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I grew up eating these sandwiches. If I am not mistaken the brand name of the bread was Dromedary. It was a fixture on the Chock Full O'Nuts menu. The last time I saw it on a menu was also in NY at...

by ipsedixit 10 years ago

Having recently slaughtered my very own chicken, and beheaded it to make roast chicken, I got to thinking. What happens to chicken heads? The body we know. The feet, necks, wings, etc. a...

On a thread having to do with cast iron pots the topic shifted to French Cuisine and, in somewhat obsessive fashion as is my tendency, I decided to pursue the topic 'theoretically' as well as pract...

(Note: There is a new breakfast thread at: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/851948 ) What did you have for breakfast today? I'll start: a piece of homemade bread, toasted, with butter, andsome...

I got to thinking, what were some of my favorite dishes to eat? Pinto beans Rice in every way; fried rice, jook, plain, rice pudding Pulled pork Dal Chili Roasted chicken Pizza Noodles,...

I have found that sometimes when I eat zucchini I get horrible stomach pains. Other times I'm fine. I have tried paying close attention to what I am eating and how it is cooked. The only common den...

Does anyone else go through food "phases" where they eat the same thing every day, look for/make different version of it, and eat practically nothing else for weeks or months? For example this fall...

Hi Chowhounds, does anyone have any advice on where I might look to hire a home cook who would also do light chores (i.e. walk the dog)? Is there a title/name for someone like this? And I say cook...

Hi. I’m hoping someone can help me identify this pepper/chile. The plant was labeled guajillo but that’s a dried pepper and from what I’ve read the fresh version grows in clusters and these do not....

Pick an option . . . Option A the main character in classic spaghetti is the pasta noodles and the sauce is a supporting character there just to perk up and enhance the noodles. Or Option B . . ...

This is the refrigerated, pre-pulled rotisserie meat that is available by the bag. The expiration date says several months away, December 15. If I open the bag and immediately reseal in Foo...

Hello Foodies - Do you have a Chef that will wow the crowd of 40 people in a masked safe, distanced, backyard birthday? Let me know if you've used a private chef for any occasions that made dining ...

by krissywats 13 years ago

I purchased some marcona almonds from Trader Joe's that are salted and have bits of rosemary. I was so excited to try a new almond for a snack. I rushed home and opened them up, popped the first ...

This usually isn't a problem with USP (United States Procured) cooking ingredients, but controls aren't so stringent in other markets...Billy from Idaho can order paprika for a great price online, ...

It seems that the preferred way to cook pasta is 'al dente', but I can't bring myself to make it that way. The texture of it seems too pasty, or chewy. I cook pasta until it has a much lighter text...

About a year ago I bought one of those non-stick pans--the kind that's fairly heavy, and has one of the more modern non-stick coatings. It's worked well for about a year, but now it's starting t...

When market has bottled dressings on sale, I'll stock up. Vinegar based dressings seem to last indefinitely on pantry shelf. Creamy ones (ranch, ceasar) go a little stale even when not opened. ...

Please help with my dilemma. I made a recipe of See's chocolate fudge and poured it into a glass Pyrex dish, which I buttered LIGHTLY. Now I am afraid I buttered the dish too lightly because the ...

The holiday season is coming up soon. The yearly xmas cookies and goodies box will need lots of chocolate. Are there any good website sources that you know that sells either Scharfenburger or Val...