Tag: Food
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Back to the Roots – Microgreens Review
Got a few boxes to try out. We got a variety to see how they all compare. They all claim to be ready for harvest after 7 days and just need water. Very true! Super easy! Day 1 – Mar 1, 2024 Hydrate the soil which is kind of fun. Then just sprinkle and spread.…
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Review of Imitation Codfish Fillet (素香魚排) by Yang Kee Trading (楊記素食) — 4/5 Fried, 5/5 Steamed
We found “Imitation Codfish Fillet” sold at International Produce Market (formerly Duc Loi) and decided to go for it, not knowing what it is or how to cook it. It’s sold as $15.99 for 180g of protein. It’s pretty heafty, weighing over 2.6 pounds. Basically you’re buying a pretty big fish. The only reference I…
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Purely Elizabeth’s Blueberry Hemp Granola Review – Not Recommended
I don’t like this granola because it’s too salty and the blueberries are too hard. We eat this granola with yogurt or in smoothies and it’s shocking how we can still cover it and still find it too salty. The dried blueberries taste so stale that it hurts our teeth chewing.
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Frozen BBQ Eel / Unagi Comparison
We’ve tried like 5 different brands of frozen unagi from various stores and brands. Some are great, others were terrible. I’ll leave my summary of good and bad brands here as I find them, kind of like for my tofu! OceanKist – Very Good Not overly saucy, but well flavorful and delicious. It took quite…
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The Best Tofu – A Review
Here’s a list of tofus that I’ve tried in the US — mostly west coast California. I generally cook my tofu in two ways: boiled in salt water or crispy fried with corn starch. Both tend to make really good results if the tofu is silky. The surprising thing is many tofus that look crumbly…
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Mashed Cassava
I ate mashed cassava for the first time and it’s pretty amazing! I was expecting something pretty similar to American style mashed potatoes, but with a little Costa Rican twist. It’s savory and fun to eat, but it also inspired me to learn a bit more about cassava and the history of Costa Rica. While…