In Videos: Taco Bell Freeze
Though not food related, the freeze in Grand Central was pretty awe-inspiring.
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In Videos: Skoda's Sweet New Ride
I don't think I've ever said this about a car before, but that sure looks tasty!
I wonder what they did with it after they made it?...
Snapshots from Asia: Tropical Fruit Feast, Red-Fleshed Dragon Fruit
Your mention of mangosteens takes me back to Hong Kong, when I was there a few weeks ago and basking in the glory of how inexpensive they were.
Three pounds.
$20 HKD. That's less that $3 US, folks. This is insane to me, coming from New York and seeing them being sold for $5 a pop in places like Dean and Deluca.
Do yourselves a favor, people, and get yourselves to Southeast Asia and eat all the exotic, tasty fruits they have to offer!
Pizzeria Bianco: The DJ Bubbles Drive-By
Y'know where you should head out to for a pretty durn good pizza? Portland, Oregon. And I'm from New York! Ken's Artisan Pizza is an outpost of marvelous pizza in the Northwest. I only mention them because they also make a pizza topped full-on with a big bunch of peppery arugula. And considering the quality of produce out there, you cannot go wrong. Also, even though it's not pizza, the roasted vegetables were the most flavorful I've ever had.
Cook the Book: The Sweet Melissa Baking Book
It's a draw between a good macaron and a dense, smooth flourless chocolate cake.
Bourdain Rants About the Food Network
@Chewy: "No Reservations" is, after all, on the Travel Network - I'm sure if the show didn't air on that network, it would be all food, all the time. But then again, what's food without the people?
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Pizzeria Bianco: The DJ Bubbles Drive-By
I love food and I especially love pizza and I’ve read several of your thoughts on pizza places around the US. Have you ever tried Buzzy’s Pizza in Niagara Falls NY? I have had pizza all around this great land of ours and so far hands down the BEST. You should try it! http://www.buzzyspizza.com/
Snapshots from Asia: Tropical Fruit Feast, Red-Fleshed Dragon Fruit
@Sieseye: I believe the S. American longan fruit is the nance. Here in Costa rica, we drink them as a juice. And by we, I mean they, because this is the first fruit I have ever met that made me want to vomit... absolutely horrible.
Snapshots from Asia: Tropical Fruit Feast, Red-Fleshed Dragon Fruit
I'm so excited to see this post! I always spy the pitaya at the local farmer's market (I live in Costa Rica), but have never purchased it. I know it sounds ridiculous, but it costs about $4/kilo here, which is far more expensive than other amazing fruits that we have ($1/pineapple, $1.50/kilo passion fruit, etc.). Now that I know, I'll double-check that it's the red-fleshed variety, and "invest" in a kilo or so - looks delicious!
Snapshots from Asia: Tropical Fruit Feast, Red-Fleshed Dragon Fruit
Sieseye: Home is in Singapore -- where I'm back for the summer! Starfruit juice (with a touch of salt) is my family's remedy for whenever any of us are feeling poorly. We sip it all day instead of eating solid food, and usually feel all better by the next day! Of course, it's perfectly refreshing in hot weather too =)
Snapshots from Asia: Tropical Fruit Feast, Red-Fleshed Dragon Fruit
hungrychristel: I'm used to paying only 70 cents a pop for them in Asia, and I've seen them sold for upwards of $7 each in the States, so I'm not sure I'd pay that much for them (then again, I can't bring myself to shell out for blueberries in supermarkets). I definitely would seek out the red-fleshed variety (Costa Rica Pitaya) rather than the more common white-fleshed one if you do decide to splurge though!
Snapshots from Asia: Tropical Fruit Feast, Red-Fleshed Dragon Fruit
Sieseye: Wow, you did your homework! I took a look at the "California Rare Fruit Growers" site and it seems Cherimoya is the common name used in the States for Custard Apples -- which is what it's called in the UK. I remember the Custard Apples I ate in Australia were sweeter and smaller than the Soursops I get in Asia. I love sweet-tart flavors, so my preference is for the Soursop =)
I will be keeping my eyes peeled for the kiwi berries!
Snapshots from Asia: Tropical Fruit Feast, Red-Fleshed Dragon Fruit
WOW
I've never seen this. The inside looks like candy!
You say it's worth the price? Which breed do you recommend?
Snapshots from Asia: Tropical Fruit Feast, Red-Fleshed Dragon Fruit
@onedaylingers -- Looks like they are called "Baby Kiwi" on the west coast and "Kiwi Grape" in British Columbia but seems Pennsylvania is the only place that grows them organically. The plant itself is called "Hardy Kiwi" so that ought to help you search them out close to you.
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