MMMMM DONUTS!!!!! "HOMER SIMPSON"

2011-05-17T22:20:00.000-07:00

In honor of national donuts day which is coming up June 3rd (i'm not making this up) I thought I would delve into the wonderful world of donuts. Recently I had the pleasure of coming across a not so often seen version of this scrumptious delight. When most of us think donuts we envision an airy saucer doused with some sort of confectioner paste. Not the case at the Brindle Room where Chef Jeremy Spector with a helping hand from Wonder City Coffee & Donuts has implemented an old twist to the classic. The number one difference is a potato based dough as opposed to your typical yeast risen batter.

This Donut has bite!!!! Right off the bat one notices that nice crisp crust that one associates with fried goodness. Even with the crispy exterior the inside is surprisingly moist. As if this wasn't enough, we are then given the options of four simple toppings. Now remember folks simple does not mean boring. I feel that the toppings Mr. Jeremy chose compliments the doughnuts without taking away from its subtle flavors that can be found throughout. The four toppings we have to chose from are caramel, chocolate hazelnut with toasted sliced almonds, chocolate peanut butter and powdered sugar.

All in all the experience at the Brindle Room was a great one. If your lucky enough to be around the east village drop on by for a great donut and an awesome coffee which will get your gears rolling for the day. Or if you find yourself enjoying the city on a beautiful Saturday afternoon I've heard that Wonder City Coffee and Donuts are running a stand at Hester Street Fair on Essex street.

"When In Cape cod".....try the chowdaa

2011-05-16T22:39:00.000-07:00

I know the weather is getting a bit warmer these days and some may think i'm nuts for suggesting a hot pipping bowl of soup but the reality is you can’t go to Cape Cod and not try this dish. I recently made an escape to the Cape and despite the fact that I am a strong believer in variety when it comes to eating out I found myself repeatedly ordering this dish. The freshness of this dish was amazing , but just because you might be in a 10 by 10 foot apartment in the middle of Manhattan doesn't mean you too can’t enjoy this dish.

New England clam chowder:

- 2 tablespoons butter

- 5 garlic cloves chopped

- One large onion medium dice

- Half celery stalk medium dice

- 3 large russet potatoes peeled and medium diced

- 1 large canned clams

- 2 cups clam juice

- 1 cup water

- 2 cups milk

- 2 cup heavy cream

- salt and pepper to taste

- Top off with chopped chives (optional)

This is basically a one pot dish. First start off by sweating out the chopped garlic, celery and onions in your butter. Once they are translucent you can go ahead and throw in your diced potatoes along with your clam juice and water. Let it come to a simmer, at this point you are ready to throw in your clams, milk and heavy cream. Continue simmering until your potatoes are tender, once tender your ready to dig in and transport yourself to that little peninsula in the Atlantic.

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MMMMM DONUTS!!!!! "HOMER SIMPSON"

"When In Cape cod".....try the chowdaa