by wanderfood
( February 8th, 2010 )
What I love most about travel to developing countries are the vast number of street vendors where I can find fresh, tasty and inexpensive food.
This woman was making a variety of hand-held bites at her stall in Oaxaca, Mexico. Here, she’s topping off her homemade tortillas with beans and cheese for a little treat that one could eat while they were walking through the markets.
I don’t remember the cost, but I would venture to say these were less than $1/each.
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by wanderfood
( February 2nd, 2010 )
Last week, the WanderBloggers had a little reunion in Seattle as we had 2 gals visiting from Oahu and one from Beijing. This was the first time so many of us had been in the same room together and it was so much fun listening to all the talk of travel and living abroad.
We met at La Côte Crêperie in the Madison Valley neighborhood of Seattle. It happens to be under new ownership and the new owner is Catchin’ Up with Kristen’s French boyfriend. I had heard about Arnaud’s fabulous cooking through Kristen but didn’t know what to expect from this new restaurant.
This tiny little cafe across from the popular Cafe Flora should not be missed by any Seattleite. The menu is long, with a variety of savory and sweet crepes as well as salads and soups. Specials get rotated regularly and the wines are affordable. Tuesday through Saturday, the menu features a $15 special – a savory crepe, soup or salad, and a glass of wine. $15! We all suggested that Arnaud raise his prices – I actually felt guilty ordering this at such a low price – but he’s eager to get people into the restaurant to help spread the word.
All savories are served in buckwheat crepes like my meal (top photo) which consisted of spinach, cheese and mushroom. I also had a salad and then couldn’t resist indulging in dessert. Debby of Tea, Sugar, a Dream, and I split a super yummy banana, chocolate and peanut butter crepe.
Banana, chocolate and peanut butter crepe. Oooh La La!
La Côte Crêperie
2811 East Madison
Seattle, WA 98122
206-323-9800
Go! Take advantage of the $15 screaming deal while it lasts!
And of course, here we all are…
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by wanderfood
( February 1st, 2010 )
While I’ve learned to not mind cooking, I’m still working on my presentation. Even when I have friends over, I am definitely concentrating more on getting the meal right, rather than making it look pretty.
This was a rare occasion where I was able to serve up a tasty meal and it was rather lovely, if I do say so myself. Yeah, I know, the plates had a lot to do with it. But still…
The above plates are filled with braised tofu with ginger, sweet potatoes (one baked, one baked and mashed) and asparagus. It does make me hungry just looking at it!
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by wanderfood
( January 26th, 2010 )
Last week’s post was of a veggie burger I discovered at a street vendor stall in Pushkar, India. This week’s post is probably just as unlikely – this is a pizza that I had in Delhi.
First, I have to admit that I’m a big pizza snob. As a Jersey-ite at heart, I know that there is no better pizza anywhere, than in Northern New Jersey. But last fall, after 5 weeks of travel in Bhutan and India, I couldn’t help but to order a mushroom and cheese pie from the Olive Beach restaurant at the Hotel Diplomat where Jon and I stayed just prior to flying home.
Was it Jersey worthy? NO! But, it was awesome none-the-less.
As a side note, the Hotel Diplomat’s website states that it’s located in the “heart of the elitist part of New Delhi”. I love that there’s no mincing words!
And I did get my veggies, too. Here’s the salad I enjoyed.
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by wanderfood
( January 24th, 2010 )
Special vegetarian dinner at Martine’s in Salt Lake City.
While at the Outdoor Retailer Show this weekend, I was invited to a dinner in honor of Sanita Clogs. These folks have been around for a loooooong time – as a matter of fact, they were the makers of Dansko Clogs until that company took their manufacturing to China (ahem). Love what they do. Was a bit sad about their story (they still make the same clogs – just under their own brand). And had a great time getting to know some of the folks behind the brand.
But I’m hear to talk food!
Above is the dinner plate I was served at Martine Cafe at our little outing. This upscale restaurant, located a couple of blocks from the Salt Palace, is much-about-meat. But, I was able to request a vegetarian meal (chef’s choice, I suggested). What I got was this amazing plate of perfectly cooked and spiced (in a soy-type sauce) veggies. The mushrooms were heavenly and the broccolini cooked to perfection. In addition to the fresh bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, this made for a hearty meal.
But of course there was room for dessert!
This was Martine’s Grilled Gingerbread with Caramel and (a somewhat melting) Gelato. OK - I could have eaten like 3 of these. Must learn how to make this!
Martine Cafe and Tapas
22 East 100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801-363-9328
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by wanderfood
( January 19th, 2010 )
Now THAT’s what you call a veggie burger. Not sure if there was special sauce on this, but there was certainly some special glaze on the bun.
I found this big snack along a tight alleyway in Pushkar, India. Hindus don’t eat beef, so you won’t find any cow-patties on their burgers, but there are LOTS of veggies!
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by wanderfood
( January 18th, 2010 )
It ain’t fancy but it is delicious. That’s the kind of food you’ll find at the One World Cafe in Salt Lake City.
I read about this little hole-in-the-world in one of the daily newspapers printed for the Outdoor Retailer Show a couple of summers ago. I’m headed back to SLC for the Winter show and I’m going to be sure to swing by this little place again.
The One World Cafe is a pay-what-you-can cafe. It’s their way of fighting world hunger. They use organic, unprocessed foods and everything is served up fresh, buffet style. Pay a buck, pay ten. It’s up to you!
In SLC, you can find them (and me) at:
41 South 300 East
SLC
It is within walking distance of the Salt Palace, but give yourself some time to get there as it’s not super close.
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( January 12th, 2010 )
I’m really not sure if there’s something more disgusting than this or not. These are glazed croissants that I found at my local Safeway supermarket.
I love croissants. As a matter of fact, I live in a neighborhood where there’s an award-winning French cafe, Bakery Nouveau, with possibly the best croissants on the West Coast. Definitely Seattle but it could be the West Coast, for sure.
Anyway, while searching for some fresh rolls the other day at Safeway (perhaps my first mistake), I came across these croissants and nearly busted a gut. Why on earth dunk these little delicacies in glaze? Well, I suppose if they aren’t so tasty, that’s one way to cover it up.
Seeing these reminded me of a website you might want to check out: This is Why Your Fat. And we all wonder why there’s an obesity problem in the U.S…
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by wanderfood
( January 11th, 2010 )
On a trip to Asia, I had a brief layover in the Seoul airport. It was very early in the morning. The layover was just long enough between flights that I needed to eat something but very few places were open.
I managed to find a noodle shop with a veggie bowl. Yes, that’s vegetarian meat plunked down in the middle of the bowl.
It actually was not a bad bowl of soup and, even though it was close to $10, it sure beat the options that I find at most U.S. airports!
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by wanderfood
( January 5th, 2010 )
Seattle is filled with a large array of ethnic restaurants. They aren’t all spectacular but you definitely can get most anything you want here.
I do love Thai food and recently went to Lotus Thai in the Wallingford neighborhood. The restaurant’s been around for more than 20 years – a feat considering the number of small restaurants that tend to open and close rather quickly throughout the city.
It’s probably lasted because it’s got a neighborhood feel (something we Seattleites are fiercely proud of) and is reasonable in both food quality and price.
Above is the Phad See Ew with tofu. This is one of my favorite dishes to order at any Thai restaurant. It includes wide noodles in a sauce and then topped with veggies and, in this case, tofu.
Lotus Thai
2101 N 45th St.
Seattle, WA
(206) 632-2300
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