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Three Bits

1) While getting superb customer service at B&H yesterday, i helped myself to the yummy "Goi Goi" chewy fruity candies on the counter. They were much better than Starburst, not as hard as Sugus and the fruit flavors were really tasty. I tried the grape, pineapple and strawberry ones. If it didn't look so greedy, i would've filled my pockets! I did some research and Goi Goi is from the Peccin company, seems to be made in Brazil, is sold in many countries and is "kosher." I'm assuming this means it's meat- and dairy- free (no gelatin). I'm totally going to check out the Brazilian markets by my house.

2) The maker of my beloved vegetarian fresh spring rolls, Viet Nam Banh Mi So #1 on Broome Street, also makes vegetarian and vegan Vietnamese sandwiches! Who knew? On the menu, sandwiches #11 (pickled carrots, cilantro and cucumber), #12 (tofu, mushrooms, clear noodles, carrot and sweet radish) and #13 (vegan chicken with lemongrass) are meat free. The next time i'm downtown, i'm going to pick up some fresh spring rolls, a sandwich and a fresh-squeezed sugarcane juice!

3) I love Cape Cod potato chips but the "Nantucket Spice" flavor wasn't raveworthy. The cracked pepper and sea salt were nice, but the weird powdery, cheezy coating could be done without. The chips weren't as crunchy as the regular ones either, and the main reason i love Cape Cod chips is because of the kettle-cooked crunchiliciousness. The pepper was the only good thing. Is it me, or are CC chips not as good as they used to be? Did they get bought out?

posted by beXn @ 7:54 PM