9 months ago I promised to at some point cover mangosteen. I still haven’t managed to find fresh mangosteens but I did find canned mangosteen (the same company also make canned rambutan, so look out for that ingredient soon!). Above are a few of the canned mangosteens, which, by the way, have nothing to do […] Read more…
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Kitchen Play: White Bean and Rosemary Bruschetta
Kitchen Play is a great new site made by Casey from TasteStopping. The goal is to connect food bloggers with PR professionals through sponsored events. Progressive Parties will happen each month, where 6 bloggers will be chosen and assigned one of 6 courses to make with a product from a sponsor. The first Progressive Party […] Read more…
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
First off, technically this isn’t a latte, as I made it with coffee, not espresso. But it’s an (improved) imitation of a certain coffee giant’s pumpkin spice latte, so let’s just overlook the details. That particular coffee monopoly also uses (tons of) flavored syrup to make their pumpkin drinks. While you can make your own […] Read more…
Week 42: Kiwi Berries
Only 10 more weeks until the end of this project (and the end of 2010)! Are there any unusual ingredients you want me to cover before the end? Contact me soon! This week, I discovered kiwi berries at the store. These green or purple berries are smaller versions of kiwis, without the fuzzy surface. They’re […] Read more…
Dried Apple Chips: An Easy Fall Treat
It’s finally fall! Apples are in season and I’ve been eating them every day (keeps the doctor away, right?). After buying an overwhelming amount, I was inspired by this post on Serious Eats to dry some in the oven. I don’t own a dehydrator, and this is a simple way to make flavorful dried apples […] Read more…