After trying 30 types of canned sardines here are my thoughts: - Sardines caught near Portugal or Spain are the best with a meaty tuna flavor - Italian grocery stores carry the best brands of ...
I'm making out my grocery list and a shank ham and a butt portion ham are on sale. The butt costs a little more. Which should I get? And what is the difference. If anyone knows..TIA
I would appreciate it if someone could give me recommendations*, contrasts and comparisons (e.g. tasting notes) regarding Bombay Sapphire (which I have tried and enjoyed), Tanqueray and Beefeater. ...
Hi there--so my husband's birthday is coming up, and since he's our devoted home chef, I thought I'd get him a refurbished kitchenaid (he's also really into style and design, so it's a great little...
I saw a 2008 thread similar to this, but things change in 8 or 9 years. I'm building a home, and I'm starting to consider a last-purchase-this-lifetime, 30" gas/dual fuel slide-in range. Have been ...
I am in the process of replacing all of my old non-stick cookware with healthier alternatives. Currently I have a 10" Lodge cast iron skillet that has been my go to pan for frying meat. However I a...
How does straight whiskey taste compare to blended whiskey? Which one is better? Also which one is better to use to make a cocktail with?
Hi! I have one (tragic!) meal in Seattle before heading to Orcas Island with my family. It's my dad's 70th, and I'm deciding between Sitka & Spruce or London Plane for brunch. Can anyone weigh i...
I'm doing a kitchen reno this summer. I'm not sure I really understand what the difference between induction vs electric stove top. I'm unable to get natural gas in my area (bummer, I know). So,...
I just heard that Vitamix just came out with a new blender in my email. http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/vitamix-blender-pro-750/?bnrid=3101981&cm_ven=E3&cm_cat=EDM&cm_pla=0514_Vitamix&c...
After much back and forth, I have decided to buy a Keurig coffee maker. I know all of the pros and cons of single cup machines in general, and have decided to go with a Keurig. There are K-cup mac...
Although the response to the new site in other threads has been overwhelmingly one-sided, I figured I keep this poll very simple - so simple that the Chow staff won't have to wade through line...
When I buy canned stock(beef, chicken, veg.)I feel like I'm paying ten times the price for the shipping of the water weight vs. buying bouillon cubes. For instance: Eight large Knorr chicken boui...
Both got top results in Consumer Reports, but the former is something like 4x the price of the latter. Justifiable? Thanks!!
I am trying to decide between three different materials for countertops. I currently have corian and it has a lot of scratches in it and I am deathly afraid to set hot things on it because a frien...
In the UWS. Which do you think is better and why? If I only have time to go to one which should it be?
I have yet another cookware question with regard to my wedding registry. I wish I found this site sooner, I have learned so much already though! So, I've read up on the stainless clad tri-ply Tr...
My BJ's membership is up for renewal and I'm considering switching to Costco. They are about equidistant to my house, but my MIL and brother swear by Costco. I've not heard of anyone LOVING BJ's ...
Which is better? The store I'm buying from states the King has more omega 3 (and more fat). Also, since these are wild caught Alaskan salmon.....do they have PCBs and toxins etc?
I will be honest - Le Creuset seems to be all the rage within the circle I hang out with. But....after reading some of the chow's posts it seems as Staub is really worth looking into. Please tell...