Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Carrot Cake Recipe...From Prison.
A recipe from prison is definitely a nontraditional source. In the NYT article, "At Rikers, This Cake Is Renowned" prison chefs divulge the recipe of their highly popular carrot cake. Enjoy!
Monday, 16 August 2010
UnBEElievable!
When I head to my local farmers' market I will put to the test the tidbit I read in the article, "Follow the Bees to the Sweetest Fruit." Apparently, bees can tell which fruits have the most sugar. Now I can choose wisely!
Taco Time
La Superior:
Would it be cliche to call these tacos superior? Probably, but it is the truth. Located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn this tiny Mexican restaurant offers a variety of delicious, flavorful, and overly spicy tacos at reasonable prices. My three favorite tacos were the amaron al chipotle (sauteed shrimps with chipotle sauce), tinga al pollo (shredded chicken in chipotle sauce), and pescado zarandeado (non-fried fish topped with pico). It is a perfect place if your looking for an authentic and spiiiiicy Mexican meal.
Cascabel Taqueria:
It finally happened. A scrumptious and reasonably priced (gasp) taqueria opened on the Upper East Side. Enter Cascabel Taqueria. As the website says, "a small place with a big menu, you can come back again and again for everything from a bite at the counter to a date that is easy on the wallet." Start with the guacamole it was delicious, chunky, and full of tomatoes! You really can't go wrong with your taco choices. However, for dessert avoid the Mexican chocolate at the counter. Lesson learned!
Would it be cliche to call these tacos superior? Probably, but it is the truth. Located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn this tiny Mexican restaurant offers a variety of delicious, flavorful, and overly spicy tacos at reasonable prices. My three favorite tacos were the amaron al chipotle (sauteed shrimps with chipotle sauce), tinga al pollo (shredded chicken in chipotle sauce), and pescado zarandeado (non-fried fish topped with pico). It is a perfect place if your looking for an authentic and spiiiiicy Mexican meal.
Cascabel Taqueria:
It finally happened. A scrumptious and reasonably priced (gasp) taqueria opened on the Upper East Side. Enter Cascabel Taqueria. As the website says, "a small place with a big menu, you can come back again and again for everything from a bite at the counter to a date that is easy on the wallet." Start with the guacamole it was delicious, chunky, and full of tomatoes! You really can't go wrong with your taco choices. However, for dessert avoid the Mexican chocolate at the counter. Lesson learned!
Next on the taco summer tour is Taqueria Distrito Federal.
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