A Spoonful of Sofrito: 60 Cheap Eats Destinations in NYC!

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

60 Cheap Eats Destinations in NYC!

 

Sofrito Lovers,

Once again, my hero and foodie crush Robert Sietsema, from Eater.com, has published another amazing compilation of cheap eateries throughout our fair city!

Sietsema's lists point us in the direction of several eateries that are inexpensive, delicious, and often ignored or underrated.  Who says a little fondita (small Boricua mom'n'pop) with great pernil can't be as good as some five star restaurant?  I sure as hell don't! 

Sietsema hit it right on the head with some of his uptown picks (La Salle Dumpling Room and Ecuatoriana) and his Bronx spots (Gurra Cafe and Fouta).  I love these places and have even written reviews on this blog for some of them, as well!  Go check them out!  

Go taste for yourself! ¡Buen Provecho!

60 Cheap Eats Destinations You Should Know About in NYC Eater critic Robert Sietsema rounds up good deals in the five boroughs and beyond. by Robert Sietsema Jul 19, 2017, 8:58am EDT

 

As fancy restaurant prices continue to soar, finding great inexpensive ones becomes more of a priority. If the food is not only delicious but also outside your previous dining experience, all the better. In short write-ups, neighborhood round-ups, and full reviews, I post about cheap restaurants I’ve stumbled on in the five boroughs and adjacent metropolitan areas, and make menu recommendations. Here is a choice collection of those restaurants, listed geographically. Please let me know by email about restaurants you’ve visited that deserve to be more appreciated. Robert@Eater.com

 

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A Spoonful of Sofrito: Food Waste Hacks! - Mind Over Munch

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

Food Waste Hacks! - Mind Over Munch

Sofrito Lovers,

We're all fun and games here, but from time to time, I think it's necessary to drop some food related science and social justice content on you guys!

Recycling, reusing, re-purposing, and sustainability is extremely important to foodies, especially when you realize how much edible food goes to waste in this country!  Any intelligent person, would question why we're wasting TONS of food every year when it can be used to help people, reduce our carbon footprint, or be re-purposed.

Check out the video post below from YouTube's Mind over Munch and put into practice these brilliant, creative, and world saving food hacks.  Every little bit helps us feed people, save the environment, and live a more prosperous life!  Go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen provecho!

 

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Perfect fried Chicken Sandwich!

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

Perfect fried Chicken Sandwich!

 

Sofrito Lovers,

The Fried Chicken Sandwich is truly a work of art! There are many styles and versions of this sandwich, which have their merits, but the classic potato roll, pickles, and special sauce combo can't be beat!

Check out the post below from the Institute of Culinary Education and learn how to make this simplistic, yet incredible little snack! Quick, simple, and delicious-just how I like it!

Go taste for yourself! ¡Buen provecho!

Watch One Chef’s Tips for Making the Perfect Fried Chicken Sandwich

 

By James Briscione — Director of Culinary Research

The fried chicken sandwich, by law, may only contain bread, chicken, pickles and sauce. Never mind which law that is — the point is this: if you try to put anything more on my sandwich, we are going to have problems. With just four components to build it out, this sandwich is perfect in its simplicity, so each ingredient that goes into it better be perfect, too. Any missteps or half measures are going to stand out big time and completely throw off your chicken sandwich mojo.

 

Check out the recipe here!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Aspira Collecting food for Puerto Rico!

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

Aspira Collecting food for Puerto Rico!

Sofrito Lovers,

Millions in Puerto Rico have been left homeless, without electricity, and without food.  An old friend of mine that works for Aspira of New York has asked me to help spread the word about their donation drive.

She asked me to stress they need for food donations in particular!  Check out the post below and give generously!  We foodies have a long history of charitable activities, especially in support of people that have become food insecure and food unstable!  Please donate and inspire others to follow suit!
 

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Cuban Elena Ruz Sandwiches!

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

Cuban Elena Ruz Sandwiches!

 

Sofrito Lovers,

Have you ever heard of an Elena Ruz sandwich?  Yeah, neither have I!  Apparently, this little Cuban American beauty has evaded my Cuban cuisine loving ass for the longest.

It's a Cuban or Cuban American sandwich (I can't figure out which) that is prepared by spreading cream cheese and guava or strawberry jam or jelly on toast, then adding slices of turkey.  Weird, yet tantalizing right? At first mention, the recipe sounds gross, but if you think about it, the salty, savory, and sweet combo of it all becomes quite intriguing.

Check out the video below from We are Mitú and try out the recipe for yourself!  I'm running to my local bodega tomorrow to get some guava jelly and maybe some pan sobao to make my Elena Ruz.  I'm still trying to figure out why it's called an Elena Ruz, let me know if you do!

Check it out, go taste for yourself, and Buen provecho!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Make your own Instant noodles!

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

Make your own Instant noodles!

 

Sofrito Lovers,

Instant noodles are the lifeblood of college students, bachelors, and the unskilled cook!  When I was in college, I practically lived off those delicious little packets of salt, noodles, salt, veggies, salt, and some protein...and salt.  

Okay, so it's true that those little packets are also a super unhealthy sodium bomb, but the video below teaches you how to create your own noodle soup that is healthy and full of veggies!  It's up to you whether it'll be a sodium grenade or not!  Make smart choices!  I have and it's been a delicious adventure!

Check out Serious Eats's tantalizing DIY video about making your own incredible instant noodles at home.  Honestly, this is pure genius!  Check out the link below and have fun with your soups!

Go taste for yourself and como siempre, ¡Buen Provecho!

The Food Lab: Make Your Own Just-Add-Hot-Water Instant Noodles 

(and Make Your Coworkers Jealous)

THE FOOD LAB

Unraveling the mysteries of home cooking through science.

J. KENJI LÓPEZ-ALT

Thinking back on it, I must have cooked more instant ramen than any other food in my life (with the exception, perhaps, ofchocolate chip cookies). It's what I cooked when I was home alone as a kid. It was a staple that took me through college. It's what I make for myself when I come home too tipsy to do anything but boil water and knock back some aspirin. Its potent broth has nursed me through countless hangovers.

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A Spoonful of Sofrito: Tasting New Ruffles flavors!

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

Tasting New Ruffles flavors!

Sofrito Lovers,

Check out my latest Chip tasting video!  Will I like the Ruffles Flamin' Hot or the All Dressed Chips?  Which one did I hate?  Which one do I recommend?

Check out the video and then go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!