The Recipes: GUAC

This is one of my favorite things!

Guac

Ingredients:

1/3      cup corn, fresh, frozen, canned

2         ripe avocados

1         lime, juiced

1         roma tomato, diced small

1/2      small red onion, diced small

1         clove garlic, minced

1         small bunch of cilantro

1/2      teaspoon cumin

1         decent squirt of hot sauce or 1/2 jalapeno, minced

Instructions:

1) slice avocado in half and remove the pit.  

2) place flesh on avocado and lime juice in bowl and mix until smooth or desired consistency. 

3) add corn, tomato, red onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin and hot sauce/ jalapeno

4) add salt and pepper to taste

Visuals:

Making GUAC!

Cut avocado in half

Remove the pit and place flesh in bowl

Squeeze in one limes juice

Mix until smooth

Add corn

Cut off top of tomato 

Remove seeds by using a butter knife or spoon handle to break the seed pockets

Cut in half and then dice

Mince garlic

Dice half of a small onion 

Thinly slice cilantro

Add hot sauce/ jalapeno and cumin, mix and serve

ENJOY!

Tips:
If you do not eat all of your Guac, store in refridgerater. Place plastic wrap directly on top of Guac, removing all the air bubbles to the outside of the container. Avocados turn brown when oxidized.

Restaurant Review: Sun In Bloom

I went to  Sun In Bloom yesterday morning, and it sure was delicious!  I will defiantly be going back soon!

Type: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Location:

Brooklyn – Full Service Restaurant
460 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Phone Number:

718-622-4303

Hours of Operation: 

8:30 AM – 9:00 PM (M, T, W, Th, F)
Weekend Brunch:  10 AM – 5 PM (Sa, Su)

Location:

Tribeca – Takeaway & Cafe
165 Church Street, NY, NY 10007

Phone Number:

212-791-6700

Hours of Operation: 

7:30 AM – 9:00 PM (Monday through Friday)
9 AM – 6 PM (Saturday &  Sunday)

Price Range: $2 - $15

Specialities: Vegan, Gluten-free, Raw

Social Media: Check out their Facebook Page

I started my meal off with a 

 Soy Cappuccino

First Cappuccino ever, and it was AMAZING! Can you say froth?!?

I also had

Vegan & Gluten-free Apple Pie Pancakes

Three medium sized pancakes, packed with cinnamon apples in between each layer
Served with fresh maple syrup
Couldn't have asked for a better brunch dessert!

Brunch Burritos

Rice, Tofu, Corn & beans
Parsnip fries
Greens

Poblano Pepper Burrito
Parsnip fries
Greens

YUM!

If you try this place on a weekend (Brunch) make sure you come before 11:30! I saw the place fill up within a matter of minutes! The atmosphere was great! It was modern rustic, casual with class. My date and I sat at our own table but they offer communal seating, which I absolutely love. Service was good, I would give it 4 stars. The staff worked great together and thats always awesome to see a team. I couldn't have been more content with the food! I was super full after leaving and a very happy camper! I will be back next weekend for another wonderful meal!

Great atmosphere & decor

Fresh flowers at every table

Restaurant Review: Taim

This was my second time at Taim and might I say, it was even better than the first time!

Type: Falafel & Smoothie Bar

Location:

West Village
222 Waverly Place
(at 7th Avenue)

Phone Number: 212-691-6101

Hours of Operation: 11am to 10pm EVERYDAY

Deliver: Yes, W 16th to University Pl., to W. Houston to West st.  there is a $12 minimum, cash only

Food Truck: YES! Follow the truck on twitter to see locations  @taimmobile

Price Range: $6 - $13

Falafel Flavors: 

Green : Parsley, cilantro, mint (traditional)
Harissa : Tunisian spices (mild spicy)
Red : Roasted red peppers (not spicy)
Daily Falafel : Changes daily

Falafel Sandwich

Falafel flavor of your choice (harissa)

Hummus, israeli salad, pickled cabbage, tahini sauce

$6.25

Packed with YUMMM

Seriously gets better with each bite

Obviously I loved it &&& got a second one to go!

{Tah eem}

If you are going to be in the city, this is a must try place! It's amazing! The flavors of the falafel are great. On the sandwich, you taste each component, and yet it becomes one! When you decide to check this place out, expect it to be busy. It's a small shop, with limited seating options. Take out is the best choice. Service is friendly and fast! I haven't waited more than five minutes for my food! ENJOY!

The Recipes: Shiitake Fakin

Hello!

I just got done making shiitake fakin round 2! The first time I did soy sauce, the second time (this time) I did salt! Both ways were great and I recommend you try both to see which you prefer!

Inspired by: Shiitake Bacon BLT via.  Sun In Bloom


Ingredients:

4           Cups Shiitake Mushrooms
1           Teaspoon Salt / Soy Sauce
1/4        Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil


Instructions:

1) Pre-heat over to 350 degrees
2) Clean mushrooms (remove stem, rub off dirt with towel)
3) Slice mushrooms into even strips
4) Mix olive oil, salt / soy sauce and mushrooms together
5) Spread evenly on sheet pan and bake in oven 30- 45 minutes,
    flipping every 15 minutes until golden brown and crisp


Pictures:

Clean Cutting Space

Shiitake Mushrooms (Whole)

Remove the stems and clean

Slice into strips

Mix salt / soy sauce (not shown), olive oil and mushrooms

Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown

Enjoy!

Tips:

• Try to cut as evenly as possible, this will help cook evenly on tray
• If some are getting crispy, remove them from the tray early and continue cooking
• Salt and soy sauce taste almost the same, I think if I were to make this again I would do the soy sauce, but salt works just as good (both ways end up with the same flavor (bacon))