Dos Segundos Cantina
It's mid-morning at Dos Segundos Cantina and the tables are filling up. After weeks of snow and slush, I was craving something sunny. I kidnapped two friends and headed to this Northern Liberties Mexi-bar, where comfy vegetarian-friendly fare and cocktails are the name of the game. Dos Segundos has been open for just under two years as part of the Royal Tavern/Khyber/Cantina Los Cabbalitos family. As my friends and I settled into raised seats by the window, our eyes wandered to the next room, where hip diners were pawing through racks of dresses and funky shirts on display from a local vintage boutique ...
Recipe Redux: Golden Beet Pasta
I made this recipe last February, but at that stage my food photography skills were seriously disappointing. Luckily, I've improved since then. I decided to give it another go, with some minor tweaks. Golden beets are the uglier, sweeter cousins to the traditional reds and typically grown only in small batches by specialty farmers. It can be difficult to find golden beets, but I highly recommend them. Did you know that beets are 80% water? Nutritionally, you also get a healthy dose of B vitamins, folate, beta carotene and potassium. Using the dark green leaves and stems adds fiber and additional nutrients to ...
Barley with Roasted Portobello Mushrooms, Peppers and Halloumi
During the week's first bout of sunshine, I went a little overboard shopping for fresh produce. The colors! The textures! Everything was just so fresh and bright. Have you ever seen Supermarket Sweep? That game show from the '90s where contestants ran through the grocery store filling their carts with everything they could grab? It was sort of like that, except I was at a farm market and then Wegman's. Not quite as frenzied as , but before I knew it my little wicker basket was full and the cashier was asking me for $50. What did I buy? Organic kale, a ...
Old Lady Gray – Tea Infused Shortbread
This weekend, A Food Coma was featured in a New York Times article about New Jersey food bloggers and restaurant reviews. I'm so proud of all the bloggers mentioned and unbelievably honored to be a part of this group; F. Scott & Zelda, Jersey Bites, John and Lisa are Eating In South Jersey, Off the Broiler, and South Jersey Locavore. But the list goes on (and on and on), with people far more talented than I am. The local food scene is completely exploding, in a very delicious way. Having spent the past twenty years living and growing here, I can say ...
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Culture Bites
Blackberries: Destructive and Delicious»
Bobbi Lee Hitchon has been volunteering at an organic vineyard and farm in Victoria, Australia. This week, she dispatches a story about her experience with wild blackberries.
Restaurant Buzz – Xochitl, El Sitio, Barnacle Ben’s, Apollinare»
Every other week, we’ll poke around for all the juicy restaurant gossip, say hello to new establishments in New Jersey and Philadelphia and goodbye to others.
The Cheesesteak Virgin»
I’ve got a confession to make, Internet. It just doesn’t seem right to let this linger any longer. Please don’t throw anything…I’ve never had a proper Philly cheesesteak.
Reviews
Product Review: Clover Hill Riesling»
Dennis reviews a Lehigh Valley Reisling from Eastern Pennsylvania’s Clover Hill Winery.
Shuck ‘em and suck ‘em: shrimp and crawfish at Oyster House Philly»
Even after a thorough washing, I could still smell the potent cajun spices on my fingertips an hour later…and that’s not a complaint. We get down with a southern-style seafood boil.
Wine Review: Maison Louis LaTour – Pinot Noir»
This is a great Pinot Noir for the wine newcomer with a lighter hue resembling a clear ruby or garnet color. Given the lighter character of this wine, I would suggest that you enjoy it with a medium pork dish, a tuna steak or a tomato-based pasta recipe.
Video
Episode 10: Red Velvet Cupcakes on Teaching Tina»
Last spring, Alex guest starred on Rowan University Television’s Teaching Tina. She attempted to show Tina how to make red velvet cupcakes. They crammed a whole crew into Alex’s little apartment to get this segment and Alex was happy to feed them.
Episode 09: Tuna Salad with Swiss Chard»
Think you know tuna? In this episode, Alex makes a delicious tuna salad with vegetables fresh from her garden with a twist from the ordinary.
Episode 08: New England Clam Chowder»
This episode was filmed on the picturesque Monhegan Island in Maine. Using a recipe passed down from Brandon’s grandfather, we whipped up a hearty clam chowdah using super fresh ingredients!
