A New Super Food

I was in the grocery store the other day when I happened around an end cap. Now generally I shop the perimeter of the store, and most certainly stay away from the chip isle (because let’s face it, I have no self control). But this end cap glowed like a golden beacon. It called to me… it said….

BEER CHIPS!


What? What’s this? Potato chips made with beer? It’s the marriage of two of my most favorite foods, beer and potatoes! I think if they had a cheddar variety it would be a food mange a tois in my mouth! But I digress…needless to say I had to buy a bag!

OMG!! What I tasted upon consumption was the ultimate PMS-uber food. They’re the thicker variety of potato chips, the ones that are super crunchy. They have a slight hint of beer-y-ness, but it’s not overwhelming. The chips are not only salted, but sugared too! Seriously, it’s all perfectly balanced in one amazing bag. It's my new crack.

You’ve got to try these…they’re AWESOME!!

The greatest thing since sliced Peanut Butter?

I was in the grocery store the other day and I came across a product. At first I was intregued. It looked like brown american cheese. Upon further inspection, I realized that it was not cheese, rather peanut butter!

That's right, availible for consumption is single serving slices of peanut butter! Are they kidding me?!?! How freakin' lazy do you have to be to open a jar, stick in a knife and spread it on bread???? It's not rocket science, it's making a bloody sandwich!

After checking out the website for this product, I found that it took four years to create. Four years to make peanut butter not sticky so that you can get it off the plastic wrap. Isn't that part of the fun of peanut butter? It's stickiness?

This is just too much! I'll give you the single serving of peanut butter in a snack-pac style cup. I'd even concede to peanut butter in a tube, and I've seen it in a can. Not that I've used it, but I could see the convinience of keeping it in your desk for a snack. BUT A SINGLE SLICE?!!? How are mom's supposed to take a knife and create a heart of peanut butter in their kids sandwiches! (Not that I could see it, but I know my mom always did it!)

This is a whole new level of laziness. It's a sad, sad day that now people can buy crustless bread, and put a slice of peanut butter on it... I guess it's only a matter of time before jelly follows suit.

Cafe Cubano

I usually have some time to kill between work and class on Wednesdays. Last week, instead of the usual Panera, I decided to check out Cafe' Cubano on North Ave. in Elmwood Park.




Obviously, it's a Cuban resturaunt... so I ordered a Mojito.

It was pretty good...made the old fashoned way. Muddled and not made with the simple syrup. I also ordered a sandwich, Miami style.

Standard Cuban fare, the bread was fabulous and crunchy. I'd probably go back if I was in the mood.

The best part was watching the windows get painted for the holidays. It was so fun to watch!

I didn't get a good picture from the outside, it was too dark. But if you're driving on North Ave. west of Harlem, check it out!