General Discussion

We hear the term so often. Where did it get started? How do you define it? Is it a knock, or a compliment? Is it a kitchen that uses a lot of red sauce? Is it an Italian-American restaurant in the ...

Can anyone suggest a source for stone ground, course grind cornmeal suitable for polenta or corn bread which is nixtamalized? Thanks!

I have a partial bag of barley that I would guess that I bought about 4 years ago. It is marked with a "best by" date of December 2020. The bag has been tightly tied with a twisty since it was op...

After reusing a glass maple syrup bottle for a couple of years, about 1/2 inch of crystallization has accumulated at the bottom. The bottle has a narrow neck. What utensil or tool would you use to ...

by Melanie Wong 1 month ago

Last month my wine group had a reunion with a selection of Barbarescos and Baroli, the last bottles in our club cellar. I was asked to organize the wine program for our Piemonte dinner party for 12...

Do you enjoy fruitcake or panettone? Are they comparable? They are certainly popular during the Holiday season. So, tell me of the best, or the worst...

by lisavf 9 years ago

When a tub of yogurt separates, do you mix it back in or drain it? I've been draining it because I like how the remainder becomes thicker every day, but I've begun to wonder, am I losing significa...

So every Spring, my grandfather would take us kids to the local farm park to pick what we called "gaduna." He said it grew well in sandy soil, and it looked similar to rhubarb in its stem, with alm...

Craving chicken wings? The price of wings is rising fast, according to industry sources. Almost double what they were just a few months ago. Restaurants and markets have had to adjust their menu pr...

My dear friend and I have been friends so long we’ve given each other just about everything there is to give, Christmas, birthdays, and in between, and I am at a loss this Christmas. She is an e...

Does anyone know what Goya calls their corn flour? I don't want anything pre-cooked or treated with an alkali, just dried corn kernels ground fine into a flour? Thanks!

What's been your favorite vegetable of 2020? My vote goes to Brussels sprouts, both loved and hated by gourmands all over. I have been enjoying them at home or out, whenever I can. I believe more e...

Want to cut back on my alcohol consumption during this pandemic. We enjoy our wine and beer, but we want non-alcoholic alternative drinks, too. Especially when dining out. A friend recently tried H...

One of my favorite post-Thanksgiving rituals -- apple pie for breakfast on Friday morning. Who else is indulging?

While randomly browsing the net, I happened across an article that described the Thanksgiving banquet menu that a wealthy Chicago businessman gave for 500 (!!!) of his closest friends and relati...

by Motosport 2 months ago

I've been buying bags of Pine Nuts @ Costco and BJ's for years . "Ain't No Mo!" BJ's said they are not carrying them any longer. What's up? I can buy small quantities in small jars at the regul...

by kySafran 2 months ago

I'm not sure it's our place to criticise these experts and how they choose to teach us mere mortals the ways of the kitchen small. They don't really use the books you're so keen on. If you ever ...

What is your recommendation for good dark chocolate bars (widely available), more smooth than bitter, with almonds are a plus

I stopped buying beef for many dishes and no summer steaks on the grill. I started going back to my weekend restaurant and the front of house staff is super busy and tired and in a terrible moo...

by ricepad 4 months ago

[Before you read on, it may be helpful to check out the link to Episode 484 of This American Life: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/484/doppelgangers/act-one] There is an allegation/urban legen...