Foodie Finds
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Foodie Finds, Study Abroad, Uncategorized
Taste of Mendoza: Sweet Nostalgia
My Spanish teacher Ángel is the most entertaining teacher I have abroad. He always comes to class wearing one of his many Yves Saint Laurent sweaters with appropriately paired slacks and leather loafers. Most of the class time is spent talking about what we did over the weekend or what we have planned for the [...]
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Cupcake cravings: Two Little Red Hens
You’ve heard them. The jaded, cynical, lost-all-sense-of-what-is-right-in-the-world foodies who scoff, “cupcakes are so last year,” and, “ugh, I’m so over cupcakes,” every time they pass by bakery windows filled with pastel swirls of buttercream. Don’t do it. Don’t lose that sense of wonder that you get each time you bite into the perfect portable dessert, [...]
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Westside Watch: Peanut Butter Love
Anyone who knows me at all knows that I adore peanut butter. I have it every morning with my breakfast and I manage to sneak in a few spoonfuls from the jar at least once a day. I’m a proud crunchy fan and I might go so far as to call myself an aficionado of [...]
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Foodie Finds, Restaurant Reviews, Uncommon Foods
Thymari, a surprising approach to Greek cuisine
As a Greek-American, I have grown up surrounded by Greek customs, celebrations and food (aspects which are far from mutually exclusive). Due to my more traditional cultural experience, I had not given much thought to its’ potential for modern adaptation. That is, until I dined at Thymari. Located in Astoria, a region in Queens with [...]
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Foodie Finds, Photography, Restaurant Reviews
Of Noodles and Dumplings: Xi’an Famous Foods
Hungry for some noodles? Well, you can’t go wrong with giving Xi’an Famous Foods a try. X’ian Famous Foods is a small restaurant line in New York, with locations in Chinatown, Flushing, East Village, and Brooklyn. Described as a “fusion of Middle Eastern and Chinese foods,” its food has earned the restaurant critical acclaim from sites such [...]
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Taste of Mendoza: Argentine Sugar High
These first weeks in Argentina have provided confirmation of two things: the Argentines like their sweets sweet, and they love their famous dulce de leche. Essentially a milk jam, dulce de leche is made by heating sweetened milk until it caramelizes and turns a brown color. The result is a soft, caramel-like spread that is [...]
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Grilled Polenta Cakes with Mushroom and Arugula Ragù
On those nights when I come home ravenous and exhausted, looking for a quick dinner fix but also craving a little novelty, I tend to be most inventive. This week’s vegetarian ensemble did just the trick. Creamy polenta crisped on the edges, topped with sweet and sour ragù, and garnished with fresh arugula and parmesan [...]
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Comfort food
To me, nothing screams ‘comfort food’ louder than bread pudding and this taro bread pudding at Sea Thai, Brooklyn, hit the spot with a buttery, creamy, slide down your throat texture and subtle sweet taste. Topped with ice cream and caramel drizzle this was a delicious end to an interesting Thai dinner. Check out [...]
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Fika Fridays: Comedy, scrumptiousness, de Wafels!
Not sure what a fika is? Click here to find out. For the student on the go, food trucks are quite possibly one of the most beautiful things to ever grace the city’s streets. Food trucks can vary in size and food offering, but each attracts its supplicants with rich smells, loud music, and colorful side [...]
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Treat Yourself
As midterms loom and assignments begin to pile up, I urge you to take just ten minutes of uninterrupted, guilt-free pause. Set aside these brief moments of you time, give your mind the chance to reflect on all you have read and absorbed, and savor something tasty, nourishing, and warm. Work this break into your [...]
