I know there hasn't been much going on here lately, and for that I apologize, but occasionally something so ridiculous comes along that I feel I have to address it. It's called the GM Diet, and if you're anything like me, your mind will go straight to cars. And you would be correct […]
Author: Dara
Ode To Peanut Butter
It's a gloomy day here at work…so to brighten the mood I have written a silly (and incredibly corny) little poem about one of my favorite foods…enjoy!! Ode To Peanut Butter Smooth and creamy And oh so right You satisfy cravings With your nutty bite You mate with jelly And mambo […]
NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2009
So it's that time of year again. Time when I make the false statement about how I want to start eating healthy (being that it's a new year and all) and then…Restaurant Week appears and it all goes to shit. Shocking. It could be that I have no real intentions of […]
99 Miles to Philly Open in Midtown
So the other day I'm walking down 52nd street and I notice that my reliable greasy burger joint "ZipBurger" has been shut down and replaced with "99 Miles to Philly," a cheesesteak chain from downtown. Needless to say, I was both sad and elated at the same time. I have always thought […]
Fried Oreos and Stomach Pain at the San Gennaro Feast
So this past weekend I had my first experience with fried Oreos, and let's just say it was a very special moment followed by a slight bout of indigestion. Hey, sometimes we have to take risks in life. It was at the annual San Gennaro Feast in Little Italy, and […]
Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon with Sweet Potato Wedges
This is an incredibly easy meal for two (and you can easily make it for one as well) because everything goes on one pan (or two sheet pans if you have a small oven like I do). 2 4-5 oz salmon fillets 4 tbsp honey mustard 2 tbsp veg oil […]
Atomic Wings, PB Cups and Cinnamon Toast Dessert Club Sandwich..?
Oh, what a night. First off I'd like to preface this by giving credit to my friend Hal, who came up with this dish, because believe me, I would not have the courage to attempt this. And I also recommend you have a good dentist before digging in. So Hal […]
Hooray! It’s International Pickle Day!!
Finally, I will live to see the celebration of one of my all-time favorite snacks: pickles! I go through about a jar a week of B&G Kosher Dill Spears and also keep the Vlasic Sandwich Stackers on hand for my turkey sandwiches. I just love […]
I’m Back – and I’m Attacking Healthy Cereal!
First off, I apologize to all of my loyal readers out there – all five of you – for not posting as often lately. I have been having some issues and haven't found too much to blog about. But today, I am not feeling so great and I feel like […]
4th Annual Vendy Awards: It’s Street Food Smackdown!
Here’s something you wont see everywhere: The Vendy Awards. Yes, in New York City, street meat is so important that we have decided to hold a ceremony honoring those who slice the […]