FOOD: And Now, You Can Buy Wearable . . . Gin?

And Now, You Can Buy Wearable . . . Gin?

 

 

 If you're looking for a new fragrance to wear out on the town . . . to work . . . or to pick up the kids from school, you wouldn't ordinarily think of spraying yourself down with GIN.  But now, you can.

 

 

Tamworth Distilling has just unveiled a new product called "Sylvan Mist," which is "the world's first wearable perfume gin."

 

 

It's described as a woodsy, unisex scent . . . combining "violet leaf, chamomile flowers, juniper, balsam fir, citrus, and boronia flowers," and it smells like "boreal forest, fresh-cut grass, kiwi skin, and honeydew melon."

 

 

Even better:  It was created to be drinkable . . . meaning that you can be making yourself a cocktail and alternate spritzing your cocktail AND your neck.  (???)

 

 

It's a potent 151-proof . . . but it's not intended to be base in a stiff perfume martini.  It's supposed to be a garnish that you spray onto a drink.  They suggest spraying it on an Aviation, or the cocktail "Bee's Knees." 

 

 

Sylvan Mist will be available for $80 a bottle starting May 9th at Seelbachs.com and TamworthDistilling.com.  

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McDonald's Will Finally Start Selling Sides of Big Mac Sauce

 

McDonald's announced some changes to its burgers this week, including more sauce on Big Macs.  But if it's still not enough, you're in luck . . .  

 

 

They just announced that they'd finally start selling SIDES of Big Mac sauce for dipping one week from today.

 

 

Starting next Thursday, you can ask for a side of it to dip fries and McNuggets in.  They put it in the same little cups as other condiments, like ranch and honey mustard.

 

 

The bad news is it's a limited-time-only thing.  And they say you have to order through the app to get them.

 

 

You can get one side of Big Mac sauce free with McNuggets.  Or you can buy up to five on their own with any order.  It's not clear how long they'll be around.  They just said "while supplies last."  

 

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Food & Wine Has The 10 Best Food Truck Cities In The U.S.

The U.S. food truck scene has become a major player over the past ten years due to lower prices, unusual cuisines, and social media hype, and it looks like they are here to stay. There are certain cities that have a stronger food truck presence than others, and readers of Food & Wine have voted these ten cities as the best food truck cities in America. 

1. Portland, Oregon – this city is famous for its food trucks, and many are rolled out in ‘pods’ where customers can try a variety of global cuisines in one central location. Some of the most well-known is the Fifth Avenue pod, with Korean tacos and Mexican and Egyptian cuisine, and the Third Avenue pod, which is home to the Stretch Noodle. New pods are showing up all over Portland, with Lil’ America featuring BIPOC and LGBTQ+ restaurant owners with food from China, Guyana, and the Philippines.
2. Los Angeles – Mexican food is the main event at many of the L.A. food trucks. Some of the most popular are Simón, serving Mexican seafood in the Silver area, Mariscos Jalisco in Boyle Heights, and Yeastie Boys, which is the city’s first bagel truck.
3. Austin – Austin, Texas, has over 1,000 food trucks serving everything from burgers, Ethiopian stews, Thai curries, and Korean barbecue. Many trucks are located in food truck parks like Thicket South Austin Food Park, where you can find Indonesian barbecue, gumbo, breakfast bagel sandwiches, jerk chicken, and more.
4. New York – food trucks are located throughout the city, one of the most famous being The Halal Guys serving Middle Eastern cuisine. The Smorgasbord food market in Brooklyn begins in April and lasts through October on weekends, and NYC’s Vendy Awards honor the best food trucks in the city.
5. San Francisco – many food trucks here cater to vegans and vegetarians, but there are also options for Japanese, Algerian, Mexican, and other cuisines. One of the most popular in the city is The Chairman, which serves dishes “inspired by the original street food of Asia.” Off the Grid at Fort Mason Center and SoMa StrEat Food Park are top spots to find trucks.
6. Honolulu – trucks here reflect Hawaii’s diverse traditions and cultures with everything from poke bowls, burgers, and Hawaiian-style plate lunches. Food trucks are located in residential areas, public parks, and tourist spots.
7. San Diego – with fabulous sunny weather, San Diego has a thriving food truck scene. Kiko's Place Seafood offers fish tacos, ceviche, and fish burritos and Super Q Food Truck serves gourmet burgers and Korean barbecue dishes.
8. Houston – this city has no zoning laws so food trucks appear all over the city serving everything from Vietnamese, Mexican, and breakfast favorites. Alexrad Beer Garden features Food Truck Fridays and HTX Market at Sawyer Yards has monthly food truck gatherings.
9. Oakland – there are a large number of immigrant-run food trucks here offering hibachi burritos, Southern Fried Vegan serving vegan mac and cheese and fried chicken, and other trucks with pork ribs and beef brisket. La Grana Fish is known for its quesabirria and Vietnamese bánh mi sandwiches are popular as well.
10. Raleigh – this city has a casual, laid-back atmosphere, and many food trucks offer comfort food and barbecue. Classic southern dishes, Cuban sandwiches from Qspresso, and Indian curry meals from Curry In a Hurry Truck are other standouts.

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Here Are 10 Low-Sugar Fruits That Won’t Make Your Blood Sugar Spike

Nutritionists always recommend that we eat fresh fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet but some fruits contain more sugar than others which could lead to a spike in blood sugar levels. Mary Wirtz is a registered dietitian and board-certified sports dietitian and encourages her clients to start “cutting back on foods that are high in added sugar, like some fruit juices, sweets, desserts and sodas.” Real Simple has compiled a list of these 10 low-sugar fruits that fit the bill. 

1. Citrus – lemons, limes, and grapefruits are low in sugar and you should look for fresh-squeezed juice instead of the bottled variety. They are also high in vitamin C and are good for reducing inflammation.
2. Berries – berries are low in sugar, high in antioxidants, and loaded with magnesium, potassium, vitamins C and K, fiber, and prebiotics which promote gut health. They are some of the healthiest fruits available.
3. Kiwi – kiwis are an excellent source of fiber, Vitamin C, and antioxidants and you can even eat the skin for added nutrition.
4. Cantaloupe – cantaloupe is low in sugar and high in potassium which is good for heart health.
5. Peaches – peaches are said to be a superfood because they have a high content of vitamins and minerals as well as potassium, fluoride, and iron.
6. Avocado – not everyone knows that avocados are a fruit, but they are a good source of healthy fat, high fiber content, and protein.
7. Apricots – apricots are one of the best fruits that you can eat to promote eye health and they are also considered to be a superfood because of their beta-carotene and antioxidant content.
8. Figs - figs are great on salads, flatbreads, and charcuterie boards but they are higher in carbs than some of the other fruits so you should eat them in moderation.
9. Cranberries – these are actually low-sugar fruit but consumed in juice or dried can contain large amounts of added sugar. Fresh cranberries are low in sugar so you should look to use these in salads or smoothies.
10. Pomegranate Seeds – pomegranates have powerful antioxidants like polyphenols that promote heart health and possible anti-cancer benefits. The seeds are great on salads, yogurt parfaits, and side dishes.

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