Thursday, November 17, 2016

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Talenti Tasting Video!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A Pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

Talenti Tasting Video: 
Alphonso Mango!


Sofrito Lovers,

Check out my latest Talenti tasting video!  This week, I taste tested Talenti's Alphonso Mango, did I like it?  Watch and see, then go taste for yourself! ¡Buen Provecho!



Wednesday, November 16, 2016

A Spoonful of Sofrito: The 38th installment of Sietsema's Three Great Cheap series!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A Pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

The 38th installment of Sietsema's Three Great Cheap series!


Sofrito Lovers,

Eater.com 's Robert Sietsema has done it again!  He's found us another set of Cheap Eats around the city so we can fill our bellies and not empty our wallets! 

Sietsema's picks are always incredible!  I'm planning to visit a few of these places this weekend!  I'll let you know what I think; I hope to see you there!  Read, get out there, and go taste for yourself! ¡Buen Provecho!


String Hoppers, Tripe & Pig-Foot Stew, and Other Cut-Rate Culinary Delights
 
The 38th installment of Sietsema's Three Great Cheap series by Robert Sietsema Nov 7, 2016, 2:42pm EST 
 
 
Spicy Lanka — Located along Hillside Avenue’s restaurant row in downtown Jamaica, this rare Sri Lankan treats the cuisine from a halal perspective. The prices are very reasonable, too, considering that the humongous entrees easily feed two. One dish not to be missed is kothu roti, a pyramid fashioned from torn-up shreds of flatbread tossed with slivered vegetables and a main ingredient that runs to egg, chicken, mutton, shrimp, or kingfish. The dish originated in the north of the teardrop-shaped island, once the colony of Ceylon, and the ripped roti will remind you of noodles. Featuring actual noodles, string hoppers are another prize main course: coiled vermicelli that can be matched with any number of curries and chutneys.
 
 

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Pho Noodle Soup Challenge!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

Pho Noodle Soup Challenge!


Sofrito Lovers,

You should all know by now that I love tasting videos, food challenges videos, and cooking tutorials with all my foodie heart and soul!  When I first saw the video posted below from Strictly Dumpling, an awesome foodie channel on YouTube, I laughed my ass and decided it needed to be posted!

Hosted by the sexy and hilarious Mike Chen, this video is an homage to both food challenges and to Pho, that incredible Vietnamese beef soup that has become an international soup sensation!  if you've never heard of Pho, then you must watch the video below.

I won't give any more away!  Watch, laugh and then go get some Pho!  Go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho! 






Check out my favorite Pho place in the Bronx!


Monday, November 14, 2016

A Spoonful of Sofrito: NYC Universal Pasteles Contest!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A Pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

NYC Universal Pasteles Contest!


Sofrito Lovers,

Join us on Saturday, November 19th at Sapito's for the 3rd Annual Universal Pasteles Contest!  For the folks not in the know, Pasteles are a Puerto Rican/Caribbean delicacy made of green banana, plantain or yucca (cassava) dough that has been filled with a stewed meat and vegetables and boiled in a platano leaf.  It's like a Mexican Tamal except it isn't made with cornmeal.  They're savory, hearty, and delicious!

Going on its third year, this competition is fun, intense, and entertaining!  There's going to be a panel for traditional and nontraditional pasteles, which means you can sample an extraordinary variety of this delicious dish!

Folks, I hope you join me this Saturday and truly indulge in an amazing culinary cook off!  This is going to be incredible!

COME TASTE FOR YOURSELF! ¡Buen provecho!


Thursday, November 10, 2016

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Talenti Tasting Video!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A Pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

Talenti Tasting Video!


Sofrito Lovers,

Check out my latest tasting video!  For the month of November, I will be taste testing different flavors of Talenti Gelato and Sorbettos.  I've started off the series with Mediterranean Mint! 

Will I like it?  Is it gross?  Watch and then go taste for yourself! ¡Buen Provecho!

 
 

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

A Spoonful of Sofrito: American Kids eat french food!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: a pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

American Kids eat french food!


Sofrito Lovers,

Laugh!  It's Election Day and the seriousness of this election has to be balanced by some foodie humor!  The good people at WatchCut Video, from YouTube, have posted this awesome video titled American Kids try French Food and it's incredibly cute and hilarious.

So, before you go and decide the fate of this fucked up country, take a moment to watch this video and laugh.  It'll do you some good!  Enjoy!

Watch, laugh, and go taste some French food for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho! 
 

Monday, November 7, 2016

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Chicken Fried Steak Recipe

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A Pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

Chicken Fried Steak Recipe


Sofrito Lovers,

This weekend, I made one of my favorite Southern recipes: Chicken Fried Steak! I love this dish and the recipe is pretty easy to follow.  I don't remember exactly where I got the recipe from, but it's been in my personal cookbook file for a while.  I've posted it below for folks to use and improve upon.

Check it out for yourself!  Read it, cook it, and taste for yourself! ¡Buen Provecho!

Chicken Fried Steak


Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon each salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1-1/4 cups buttermilk, divided
4 beef cubed steaks (4 ounces each)
Oil for frying
1-1/2 cups 2% milk

Directions:
In a shallow bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups flour, baking powder and
seasonings. In another shallow bowl, combine egg and 3/4 cup buttermilk.  

Dip each cubed steak in buttermilk mixture, then roll in flour mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes.

In a large skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil on medium-high. 

Fry steaks for 5-7 minutes. Turn carefully; cook 5 minutes longer or until coating is crisp and meat is no longer pink. Remove steaks and keep warm.

Drain, reserving 1/3 cup drippings; stir remaining flour into drippings until smooth. 

Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and remaining buttermilk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with steaks.