Coconut soda

 

Why can't we get this in NC it's awesome.

Hot sausage sandwich

Primanti brothers sandwich in Pittsburgh - this Pittsburgh establishment is famous for the fries being inside your sandwich, instead of their usual role as a side!

Mango Salsa

Mangoes came up in a discussion and I decided to have a bite.  Being a "self proclaimed mango snob" I refuse to eat anything but the best.  And the best is found in India during the harsh summer months.  In the US, there is Brazilian mangoes....not quite the same but will work in a salsa.  Even if I have offended you, do try the salsa recipe.  Its good.

1 mango ( just shy of completely ripe, we need the tarty sweetness)
3 medium sized tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup green onion (white and green parts)
1/2 cup chopeed cilantro (sorry, parsley wont work!)
1 or 2 jalapeno peppers (you can reduce the heat level by removing the seeds and using only the green flesh)
Juice of half a lemon (again, based on preference)
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon Olive oil

Just chop all the vegetables finely and mix in lemon juice, olive oil, condiments etc.  Salsa is done!  I personally think it tastes better the next day when the flavors have had a chance to mingle.....but can you really wait that long?

The same recipe will also make peach salsa....just use peaches in the place of mangoes!

Sorry folks no picture, ate it all :).  

Iggy's at Providence

Had a quehog....baked stuffed clam for the non Rhode Islanders.  We are big fans of "family guy" and must try anything with that name! 

Have been busy lately and the lack of our experiments in the kitchen is obvious, but we are trying to log the restaurant adventures.  Iggy's is highly recommended if you are in the area.  Notice the address in the picture!

Quehog (?)

at Iggy's!

Clam shell stuffed with clam, bread crumbs, parsley, spices....just needs a squirt of lemon juice :).

Lobster roll

Finally had the famous lobster roll.  Was in RI for work but I think this lobster roll would be worth the trip by itself.

Need to make one at home...will keep you posted about that as and when it happens!

Fish filet in Bashu sauce

Am just going to say one thing - Gourmet Kingdom has never failed!

Clamcakes

For a southerner, these are hush puppies with bits of clam and think they make the batter in clam juice.  They were absolutely yummy, especially when hot but if you are going to Iggy's once, focus on the lobster roll.  Eat 2 lobster rolls if you can, that will undoubtedly be a better use of the appetite.

If you are like Salil with a very flexible appetite, go for these ;).

3 pepper chicken

Not for the weak at heart, this one packs a punch!

Chiba special roll

Spicy tuna and cucumber inside, seaweed and roe on the outside.  Served with a "salsa" of crab, cucumbers, scallions and lemon juice.  As always, a work of art!