Homegroan

Dear blog reader,
Yes, Mica and I really are working on Episode 2 of I EAT NY. Tentatively titled Homegrown or Fresh Squeezed, the episode is full of great stuff, but with the holidays we've become a bit unfocused. However, we'll get through it and it will be done soon. Plan to get an email invite for a screening party next month?
This is the first time I've posted on the blog (I am Liza), as my usual hardware is technically challenged. As the last person in the city who still writes letters and uses a dial up on a blueberry OS9 clamshell mac, being online tends to frustrate me.
Anyway, I thought I should try my hand at posting after reading some great food blogs. You've probably already heard of them as they've been written up, but if you haven't: The Food Section , Noodlepie , and FatMan Seoul are my favorites.
Well, I just wanted to introduce myself on the blog and let you know that I visited everyone's favorite cheap eat DUMPLING HOUSE on Eldridge St. We filmed them in Episode 1, Cheap and Easy. They've gotten a homedepot inspired makeover complete with new wall coverings, new counter and a big vinyl banner of their great reviews. Happily, the prices haven't changed. Dumplings can be had for a buck and the amazing beef sandwich is still $1.50. They even offer a new tuna sandwich on the sesame bread. I didn't try it because I was hankering for the beef.
If someone tries it, let me know. Oh yeah, one more thing about Dumpling House. I always wondered why they put apples in their kimchi. I asked my mom about it over the holiday and she said the sugar in the apples probably speeds up the fermenting. I don't mind the apple, though I was kind of surprised the first time. I tend to like my kimchee on the less sour side and the price can't be beaten (a buck for styrofoam container, 2 for the plastic soup container), so bring the apples on!
Till next time,
Liza