I don't often deviate much from regular grocery shopping. There's just no time to try new things. Even when a product looks interesting enough, I know that it'll just sit there until expiration date and I deem it 'trash.' What a waste.
So, new year new ways... Here are some products that I had in the pantry and couldn't pass up. Finally tried them all!
What: Chewy Sesame Bread Mix
Where: Super H Mart in Fort Lee, NJ
Ease: Super Easy, very clear directions
Look: shape matched the box's picture but mine weren't as nicely browned, more pasty and not as appetizing
Taste: not bad, chewy inside due to tapioca flour, smells nicely of sesame
Thoughts: worth trying again, possibly adjust baking temp and amount of water sprayed prior to baking
Met Food is my 'emergency' supermarket. They're open 365 days, from 8am to 8pm, no matter the weather! The only other place that I can count on would be 7-11. Met Food employees are dedicated! However, their prices reflect their confidence on being the only supermarket in a 3 block range and also being open at practically all times. I've found a bunch of interesting things here and although it's a Met Food, they carry some surprisingly niche/boutique market items. Gotta love that...
What: Chia Pods
Where: Met Food in Forest Hills
Ease: Just open and eat
Look: Cute! Literally a pod! Plus a spoon!
Taste: 'No, thank you' then Interesting then better then 'Hey, not bad'
Thoughts: Way pricey at $4 but would consider trying again at half the price
So I cheated on several of these products as they do not require cooking or even prepping... Ah well. These ice popsicles were a great, tasty way to get 1. fruits and vegetables 2. liquids and 3. happy into T while he was sick. Not arguing that bit.
What: Edy's Fruit & Veggies Ice Pops
Where: Met Food
Look: Awesome, smells really good, too!
Taste: Sweet, great flavor combos, Strawberry Rhubarb, Blueberry Medley (it's got beets, pear, apple, etc.), Tangerine Carrot
Thoughts: I love it but wonder 'why shouldn't I just make it myself?'
