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365 Days of Food
#68 Cherry Almond Bread Pudding (via JoeFoodie)
A carryout from Jumps Restaurant in Grosse Pointe, this bread pudding had an intense almond flavor. Perfectly sweet with a touch of tartness from the dried cherries, this was a truly luscious dessert. Rich, but not heavy. The vanilla creme anglaise added an eggy/creamy dimension. A really nice dessert.
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#67 Coconut Tart (via JoeFoodie)
A treat from QQ Bakery in Madison Heights, MI. A little dry for my taste, but the coconut flavor was undeniable. Also, the burnt bits on top add an interesting layer to the sweet tart.
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#66 Trader Joe’s Mango on Sticky Rice (via JoeFoodie)
On the recommendation of my friend @wattyz, I’ve been on the lookout for this traditional Thai dessert. It just so happened that Trader Joe’s started carrying it in the frozen section this week.
A tremendously interesting dessert - sweet tropical mango, salty & creamy sticky rice with coconut milk, and crunchy (pretty much flavorless) mung beans all come together perfectly. A special treat indeed & one that I’ll be revisiting very soon.
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#65 Chili Fries (via JoeFoodie)
Michigan (especially near Detroit) is known for their “coney islands,” diners that specialize in serving quick food usually of a deep fried nature with menus items like casing hot dogs in a steamed bun with chili sauce, mustard, & onions on top. That chili is also pretty awesome on fries, especially after a night of partying.
This plate of chili fries is from Duly’s Place in Detroit.
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#64 Carrot Cake (via JoeFoodie)
I could eat carrot cake everyday. Cinnamon & nutmeg are such comforting flavors for me. When made properly, this is a tremendously moist & luscious cake with chewy bits of carrot-y goodness. This version has a orange glaze, which matched perfectly with the spiciness of the cake.
Shiner Bock is the flagship beer of the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, TX. This is an older recipe (originally brewed in 1913) and has a nice dark amber color very similar to a black tea, with a thin light (almost white) head. Shiner Bock has a very malty smell almost like a lager or pilsner, with hints of caramel behind. As for taste Shiner Bock starts clean and fresh on the palate and more surprisingly a little on the thin side (at least thinner than most other Bocks I’ve had) and ends with an earthy or charcoal like bitterness reminiscent of a stout, but again on the thin side. This is different from most bocks I’ve had which usually have a nutty or oak like flavor, Shiner Bock on the other hand has a malty clean flavor with a more noticeable bitter ending. If you are looking for a beer to start venturing away from lagers this wouldn’t be a bad choice. With a crisp clean start and a slightly bitter finish I think this might be a decent entry level bitter beer, as it’s not as bitter as most pale ales, but definitely more bitter than the traditional lager or light beer. In terms of comparison it’s almost a Labatt Blue start with a bitter nut ale finish, like Newcastle or Moose Drool.
Brewery: Spoetzl Berwery - Shiner, TX
Malty —-|——— Bitter
Light ——|——- Dark
ABV: 4.4%
-Mike Fournier
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#63 Margherita Pizza (via JoeFoodie)
The oven at Crust in Rochester Hills, MI burns at a temperature above 800 degrees fahrenheit. However, the crust was not as crisp I would’ve thought. Under the weight of the very fresh tasting tomatoes, the creamy cheese, and tender basil, I think the crust just gave way. Regardless, this was a delicious pizza - simple & well prepared.
Submitted by jdsalinger
Häagen-Dazs Fondue
