October 24, 2011 1:31 pm

Dessert of the Day: Flex Donuts

Donuts and mussels. You'd never think that a man who knows his seafood would be into pastry but bam, Chef Zac Young of Flex Mussels really understands his dough!

Starting October 26th, Chef Young brings his doughnut prowess to Grand Central Station. Flex Donuts is popping up to ease the hearts of weary (and hungry) travelers until the new year, with amazing flavors such as Pumpkin Spice with Maple Glaze, Mulled Cider & Blueberry with Chocolate Frosting. Traditional doughnuts retail for about $2.00, while more exotic frosted doughnuts can be purchased for $3.50.

Stop by the Zocalo take out section of Grand Central from 11:30am-7:00pm for freshly made, seasonal munchies. If you can't make it to the pop-up shop, stop by Flex Mussels on West 13th Street and receive 50% off Chef Young's signature donut sampler with the purchase of any entree.

Take advantage of this great taste of New York City and head to Flex Donuts before those seasonal bites are history!

Photo credit: Flex Donuts

— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe

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August 27, 2010 12:02 pm

Dish of the Day: Pea Soup with Goat Cheese Crumbles from Meli Melo

This week's cooler New York weather has had me thinking more and more about my favorite comfort foods. Soup is a number one contender (though against my mom's chocolate chip cookies, I'm not sure who wins!) and there's nothing I'd like more than to settle into my comfy couch with my cat and sip a few spoonfuls of warm goodness.

My copy-cat soup of choice? Meli Melo's Pea Soup with Goat Cheese Crumbles. It's quite easy in fact: three pounds of green peas are undercooked in two quarts of chicken broth. The end...sort of. The chef says in order to really thicken up the brew, add four diced potatoes. While I love my soup warm, this Pea Soup is best serve cold with numerous crumbles of goat cheese thrown on top for garnish.

I'm already excited about making this Pea Soup from Meli Melo this weekend; a really relaxed soup, healthy to boot, that uses my favorite cheese. What's not to love?

— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe

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August 9, 2010 9:41 am

Product of the Day: Buddha Belly Plate

There are moments when I'm home early, or hanging out alone, when I just do not want to sit at the dining room table and have a full meal solo. Instead, sitting on the couch watching Mad Men, I find myself balancing a plate on my lap, or eating awkwardly from coffee table to couch. In order to avoid the inevitable lasagna-in-lap scenario, I recommend Buddha Belly Plates. Adorably named and very durable, this plate has a finger hole that allows you to hold your plate with one hand and consume with the other without worrying about awkward placing and crumbs all over the couch.

It's quite easy: fill your plate with whatever meal you've chosen for the evening (such as this awesome Chacarero, Chilean street food, by Chef Pilar Rodriguez), place your thumb through the hole attached to the plate, rest it in the palm of your hand and use a fork, or your other hand, to consume your dinner delicacy. Enjoy!

Trick: Use your non-dominant hand to consume your food rather than hold your plate. After awhile you'll be amazed at your dexterity! And if you're feeling like some good Buddhist reading, sit down with some plain noodles with sesame seeds and a copy of Siddhartha.

Photo credit: thegreenhead.com

— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe

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