In an attempt to make some extra spending money for Europe, I've decided to take on a baby catering enterprise. So far, I'm charging my bible study $5 a head every Tuesday night for full course, side and possibly, wine if I can swing it. It's also an opportunity for me to test out some new and some old, tried and true recipes on a new group of people. I'm getting excited at the prospect of experimenting with new cuisine, researching flavors and how to match food with wine and visiting a different food market at least once a week. Last week, I got off on one of the local stops in Queens on my way home from work. I'm trying to remember my camera so I can track the markets and other food spots I come across. Off the Steinway stop from the R train, I took a long walk onto 35 Avenue and happened upon an Associated Market. There I purchased the ingredients to feed 10 people plus a few groceries for myself for $25! They also sold fresh basil by the bunch for $1.50. I'll post my recipe for pesto sauce soon!
Here are some photos from a trip I made to Little India down the street from my office. The Spice Corner (on the corner of 29th and Lexington Avenue) is tiny but sells a colorful display of every spice and grain or bean you can imagine. They also sell pickled whole lemons which my roommate and I love. Yes, it sounds unfathomable but they're delicious! My friend Maysa from Egypt introduced them to me a couple summers ago:
I'm also in love with a new Swedish bakery on 29th and Park Avenue called FIKA. Though I've been making my daily visits to Starbucks for the late afternoon pick me up, FIKA's coffee is far more superior. I like supporting the little guy too. FIKA's caffe reminds me of Roma!:
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