It is no secret that TFAW love potatoes of all kinds. We didn’t have to question the new sample offer from Alexia to check out their latest flavor of oven-baked fries. A couple things that make these frozen fries more interesting than most: 1. They are coated in a very unique and tasty lemon parmesan […]
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Panera in NYC
After all of A-Tooch’s angry tweets about their lack of locations in her neighborhood, the day has finally come — Panera’s long awaited entry into NYC. I was sent a gift card to grab a meal there, but really I needed no incentive. I would have walked the length of Manhattan for some Panera. (Yes, […]
Tatiana – Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach just may be the craziest/best Russian neighborhood in America. (I actually haven’t been to any others so can’t say this definitively.) After many years in NYC and zero trips out to Brighton, I hopped on board when this little Russian lady, my friend Y, announced her birthday party. The Yelp reviews did not […]
Book Review: Muffin Tin Chef – Mashed Potato Cups and Quinoa, Spinach and Feta Cups
If you can’t tell from the blog posts, TFAW use cupcake/muffin tins… a lot. When we each received a copy of the new Muffin Tin Chef cookbook, we were itching to put those tins to new use. It’s a genius idea — manage portion control and present food in a much cooler way than just […]
Product Review: Wicked Good Cupcakes in Jars
Remember this news story about the cupcake in a jar not making it through airport security? That cupcake was a from a bakery located outside of Boston and appropriately named Wicked Good Cupcakes. After tasting the Cupcakes in Jars, TFAW can confirm that they are wicked good. Miss Yunks received Peanut Butter Surprise, Chocolate Guinness & Baileys, […]
NYC Restaurant Reviews – Empellon, Craftbar and Cavatappo
A-Tooch has had a few interesting foodie jaunts recently, worthy of sharing with those of you who are also exploring the NYC restaurant scene. I was excited to spend New Year’s Eve at Empellon in the West Village. The new restaurant lived up to expectations, cooking a variety of flavors and dishes even for the […]
Red Pack’s Biggest Fan — and Giveaway
When TFAW received a tin of treats from Red Pack, we were excited to try some new recipes. We both love tomatoes and tomato sauce, and cook with the little guys often. But the holiday season got the best of us and we didn’t have time to do a tomato recipe justice. Enter: A-Tooch’s father, […]