Tag: Try the World

Try The World – Spain Box; Tapas

Well Dined | Spanish Tapas

I’ve had to pause my Try The World subscription, because I have been so slow to go through the boxes, plan a meal/blog post, make it, and write it up.  Oops!  So I’ve made a goal for 2017 (I don’t like the word “resolution”) to work on 1 Try The World post per month.  This month I made tapas with the Spain Box!  So much food!!!

Well Dined | Try The World - Spain

The Spain Box came with El Navarrico salsa tumaca con ajo (tomato sauce with garlic); El Avión paprika; Oleum Hispania extra-virgin olive oil; and Espinaler canned white tuna – all of which were used to make the tapas.

Well Dined | Try The World - Spain

It also contained P. listo jasmine floral jam; Ines Rosales cortadillo citrus crumble cakes; and El Almendro turrón (almond candy). (more…)

Try The World – Argentina; Steak with Chimichurri, Fingerling Potatoes with Green Olive Paste

Well Dined | Try The World - Argentina

I am so far behind in my Try The World reviews, you guys, I am so sorry!  Let’s talk about this Argentina box: Bake Love Koo! coconut butter cookies (these were gone in like 2 seconds, so good); Dulcor dulce de membrillo (perfect for cheese plates); Chamana and Inti Zen teas (the dulce de leche with red fruits was really good); Memories of Patagonia Malbec wine marinade (I just spread this on crackers with mascarpone, yum); Doña Magdalena dulce de leche; Vanoli chimichurri; MQA Gourmet green olive paste.

Well Dined | Steak with Chimichurri, Fingerling Potatoes with Olive Tapenade

I decided to make a meal using the chimichurri and olive paste.  I tossed roasted potatoes with the green olive paste; then I broiled skirt steak with some of the chimichurri sauce, and added more on top.  Simple, easy, delicious. (more…)

Try The World – Japan; Okonomiyaki

Well Dined | Okonomiyaki

It’s time for another Try The World Post!  Finishing up my Japan box, I used the okonomiyaki mix to make… okonomiyaki, of course!  It’s a savory pancake made with flour, yam, eggs, scallions, and cabbage; and topped with all kinds of things, but most commonly pork belly, bonito flakes, seaweed, okonomi sauce, and mayonnaise.

Well Dined | Okonomiyaki

The kit came with batter mix, powdered yam, shrimp tempura crisps, and dried seaweed.  Plus instructions in Japanese and English (thank goodness).

Well Dined | Okonomiyaki

First step, chop cabbage.  It really should have been finer than this, like shredded, but I was lazy.  Add scallions.  In a separate bowl, make the batter according to package directions.  Then combine it with the veggies, tempura, and eggs. (more…)

Try The World – Japan; Zaru Soba

Well Dined | Try The World Japan

It’s time for another Try The World review (see my first here)!  In my Japan box, I had: Otafuku Foods okonomiyaki kit; Aoi Tea blueberry match tea; House Foods ginger paste; Takaokaya seaweed snack; Akagi soba noodles; Kasugai gummy candies; and Morinaga milk caramels.  I thought that those butter coconut cookies came in the box, but I actually must have picked them up at the Asian grocery store.  So, ignore those (but really don’t, cuz they are super awesome and yummy).

The caramels are are firm and not super sweet, I like them a lot.  I haven’t tried the tea, gummies, or okonomiyaki kit yet; but I used the rest to make Zaru Soba.

Well Dined | Zaru Soba

Zaru Soba is a cold soba dish usually made in the summer (whatever, don’t judge me).  The noodles are cooked, then rinsed, chilled, and drained.  Normally, you would serve them on a woven bamboo mat that lets the extra water drain out; but I don’t have those!  So I dried them on paper towels.

Well Dined | Zaru Soba

The noodles are topped with seaweed and sesame seeds just before serving, and dipped in a sauce made of dashi, soy, mirin, sake, sugar, and ginger paste.  Wasabi and scallions are served on the side and mixed into the sauce to taste. (more…)

Try The World – Paris

Well Dined | Try The World - Paris

Try The World is an international food subscription service that I have written about before (first post here).  The first box that I received was Marrakesh (post here), and it was awesome.  The second box I received was Paris, France.  The items included were: La Mere Poulard sables (butter cookies), Maison D’Armorine salted butter caramels, Domaine Des Vignes whole grain mustard, Le Palais Des Thes fine teas, Le Saunier De Camargue fleur de sel, Maison Peltier artisanal honey, and Charles Antona fig jam.

Well Dined | Try The World - Paris

Unlike the Marrakesh box, these items were less suited to a single recipe, but they were some of my favorite items that I’ve received so far.  The honey and fig jam went on to many a cheese plate, the mustard and sea salt went on to everything, and the cookies and caramels were gone the first day because they were ridiculously good.  For more information on the Paris box, click here.

One Year Ago – Apple Galette with Salted Bourbon Caramel
Two Years Ago – Butternut Squash and Kale Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella and Bacon
Three Years Ago – Broccolini and Feta Tart
Four Years Ago – Sourdough Pancakes
Five Years Ago – Spiced Pumpkin and Lamb Tagine; Thai Pumpkin Soup; Spiced Carrot Soup