Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Blueberry streusel muffins


IMG_1447I’m not much of a baker besides listening to what Betty Crocker tells me to do. I had some extra blueberries that were not sweet enough to eat and instead of making blueberry preserves like I do with all berries that are about to go bad, I made Blueberry Streusel Muffins instead. I was excited to use my totally awesome colorful silicone muffin cups. I love how blueberries burst when baked which is why I love to add a lot more than I need to. I made a streusel topping to go along with the blueberries for something extra.





Thursday, March 1, 2012

Taka Taka–Mexican Sushi and Japanese Tacos

Shrimp tempura taco

Can you spell fusion? Taka Taka on West Broadway and Grand in SoHo, NYC can. With their combination of Mexican taco’s and Japanese sushi this place is a win. Their Japexican or Mexenese  cuisine includes sushi, tacos, tapenyaki, and several cold and hot starters that can satisfy your Mexican or Japanese cravings. Being fairly new, Taka Taka does not have that many reviews online. If anything it actually has bad reviews. I came here with my family when my brothers came to visit during MLK weekend. The restaurant has a modern Japanese-ish diner feel to it with lined up booths and a conveyor belt that snakes through the restaurant. A little bit on the pricey end, this restaurant has very few items that are worth it. The staff is friendly and the kitchen creations are fun to enjoy but not worth a return trip.