Poppyseed Roll. Yes or no?

Poppyseed roll . Yes or no?

“Poppy seeds are particularly rich in manganese, a trace element important for bone health and blood clotting” https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/poppy-seeds-health-benefits#1.-Rich-in-nutrients-and-antioxidants

This one baked in Millvale by Jean-Marc Chatellier

Ten years ago the subject was Hungarian Nutroll baked by Erika’s Aunts click link for slide show

And here’s the blog post about poppyseed and nut roll

At Lunch With Friends

Three decades of knowing one another, these two neighbors lived in the next block. One still does. We reunited today to share stories of past times remembered.

Fresh berries, grilled peach, on mixed greens with Gorgonzola, light balsamic dressing
Flourless Chocolate Mousse cake (Shared)

Maura Chops an Onion

Swim Goggles seem to help

Maura and I worked together to create another Minnesota Hot Dish for the family tonight (recipe from America’s Test Kitchen

Maura said “take a picture and show your Minnesota friend”. Audrey ! (Click to see her post on Elusive Sleep)

We arrange them neatly at first….
32oz size purchased at Kroger

Here’s the guest blog of another inspired Hot Dish

And the original post from last month

A Slightly Wrinkled Black and White Cookie

Being in my backpack, as Mary and I walked around the city on Monday, this cookie looks a little worse for wear. But the taste snd enjoyment were not diminished in the least. Delicious! it’s a soft cookie with half vanilla half chocolate glaze.

I won’t take a poll on whether or not you like them cause I read they are pretty much a Northeast and Florida treat. I’ve seen smaller ones in Ohio.

Black and White Cookie from Rocco’s Pasticceria on Bleecker Street NYC bag a gift from my sister.
Sock knitting inside.

The Barefoot Contessa Black and White Cookies recipe

King Arthur Baking Company Recipe for Black and White Cookies

NYTimes Recipe is named Perfect Black and White Cookies only makes a dozen 😢

St.Rocco in the bakery

The Flag Project at Rockefeller Center

There wasn’t much wind to capture the food images on the 193 flags. There’s a shot below of Prometheus eating a slice of NY Pizza. Info on the Gilded Prometheus sculpture here

I caught a glimpse of Nathan’s Hot Dogs Flag
Prometheus eating NY pizza
Bagel or doughnut?
Fries
One gust of wind

New York Cheesecake – Yes or No?

New York Cheesecake. Yes or no?

Pasticceria Rocco’s
Bleecker Street NYC

Movie Clip from Guys and Dolls Watch Frank Sinatra eat a piece of cheesecake and invite Marlon Brando to have a piece- and place a bet?

Tapioca Pudding Yes or No?

Tapioca is a starch that comes from the cassava root and formed into little pearls that gives tapioca pudding its signature texture and is naturally gluten-free

Tiny pearls of tapioca starch, milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla are the ingredients. Little containers of half and half are served with the Tapioca Pudding at Grant Bar in Millvale PA. Fortunately my friend V, who was treating Steve and me to a lovely dinner, suggested we order dessert. And she reminded me of the Tapioca Pudding they feature on the menu. Being a blog follower V has read my questions about different foods and flavors. (Mushrooms, rhubarb, licorice etc) “It would make a good blog” she said. I couldn’t remember if I’d blogged it before. Tapioca reminds me of childhood. Puddings and custards don’t seem to be as popular these days .

Want to make it at home? Here’s a recipe

Dessert at Grant Bar in Millvale

Pasta Primavera

It’s Spring!

Here’s the Pasta Primavers Recipe I used as a guideline. By Giada Delaurentiis

Roasted in oven on a sheet pan

Rainbow carrots, zucchini, garlic, broccoli, green beans, cherry tomatoes- halved, red onion, garlic cloves, tossed in olive oil, salt and pepper and a sprinkle of Italian Seasoning a mixture of herbs. Roasted in a hot oven. The green beans and broccoli were leftover from the past two nights so added the warmed beans towards the end.

Penne
450 degrees
Parmesan Cheese sauce and extra on top.

Basket Cheese

I was standing at Labriola’s Italian Grocery deli counter and it’s the first time I saw Basket Cheese. I asked about it. It’s only sold at Easter time. It can be used to make Easter pies or you eat a slice with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey. A firm ricotta like cheese. There are recipes. Recipes to make basket cheese at home and recipes to use the store-bought version to bake savory pies for Easter. There are sweet recipes too. Here’s a recipe for savory Italian Easter Pie

It’s called “basket cheese” because it’s formed in a basket and you can see the imprint of the weaving on the side of the cheese.

“Basket cheese is mild in flavor, so it forms a great combination with bread. It is eaten along with jam or honey and thus forms a great breakfast. Many people enjoy basket cheese as an afternoon snack. Relish its taste with olive oil, pepper and salt its yummy.”