Tuk Tuk Box delivers a box of Southeast Asian snacks, treats and beverages. Submitted photo
One of the more interesting aspects of this job as editor of the food pages, is being invited to sample new products. During this pandemic year, the arrival of boxes at my door has certainly been more entertaining than one more Zoom meeting.
The contents have ranged from bottled camelsâ milk (probably best enjoyed in the desert) to Distelâs Turkey Meatloaf in a sous vide bag (tasty; you can find it at Whole Foods), from barbecued jackfruit (well, itâs virtuous) to a new brand of nut butters (Once Again, worth seeking out.)
With warmer weather returning to State College this week, and a wellness day Thursday, it is a great time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine.
For myself, I welcome the warmer weather returning, as the frigid wind chill and countless snow storms have forced me to remain inside my apartment for a bulk of this semester thus far.
With only so many places to go with cold weather (grocery store, library, etc.), I have gotten a little stir crazy in my bedroom.
As the temperature is set to reach the mid-60s this week, I plan on taking this as an opportunity to get outside for some fresh air.
ROAN MOUNTAIN â One of Avery Countyâs newest nonprofit organizations, Fight Hunger, is looking to feed the less fortunate through the opening of its own restaurant in Carter County, Tenn., this summer.
Americano Steakhouse, the brainchild of Fight Hunger founders Troy Boane and Bradley McMurray, looks to operate as a steakhouse with a higher calling. With more than 50 years of combined experience in the restaurant industry, the two founders are planning on operating the locally owned establishment as a means to help fellow residents in Roan Mountain and Avery County.
A percentage of the restaurantâs profits will be directed toward Fight Hunger, as well as to address the spiritual and physical needs of those who have the least in the local community and to train and equip the previously unemployed in the restaurant trade. Through these efforts, Fight Hunger will help fight against extreme life challenges such as poverty, homelessness and the slow, uphill battle of rec