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Recipes to please your biker buddies

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Recipes to please your biker buddies

Biker’s favorites from Biker Billy’s Hog Wild on a Harley Cookbook” written by Bill Hufnagle.

My husband loves his Harley Davidson. He was raised on them. He was raised to know the value as well as the power of the bike. He now owns one of his own and we take her out when we can. If you are or you know someone that rides a hog like my husband, then these rough and tough biker recipes are for you!

Recipes to please your biker buddies

Dede Vecchio’s Sturgis Farmer’s Omelet

Found on page 5 of Biker Billy’s Hog Wild on a Harley cookbook by Bill Hufnagle

Feeds 4 hungry bikers or 5 ol’ ladies

Ingredients
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 potatoes peeled and diced
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 1 to 2 hot peppers, seeded and diced
  • Bacon (optional), cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 6 to 7 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
  1. In a large frying pan melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the potatoes and onions and fry until the potatoes are tender and browned.
  3. Add the hot peppers and bacon, if using, and cook until the peppers are tender and the bacon is crisp.
  4. Add the eggs and stir until they are firm.
  5. Serve up hot
Recipes to please your biker buddies

Milwaukee Proud Beer and Cheese Soup

Recipe found on page 93 in Biker Billy’s Hog Wild on a Harley cookbook by Bill Hufnagle

Ingredients
  • ¼ cup of water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium-size onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • One 12-ounce can of dark beer
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground savory
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch, stir well, and set aside
  2. Melt the butter in a medium-size soup pot over medium heat
  3. Add the onion and cook, stirring, just until it begins to color, about 1 minute
  4. Add the beer, vegetable broth, cayenne pepper, salt, white pepper, cumin, and savory. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low.
  5. Slowly pour in the half and half, stirring constantly
  6. Add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted
  7. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir well.
  8. Let simmer until the soup thickens, stirring often, 5 to 7 minutes.
  9. Serve immediately.
Recipes to please your biker buddies

Lisa’s Sloppy Joe Biscuit Cups

Found on page 206 in Biker Billy’s Hog Wild on a Harley cookbook by Bill Hufnagle

Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ¼ cup finely chopped celery
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • ¼ cup seeded and finely chopped green bell pepper
  • ½ cup barbeque sauce of your choice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • One 20-ounce can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
  • 5 slices (1 ounce each) cheddar cheese, quartered
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, brown the beef, celery, onion, and bell pepper long enough for the beef to lose it’s pink. Break up the beef as you cook it. Pour off the grease drippings.
  3. Stir in barbecue sauce and salt. Simmer, uncovered, for a couple of minutes more. Remove from heat.
  4. Place one biscuit into each of 10 ungreased standard size muffin cups. Press the dough firmly into the bottom and up the side of each cup. Spoon about ¼ cup beef mixture into each biscuit cup. Bake until the edges of the biscuits are golden brown. 10 to 15 minutes. Place two pieces of cheese on top of each biscuit cup and bake a bit more until the cheese melts. Remove from the oven and let stand for one minute.
  5. Loosen the edges of each biscuit cup before removing it from the tin.

Are Dinner Buffets Going To Survive COVID-19?

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Dinner Buffets

If there’s one thing that COVID-19 has changed, it’s the way we deal with people. Or, at the very least, the way people view bacteria and germs in society. In my state of New Jersey, we’ve been under quarantine for about a month and a half—give or take. 

Within that month, I noticed that people have started to look extra hard at people. While there’s empathy towards everyone in many circles, there’s also a newfound distrust of people. It’s hard, and it makes you think twice about how others take care of themselves.

Are Dinner Buffets Going To Survive COVID-19?

There’s a little paranoia involved, too. Everywhere you go, you end up wondering, “Did this person have contact with a COVID case? Do they actually care, or are they just putting on a mask because they are worried about getting a ticket?” 

Dinner Buffets

In my experience, it’s hard to make people go back to a certain mentality after something like this. Now, more than ever, cleanliness is becoming a must-have in restaurants, too. A la carte restaurants are already sweating the new stress, but when it comes to buffets? It’s a whole new story. 

Buffets have always been a place where people were okay with sacrificing the quality of their food in exchange for more servings. That alone could be survivable. This restaurant style also made no qualms about having dubious sanitation methods, which is where I start to wonder. 

We’ve all heard of all-you-can-eat buffets where people sneaked on food, grabbed it with their bare hands, or just coughed on it. Is a business model that’s notorious for having gross encounters capable of surviving COVID-19? 

Are Dinner Buffets Going To Survive COVID-19?

Honestly, I don’t know. 

Between the budget cuts many restaurants are going to have to do in order to stay afloat and the increased concern about sanitation post-coronavirus, we should expect to see the buffet model decrease in popularity with most demographics. After all, people don’t want to deal with restaurants that might potentially increase their risk of getting sick. 

I want to say that it’ll take a while before people get comfortable with the idea of eating in close quarters, especially when the food is laid out in front of everyone so that they can pick and choose what they want to eat. Almost everyone I know has met someone who is down dead as a result of the coronavirus. That makes eating at a buffet all the more unappetizing.

That being said, there is a glimmer of hope. I have a feeling that buffets will survive as long as they get people to order what they want rather than grab it. Or, maybe I’m wrong about peoples’ memories. Considering that there are people who are already protesting to see America open up again, there might just be a saving grace for buffets anyway.

Tips and more geared towards our young chefs

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The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs.

All tips, tricks, and recipes included below can be found in The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs.

More and more parents are bringing their children to the kitchen and showing them the ways of cooking. They are constantly surprised by the skills and instinct that their children have when it comes to food and cooking. This cookbook is designed with help to guide young chefs in the right direction, teach them proper cooking techniques and much more!

Below are some of the best tips, tricks, and recipes found in this cookbook.

The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs
The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs

Tip#1: cooking requires these steps (in this order)

  1. Prepare your ingredients: read through the recipe and gather all ingredients that are listed. Set them up in the order in which they will be used in the recipe.
  2. Gather the required cooking equipment: after reading the recipe, you should have an idea as to which equipment you will need. Gather them together and organize them in order in which they will be used.
  3. Start cooking the recipe: now you are ready to follow the recipe and turn out the desired result.
The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs

Tip#2: Secret step to making perfect French toast

It’s all about the bread! The bread that you choose for French toast should be flavorful (play round with cinnamon raisin, honey wheat, another flavored bread) and hearty. But, most of all, the bread needs to be dry! Before dipping the bread in the egg mixture, be sure to dry the bread out in the toaster. This will ensure that the bread will soak up the egg mixture.

The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs

Tip#3: How to roll a wrap

I can personally say that this was a complete game-changer for me!

  1. Fold up the bottom of the lavash or tortilla over the filling.
  2. Then fold in the sides of the lavash or tortilla over the filling.
  3. Working from the bottom up, roll it into a log, ending with the seam side down. Don’t roll too tightly or you will push the filling out of the open end as you roll.
The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs

Check it out! Crispy Veggie Burgers

Recipe found on page 90 in The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs.

Ingredients
  • 1 (15 ounces) can chickpeas
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, plus extra for serving
  • 2 teaspoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, measured separately
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch pepper
  • ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 3 scallions, sliced thin
  • 2 leaves lettuce
  • 2 hamburger buns
Instructions
  1. Set a colander in the sink.
  2. Open the can of chickpeas and pour it into the colander.
  3. Rinse the chickpeas with cold water and shake the colander to drain well.
  4. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, curry powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  5. Set aside. Place the chickpeas, panko, and scallions in a food processor. Lock the lid in place.
  6. Hold down the pulse button 1 second, then release. Repeat until ingredients are roughly chopped with some large pieces remaining, 5 to 8 pulses.
  7. Remove the lid and carefully remove the food processor blade (ask an adult for help).
  8. Transfer the chickpea mixture to the bowl with the egg mixture. Use a rubber spatula to gently stir the ingredients until just combined.
  9. Use your hands to divide the chickpea mixture into 4 lightly packed balls. Gently flatten each ball into a circle that measures 4 inches across.
  10. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to a 12-inch nonstick skillet and swirl the skillet to coat evenly with the oil. Place the patties in the skillet and cook over medium heat until the bottom side is well browned about 4 to 6 minutes.
  11. Use a spatula to gently flip the patties (ask an adult for help). Cook until the other side is well browned, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  12. Turn off the heat. Put 1 lettuce leaf inside each bun. Use a spatula to slide the burgers into buns.
  13. Serve with more yogurt (for dipping or spreading inside buns) if you like. Serves 4

I cannot wait to try this recipe!!!!

The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs

Sandwiches to make you drool!

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Sandwich

I have had a ”love and hate” relationship with sandwiches. As of right now, I am back to loving sandwiches. They can be as basic as peanut butter and jelly on white bread. Or, they can be fancy with layers of meats, cheeses, sauces, and veggies. There is so much to love about sandwiches!

Sandwiches to make you drool!

Green goddess sandwiches

https://bojongourmet.com/green-goddess-sandwiches/#wprm-recipe-container-25525

Ingredients

Green goddess mayonnaise (makes enough for 4-6 sandwiches):

  • 1/3 cup packed basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup packed tarragon leaves
  • 1/3 cup packed chopped chives
  • 2 medium-large garlic cloves
  • 2 anchovy fillets
  • zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup good mayonnaise (such as Spectrum’s olive oil mayonnaise)
  • pickled spring onions (makes enough for 4-6 sandwiches):
  • 2 spring onions, bulb thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns, lightly crushed

Per sandwich:

  • 2 slices pan bread (I like something with a neutral flavor such as Josie Baker’s Wonder Bread)
  • 1/2 a small, ripe avocado, sliced
  • 2 fat slices fresh mozzarella
  • 1 medium-sized green zebra tomato (or another heirloom tomato), sliced
  • a few thin slices cucumber
  • several slices pickled onion
  • a handful of sprouts (such as broccoli sprouts), rinsed and dried
  • a couple of small lettuce leaves (butter or romaine), rinsed and dried
Instructions

Make the mayonnaise:

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine all ingredients except for the lemon juice (i.e., the basil, tarragon, chives, garlic, anchovies, lemon zest, salt, and mayonnaise in the bowl of a food processor. Puree smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Blend in the lemon juice. Chill until needed.

Pickle the onions:

  1. In a medium-sized jar, combine the onion slices, vinegar, sugar, salt, and peppercorns. Put the lid on the jar and let sit for at least 10 minutes, shaking a few times to dissolve the salt and sugar. Use immediately or refrigerate until needed, up to 1 week.

Assemble the sandwiches:

  1. Toast the bread and spread both slices with a thick layer of the mayonnaise. Top with the avocado, mozzarella, tomato, cucumber, pickled onion, sprouts, and lettuce. Sandwich with the other slice of bread and press down gently. Optionally wrap the sandwich in parchment or secure with two toothpicks, and slice in half with a sharp serrated bread knife or chef’s knife.
Sandwiches to make you drool!

Delicious Baked Sandwiches

https://andreadekker.com/delicious-baked-sandwiches/

Ingredients
  • 1 dozen buns or rolls
  • 1/2 lb. to 3/4 lb. thinly sliced meat
  • 12 slices of cheese

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 c. melted butter
  • 2 Tbsp. honey or brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds
Instructions
  1. Assemble sandwiches by layering your choice of meat and cheese on buns or rolls.
  2. Place sandwiches in a baking pan and set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan or glass measuring cup, mix all ingredients for the sauce and boil or microwave until butter is melted.
  4. Pour sauce over sandwiches.
  5. Sprinkle poppy seeds over sandwiches.
  6. Bake now (instructions below), or refrigerate for several hours (even overnight)
  7. Bake at 350ºF for 20 – 25 minutes, or until the tops are brown and the cheese is melted. Cover loosely with foil if you don’t want your sandwiches to get as brown.
Sandwiches to make you drool!

Gourmet Banana Peanut Butter Sandwich

https://pickyeaterblog.com/banana-peanut-butter-sandwich-recipe/#wprm-recipe-container-13215

Ingredients
  • 2 Slices Sprouted Wheat Bread
  • 1 tsp chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 banana sliced
  • sprinkle of cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1/2 tsp honey
Instructions
  1. Spread the peanut & almond butter mixture on both slices of bread, and top one half with sliced bananas
  2. Add chopped walnuts on top of the banana slices along with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of honey.
  3. Top with the other slice of bread (that already has peanut/almond butter spread on it), and put into the panini press (or grill in a griddle pan if you don’t have a panini press)
  4. Once the top has browned and is slightly crispy, remove from panini press and let cool for 1-2 min.
  5. Cut the sandwich in half and enjoy!

Australia Queen Victoria Market

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Queen Victoria Market (also known as Vic Market or Queen Vic) is the main attraction in Melbourne, Australia.  It is the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere which occupies  an area of ​​about seven hectares (17 acres).

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria’s Market is a genuine, bustling, domestic market for the city that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for 140 years. Being home to more than 600 small businesses, this is a great place to discover fresh and specialized, handmade and unique products, excellent coffee and food, souvenirs and clothes.

Australia Queen Victoria Market
Dietmar Rabich / Wikimedia Commons / “Melbourne (AU), Queen Victoria Market — 2019 — 1535” / CC BY-SA 4.0

Shopping in the market has always been one of the greatest pleasures in life. This is not just an abundance of fresh products, it is a friendly banter with merchants, a vibrant and multicultural atmosphere, special events and festivals, as well as a sense of belonging that comes with it.

The market is open every day of the week, except Mondays and Wednesdays. On Wednesday evenings, during the summer months, there is a night market with restaurants, bars, entertainment and various other pavilions. It offers both local and international visitors a variety of fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry and seafood, gourmet and gourmet products, as well as branded delicacies. It also has a large non-food related market, selling a diverse range of clothing, shoes, jewelry and handmade arts and crafts.

On Wednesday evening, the Queen Victoria Market also has a night market where you can find global street food, enjoy  live music and other  entertainment, festival bars, specialty shops and have a great evening in Melbourne. The market also offers a historic event space with a wide selection of indoor and outdoor spaces.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is the Melbourne’s largest gastronomic festival. It  is celebrated every year in Australia. The Melbourne Fresh Food House, Queen Victoria’s Market, hosts a 10 day festival with dinners, parties, demonstrations and free events for the whole family.

For the whole Day and Night, the market becomes a magnet for food-loving Melbourne residents and city guests celebrating everything that makes this city tasty, from Sichuan to spaghetti, from plants to passionate people.

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Major Chains Are Sharing Iconic Recipes for COVID-19

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Major Chains Are Sharing Iconic Recipes for COVID-19

COVID-19 has rocked the entire world’s ability to live life as usual, and that includes the lives of restaurant franchisees. Being mandated to stay at home means that us foodies can’t indulge in our favorite chain meals, and for restauranteurs, that means profits are getting slashed left and right. 

The problem with COVID-19 is that there’s no easy and quick solution. It’s a disease, and the fastest way to get rid of it is to keep everyone quarantined. Most of the time, this would just mean that businesses keep their secrets mum, but a new trend has started. 

Companies are starting to offer up their own iconic recipe dupes as a way to encourage people to stay at home.

For the very first time in history, companies are starting to offer up their own recipe dupes as a way to encourage people to stay at home. Though most of the recipes aren’t exact replicas, people are saying that it’s damn good eating and worth a try. 

Want to get a taste of restaurants without having to worry about the price tag? I rounded up some of the better ones released so far for your convenience…

IKEA’s Swedish Meatballs
By N509FZ – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39750048
  • IKEA’s Swedish Meatballs. Swedish meatballs and furniture shopping have been inextricably linked thanks to this infamous furniture chain. If you miss the savory taste of meatballs while shopping, their recipe will bring you a little closer. 
Disneyland Dole Whip
Dole Patrick Pelletier / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) float at Disneyland
  • Disneyland Dole Whip. This tasty pineapple treat has become a mainstay at the park. Now, you can make it at home without the ginormous price tag.
Disneylad Churros.
Michael Saechang / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)
  • Disneylad Churros. Disney’s executives actually released several famous park recipes, but their churros might be one of the most popular they’ve unfurled as part of their COVID efforts.
McDonald’s McMuffins.
By Famartin – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=77249606
  • McDonald’s McMuffins. Though McD’s isn’t actually closed due to the virus, the fast food restaurant still sympathized with immune-compromised patrons and released the recipe for their classic breakfast sandwich on social media. Delicious, isn’t it?
  • The Hilton DoubleTree Cookie. If you are a frequent traveler, you already know that the Hilton DoubleTree gives each traveler a freshly baked cookie upon check-in. You can now bring that chocolate chip goodness home with their own recipe. 
  • Cheesecake Factory’s Korean Fried Cauliflower. Cheesecake Factory is famous for preparing all of its ridiculously vast menu in-house, so it only makes sense that they’d want to give fans a taste of it at home. They recently released their crispy cauliflower recipe to the public. 
  • Cheesecake Factory’s Cajun Jambalaya Pasta. We were floored to hear that Cheesecake Factory chose to release a whopping 20 recipes as part of their COVID quarantine assistance. This pasta is just plain decadent.
  • Shakey’s Mojo Potato. Most of us in the US have never heard of Shakey’s, but abroad it’s extremely popular. In an effort to encourage people in Asia to quarantine, Shakey’s released their Mojo Potato recipe for the first time ever.

What more can I say? Stay inside, and bon appetit!

Why you should add more tomatoes to your diet

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Why you should add more tomatoes to your diet

We are constantly told to eat right, exercise, practice good hygiene and be kind to each other as a daily checklist to living our best lives. Well, I am here to say that I 100% agree with this checklist and one of the foods that we should add to our diets (more so than you may already) are tomatoes! Shocked? I know I was! So, here is why you should add more tomatoes to your diet!

Why you should add more tomatoes to your diet

What are the nutrition facts about tomatoes?

Nutrition-based on information found at https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-illustration-tomato-nutrition-facts-illustration-tomatoes-food-label-image53316398  Amount per 1 whole medium tomato
Calories27
Calories from fat2
Total fat0g
Saturated fat0g
Trans fat0g
Cholesterol0g
Sodium7mg
Total Carbohydrates6g
Fiber2g
Sugar4g
Protein1g
Vitamin A25%
Vitamin C32%
Calcium1%
Iron2%

What are the health benefits of eating tomatoes?

The most obvious health benefit of eating tomatoes is shown in the nutrition label. The vitamin and minerals! Tomatoes are loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C, and they have measurable amounts of Calcium and Iron.

What do these vitamins and minerals mean for your body?

Let’s examine vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential for the body to ensure proper growth and development. Vitamin A is also responsible for maintaining the immune system and enhancing good vision.

Now, let’s examine vitamin C. Vitamin C is often pushed during cold and flu season and an immune system booster. This is largely due to vitamin C being an antioxidant. This means that vitamin C will help repair cells that have been damaged by free radicals. Vitamin C is also responsible for the formation of blood vessels, cartilage, muscles, and collagen in our bones. Keeping these areas of the body boosted and maintained will help your body fight off cold and flu germs  (though vitamin C cannot cure a cold or flu).

Why you should add more tomatoes to your diet

What are the negatives of eating tomatoes?

Now, adding tomatoes to your diet doesn’t mean overdoing it. It simply means that adding tomatoes to certain dishes, sandwiches or salads can be beneficial overall. Eating too many tomatoes (just like any overeating) can have negative effects on the body. Some of these negative effects are listed below.

Stomach upset

Eating too much of anything can cause an upset stomach. Tomatoes, in particular, can cause stomach upset due to their acidity. You may also find that eating contaminated tomatoes may cause diarrhea due to salmonella poisoning. It is important to pick quality produce and clean them once you get them home.

You may also find that eating tomatoes cause acid reflux, also as a result of their acidity levels.

Kidney stones may form

When tomatoes are eaten in excess you may find that kidney stones are forming in your body. Why? Well, tomatoes contain calcium that can be difficult for the body to break down especially when consumed in high quantities.

Another problem that may occur is joint pain. The calcium buildup that may cause kidney stones, may also cause joint pain when tomatoes are eaten in excess.

Allergic reactions

Some people may be allergic to tomatoes and other similar plants. These people should avoid tomatoes and tomato-like plants to avoid an allergic reaction.

Consuming tomato plant leaves=poisoning

The leaves of the tomato plant and similar plants are not edible. Therefore, if the leaves are consumed then you may experience poisoning and you should seek urgent medical attention.

Why you should add more tomatoes to your diet

Fun facts about tomatoes

  1. Tomatoes are officially classified as a fruit because of their seeds and the fact that they grow from a flowering plant
  2. Native to Peru
  3. Cooked tomatoes actually offer more health benefits than raw tomatoes (no a common trait in fruits and vegetables)
Why you should add more tomatoes to your diet

How to eat like the locals in Taiwan

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How to eat like the locals in Taiwan

The locals in Taiwan enjoy a variety of popular dishes. They pay close attention to their first meal of the day, breakfast, in particular.

How to eat like the locals in Taiwan

Breakfast

Dan Bing (Taiwanese Egg Crepe)

https://food52.com/recipes/27369-dan-bing-taiwanese-egg-crepe

How to eat like the locals in Taiwan
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup of water
  • Salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons scallions, chopped
  • Soy paste and sweet chili sauce (optional)
Instructions
  1. Mix the bread flour and cornstarch together in a small mixing bowl. Add the water and a pinch of salt and mix well. Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes while you assemble the rest of the ingredients.
  2. For each crepe, beat 1 egg with 1/4 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of water, a pinch of salt, and a heaping tablespoon of chopped scallions.
  3. Start heating a non-stick pan on medium heat and lightly oil. Once the pan is hot, stir the batter again (it may have separated slightly) and add a third of the batter (about 1/2 cup) to the pan. Swirl the pan around to coat the bottom with a thin layer. Cook the crepe until the top is set and the edges pull easily away from the pan. Flip the crepe onto a plate and slide the crepe back onto the pan, cooked side up.
  4. Pour the egg mixture on top of the crepe, and carefully spread it out with a spatula. Try not to have any of the egg go over the edge of the crepe if possible.
  5. Continue cooking until the egg is mostly set and then flip (the crepe will be sturdy enough to flip with a spatula now). Cook for 10-20 seconds and then flip the crepe egg side up onto a plate or cutting board.
  6. Quickly roll the crepe into a long, rectangular roll. Cut into sections and serve hot with soy paste and/or sweet chili sauce.

Lunch/dinner

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-taiwanes-159033#post-recipe-9278

How to eat like the locals in Taiwan
Ingredients
  • 3 to 4 pounds beef shanks with the bone still in (or beef short ribs)
  • 5 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1-inch knob fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 1 bunch scallions, cut in 2-inch slices
  • 1 plum tomato, quartered
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 to 5 whole star anise pods
  • 2 Thai chiles split lengthwise (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chili bean sauce
  • 1/2 cup Chinese (Shaoxing) rice wine
  • 1 cup good-quality soy sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounces) can chicken stock
  • 10 cups water, or enough to cover the beef
  • To serve
  • 1 pound baby bok choy or broccoli rabe
  • 1 pound Chinese egg noodles or wheat noodles
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Instructions
  1. For the soup, in a large stockpot, cover the beef shanks with water and bring to a boil. Immediately drain the water and set the beef aside. (This step helps remove impurities to make a more pure soup.) Clean out the stockpot (or have another ready).
  2. Add the par-boiled beef, garlic cloves, ginger, scallions, tomato, five-spice powder, brown sugar, star anise, chiles, chili bean sauce, rice wine, soy sauce, chicken stock, and water to the pot.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for approximately 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender. Turn off the heat and shift the lid to allow steam to escape. Let meat stand in the cooking liquid for another hour.
  4. Remove the beef to a cutting board. Pour the stock through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into another pot. Discard the vegetable solids. Slice the beef and return to the stock. (At this point, it’s best to refrigerate soup overnight, or up to three days. The flavors will improve while resting and the fat will be easier to remove.) Skim the fat from the surface, and return the soup to a boil.
  5. To serve, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the bok choy and blanch until bright green and tender, about 2 minutes. Remove the bok choy with a spider and set aside. Bring the water back to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions. Strain.

Divide noodles and bok choy among bowls. Ladle the beef and hot broth into the bowls. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm

With a fork in one hand and a pen in the other, let’s dive in: Power City Eatery

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Power City Eatery

I have been wanting to try the Power City Eatery for a while now. It is one of those restaurants that we drove past pretty often but had yet to step into. So, I had decided that it was finally time!

power city eatery

The atmosphere

Power City Eatery is located at 444 Third Street in Niagara Falls, NY. This is a busy, hustle and hustle neighborhood but, it is also very comfortable and hip. One thing that Power City Eatery has that is hard to find in the city is a parking lot! So, the first impression is already gaining stars in my book.

Approaching the building, I felt comfortable and excited to try the food awaiting me inside but, what I found to be even better was the way that the restaurant drew me in with its curb appeal and outdoor firepit area. Unfortunately, I was unable to enjoy the firepit area due to the weather (but don’t worry, I’ll be back in the summer).

Entering Power City Eatery

Power City Eatery

In the photo above, you can see the front door, the meat counter, the ordering counter, the blackboard menus, and nearly the entire dining room. The colors are subtle but appealing. The overall theme is industrial (which I love).

The dining room wasn’t busy when we arrived but, by the time we left there had been quite a few additional customers at the surrounding tables and even more carry out orders.

Something that is extremely important to the restaurant business is cleanliness. As a second impression, the cleanliness was spot on!

The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. From the moment we entered the establishment, we were greeted, informed of the “order and seat yourself” procedure and they were also quick to inform us of the specials of the day.

Power City Eatery

After we placed our orders, my mom took a seat while I wandered around the building. Behind the main dining room, there are couches and comfy chairs near a bookcase and artwork. Pictured above is some of the artwork that hangs throughout the restaurant and you can also see the bookcase in the lower left-hand portion.

Power City Eatery

A sidewall near the back of the restaurant features this piece which discusses the local power authority and much more!

The food

Any chef, customer, and restaurant owner will tell you that the number one reason to go to any restaurant should be the food! If the food isn’t good, then it doesn’t matter how nice the staff is or what the decor theme is. So, after we entered the restaurant we glanced through the menu and placed our orders.

My mom ordered the special of the day, a Turkey Club containing turkey breast, Vermont cheddar, romaine lettuce, tomato, and spicy mayonnaise all piled between two toasted pieces of house-made Italian bread! (Pictured below)

Power City Eatery

I tasted her Turkey Club before I even tried my own food and I have to say that the spicy mayo really elevates a seemingly classic sandwich. The turkey is fresh, flavorful, and moist. The lettuce and tomato are fresh and crisp and the cheese just adds the perfect pop of flavor! Another element that really makes this sandwich unique is the perfectly baked and toasted house-made Italian bread.

My mom loved her sandwich and enjoyed her chips (though she felt they were a tad overcooked).

Now that I tried her Turkey Club, it was time for me to try my sandwich. The Power City Eatery Reuben!

Power City Eatery

I love Reuben sandwiches! My mom makes them every year around St. Patrick’s Day. The Reuben at Power City Eatery exceeds my mom’s. Why? This Reuben sandwich consists of Power City Eatery’s house-made corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, and their house-made caraway rye bread!

As soon as a restaurant takes that extra step to make their own bread and/or sauces, I feel as though their food is going to far exceed their competitors. There is nothing better than homemade food, done right and that is exactly what you get from Power City Eatery! I will be back when the weather turns to try more menu items and experience their fire pit outdoor seating!

Power City Eatery
address444 Third Street in Niagara Falls, NY
Websitehttps://powercityeatery.com/
telephone(716) 299-0124

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The best foodie towns in the United States

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The best foodie towns in the United States

Are you a self-diagnosed foodie on the hunt for new grub to try? I bet you are! So, let’s find out which towns in the United States are the best ones for food lovers to visit and which restaurants are worth it!

The best foodie towns in the United States

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA was named in one of Yelp’s lists of Best Food in 2019. According to http://www.youramazingplaces.com/5-foodie-destinations-san-francisco/ the top 5 best foodie destinations in this city include:

  • Bistro Boudin 4.3 stars out of 5-Clam chowder and sourdough bread bowls
  • Z and Y restaurant 4.2 stars out of 5-Chinese whole fish with spicy sauce
  • Buena Vista 4.6 stars out of 5-Irish coffee
  • Trader Vic’s 4.4 stars out of 5-Mai Tai
  • Tadich Grill 4.5 stars out of 5-crab cioppino

San Franciscans (locals) will often recommend the following restaurants as their favorite hangouts in town:

  • Skool 4.4 stars out of 5-seafood
  • Olea 4.3 stars out of 5-brunch food
  • Beretta 4.5 stars out of 5-a local Italian restaurant
  • Pork store cafe 4.5 stars out of 5-old school American food
  • Hawker Fare 4.2 stars out of 5-a trendy bar scene
The best foodie towns in the United States

Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas is another foodie town that is constantly found on ”the best food” lists. Food in Texas varies just like anywhere else, but if I go to Texas I expect to find really outstanding barbeque (among other things!). The following are some of the most popular restaurants in Austin, Texas.

  • Fareground 4.5 stars out of 5-food court and having something for everyone
  • Salt and Time 4.5 stars out of 5-a burger joint
  • Valentina’s Tex Mex 4.7 stars out of 5-Tex Mex food
  • Franklin Barbecue 4.7 stars out of 5- Perfect for barbecue lovers
  • Jacoby’s Restaurant and Mercantile 4.4 stars out of 5-any occasion American food

Locals in Austin, Texas highly recommend:

  • Barley Swine 4.7 stars out of 5-American small plates
  • Odd Duck 4.6 stars out of 5-Upscale New American
  • Uchi 4.7 stars out of 5-Sophisticated Sushi
  • Emmer and Rye 4.5 stars out of the 5-ever-changing menu to reflect local in-season goods, in-home full butchery, and home-milled grains
  • Launderette 4.6 stars out of 5- converted gas station/laundromat turned polished cafe serves New American food
The best foodie towns in the United States

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts is one of my personal favorite cities in the United States. The energy is contagious and is 100% ideal in my book. As far as Boston, Massachusetts being a foodie town? Well, you may want to consider these restaurants while you’re in town.

  • Ostra 4.6 stars out of 5-Seafood
  • Gene’s Chinese Flatbread Cafe 4.6 stars out of 5-Chinese
  • Mistral 4.6 stars out of 5-Mediterranean
  • Sweet Cheeks Q 4.4 stars out of 5-Barbecue
  • Galleria Umberto 4.8 stars out of 5-Pizza

This is one of the best collections of restaurants on any of the list so far. They are diverse, highly rated, and foodie favorites! However, the locals would recommend these Boston faves!

  • Toro Boston 4.5 stars out of 5-Spanish
  • Saltie Girl 4.6 out of 5- Seafood
  • Sweet Cheeks Q 4.4 stars out of 5- Barbecue
  • SRV 4.6 stars out of 5-Italian
  • Bar Mezzana 4.6 stars out of 5-Italian

For the first time, a restaurant has fallen on both the foodie list and the local faves list, Sweet Cheeks Q! Obviously, this place is a must-try in Boston!

The best foodie towns in the United States

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida is often thought of as a Spring Break destination for the college crowd. If these college kids are self-diagnosed foodies, they may want to check out one of these restaurants:

  • The Bake Bar Ristorante 4.8 stars out of 5-Italian
  • Milk Money Bar Kitchen 4.5 stars out of 5-American
  • Shooter’s Waterfront 4.4 stars out of 5-American Seafood
  • Gilbert’s 17th Street Grill 4.7 stars out of 5-American
  • The Foxy Brown 4.5 stars out of 5-Comfort food

Now, if you were to ask the locals, you would likely get a different list. Locals often have a different expectation of their food experiences than tourists do. In Fort Lauderdale, Florida the locals highly recommend:

  • The Foxy Brown 4.5 stars out of 5- Comfort food

Another repeat restaurant from the foodie list to the local’s list. This is one to check out!

  • Gilbert’s 17th Street Grill 4.7 stars out of 5- American

A second repeat restaurant from the foodie list to the local’s list! Fort Lauderdale is looking better and better!

  • Kelly’s Landing New England Seafood 4.5 stars out of 5-Seafood
  • Hardy Park Bistro 4.6 stars out of 5-New American
  • Cafe Seville 4.7 stars out of 5-Spanish
The best foodie towns in the United States

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