Only in The Netherlands
Posted: June 13, 2012 Filed under: Food | Tags: bicultural marriage, Dutch, sag paneer, spinach, The Netherlands Leave a comment »The things we learn in a bicultural marriage…
Last night, we had Indian food delivered, with great Sag Paneer. Since a little baby took the space where my stomach used to be, I was only able to eat three bites. What a waste… I was ready to toss it in the trash, when Alvin suggested I’d eat it for lunch the next day.
I’m sorry? Reheating spinach, and poisoning myself and our unborn baby with nitrates? No, thank you. He looked at me like I was crazy, grabbed his phone, and this is what he found…
“Reheating Spinach Dangerous in Holland, Fine in Rest of World”
Chips + USA = Chunks
Posted: March 15, 2011 Filed under: Food | Tags: candy bars, Cincinnati, cookie dough, Europe, Greater's Ice Cream, truffled popcorn, US Leave a comment »Ever since I moved to the US, I have gotten to know a whole different side of food. Love eating the dough when making a pie? Why not make cookie dough balls covered with chocolate, and add them to the product line! Love deep fried food? Why not deep fry candy bars! Truffled popcorn anyone? And ever dreamt of eating chocolate chip ice cream, and discovering a big chocolate chunk in your cup? Well, that’s where Graeter’s came in…
Lucky me I found a husband who spent a few years in Cincinnati, Ohio. The first time I went there with him, Greater’s Ice Cream was part of the tour. Actually, I don’t remember anything on his tour not being food related.
Yes, Ben & Jerry’s is cute. And yes, spotting the Van Leeuwen truck in Soho always makes for a pleasant surprise. But you have never had anything like this. Black Raspberry Chip ice cream, full of those big chocolate chunks you’ve been dreaming of. Sometimes, I actually think Europe is missing out on a few things…
And, yes, they deliver.
Hotness Williamsburg Style
Posted: March 10, 2011 Filed under: Food | Tags: Brooklyn, chocolate, Mast Brothers, President Obama, Serrano Peppers 6 Comments »So last night was hot.
Have you heard of the bearded Mast Brothers? This is them.
You getting excited yet?
About five years ago, according to their site, Rick and Michael Mast started making chocolate from scratch in their Brooklyn apartment, to serve at their big dinner parties. Their friends gushed so over their treats, that they decided to turn the hobby into a day job. Today, they sell to 120 stores and restaurants, mostly in the New York area, and they have a waiting list of more than 1,500 worldwide! Even President Obama is a fan.
Serrano Peppers is the flavor I decided to spend a small fortune on. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. I love dark chocolate, which was all I tasted when I first took a bite. Then the aftertaste kicks in. Hot!! I justified my spending with the thought that this was something you eat very slowly. Not. I’m afraid you’ll hear about the other flavors, soon…
Also, check out the beautiful packaging! (if I recycle the wrap as craft paper, it’s actually not too bad of an investment)
