I was one of the first generation of mall rats. Weekends were spent at the local mall shopping and heading to the food court. Some thirty years I'm still a mall rat (and thankfully a much smarter shopper.) Yet I can't resist the lure of anything my neighborhood mall has to offer. Nowadays there's some really good stuff there. It's not just burgers and fries anymore.
I have to admit my new favorite is Villa Pizza. This is a spin off from New York City's Villa Pizza near the famous Ed Sullivan Theater. Their avocado salad is the best. Imagine a Caesar salad chock full of thick ,creamy slices of avocado covered in Parmesan cheese.Another favorite is their Neapolitan pizza which is a thin, crispy, crust topped with a rich tomato sauce. Not to be outdone is the chain Great Wraps. This is a neat place where you can buy any kind of wrap along with their curly fries. The fries themselves are awesome because there are six different kind of flavored salts you can sprinkle on them.
Looking for dessert? If you haven't tried the Yolato stand in your mall now is the time. It sells both low cal yogurt gelati and sorbet in a host of flavors. I'm gearing up for their watermelon sorbet on my next trip. Another mall must have is the Nestle's cookies. These stands are few and far between but the product, fresh baked toll house cookies are even better than Mrs Fields's. (sorry, Mrs, F)
OK, America and the world (who has surely visited at least one American shopping mall by now) What's your favorite mall food? Write me here at Foodie Pantry. I'm up for shopping around for a new mall favorite.
Showing posts with label non-alcoholic. Show all posts
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Friday, May 9, 2008
A Host's Duties
Now that the outdoor party season is here it's time for foodies to take an active responsibility in their hosting duties. In other words don't let your guests leave too plastered. The blame for drunk driving goes back to where the alcohol was first served. In order to avoid this, rethink your drinks menu.
I realize that there are some people out there who will come to a party , toting enough liquor to float a battleship. Sadly enough you can't tell them when they've had too much. You'll only cause more trouble. Sometimes it's best to omit these people from your guest list and avoid any problems. However you as a host can also limit what you serve. There are plenty of non-alcoholic mixed beverages that can be created. Best of all they can have the same bells and whistles as regular cocktails.
A good base for any powerless punch is non alcoholic apple cider. I've found that this is a great substitute for champagne. Most grocery stores sell it and at low prices too, Pick up a few bottles and served chilled. The cider is fizzy enough that it can be used in toasts and mild enough so even a child can drink it. Another fun drink is a sparkler. This is where you can add any juice to ginger ale or to selter to create a bubbly, foamy fruit drink. If you want, add pineapple juice along with coconut to seltzer and then serve in plastic coconuts. You can also create slushy non alcoholic drinks using any ice maker.
Punches are always a good addition to any party. Mix a few bottles of soft cider with cranberry juice and a cup of pure lemon juice. You can float sliced apples on top.Another good mix is a strawberry lemonade combined with sparkling water. It's refreshing and fizzy all at the same time.
As a host you have to be responsible for what happens at your party. Keep alcohol to a minimum to prevent guests from getting into accidents or much worse. Serve non alcoholic cocktails. Your gusts will still have a good time - but without the danger.
I realize that there are some people out there who will come to a party , toting enough liquor to float a battleship. Sadly enough you can't tell them when they've had too much. You'll only cause more trouble. Sometimes it's best to omit these people from your guest list and avoid any problems. However you as a host can also limit what you serve. There are plenty of non-alcoholic mixed beverages that can be created. Best of all they can have the same bells and whistles as regular cocktails.
A good base for any powerless punch is non alcoholic apple cider. I've found that this is a great substitute for champagne. Most grocery stores sell it and at low prices too, Pick up a few bottles and served chilled. The cider is fizzy enough that it can be used in toasts and mild enough so even a child can drink it. Another fun drink is a sparkler. This is where you can add any juice to ginger ale or to selter to create a bubbly, foamy fruit drink. If you want, add pineapple juice along with coconut to seltzer and then serve in plastic coconuts. You can also create slushy non alcoholic drinks using any ice maker.
Punches are always a good addition to any party. Mix a few bottles of soft cider with cranberry juice and a cup of pure lemon juice. You can float sliced apples on top.Another good mix is a strawberry lemonade combined with sparkling water. It's refreshing and fizzy all at the same time.
As a host you have to be responsible for what happens at your party. Keep alcohol to a minimum to prevent guests from getting into accidents or much worse. Serve non alcoholic cocktails. Your gusts will still have a good time - but without the danger.
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