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“Peanut Butter and Jelly M&Ms?! SERIOUSLY!?”

18 Aug

The title is an almost exact quote as I passed through a small convenience store in the Westchester area. I saw this little package labeled “Strawberried Peanut Butter M&Ms” and was trying to resist trying them. I mentioned them to Mike and before I could even blink, they were purchased.

I was concerned about a fake fruit flavor but was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked them. They were a bit fake on the fruit (think dum dum strawberry flavor) but it was overall a good experience. More of a novelty than anything, but still fun to nom.

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A change

17 Aug

Well… you may notice a change around NYCNomNom for the next few weeks.  I will probably be blogging (and eating) a lot less as I will be going in for Gallbladder surgery two weeks from today.  It is a quick, routine, laparoscopic surgery, however, it will require me to eat a VERY low fat diet before and after and probably not eat much at all the week of the surgery.

In the meantime, I’ll be writing about my adventures in low fat eating (no cheese and chocolate will be tough!) and will be back with a vengeance once my gallbladder (or lack thereof) allows.

My last “hurrah” was the wd50 dinner on Saturday where I went all out for my birthday and prayed I would not get an attack. Luckily, no attack, however, I can’t risk it from here on out.

This could be quite an adventure! Stay tuned.

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NYC Nom Nom FAQ

17 Jul

What is a Nom Nom?
This is the number one NYCNomNom question.  Any repetition of the word “nom” is an onomonopia for the sound of someone chewing or eating something.  Urban Dictionary defines that it is a sound usually made when food is enjoyed.  My first encounter with “nom nom” was while reading lolcats.  They have a LOLspeak dictionary that defines a nom as “to eat fuds.”  I’m glad we could clear that up.

What are Nom Points?
Nom points are a purely subjective ranking system where I rate the food on the taste of the food ONLY.  Sometimes I may take away some nom points for poor service (such as when waiters try to commit murder), but for the most part this takes into consideration the quality of the food for the environment it’s in.  I don’t expect a diner to be as good as a 5 star restaurant, however, I do compare it to the other diners I have been to.  If you don’t agree with a rating, feel free to comment and speak up!

Who am I?
My name is Sara and I have been working/living in New York City for over five years now.  I work in the rewarding field of Digital Media Planning and Buying where I am treated to meals at some of the finest restaurants in NYC quite often.  It’s a wonderful perk and I am very appreciative of the publishers that make it happen. 

As for my love for cooking, it was really more of a late blooming love.  I have always baked, and thought for many years that I just did not have a talent for cooking.  Turns out, I just didn’t have the guts.  Cooking requires a lot of hope, and more often than not, what I make turns out well! It just took jumping in (and some encouragement from my wonderful boyfriend Mike) to figure that out.

Why this blog?
I found myself trading restaurant war stories and recipes quite often, and decided to start chronicling it just for fun.  It has very quickly established itself as something I enjoy writing about and sharing with anyone who wants to read.

What makes me an expert?
Nothing. I’m not.  I’m just an average New Yorker who loves food and loves conversation about food. 

How can readers contribute?
#1- Vote for my blog!  There is a button on the top left side of the blog itself.
#2- Comment! 
#3- Send me an email at sara@nycnomnom.com

If you have any more questions, feel free to drop them below!

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