Monthly Archives: February 2017

Introducing…Onigiri (おにぎり/🍙) Month

Posted on February 28, 2017 by findingfoodfluently

After taking a moment to reflect back on the more than five years BuildingMyBento has been around, two things stand out– There has only ever been one themed month, and that was five years ago. Not enough deference has been … Continue reading →

Posted in East & Southeast Asia, Food & Drink, Japan, Languages | Tagged おにぎり, お結び, bento, convenience store, food, Japan, japanese, omusubi, on-the-go, onigiri, rice ball, snack | 3 Comments

The Q-rious Quince and More

Posted on February 20, 2017 by findingfoodfluently

I had no idea what a quince looked like, let alone tasted like on its own, but there was one excellent memory of the yellow pome– quince paste, or membrillo in Spanish: Yes, I can recall greedily taking sample after … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, Food & Drink, Turkey, Southwest Asia/Middle East & North Africa | Tagged Azerbaijan, Baku, cook, food, Georgia, membrillo, poach, pome, quince, quince paste, stew, Tbilisi | Leave a comment

Event Review: The 2017 New York Oyster and Beer Festival

Posted on February 14, 2017 by findingfoodfluently

Disclaimer: In exchange for an event review, I received an entry ticket. All photos were taken by my associate. On February 11th, the Tunnel/La.Venue at the Waterfront (269 11th Avenue between 27th and 28th Street) in Manhattan, New York hosted … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Food & Drink, New York City, Reviews | Tagged beer, event, festival, food, La.Venue, Manhattan, New York, NYC, oyster, The 2017 New York Oyster & Beer Festival, The 2017 New York Oyster and Beer Festival, Tunnel, Waterfront | Leave a comment

A Day in the Life of a Fast Food Patron in Saudi Arabia

Posted on February 7, 2017 by findingfoodfluently

You might think I was too full to remotely consider eating lunch or dinner after that buffet experience in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You might be right…but still, local food was on my mind, so how else would I try some … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Turkey, Southwest Asia/Middle East & North Africa | Tagged chain, fast food, food, hamburger, Herfy, Middle East, prayer, restaurant, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, segregated seating | 1 Comment

Thirsty: The Capitalist Edition

Posted on February 2, 2017 by findingfoodfluently

Last year, I took a brief trip to Indianapolis, Indiana. Overall, I had a good time – the hotel had bikes to borrow, and the weather and food worked out…that is, until I came upon an enterprising CVS (drug store/supermarket) … Continue reading →