Eagle Provisions Co. on 5th Avenue and 18th Street has several varieties of vegan pierogi that also happen to be perfect and available out in the wild (and the best storefront). Saurkraut, Mushroom, Potato, Onion, Garlic in a matrix of combination. To prepare them, I start out my carmelizing a huge onion. I add a few star anise and a couple of nutmeg kernels in to the mix. Set that aside and fry the pierogi in a little oil, finish them with some soy sauce (totally not traditional but it makes them nice and brown). Add the onions back to pan. Done.
The house brand sour pickles are not to be missed. In addition to the HUGE beer selection that the store is known for throughout the neighborhood, I think it's worth mentioning that they have a half an aisle of just mustards. If you like mustard as much as I do, it can be quite a time consuming task choosing just one. My favorite is the Alstertor Dusseldorf- a simple but quite strong vinegary yellow mustard.. which also happens to be packaged in an adorable and very collectible cup. I am approaching a full set.
Suggested Cooking Jam: Elvis Costello, Accidents Will Happen
AMAZING! I love pierogi & miss eating them on the regular (I've been too lazy to make my own lately)-these would be perfect to stock up on for those comfort food kind of nights! :)
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