My Week In Food
I put Tajin seasoning on fresh watermelon. I made cherry lime simple syrup and a peach cherry cobbler. My friend gave me a delicious plate of ribs since I worked all weekend.
Hot Air Summer
I still don’t own an air fryer, but I do know of its magic. Some people who have a freezer full of frozen dinners have been using their air fryers to resurrect their meals. However, the air fryer is the perfect tool for roasting vegetables. If you don’t want to heat up your kitchen this summer by roasting vegetables in the oven, then use an air fryer for roasting vegetables.
Basta to This Pasta Trend
Have you seen the latest viral TikTok food trend?! It’s pasta chips. You cook the pasta and then air fry them to make them crispy. I like my pasta al dente, but if I want chips, then I will reach for some nachos instead.
Granita?! I Hardly Know Her
Granita is basically Italian shaved ice. Here’s some tips on how to make a perfect granita.
The Revolutionary Power of Food
This essay over at Civil Eats shows how food has ignited movements for justice and change around the world, and throughout history.
One Year Ago
For all the new subscribers, check out last year’s Nichelle Newsletter from July 6th where I talk about watermelon, shandys and Slutty Vegan.
Have a delicious week,
Nichelle
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