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Postcard from Rio de Janeiro: Romeo + Juliet
July 26, 2012
A common dessert in Brazil called "Romeo and Juliet" comprised of goiabada (guava paste) and Minas...
Umami Mart Grand Opening August 3 (OAK)
July 25, 2012
Hello! Sorry I haven't been blogging much, but I wanted to update you on how...
MOTOism: NYC Umeboshi Project: Year Two
July 24, 2012
As some of you may remember, I made umeboshi (pickled plum) last year, while Kayoko...
Forest Feast: Broiled Stone Fruit
July 23, 2012
I was so happy to get nectarines, plums and apricots in the CSA box this...
The PDT Project: Applejack Rabbit
July 20, 2012
"Did you say you'd like an Apple Martini? I'm sorry but we don't carry any...
Darjeeling Discovery: Thurbo Tea Estate
July 19, 2012
Tea estates in Darjeeling are very aware that organic sells. Some tea estates convert their...
Postcard from Rio de Janeiro: Jackfruit
July 18, 2012
Jackfruit floating in a pond in at Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro.
MOTOism: White Peach FroYo (Food Allergy Edition)
July 17, 2012
As I've written about in the past, I have developed an annoying food allergy. I've...
Forest Feast: Spicy Roasted Corn + Cauliflower Tacos
July 16, 2012
You can tell it’s summer when corn shows up in your CSA box. Sweet and...
The PDT Project: Apple Daiquiri
July 13, 2012
When it comes to knockoffs and variations, perhaps no cocktail has been the subject of...
Darjeeling Discovery: Castleton Tea Estate
July 12, 2012
Out of all the tea plantations I went to during my trip, Castleton seemed to...
Postcard from Rio de Janeiro: Coco from Ipanema
July 11, 2012
Coconut water alongside the Ipanema beach. Coconuts are cut in front of your eyes along...