A jar of Korean pepper thread is a
condiment I’ve rediscovered as I rotate my “making do” pantry. What texture and
interest these long, slender threads add to a finished dish. They unfurl and
drape over your fish or rice or even toast. I found them at a market years ago
and figured they’d be hot squared. In my opinion, they are not hot at all, but
they do instill a respect when you serve such an arrangement to an unsuspecting
diner. I won’t be buying these threads again, but I’m glad to have had their
acquaintance.
Plant
Junkie
If
you’d hang with a gang that thinks the term Plant Junkie is a compliment, then
get to know this new line of 100 percent plant-based, vegan-friendly and
flavorful dressings for salads and sandwiches. They’re from BetterBody Foods,
who also brought us PBfit. When I found the Thai Peanut Vinaigrette, I headed
to the pantry for noodles, rice, rice paper and anything Asian based this could
highlight. Lovely yellow Tumeric &
Pepper Ranch dressing became my eggplant dipping sauce and Chili
Pomegranate went on my dwindling supply of fresh veggies to make them new
again. Chia Ranch Dressing needs no buildup, as folks are crazy for ranch
around here. These are designed to be good and help those with food allergies.
It’s best when good and good-for-you align. I’ve yet to try avocado oil-based
spread and dressing in chipotle lime, but I’m envisioning a sandwich that
includes avocado and a thinly sliced purple onion. I guess I’m a Plant Junkie.
Edible
Product
Cooped
up much? Maybe the new Stuffed Puffs could start out as a math and creative
writing project with the kids. What does chocolate plus chocolate equal? Begin
with the adjectives and superlatives and stir up a “sweet” ode. Chocolate on
Chocolate is the actual name of this marshmallow that has a chocolate center,
so, cut to s’mores made very easily. Quarantine snacks? Yes! This new version
incorporates chocolate right into the marshmallow and you still get that center
that melts just so after you warm up these pillow-soft just the right amount of
crispy on top. Their tag line is “Life’s More Fun Filled with Stuffed Puffs.”
Darragh
Doiron is a Port Arthur area foodie who’s in this with you guys. Reach her at darraghcastillo@yahoo.com
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