill.com. Amateur chefs are challenged to use their culinary creativity to create an original appetizer, entrée or dessert, using the featured ingredient. Think your recipe has what it takes? Submit it, along with a photo of the dish, or a one-to five-minute video of you preparing the dish. Entries can be submitted via the [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:16-04:00April 20th, 2010|Done Deals, Other happenings, USA Restaurants, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Free Tacos Tax Day

Tired of taxes? Feeling the financial burden? Not to worry, Taco Del Mar aims to ease your taxing stress by offering free tacos on Tax Day, Thursday, April 15th, 2010! You can claim a free taco filled with cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo and a choice of fish, pork, chicken or beef by going to tacodelmar.com, requesting their Free Taco 1099 Coupon (which will be emailed) and bringing the coupon to your local Taco Del Mar on Free Taco Tax Day, April 15th. Not to worry, it's not junk food! Taco Del Mar was recently named one of America’s Top 10 Best Fast-Casual Family Restaurants by Parents magazine and one [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:22:03-04:00April 14th, 2010|Done Deals, Freebies, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Flaxseed Substitute

I am never about substituting flavor, but I know that sometimes we need to make substitutions in the name of cutting out some of the calories, in cutting out some of the fat.... And hey, sometimes that can actually be done with little or no flavor lost. It is possible... Heard of flaxseed before? No, me neither really. I mean, I had heard the word, but never actually used it, let alone knew what to do with it. It was a foodie friend of mine that recently informed me about this unique ingredient, letting me know that this seed could actually be used as a fat substitute in many baked [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:19-04:00March 25th, 2010|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Shall we Decantus?

Shall we Dacantus? We've written before about the benefits of decanting wine. We've even highlighted the Vinturi Wine Aerator, a nifty little product that does glass by glass decanting. Well, I came across the 'Decantus' recently and thought it was an interesting, if not similar version of the much-lauded Vinturi... albeit with a larger target to aim for... I like that when it comes to red wine! Decantus maximizes the intensity of flavor for each and every glass of wine that flows through it, by injecting oxygen directly into the liquid. The process allows the wine to open up quickly, showcasing an amazingly different bouquet almost instantly. Through an innovative [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:19-04:00March 23rd, 2010|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|2 Comments
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