Barbarella du Cuisine: The Beginning of an Empire

At a friend’s birthday party, I was discussing my plans for my new corndog maker. Yes, I bought a corndog maker that works like a waffle iron; it bakes the corndogs instead of fries them. Thanks, fab.com. You never cease to amaze me. I explained making veggie waffle dogs and, perhaps, the ultimate in breakfast portability. The drinks continued to flow freely as we moved onto other topics.

The conversation turned to Bacon Day aka Baco de Mayo©, an annual tradition held by friends from W&M’s class of 2001. I shared my three possible entries into the contest this year: a sweet cheesecake, a creme brulee, and a savory cheesecake. As I described the technical intricacies of the crusts I planned on designing and the crumbles and toppings, Michael proclaims that I AM the Barbarella of Cuisine among other things. Barbarella du Cuisine! Move aside, Martha! Take a hike, Rachael! So long, Paula! Here comes Sophia, stereotype rebel and Barbarella du Cuisine!

Thanks, Michael. Look at what you’ve started. You can totally be my sassy sidekick as I takeover the culinary world! First, a why don’t you try a ginger icebox cupcake.

Dessert Party!

Do you have a favorite neighborhood bakery that you can’t pass by without looking in the window?

I do. Lily & Fig @ 727 Franklin Ave in Brooklyn is just that bakery for me. I can’t pass up an opportunity to wander in, order tea and a pastry, and chat with the proprietor Lily. I’m always greeted with a smile and lively conversation.

So, join me on Sunday, June 5, 2012, from 2 – 4 PM for a dessert party. Donations will support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

May Wah Vegetarian Market’s 17th Anniversary Celebration!

This Saturday, May 5th, 2012, my favorite vegetarian-centric and vegan-friendly market in NYC is having its 17th anniversary celebration. There are so many more protein options out there other than soy. Free samples, gift bags, and discounts from 10am to 4pm.

I will be there. Will you?

Where? May Wah Vegetarian Market
213 Hester Street between Baxter and Centre
Chinatown, New York, NY 10013

When? 10am – 4pm, Saturday, May 5, 2012

My favorites: pumpkin floss (imitation pork floss), Taiwanese ”sausage”, sliced ”ham”, Hey Song sarsaparilla, Japanese textured vegetable protein, and the mushroom flavored instant thread noodles

For more information, follow them on, Facebook, Twitter, on their blog: http://maywah.blogspot.com, or at their website: http://www.vegieworld.com.