Manassas VAWe were in Manassas to visit McKay's Used Books. After spending a couple hours in that mega-store we went to Old Town Manassas to visit a new bookstore there. Right next door was Honey and Ivy, so I stopped in to pick up a coffee and sweet treat. It's a cute little coffeeshop that is also a gluten free bakery.I ordered an iced mocha with oat milk that was delicious! The oatmeal whoopie pie was also very tasty.Fun side fact, I recognized the barista from a latte art competition the…
Fried green tomatoes!
Time for the second variety from the mega bucket! Found this at the new Y&Y Supermarket in Lynnwood, Washington. Was the only thing I got but there were quite a few other things I wish I had. It’s a big bucket maybe 15 orso inches tall, containing a lot of different varieties. $13 was indeed a good deal for such a large thing. CNY promos are where it’s at! Let’s try this one out. Mo Xiao Xian Hot & Sour Sweet Potato Noodle – China A distributor / import sticker from the ‘super cup’ (click to…
Ada satu hal yang dulu sempat takut kalau itu terjadi di kemudian hari, public speaking. Ya hal ini menjadi momok yang cukup menakutkan, kalau tiba-tiba ada momen yang mengharuskan saya berbicara atau mungkin terpaksa saya harus berbicara. Ketika santri saya orang yang agak kalem, kalau ketemu orang orang ngga banyak nanya atau kepo sama urusan orang lain, dan sampai saat ini karakter itu masih melekat dalam diri saya. makannya jujur saya ngga terlalu peduli dengan urusan orang lain, walaupun…
It's green black walnut season. I don't know how people figured out you could use unripe walnuts in cooking, but I'm glad they did, and after you try making my fermented green walnut molasses I think you will be too, even if you don't like the taste of black walnuts cracked from the shell. Background... Read More The post Green Walnut Syrup (Molasses) appeared first on Forager | Chef .
New in the hopper this morning is this offering from Edinburgh-based roasters Carter. I didn’t get the ‘forest fruit cake’ in my first cup (as filter), but it was clean and pleasant. Reply by email
We talked yesterday about preparing and preserving blood for culinary use, now let's look at some more specific uses in medieval cuisine. Today we actually make som e recipes using blood. (For the record, I never have and never intend to make any of these.)Viking Blood BreadAt an archaeological site in Sweden, a piece of bread was discovered that was found to have blood in the mix. In the book An Early Meal by Daniel Serra and Hanna Tunberg, you will find a hypothetical version of the recipe…
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got pubs by bike, Nigerian Guinness and the wonder of pubs. First, some Wetherspoon news via reader Jeremy Pattison: a branch of the pub chain has opened on the campus of the University of Surrey in Guildford, with the university owning, staffing and running the pub under the franchise model. Are other Wetherspoon pubs run by franchisees? This feels new, and interesting. The story on the BBC, by Zac…
There’s something timeless about a good Egg in the Hole breakfast—simple, comforting, and loved in kitchens all over the world. Also known as Egg with a Hat or Gashouse Egg, this humble classic is pure childhood nostalgia wrapped in buttery, golden toast . My James Cagney Eggs take that familiar favourite and give it a playful grown‑up twist: a touch of garlic powder and a pinch of chili flakes for a subtle “gangster” kick that transforms the whole experience beautifully!With crisp artisanal…
Okay, here’s another chicken that isn’t exactly right. It’s pork flavored. When as AI was asked about the idea of chicken in carbonara – Key details about chicken in carbonara: Not Authentic: True carbonara, originating from Rome, excludes chicken, garlic, onions, and cream. Now, we live in a world where we can’t leave well enough alone. That being said, chicken carbonara does exist. However, this doesn’t taste like chicken; it tastes like the sauce that is put on Korean barbecue chicken. I…
Thanks to Rana Z., Stacy H., Brooke P., Cheyenne W., Shaelyn, Vanessa N., Heather H., & A.H., who can't believe that anyone would ever misspell professional. I mean, that's just crazy, right? [sheepish grin]*****P.S. A friend recently got me this gel cap for my migraines, and sweet icy Stay Puft, y'all, it's amazing: Migraine Hot/Cold Gel Cap I have a huge head and a lot of hair, so it's pretty snug on me, but the extra pressure with the cold is heavenly during a migraine. I used to hold a cold…
If you’re looking for a quick, elegant salmon supper that feels special without any fuss, this Basil Parmesan Salmon is about to become a weeknight favourite. Tender, flaky salmon fillets are topped with a creamy Parmesan‑basil mixture that melts into the fish as it bakes, creating a golden, savoury crust packed with fresh herb flavour. It’s simple enough for everyday cooking, yet delicious enough to serve when you want something a little extra. Ready in minutes and perfect for one or two, this…
Deuel County, South Dakota, c. 1995 More on Mulder’s farm…
BRENEZ, Nicole (Ed.); VIENET, René. Avec ma bite et mon couteau – René Viénet cinéaste (2026). Blosseville: Marest, 2026. 383 p.; ill.; 21 x 15 cm. ill. cover with photograph of a young René Viénet Thanks to Marest for sending this a review copy. // Merci a Marest pour cet envoi en service de presse. French: On attendait depuis longtemps un ouvrage retraçant le rocambolesque parcours cinématographique de René Viénet : c’est chose faite. Édité par Nicole Brenez — elle avait organisé une…
Replied to Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in Japan by Oona McGee (soranews24.com) The new noodles were in development for five years, with Nissin adopting a new noodle-making technology that allows the noodles to rehydrate using chilled water. The patented “Cold Rehydrate” process was developed specifically for the chilled Cup Noodle range. SoraNews24, which covers news from Japan, is a long-time member of my feed collection and a regular article contributor to the…
Onibus Coffee is a coffee shop in the residential neighbourhood of Nakameguro. They specialise in light roasted beans, and offer both pourover and milk-based coffee options. Nakameguro is a rather trendy place to live, home to the Meguro river - popular for its cherry blossoms in spring - and also for Japan’s one and only Starbucks Reserve Roastery. It’s slightly upscale vibe means there’s quite a few good coffee shops in the area. If you’re curious where the name “Onibus” comes from, they took…
berlynn-wohl: allaark: berlynn-wohl:Me in 2006: I’m still bitter about thatMe in 2016: I’m still salty about thatMe in 2026, probably: I’m still umami about that Well, are you?. We’re waiting. There’s a lot to be umami about these days.
Mango Nectar MeadCreated: 2026-07-14Batch Size: 1 gallonStyle: Melomel (mango)Target ABV: ~12–14%Original Gravity: ~1.105 (estimate — confirm with hydrometer)Final Gravity: ~1.010–1.018 (71B will finish semi-sweet at this OG)IngredientsBase Must Langers Organic Mango Nectar: 1 gallon jug (minus ~2 cups reserved for topping up) 20% juice (Alphonso mango puree concentrate + mango puree), filtered water, organic cane sugar 528g total sugars per gallon (1.16 lbs fermentable sugar equivalent)…
What does the word “cutters” mean to you? There’s a men’s barber shop near my house called Cutters; a 1990s sitcom was set in a barber shop sharing space with a women’s salon. There’s a Chicago-based film studio and post-production facility called Cutters. Cutters can refer to various kinds of tools, or a special type of fastball pitch in Baseball, or single-masted sailing ships. Cutters was also, if you recall, the name of the cycling team in the 1979 movie Breaking Away. In the food…
Zucchini al Forno – knackig-erfrischend sowohl kalt als auch warm ein Genuss! Zucchini al forno, das ist ein erfrischender Zucchini-Auflauf, der sowohl warm, als auch kalt perfekt zum heißen Sommer passt! Direkt zum Rezept Es ist Zucchini-Zeit! Die kleinen Biester sprießen nun im heimischen Garten wie Unkraut. Schnell nehmen sie dabei übergroße Dimensionen an. Für diese Zucchini-Bomben gibt es mein Rezept „Scarpaccia di Zucchini“. Heute jedoch geht es um die kleinen, knackigen Zucchini, die…
Here’s another one from HongKongFoodies.com! Go check ’em out as they’ve got a treasure trove of hard to find Demae Iccho variants! Today’s Friday for me – maybe for you too. I did a ton of walking this week – about 30 miles and I am thinking this will be a nice reward. Aka tonkotsu has a vibrant orange red broth and some heat – had it before and it’s a beautiful thing. I think this is a great one for today. Nissin Demae Ramen Aka Tonkotsu Flavour- Hong Kong Detail of the packaging (click to…
Mayo on broccoli salad is my Midwestern birthright, but every once in a while a non-mayo version wins me over! Ayesha Nurdjaja recently shared this Broccoli Salad with Honey Vinaigrette as a sneak peek from her upcoming cookbook, Mediterranean All the Way. I AM COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS (Ninety-six, to be exact)! The broccoli (or broccolini) gets a brief stint in a very hot oven, picking up a little char around the edges. Dates add concentrated sweetness, hazelnuts bring crunch, and mint and…
There’s something wonderfully comforting about a dish that blends two family favourites into one irresistible bake, and these Taco Stuffed Shells do exactly that. I first made them years ago when my children were growing up. They always gobbled them up with delight — a sure sign that this Tex‑Mex‑meets‑pasta creation is a keeper. Instead of traditional taco shells, tender jumbo pasta shells are filled with a hearty, flavour‑packed taco beef mixture made with seasoning, salsa, taco sauce,…
Vietnamese food is one of London’s great bargains — if you know where to look. A proper bowl of phở, fragrant with star anise and slow-cooked bone broth, will fill you up for hours. So will a bún bò Huế, a rice box, or a well-stuffed bánh mì. The cuisine is built around generous, sustaining food, and it tends to be priced that way too. This post covers eleven restaurants across London, from Clerkenwell to Kentish Town to Soho, with picks at three price points: around the £5 mark (where…
Found this one at HMart. The Otoki variants are for the US while Ottogi ones are for the Korean market – at least that’s what it seems like, but I could be wrong on that as I don’t have any official comment from the company. What I do know is that westerners saying Otoki is closer to the hard g/soft k kinda thing. Anyways, let’s have a nice kimchi bowl! Otoki Kimchi Ramen – United States Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, add…
2026/07/15 Wednesday Had a bunch of leftovers, a bit of broccoli, a bit of peas, two tomatoes, some cheese, and brown rice with carrots... so it was time to mix everything! So to start I minced some garlic, onion, and leek, chopped the raw broccoli and tomatoes, and grated the bits of mozzarella, queijo minas (talked about it in a previous cooking entry), and spicy smoked ricotta I had. Almir Sater playing Tocando em Frente (1992) I browned the onion, leek, and garlic with olive oil (always…
I cooked every Ina Garten recipe, and these are the ones I’d make when it’s 93 degrees and turning on the oven feels personally offensive. Portland briefly reached seventh-circle-of-hell temperatures around July 4, and while things have cooled down slightly, sweaty-shirt season is clearly not over. So I pulled together my favorite Ina Garten recipes that require little to no cooking. The list leans vegetable-heavy because, as it turns out, “no-cook chicken” is not a category anyone needs. A few…
Happy six year anniversary to the reveal of PS5 boxes! Who would have suspected that this would be the last time?
Yesterday, I wanted a canister of nuts as a snack from Kroger, and I bought this Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Almond, Cashew, & Pistachio Mix. I love honey roasted nuts, and cashews and pistachios are two of my favorite nuts, so it sounded like a great mix. It was ten dollars. When I opened it at home, I looked in the canister and immediately felt like what I was seeing was 80% almonds. I could’ve guessed as much. Everyone knows cashews are pistachios are the real prize here. But then I wondered,…
Here’s another one from HongKongFoodies.com! Go check ’em out as they’ve got a treasure trove of hard to find Demae Iccho variants! This is instant macaroni andyes, it’s not a noodle. It’s gonna be okay. This is something you’d find on the ramen aisle. Let’s cook it up and give it a try! Nissin Demae Iccho Instant Macaroni Tomato Beef Flavour – Hong Kong Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, boil macaroni 3~4 minutes. Add in…
